The Charts Update (December 12, 2009)

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If you have not heard already, Maxwell received 6 Grammy nominations! He performed on the Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! (December 2, 2009). Here’s what the LA Times had to say, “Maxwell’s performance of Michael Jackson’s “The Lady in My Life,” which served as the evening’s requisite MJ tribute, not only stood out, it made a quiet case for itself as one of the best televised musical performances of the year…If anyone questions his right to so many Grammy nominations after this performance, they’re simply tone-deaf.”

Now, on to the business of the charts, to date, Maxwell has sold over 875,000+ copies of BLACKsummers’night, a number that is sure to increase after recent developments. Also, Maxwell is the first male artist to log 50 career weeks at #1 on the Adult R&B chart (Shore Fire Media). Catch the artist, tonight, December 03, 2009, performing on Jay Leno Show.

Issue Date: December 12, 2009

Billboard Charts
MAXWELL – BLACKsummersnight:
Billboard 200 – #109 (Last wk #106)
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – #13 (Last wk #16)

MAXWELL – Pretty Wings:
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – #6 (Last Wk #7)

MAXWELL – Bad Habits:
Billboard Hot 100 – #82 (Last Wk #76)
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – #5 (Last wk #4)
Billboard Radio Songs – #40 (Last Wk #38)
Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs – #16 (Last Wk – #18)

MAXWELL – Fistful of Tears:
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – #73 (Last Wk – #96)

U.S. Airplay Charts
The following is information collected (November 30, 2009) from Mediabase

MAXWELL – Pretty Wings:
URBAN – #20 (Last Wk #20) | Spins – 1,198
URBAN AC (Adult Contemporary) – #3 (Last Wk #5) | Spins – 1,529

MAXWELL – Bad Habits:
URBAN – #11 (Last Wk #11) | Spins 1,908
URBAN AC – #1 (Last Wk #1) | Spins 1,871

MAXWELL – Fistful of Tears:
URBAN AC – #28 (Last Wk #37) | Spins 257

Units Moved:
MAXWELL – BLACKsummers’night (875,000+)
RIAA Status – GOLD (500,000+)

MAXWELL Facts:
Pretty Wings gives Maxwell his first #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in ten years.
The single “Pretty Wings” was the sixth title in the chart’s 15-year history to launch in the top 15.

#1 debut on the Billboard Top 200 chart with BLACKsummers’night (Maxwell’s second consecutive #1 album debut and best career sales week)
#1 for three weeks on all R&B Album sales charts, BLACKsummers’night
#1 on the iTunes R&B Album chart, BLACKsummers’night
#1 on the iTunes R&B Singles chart, “Pretty Wings”
#1 for four weeks on Top Single Sales chart, “Pretty Wings”
#1 Song on the full R&B Panel, “Pretty Wings”. Replacing Drake’s run at the top of the chart.
#1 on America’s Urban Adult for the sixth week, “Pretty Wings”

Sources: Billboard, Mediabase, RIAA, AllAccess

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3 Responses to “The Charts Update (December 12, 2009)”

Heather December 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm

How’s that for a comeback! Although it’s a fantastic honor after 8 years off the scene to receive such well-deserved recognition as SIX Grammy nominations and his record-making stats, this man’s art has ALWAYS spoken for itself. TRULY! His rendition of MJ’s song last night only shocked those who didn’t already know! Many BLESSINGS to Max and his band for their continued success and for the LIGHT they undoubtedly bring to all of us through their gift of music!!

Arnita Blowe December 3rd, 2009 at 5:14 pm

LET THE MUSIC DO THE TALKING…CLOSE YOUR EYES, AND LISTEN…OPEN YOUR EYES AND FEEL…MAXWELL AND HIS BAND ARE THE REAL DEAL!!!

MJ December 4th, 2009 at 9:36 am

MAXWELL…is truly the epitome of what every male artist should be. His performances are so captivating that you actually forget to blink your eyes because you feel so drawn to his calm and pleasant spirit that he possess. 6 Grammy Nominations, MJ Tribute on the Grammy Nominations Concert, & The Jay Leno Show’s performance are just the tip of the iceberg for what I think this man is capable of. All male artist please the next time this man performs or has a concert in your home town please attend and bring a note pad & pen to write down his techniques and the amazing way he captivates his audience.

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