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Brian Damage · 08-02-2006, 04:22 PM

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Six years after a messy departure from Destiny's Child, LeToya Luckett took the No. 1 slot on the U.S. pop album charts with her self-titled debut Wednesday.

The multi-artist compilation "NOW 22" slipped to No. 2 after two weeks at No. 1. Producer Pharrell Williams' "In My Mind" opened at No. 3, while Tom Petty's third solo album "Highway Companion" bowed at No. 4.

"LeToya" sold 165,000 copies in the week ended July 30, according to Nielsen SoundScan. In addition to opening at No. 1 on the flagship Billboard 200 chart, the Capitol Records set logged a second week atop the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, thanks to unauthorized sales before the official July 25 release date.

The first single "Torn" has already spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Luckett, an original member of Destiny's Child, co-wrote and sang on the group's hit singles "Bills Bills Bills" and "Say My Name," from their 1999 album "The Writing's On The Wall."

In December 1999, Luckett and fellow Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson tried to get out of their contract with band manager Mathew Knowles, the father of frontwoman Beyonce Knowles. After filing a legal petition, they exited the group under a confidential settlement.

Williams' "In My Mind" shifted 142,000 units last week, behind the 151,000 tally for "NOW 22". The set was originally due last fall and has been repeatedly pushed back while Williams reworked the material.

Petty's "Highway Companion," the 14th album of his career, sold 112,000 copies, his best opening sales week since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991. Its No. 4 ranking is the highest debut of his career; one other album has gone higher -- his 1989 solo debut "Full Moon Fever" peaked at No. 3.

Elsewhere in the top 10, Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" dropped one to No. 5 despite a slight sales increase to 54,000 units. Disney's "High School Musical" soundtrack slipped one to No. 6 with 47,000, while Rihanna's "A Girl Like Me" inched up 8-7 with 46,000. That album switches places with Nelly Furtado's former chart-topper "Loose," which shifted 45,000.

The Pussycat Dolls' "PCD" rose one to No. 9 in its 46th week with 44,000. Rascal Flatts' "Me and My Gang" fell four to No. 10, selling about 500 copies fewer than "PCD."

Rap outfit Jurassic 5 opened at No. 15 with "Feedback," its first album in four years, which sold 34,000 copies.

Other debuts included: rookie country singer Jake Owen's "Startin' With Me" (No. 31; 23,000 units) and rock veteran Sammy Hagar's "Livin' It Up" (No. 50; 16,000). It's Hagar's highest-charting album since 1999's "Red Voodoo."

Central Perk · 08-06-2006, 03:06 PM

How have I not even heard about her CD and it's number one? I must live under a rock.

isiahthomas · 09-07-2006, 11:45 AM

I like Letoya but i won't buy her cd. I think Beyonce is jealous of her. That's why she isn't in the group anymore. Beyonce doesn't want anybody that's attractive in the group because if there were attractive women in the group besides her, that would take away from her shine LOL. She wants all the men to be looking at her and not the other group members. Letoya, Farrah, Latavia who used to be in the group are very attractive.

08-02-2006, 04:22 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Ex-Destiny's Child member No. 1 on US charts NEW YORK (Billboard) - Six years after a messy departure from Destiny's Child, LeToya Luckett took the No. 1 slot on the U.S. pop album charts with her self-titled debut Wednesday. The multi-artist compilation "NOW 22" slipped to No. 2 after two weeks at No. 1. Producer Pharrell Williams' "In My Mind" opened at No. 3, while Tom Petty's third solo album "Highway Companion" bowed at No. 4. "LeToya" sold 165,000 copies in the week ended July 30, according to Nielsen SoundScan. In addition to opening at No. 1 on the flagship Billboard 200 chart, the Capitol Records set logged a second week atop the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, thanks to unauthorized sales before the official July 25 release date. The first single "Torn" has already spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Luckett, an original member of Destiny's Child, co-wrote and sang on the group's hit singles "Bills Bills Bills" and "Say My Name," from their 1999 album "The Writing's On The Wall." In December 1999, Luckett and fellow Destiny's Child member LaTavia Roberson tried to get out of their contract with band manager Mathew Knowles, the father of frontwoman Beyonce Knowles. After filing a legal petition, they exited the group under a confidential settlement. Williams' "In My Mind" shifted 142,000 units last week, behind the 151,000 tally for "NOW 22". The set was originally due last fall and has been repeatedly pushed back while Williams reworked the material. Petty's "Highway Companion," the 14th album of his career, sold 112,000 copies, his best opening sales week since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking data in 1991. Its No. 4 ranking is the highest debut of his career; one other album has gone higher -- his 1989 solo debut "Full Moon Fever" peaked at No. 3. Elsewhere in the top 10, Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" dropped one to No. 5 despite a slight sales increase to 54,000 units. Disney's "High School Musical" soundtrack slipped one to No. 6 with 47,000, while Rihanna's "A Girl Like Me" inched up 8-7 with 46,000. That album switches places with Nelly Furtado's former chart-topper "Loose," which shifted 45,000. The Pussycat Dolls' "PCD" rose one to No. 9 in its 46th week with 44,000. Rascal Flatts' "Me and My Gang" fell four to No. 10, selling about 500 copies fewer than "PCD." Rap outfit Jurassic 5 opened at No. 15 with "Feedback," its first album in four years, which sold 34,000 copies. Other debuts included: rookie country singer Jake Owen's "Startin' With Me" (No. 31; 23,000 units) and rock veteran Sammy Hagar's "Livin' It Up" (No. 50; 16,000). It's Hagar's highest-charting album since 1999's "Red Voodoo."
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08-06-2006, 03:06 PM	#2
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	How have I not even heard about her CD and it's number one? I must live under a rock.

09-07-2006, 11:45 AM	#3
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I like Letoya but i won't buy her cd. I think Beyonce is jealous of her. That's why she isn't in the group anymore. Beyonce doesn't want anybody that's attractive in the group because if there were attractive women in the group besides her, that would take away from her shine LOL. She wants all the men to be looking at her and not the other group members. Letoya, Farrah, Latavia who used to be in the group are very attractive.