Rap Chart Movement: The Roots Take The Crown

The Roots' seventh group album, Rising Down, debuts at the top spot of Billboard's 'Top Rap Albums Chart' this week.

The album, which features appearances from Common, Dice Raw and Saigon, scans 53,900 copies in its opening week.

Debuting at No. 2 is Lil Mama with her first solo effort titled V.Y.P. (Voice Of The Young People). The set sold 18,600 discs in its first go-around.

Right behind her is Rick Ross at No. 3. Trilla reeled in 18,300 units this week. After 9 weeks on the chart, the album has sold 484,000 copies.

Atmosphere, who debuted at No.1 last week, drop to No. 4. When Life Gives You Lemons... moved 14,000 units this week. After 2 weeks, the album has sold 50,500 copies.

Posted at No. 5 is Flo Rida. Mail On Sunday shells off 12,800 discs in its 7th week on the charts. To date, the album has sold 214,000 copies.

Snoop Dogg slips two spots to No. 6. Ego Trippin' bags up 10,100 units this week. So far, the album has sold a total of 301,400.

Chilling at No. 7 is Trina. 8,100 folks picked up Still Da Baddest Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. STRONG> this week, pushing the album's total sales to 95,300.

Slipping a spot to No. 8 is Lupe Fiasco. The Cool hustled 7,500 CDs this week. The album's tally stands at 474,500.

Holding fort at No. 9 is Soulja Boy. Souljaboytellem.com has moved 890,500 discs thus far, with 5,500 representing the week-in total.

Wrapping up the Top 10 is Kanye West. Graduation rang out 5,400 copies this week, bringing the album's total sales to 2,092,500.

Notable debuts under the Top 10 this week include MJG and Baby D.

MJG's latest effort, Pimp Tight , debuts at No. 26 selling 2,300 copies while Baby D's A-Town Secret Weapon opens at No. 34 selling 1,700 copies.
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