Tyler, the Creator Holds Billboard 200 Top Spot for Second Week with ‘CHROMAKOPIA’

For an exciting week on the Billboard 200, Tyler, the Creator remains at #1, as Chromakopia sees his project once again take the lead, while Lil Uzi Vert and The Cure put up stunning debuts; Sabrina Carpenter bounces up, and Chappell Roan sees a comeback into the top 10 following her high-profile ‘SNL’ performance.

#1 (=) Tyler, the Creator — Chromakopia: 160,000 units

Tyler, the Creator maintains his hold on the top spot for a second week with Chromakopia. The set earns 160,000 units this week, taking its total to 460,000 units since its release. As a genre-bending maestro, Tyler’s string of successes so far demonstrates how much his loyal fanbase, along with his enduring impact on the musical world in general, continues to bear on his work.

#2 (+1) Sabrina Carpenter — Short n’ Sweet: 68,000 units

Sabrina Carpenter rises to #2 with pop sensation Short n’ Sweet, which tallied 1,345,000 total units since its release, having topped the chart for four weeks in the past. With 68,000 units this week, Carpenter’s staying power surely puts her at the height of acclaim.

#3 (NEW) Lil Uzi Vert — Eternal Atake 2: 59,000 units

Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake 2 bows at #3 with a strong opening of 59,000 moved units, thanks to 76.43 million on-demand streams and 3,000 pure sales. The follow-up to his original album Eternal Atake, this album did well on streaming, reflecting his strong following within hip-hop and doing a good job of building hype around every release.

#4 (NEW) The Cure — Songs of a Lost World: 57,000 units

Legendary British outfit The Cure returns in a big way with Songs of a Lost World, debuting at #4. The set moved 57,000 units, of which 53,000 consisted of pure sales, showing loyalty in their ranks. Underpinned by over 5 million on-demand streams, this album is a successful comeback of the iconic Goth rockers and reaches not only the ears of old-time fans but also new ones.

#5 (+2) Gracie Abrams — The Secret of Us: 50,000 units

Up two places to #5 is The Secret of Us by Gracie Abrams, with a total of 587,000 units since its début. Previously peaking at #2, Abrams’s introspective writing and emotive sound fuel her single’s persistence in the ears of listeners while continuing to stamp her mark as an emerging key voice among indie-pop artists.

#6 (+6) Chappell Roan — The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess: 46,000 units

Following the dynamic appearance on SNL, Chappell Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess leaps six spots to return to the top 10, landing at #6 with 46,000 units this week. With an impressive aggregate of 1,640,000 units and a previous peak of #2, interest is rekindled by Roan’s recent appearance to position her as a rising star with mainstream potential.

#7 (+2) Billie Eilish — HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: 44,000 units

Billie Eilish’s HIT ME HARD AND SOFT climbs to #7, with 44,000 units pushing the total to 1,839,000 since release. Since peaking at #2, Eilish has shown how the mix between vulnerability and edge can create a highly devoted fanbase as well as a seeming staying power on the charts.

#8 (-3) Rod Wave — Last Lap: 44,000 units

Rod Wave’s Last Lap slips one position to #8, shifting 44,000 units for a total of 289,000 units since release. The minor slip in positioning does little to take from Rod Wave’s rise to the top 10-one built on impassioned lyrics and introspective themes of worship from a now-dedicated fan base.

#9 (+2) Taylor Swift — THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: 43,000 units

Taylor Swift’s THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT rises to #9 this week, adding another 43,000 units to bring her impressive total to nearly 6 million since its release. With a peak of 15 weeks at #1, Swift’s enduring appeal and prolific songwriting continues to amaze fans across the globe.

#10 (-2) Morgan Wallen — One Thing At A Time: 43,000 units

Finally, Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At A Time stays firm at #10 with 43,000 units this week, pushing the album’s cumulative total to an astonishing 7,847,000 units. The former 19-week chart-topper by Wallen keeps proof of how long-lasting his country-tinged fashion was.

From this week’s Billboard 200, one can feel the established chart-toppers, exciting debuts, and notable resurgences-an indication of how eclectic and dynamic today’s music landscape has become. While artists such as Tyler, the Creator and Sabrina Carpenter continue to hold their reign, Lil Uzi Vert and The Cure bring in fresh air; meanwhile, fan favorites Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift keep up their relevance in this ever-changing industry.