Bad Bunny continues to dominate the charts with his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which has successfully claimed its second consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album earned an impressive 151,000 equivalent album units in the week ending January 23, though this represents a 26% drop from the previous week. Despite the dip in sales, Debí Tirar Más Fotos maintains its stronghold, further cementing Bad Bunny's place in the music industry. Notably, this album is only the second among his four chart-topping releases to hold onto the No. 1 spot for more than one week. His 2022 album Un Verano Sin Ti holds the record for most weeks at No. 1, having spent a remarkable 13 weeks atop the list.
Breaking down the figures, the bulk of Debí Tirar Más Fotos’s success comes from streaming, with 146,000 SEA units, which account for 198.78 million official on-demand streams. This marks the third consecutive week that the album has ruled the Top Streaming Albums chart. Album sales, on the other hand, saw a significant decrease, falling by 46% to just 4,000 copies sold, which caused it to slip from 8th to 11th on the Top Album Sales chart. Meanwhile, the TEA (track equivalent albums) units stand at 1,000, reflecting a 30% decline.
Meanwhile, SZA's SOS, which previously reigned at No. 1, has now moved up a spot from No. 3 to No. 2, with 90,000 equivalent album units, though it too saw a slight decline of 12%. This reflects the continued endurance of SOS in the charts, showcasing its long-term popularity.
In a significant development, Mac Miller's posthumous album Balloonerism has debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, with 81,000 equivalent album units. This marks Miller’s eighth top 10-charting effort on the Billboard 200, a testament to his enduring influence even after his untimely death in 2018. The album, though originally recorded in 2014, was shelved in favor of other projects, but now it sees the light of day, resonating deeply with fans. A large portion of Balloonerism's success comes from physical album sales, with 41,000 copies sold, earning it a No. 1 debut on the Top Album Sales chart. Additionally, the album garnered 40,000 SEA units, equaling 51.56 million on-demand official streams. Balloonerism is also doing well in the streaming world, debuting at No. 4 on the Top Streaming Albums chart. The sales surge is partly due to the album being available in multiple formats, including six vinyl variants, a CD, digital download, and cassette tape.
Mac Miller’s ability to consistently land albums in the top 10 speaks to his lasting appeal. Balloonerism follows in the footsteps of past successful releases such as Faces (No. 3, 2021), Circles (No. 3, 2020), Swimming (No. 3, 2018), and more. It's clear that his legacy continues to grow as fans eagerly embrace each new release.
Not to be outdone, Kendrick Lamar's GNX holds steady at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, with 59,000 equivalent album units sold. This marks no movement from its previous week’s position, although the album experienced a slight dip in sales, down 8%. On the other hand, Gracie Abrams' The Secret of Us has made a notable leap from No. 10 to No. 5, with a massive 42% increase in units sold. The surge follows the release of a deluxe version that includes three vinyl variants and a CD, prompting an uptick in both physical and streaming numbers.
Just below, we find a series of familiar names holding steady or seeing slight shifts in their rankings. Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet remains firm at No. 6 with 43,000 equivalent album units, though it faced a 9% decline in sales. Lil Baby's WHAM dropped from No. 5 to No. 7, with 39,000 units, a 30% drop from the previous week. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time is making a subtle comeback, moving up from No. 9 to No. 8 despite a minor 3% drop in units sold, with 37,000 units this week.
Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft has fallen two spots to No. 9, with nearly 37,000 equivalent album units sold, marking an 8% decrease. Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is the final entry in the top 10, rising from No. 12 to No. 10 with 35,000 units, though it experienced a small 3% dip.
The Billboard 200 is a comprehensive ranking system that measures the most popular albums in the U.S., compiled by Luminate. The rankings are based on multi-metric consumption, meaning that they take into account a mix of album sales, streaming, and track equivalent albums (TEA). To break it down: each equivalent album unit is calculated as one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand streams of songs from the album. This system allows the Billboard 200 to offer a snapshot of album popularity across various forms of media, from physical sales to digital streaming.
As of the week ending January 23, 2025, these rankings highlight some exciting trends. Debí Tirar Más Fotos continues to show impressive staying power, even as it faces competition from artists like SZA and Mac Miller, both of whom are finding sustained success in the streaming era. In fact, the high percentage of SEA units for albums like Bad Bunny’s and Mac Miller's underscores the growing importance of streaming in the music industry.
The upcoming Billboard 200 chart (dated February 1, 2025) is set to be revealed in full on January 28, and fans and industry experts alike will be watching closely to see how these albums perform in the coming weeks. For the latest updates on chart positions and more, be sure to follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
In summary, the Billboard 200's latest week has proven to be a fascinating one, showcasing how established stars continue to dominate, while new releases and surprise debuts keep the rankings fresh and exciting. As streaming becomes an even more critical component of an album’s success, these trends give us a glimpse into the future of music consumption in the digital age.
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