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Nas Dethrones Lil Wayne Atop Billboard 200
One rapper replaces another atop The Billboard 200 this week, as Nas' untitled Def Jam album dethrones Lil Wayne's Cash Money/Universal set "Tha Carter III." Nas' album sold 187,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, becoming the rapper's fifth No. 1 here.

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Albums

Nas, "Untitled"
His untitled album, formerly dubbed "N*gger," could have been just another big idea wrapped in unfocused songs and chalked up as a publicity stunt. Instead, the veteran MC seized the opportunity, lyrically and musically, to concretely convey his idea of the black man's experience in America.


Singles

Solange, "I Decided"
The new single from Beyoncé's long-waiting-in-the-wings sis Solange attempts to build cachet via Neptunes' production.


Live

Yaz, July 17, New York
Alison Moyet's bluesy alto and torch-singer flair is what distinguished Yaz from the pack back in the day. It's also the reason why the room was filled at this show.


Charts

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You're the critic! Pick a song and upload your own video review. Billboard's Music Maven
DJ Kole on Rihanna's "Take A Bow"
djkole from Philadelphia, PA: StarGate produced "Take a Bow" by Rihanna which sounds like many of their past productions.
Haitian V on Jay-Z
Views on "Blue Magic," from "the king, the best rapper of my life."
Britney Spears "Gimme More" by Shareefer
Shareefer from Ohio on the hot new single "Gimme More." Why? It's Britney, b*tch.
"I'm Not Emo..."
"...and I don't like Dashboard Confessional." A review of some hot music, by a panel of "experts."
DJ Kole on Rihanna's "Take A Bow"
djkole from Philadelphia, PA: StarGate produced "Take a Bow" by Rihanna which sounds like many of their past productions.
Haitian V on Wyclef
How I feel about "Sweetest Girl." I'm a little biased because Wyclef Is Haitian too.
Haitian V on Jay-Z
Views on "Blue Magic," from "the king, the best rapper of my life."
"I'm Not Emo..."
"...and I don't like Dashboard Confessional." A review of some hot music, by a panel of "experts."
Britney Spears "Gimme More" by Shareefer
Shareefer from Ohio on the hot new single "Gimme More." Why? It's Britney, b*tch.
Ms. Dina on Kanye's "Homecoming"
"I'm seriously obsessed with this song."
Haitian V on Jay-Z
Views on "Blue Magic," from "the king, the best rapper of my life."
"I'm Not Emo..."
"...and I don't like Dashboard Confessional." A review of some hot music, by a panel of "experts."

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Same Girl - "Usher "
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Funplex - "B-52's"
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I'll Keep Your Memory Vague - "Finger Eleven"
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Love Don't Live Here - "Lady Antebellum"
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Black Mags - "The Cool Kids"
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Blooddrunk - "Children Of Bodom"
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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus

Hardworking Miley Cyrus spills the beans about her new album, new movie, TV show and the importance of being a good role model.

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Vampire Weekend Blog Buzz Timeline

Vampire Weekend Blog Buzz Timeline

Vampire Weekend has long been saddled with the "blog buzz band" tag, but breaking down the data behind the posts reveals more than idle chatter. Billboard charts the numbers behind the hype.

Sub Pop Turns 20

Sub Pop Turns 20

Celebrate iconic Seattle indie rock label Sub Pop's 20th birthday with a look at the top 20 milestones in its history, its 20 most notable albums (from Nirvana to Fleet Foxes) and an interview with co-founder Jonathan Poneman.

Nas

Nas

When Nas first announced his intentions for his latest album title, formerly known as "N*gger," he drew all kinds of responses. Nas then rechristened it as an untitled project, which started yet another round of debate. Read up on the true reasons for the title change, the focus of the album and why he's his best marketing tool.

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'Ridin'' V. 'Lollipop' Ringtones?

'Ridin'' V. 'Lollipop' Ringtones?

Lil Wayne's "Lollipop" is fast-approaching becoming the best-selling ringtone in history, to eclipse Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" record. Have you ever downloaded either ringtone?

Foreigner: The Billboard Q&A

Foreigner: The Billboard Q&A

After an angry departure from the Leslie West Band, Mick Jones was at a crossroads and looking for his next move. He came up with a winner -- Foreigner. Read up on this classic rock band's history, hiatus and new retrospective effort.

Billboard Trivia, Win Prizes!

Billboard Trivia, Win Prizes!

Guitar Gods! '80s One Hit Wonders! Girl Groups! Get points by competing with other players and creating your own trivia games. Enter to win prizes including a grand prize trip to a music award show!

The Hold Steady, Nas and more

The Hold Steady, Nas and more

This week's essential new releases include the Hold Steady's "Stay Positive," ("It was good to get off the road," frontman Craig Finn says), and Nas's controversially renamed "Untitled" ("I didn't want to 'n*gger' my audience to death," he says.)



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