Welcome to This Week In Pop.
This week, Kendrick Lamar goes straight to #1 with his surprise-release album, GNX, and Rosé reigns on the Singles Chart.
Coming hard on the heels of his feud with Drake this year, 'GNX' is Kendrick’s sixth studio album and his fifth top 10 entry following 'Mr Morale & The Big Steppers' (#1 in 2022).
The soundtrack to 'Wicked' the movie opens at #3, marking the first time any 'Wicked' music has hit the chart. The film stars Ariana Grande, who has racked up seven top 10 albums (five of which went to #1), and Cynthia Erivo, who hasn’t charted here before.
After two weeks out of the top spot, Rosé and Bruno Mars’ 'APT.' returns to #1 for a fourth non-consecutive week on the Singles Chart.
Top 10 Albums
1. 'GNX' – Kendrick Lamar2. 'Short n' Sweet' – Sabrina Carpenter
3. 'Wicked: The Soundtrack' – Wicked Movie Cast, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande
4. 'The Secret Of Us' – Gracie Abrams
5. 'The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess' – Chappell Roan
6. 'Hit Me Hard And Soft' – Billie Eilish
7. 'The Highlights' – The Weeknd
8. 'Chromakopia' – Tyler, The Creator
9. '+-=÷× (Tour Collection)' – Ed Sheeran
10. 'From Zero' – Linkin Park
Top 10 Singles
1. 'APT.' – Rose, Bruno Mars2. 'That's So True' – Gracie Abrams
3. 'Birds Of A Feather' – Billie Eilish
4. 'Taste' – Sabrina Carpenter
5. 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' – Shaboozey
6. 'Die With A Smile' – Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
7. 'Luther' – Kendrick Lamar
8. 'Beautiful Things' – Benson Boone
9. 'Squabble Up' – Kendrick Lamar
10. 'Sailor Song' – Gigi Perez
