Lil Wayne to follow 50 Cent million
Lil Wayne is to become the first artist to sell a million albums in a week since 50 Cent.
In 2005, New York rapper Fiddy sold over one million copies with his second album, The Massacre.
Now Nielsen SoundScan, who monitor US album sales, report that New Orleans MC Wayne has hit the mark with his sixth album, Tha Carter III. read more | Kanye Joins Lil Wayne On 'Tha Carter III'
Kanye West has joined the roster of contributors to Lil Wayne's long-in-the-works album "Tha Carter III," tentatively due in May via Cash Money/Universal.
The rapper broke the news this week during an interview with BBC Radio DJ Semtex, saying West appears on three tracks and that Swizz Beatz, Jim Jonson and Deezle also appear.
"I hope it sells well," Wayne said of the album. read more | Lemar returns with new single and album
Marking a new chapter in his music career, Lemar, is set to release his fourth studio album The Reason and the lead single If She Knew this November.
Almost 5 years ago, Lemar released his debut album Dedicated, ushering in a new exciting juncture in UK soul music. Since then, Lemar has become the most successful black British soul artist of our time, commandeering the UK’s radio airwaves with the hit singles 50/50, Dance (With U), If There’s Any Justice and It read more |