
Once again, the music compilations are taking over the new releases schedule, as NOW That’s What I Call Music! Vol.Two songs have charted at both Rhythmic and Urban radio from the new project: “Body Language” (with Usher and Tinashe) and “Hotel” (with Chris Brown.) ( iTunes)
Rapper Kid Ink peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 last year with My Own Lane, and he’ll be trying to break the same region again with Full Speed. Given the weak sales period every year at this time, a #1 debut is possible with this set. ( iTunes) Recent single “Sledgehammer” is now done on CHR radio, though it did reach a higher peak than “BO$$” and “Miss Movin’ On”. Due for a strong debut thanks a fan group known as the Harmonizers, pop quintet and former X Factor finalists Fifth Harmony release their first full-length album today, Reflection. Just about six years ago, Dylan last debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with Together Through Life will this bring him back to the top and earn him his sixth chart-topper? Stay tuned. A strictly covers project, Dylan takes on classic tracks from Ol’ Blue Eyes, the legendary Frank Sinatra.
He’s been putting out big sellers for five decades now, but Bob Dylan is taking a slightly different approach with this latest album of his, Shadows In The Night. Luckily, there are some legacy acts to balance everything out. Here are the albums and singles that are new in stores for the week of February 3: The times they are a-changin’, and so is the music scene.