The top of next week’s chart will look a little better than in recent weeks, with Kanye West and J. Cole scoring the #2 and #4 debuts of the year. Justin Timberlake (968k) remains untouched for the biggest first week thus far in 2013. Daft Punk (339k) will move into the third spot following next week’s chart. Here are this week’s key debuts:
Kanye West (Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam/IDJ) 375-400k
J. Cole (Roc Nation/Columbia) 290-315k
Mac Miller (Rostrum) 95-105k
Kelly Rowland (Republic) 60-65k
Hunter Hayes (Atlantic) 30-35k
Falling In Reverse (Epitaph) 20-25k
Empire of the Sun (Capitol) 15-18k
Sigur Ros (XL) 20-25k
Hanson (Three Car Garage) 14-17k
These results were tabulated by our sales department but formatted by our new intern, who’s now resting on a little bed made of newspapers and enjoying some tasty crusts of bread. Adorable! [HitsDailyDouble]