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Mary Mary Continues Reign At #1 On Billboard’s Gospel Chart

The latest project from sister duo Mary Mary, titled Go Get It, continues at the #1 spot on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart this week, after debuting at the top last week.

Beyond that, the charts had very little movement– the Joyful Noise soundtrack swapped with the WOW Gospel project and Jessica Reedy re-entered the Top 10 from #13.

Here’s this week’s top 10:

1 | Mary MaryGo Get It
2 | Marvin SappI Win
3 | Various ArtistsJoyful Noise (Soundtrack)
4 | WOW Gospel 2012
5 | Trip LeeThe Good Life
6 | William McDowellArise
7 | Fred HammondGod, Love & Romance
8 | JJ Hairston & Youthful PraiseAfter This
9 | James Fortune & FIYAIdentity
10 | Jessica ReedyFrom The Heart

Next week, I’m predicting a #1 debut from Jason Nelson, plus high sales numbers from Zacardi Cortez and Cheneta Jones.

Mary Mary’s ‘Go Get It’ Debuts At #1 At Billboard

The latest project from sister duo Mary Mary, titled Go Get It, lands at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart this week. The album also made a strong debut on the Billboard R&B chart, landing at #3.

Here’s this week’s full top 10 at Billboard:

1 | Mary MaryGo Get It
2 | Marvin SappI Win
3 | WOW Gospel 2012
4 | Various ArtistsJoyful Noise (Soundtrack)
5 | Trip LeeThe Good Life
6 | William McDowellArise
7 | Fred HammondGod, Love & Romance
8 | JJ Hairston & Youthful PraiseAfter This
9 | James Fortune & FIYAIdentity
10 | Deitrick HaddonA Beautiful Soul (Soundtrack)

Did anyone decide NOT to grab Mary Mary’s new album? If so, why? Just curious…

Marvin Sapp Continues To Reign At #1 On Billboard

No big debuts this week, though the soundtrack to Joyful Noise experienced a significant sales bump, from the #22 position to the #3 spot. Not sure what caused that, but kudos to ya!

Here’s this week’s full top 10 at Billboard:

1 | Marvin SappI Win
2 | WOW Gospel 2012
3 | Various ArtistsJoyful Noise (Soundtrack)
4 | Trip LeeThe Good Life
5 | William McDowellArise
6 | Fred HammondGod, Love & Romance
7 | Elder Goldwire McClendonThe Best of…
8 | JJ Hairston & Youthful PraiseAfter This
9 | James Fortune & FIYAIdentity
10 | Le’Andria JohnsonThe Awakening of…

Next week, I’m expecting a #1 debut for Mary Mary’s new album, Go Get It. Check out this full album review at gmc: http://www.watchgmctv.com/music/review/album/mary-mary-go-get-it

Cheryl Fortune Releases New Single — “Running To You”

What’s the measure of a man without his better half? James & Cheryl Fortune are one of gospel’s hottest power couples.

Now, Cheryl Fortune releases her debut single, “Running To You,” which will be followed-up by a full EP this Summer. Take a listen to the track right here!

Tim Bowman Jr. Debuts At #8 At Billboard

This week, the debut album from Tim Bowman Jr., titled Beautiful, enters the gospel marketplace at the #8 spot on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart. Congrats to ya, man!

Marvin Sapp still reigns at #1, followed by Trip Lee’s The Good Life at #2 and WOW Gospel 2012 at #3.

Check out the rest of the top 10:

1 | Marvin SappI Win
2 | Trip LeeThe Good Life
3 | WOW Gospel 2012
5 | Fred HammondGod, Love & Romance
4 | JJ Hairston & Youthful PraiseAfter This
6 | William McDowellArise
7 | James Fortune & FIYAIdentity
8 | Tim Bowman Jr.Beautiful
9 | Smokie NorfulOnce In A Lifetime
10 | Isaac CarreeUncommon Me

Still looking for sales to RISE for Anita Wilson and forever JONES. Do not overlook those projects– they’re solid and worth your $9.99. Promise.

Marvin Sapp Returns To #1, Trip Lee Maintains #2 Spot

Marvin Sapp’s I Win returns to the top spot on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart this week, after Trip Lee’s latest, The Good Life, debuted at #1 last week. Trip’s project remains in the #2 position, followed by the 2012 release of WOW Gospel at #3.

The full Top 10 at Billboard looks like…

1 | Marvin SappI Win
2 | Trip LeeThe Good Life
3 | WOW Gospel 2012
4 | Fred HammondGod, Love & Romance
5 | JJ Hairston & Youthful PraiseAfter This
6 | William McDowellArise
7 | James Fortune & FIYAIdentity
8 | Smokie NorfulOnce In A Lifetime
9 | Isaac CarreeUncommon Me
10 | Jessica ReedyFrom the Heart

Not sure how things will shake up next week. I’m still wanting sales for albums from Anita Wilson and forever JONES to come up. They’re good projects worth a listen, and a purchase.

I Got My Hands On The New Zacardi Cortez Album, And…

…it’s good.

I’m talkin’ jaw-dropping vocals (of course), plus pretty good songwriting and guest appearances that make you say “WHAT?!”

Zacardi’s voice has quickly become one of the most recognizable in the industry, stemming from his step-out appearances with James Fortune & FIYA. Now, he delivers his debut project and enlists the help of legends Fred Hammond and John P. Kee, plus Lalah Hathaway, Kierra Sheard, Isaac Carree and more.

I’ll give you a full review soon.

The project, titled The Introduction, hits stores on May 22, 2012, but you can pre-order it Amazon.com right here, right now.

Trip Lee’s ‘The Good Life’ Debuts At #1 On Billboard

In true Reach Records fashion, Trip Lee has debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel AND Christian charts with his newest album, The Good Life! He also landed at #3 on the Rap Albums chart. Congrats!

I’m a bit bummed about the sales showing of forever JONES– they entered at #17 on the chart, but their project is REALLY good. Give it a listen and grab it, ok?

The rest of the Top 10 at Billboard looks like…

1 | Trip LeeThe Good Life
2 | Marvin SappI Win
3 | JJ Hairston & Youthful PraiseAfter This
4 | WOW Gospel 2012
5 | Smokie NorfulOnce In A Lifetime
6 | Fred HammondGod, Love & Romance
7 | William McDowellArise
8 | James Fortune & FIYAIdentity
9 | Isaac CarreeUncommon Me
10 | Kirk FranklinHello Fear

Which albums above do you still need to get???

Marvin Sapp Debuts At #1 With ‘I Win’

With his newest album, titled I Win, Marvin Sapp sells nearly 45,000 units and debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart, as well as #9 on the Billboard 200.

Smokie Norful debuts at #4 with his latest album, a compilation titled Once In A Lifetime. And Anita Wilson’s debut album, Worship Soul lands at #14. Not nearly enough sales, in my opinion, but I’m banking on a rise over the next several weeks.

The Top 10 in Gospel is right here for ya:

1 | Marvin SappI Win
2 | JJ Hairston & Youthful PraiseAfter This
3 | WOW Gospel 2012
4 | Smokie NorfulOnce In A Lifetime
5 | Fred HammondGod, Love & Romance
6 | James Fortune & FIYAIdentity
7 | Le’Andria JohnsonThe Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson…
8 | Kirk FranklinHello Fear
9 | Maranatha! Gospel2012 Top Gospel Songs
10 | William McDowellArise

Don’t have Marvin Sapp’s new album yet? Check out my full review here, then grab the album here.

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise Debuts At #1

Congrats to JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, whose latest album, After This, has debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart, the highest debut of the choir’s career. Click here to check out my review of the project.

The rest of the Top 10 in Gospel is:

1 | JJ Hairston & Youthful PraiseAfter This
2 | WOW Gospel 2012
3 | Fred HammondGod, Love & Romance
4 | James Fortune & FIYAIdentity
5 | William McDowellArise
6 | Maranatha! Gospel2012 Top Gospel Songs
7 | Le’Andria JohnsonThe Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson…
8 | Le’Andria JohnsonThe Evolution of Le’Andria Johnson
9 | Kirk FranklinHello Fear
10 | Jessica ReedyFrom the Heart

Next week, look for Marvin Sapp to debut at #1, with Anita Wilson also charting in the Top 10.

Which of these projects do you still need to get?

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