Justin Timberlake has the no.1 R&B album in the country again. Just one week after being unseated by Fantasia's fourth studio album, "Side Effects of You," Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience" has regained the top spot on the Billboard R&B Albums and R&B/Hip Hop Album Charts.
According to Nielsen Soundscan, Timberlake's "20/20" sold another 68,000 copies within the last week,
bringing his U.S. sales total to 1.741 million.
"Behind Buble this week is Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience," which holds at No. 3 (on the Billboard 200) with 68,000 (down 8%). "20/20" has spent its entire seven-week chart run lodged in the top three: its first three weeks were at No. 1, followed by four straight frames at No. 3," reports Billboard.
As for Fantasia's "Side Effects of You," the album dropped 60 percent in its second week, moving 36,000 copies, for a total of 127,000 copies sold in the U.S..
Following "Lose To Win," the lead single, Fantasia is poised to push "Without Me," a collaboration with Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott.
After a 14-year break from the top of the charts, Justin Timberlake is back in a big way. The singer has reclaimed his No.1 spot on Billboard’s R&B chart with his single “SoulMate”. Meanwhile, Fantasia’s newest album Side Effects slides to third place behind JT and Ella Mai.
This marks an impressive comeback for Justin Timberlake who released Man of the Woods last year and hasn’t had any solo releases since 2013’s 20/20 Experience Part 2: The Complete Edition. Fans have been eagerly awaiting new music from Timberlake ever since he won Video Music Awards’ “Video Vanguard” award in 2013 but it wasn’t until this summer that their wishes were granted when he dropped SoulMate as part of his fifth studio album Man of the Woods.
Fantasia may not be at number one this week, but her latest release Side Effects still continues to make waves amongst fans and critics alike. With features from T-Pain, Ty Dolla Sign, and Tank just to name a few, there is no doubt that this soulful masterpiece will continue to keep listeners captivated for weeks to come.
Justin Timberlake’s Musical Success
Justin Timberlake has had a long-running career in the music industry and his success shows no sign of slowing down. His single, “Can’t Stop The Feeling,” recently reclaimed its spot at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart after seven weeks away from the top spot. This marks Justin’s 10th No. 1 song on this chart since 2002—the most by any solo artist in that time period. It comes as no surprise then that JT is one of the biggest names in pop today, with fans eagerly awaiting what he will come up with next.
In addition to being a successful recording artist, Justin also branched out into acting and business ventures; something which has helped him stay current and relevant over the years. In 2018 alone he launched a new line of tequila, Sauza 901, starred alongside Anna Kendrick in the hit movie Trolls World Tour, and released one of his most critically acclaimed albums yet Man Of The Woods. All these accomplishments have earned Justin multiple awards including Grammys and Emmys for his work across all three industries.
The success of “Can’t Stop The Feeling” came at an opportune moment for Justin just before Fantasia’s “Side Effects” was set to overtake it for the top spot on the charts. The fact that it held onto its place proves not only how popular it is but speaks volumes about Justin’s staying power as an entertainer who continues to deliver hits year after year despite changing tastes in music styles among listeners today.
Fantasia’s Latest Album Performance
While Justin Timberlake was reclaiming the number one spot on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart, Fantasia’s “Side Effects” was making its own waves. The single is off of her latest album Sketchbook and has been gaining traction in recent weeks with high streaming numbers. Despite this momentum, it wasn’t enough to overtake JT’s hit single for the top spot.
Fantasia has certainly had a career resurgence since returning to music after a brief hiatus in 2014. Her most recent album debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Chart as well as peaking within the Top 10 of other genre charts including Rap Albums and Digital Albums—a feat that many musicians can only aspire to achieve. She also recently won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Female Artist which further demonstrates how she continues to be celebrated by fans and peers alike despite not topping the charts just yet.
Moving forward, it will be interesting to see how both Justin Timberlake and Fantasia progress musically in 2020 and beyond. Their unique sounds attract different audiences while still having crossover appeal so there is no doubt that they are two big players in today’s music industry who have staying power regardless of whether or not their songs claim spots at the top of the charts every time around.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Justin Timberlake’s remarkable success on the R&B charts shows his talent for creating captivating music. He was able to reclaim No. 1 with his latest album and has earned a place at the top of the list. On the other hand, Fantasia’s “Side Effects” didn’t fare as well in comparison. It slid down the chart shortly after its release, though it still received positive reviews from fans and critics alike.
My takeaway from this is that artists need to continuously create new content if they want to stay relevant in today’s music industry. Even experienced musicians like Timberlake are required to stay up-to-date with current trends in order to remain successful. Meanwhile, newcomers like Fantasia should strive to create unique sounds that stand out among their peers if they hope to have any chance of making a lasting impression on listeners.
All in all, both Justin Timberlake and Fantasia have demonstrated impressive musical abilities through their respective successes and failures on the R&B charts. They serve as an example of how hard work coupled with creative expression can lead to unprecedented levels of fame and recognition within the music world.
