6 success, returns to its peak, and, lastly, “Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.),” featuring Future and Miguel, races 15-8 in its second week on the chart. Plus, the set’s “P*$$y Fairy (OTW),” a former No. 3 on the list last May, while “None of Your Concern,” featuring Big Sean, debuted at peaked at No. In addition to the nine new recruits, four more Chilombo cuts have already clocked time on Hot R&B Songs. 24, “Lightning and Thunder,” featuring John Legend All five projects reigned for one week each on the list.Īs Chilombo arrives, nine of its tracks debut on Hot R&B Songs, led by a No. In addition, she topped the chart as a member of the Twenty88 duo, with Big Sean, and its self-titled release in 2016. She first led with her Sail Out EP in 2013, following with 2014’s Souled Out and 2017’s Trip. 1 with 485,000 units on the chart dated May 14, 2016.Ĭhilombo gives the singer-songwriter her fourth No. The set also scores the biggest debut week for an R&B album by a woman since Beyoncé‘s Lemonade blasted in at No. The project kicks off with 152,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending March 12, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, her first time breaking the six-digit mark since Billboard shifted to consumption units from pure sales in late 2014. 1 on the Top R&B Albums chart dated March 21. The album’s title honours her family name but also speaks to the album being a musical guide to healing. It’s a project she’s said is a mix of three of her past projects Sailing Soul (s), Sail Out and Souled Out put together. Jhené Aiko earns an impressive debut with her Chilombo album, which starts at No. Jhen Aiko showcases her versatility in range, sound and experimentation on her third studio album Chilombo.