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Jhené Aiko Hits No. 1 With Surprise Album
20 Sep
Summary
- Jhené Aiko's "Westside Whimsy" reaches the Billboard 200 top spot.
- This marks her first-ever No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album debuted with 74,000 equivalent album units sold.
Jhené Aiko's fourth studio album, "Westside Whimsy," has officially claimed the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart. This marks a significant career milestone, as it is her first album to reach the top of the prestigious chart.
The album bowed with an impressive 74,000 equivalent album units. This achievement also signifies a notable moment for R&B, as "Westside Whimsy" is the first album by a female artist in the genre to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this year. It follows other prominent R&B albums that have topped the chart.
"Westside Whimsy" was released with minimal advance notice, announced less than a week before its arrival. The record boasts features from notable artists including Kendrick Lamar, Tyga, and Larry June. This is Aiko's sixth album to appear on the Billboard 200, with her debut "Sail Out" first charting in 2013.
