Weekly music charts for 2016

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Australian music charts overview for 7th May:

singles:

A jump of four spots has given Drake his first #1 on the ARIA Singles Chart. It’s a #1 double for the Canadian rapper this week, with his fourth album Views debuting at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart. His previous highest peak on the Singles Chart was with ‘Hotline Bling’ (#2 Oct. ’15).
After dropping two spots last week, Desiigner’s ‘Panda’ has this week jumped up 18 spots to claim a new peak at #16. The track is currently sitting at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
New peaks this week include Galantis’ ‘No Money’ (seven to #12), Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ (up seven to #17), Little Mix’s ‘Secret Love Song’ (up two to #18), Luke Christopher’s ‘Lot To Learn’ (up six to #26) and Topic’s ‘Home’ (up eleven to #38).
Debuts:
#2: Calvin Harris Feat. Rihanna ‘This Is What You Came For’ – The first chart entry for Calvin Harris in 2016. ‘This Is What You Came For’ is the Scottish producer’s third collaboration with Rihanna, following on from ‘We Found Love’ (#2 Oct. ’11) and ’Where Have You Been’ (#6 May ’12).
#25: Beyoncé ‘Hold Up’ – A week on from debuting at #1 on the Albums Chart with Lemonade and at #24 on the Singles Chart with ‘Formation’, Beyoncé picks up another new Signles Chart entry with ‘Hold Up’. The track’s writing credits include Vampire Weekend leader Ezra Koenig, singer-songwriter Josh Till Man (Father John Misty), producer Diplo and the members of New York band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, amongst others.
#42: Ghost Town DJ's ‘My Boo’ – American hip hop group Ghost Town DJ’s pick up their ARIA Singles Charts debut with ‘My Boo’ The track, which was originally released 1996, has recently seen a resurgence on the back of its use in the Running Man Challenge series of viral videos.
#47: Anne-Marie ‘Do It Right’ – Anne-Marie makes her Singles Chart debut with ‘Do It Right’. The British singer-songwriter was the featured vocalist on four tracks on Rudimental’s album We The Generation (#4 Oct. ’15).
#48: Kungs ‘This Girl’ – The top 50 debut for French DJ/producer Kungs. ‘This Girl’ is a remix of a track by Melbourne soul band Cookin’ On 3 Burners. The original was released in 2009 and featured vocals by Kylie Auldist of The Bamboos.
#50: Blink-182 ‘Bored To Death’ – The first single in five years from Californian punks Blink-182. It’s the band’s first single to not feature original guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge. Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba has joined the band in DeLonge’s place. The band last charted with ‘Up All Night’ (#30 Jul. ’11).


top 50 singles chart link: http://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/singles-chart


albums:


There’s another new #1 at the top of this week’s ARIA Albums Chart, with Canadian rapper Drake debuting in the top spot with his fourth album Views (see below).
This week also sees a number of big moves including Adele’s 25 (up five to #3), Marina Prior & Mark Vincent’s Together (up eight to #5), Violent Soho’s Waco (up 21 to #24), Iron Maiden’s The Book Of Souls (up seven to #27) and Charlie Puth’s Nine Track Mind (up 15 to #29).
Among the re-entries this week are Adele’s 21 (#12) and 19 (#41), Andrea Bocelli’s Cinema (#38) and Rihanna’s Anti (#42).
Debuts:
#1: Drake ‘Views’ – The fourth studio album from Drake gives the Canadian rapper his first #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart. It’s the follow-up to Nothing Was The Same (#2 Sept. ’13) and features the singles ‘Hotline Bling’ (#2 Oct. ’15), ‘One Dance’ (#1 this week) and ‘Pop Style’ (#44 Apr. ’16). In between studio albums, Drake charted with the mixtape If You're Reading This It's Too Late (#2 Feb. ’15).
#8: Rob Zombie ‘The Electric Warlock Acid With Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser’ – American musician and film maker Rob Zombie picks up his first top ten on the ARIA Albums Chart thanks to his sixth solo studio album. The Electric Warlock Acid With Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser is the follow-up to 2013’s Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor (#36 Apr. ’13). Zombie’s previous best on the chart was with Hellbilly Deluxe 2 (#23 Feb. ’10).
#9: Sixx:A.M. ‘Prayers For The Damned’ – The fourth album from American hard rockers Sixx:A.M.. It’s the second top 50 appearance for Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx’s side project, following on from Modern Vintage (#31 Oct. ’14).
#11: Graeme Connors ‘60 Summers’ – Australian country singer-songwriter Graeme Connors makes his first top 50 appearance since 2000 with 60 Summers. The compilation, released to mark Connors’ sixtieth birthday, includes past hits, fan favourites and new tracks. Connors’ only other top 50 appearance was with The Best... 'til Now (#45 Nov. ’00).
#18: Luca Brasi ‘If This Is All We're Going To Be’ – Punk band Luca Brasi make their chart debut with third album If This Is All We're Going To Be. Hailing from St Helens, Tasmania, Luca Brasi formed in 2009 and have released two prior albums; 2011's Extended Family and 2014's By A Thread.
#19: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard ‘Nonagon Infinity’ – Melbourne seven-piece King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard crack the top 50 for the first time with Nonagon Infinity. It’s the band’s eighth album in four years. Their previous best on the chart was with I'm In Your Mind Fuzz (#85 Nov. ’14).
#26: Olympia ‘Self Talk’ – The debut album from Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Olivia Bartley, aka. Olympia. Self Talk was produced in collaboration with Burke Reid (Courtney Barnett, Jack Ladder, The Drones). Olympia will be touring the album nationally through May and June.
#37: Richard Marx ‘The Ultimate Collection’ – The first appearance in the ARIA top 50 for American singer-songwriter Richard Marx since Paid Vacation (#2 Feb. ’94). The Ultimate Collection has been released exclusively in Australia and features Marx’s biggest hits here including #1 singles ‘Right Here Waiting’ (#1 Sept. ’89) and ‘Hazard’ (#1 Jul. ’92).
#45: Patrizio Buanne ‘Bravo Patrizio’ – After debuting at #68 last week, Italian baritone Patrizio Buanne jumps into the top 50 with career-spanning compilation Bravo Patrizio. It’s Buanne’s fifth top 50. His first was with The Italian (#3 Oct. ’05).
#46: Bette Midler ‘A Gift Of Love’ – A new compilation from Bette Midler brings together some of her most famous ballads including ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ (#1 May ’89) and ‘From A Distance’ (#8 Jan. ’91). It’s her second top 50 appearance in a year, following on from the release of fourteenth album It’s The Girls! (#10 May ’15).
#49: Melody Pool ‘Deep Dark Savage Heart’ – The second album from Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Melody Pool. The follow-up to 2013’s The Hurting Scene is her first album to chart in the top 50.


the link for the top50 Australian albums chart this week: http://www.ariacharts.com.au/charts/albums-chart