Hip Hop Single Sales: Drake, Desiigner & Beyoncé

June 25, 2016 | 11:30 AM 

by Henry Mansell

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NEW YORK CITY, NY - There are a number of changes to the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart this week, with last week’s #1, DJ Khaled’s “For Free,” falling to #5 following a 65% decrease in sales. The Top 3 has now reverted back to how it stood two weeks ago, with Drake, Desiigner and Beyoncé holding the first, second and third spots respectively. Elsewhere, Kanye West’s newly released single, “Round & Round (Champions),” debuts at #7 and lastly, Drake’s “Controlla” comes back into the Top 10 after slipping to #12 on last week’s chart report.

Drake Returns To The Throne

After just seven days away from the top spot, Drake returns to #1 this week for his single “One Dance.” The Toronto rapper’s sudden reappearance at the top comes after the aforementioned decline in sales for DJ Khaled’s “For Free.” During the seven days leading to June 16, the VIEWSsingle sold 88,256 units, taking its total sales since its official release to 1,280,141 copies.

Desiinger’s “Panda” Back At #2

Following a slip to #3 on last week’s chart, Desiigner’s hit single “Panda” returns to #2 this week, selling 61,422 units during the seven days leading to June 16. The cut, which has been widely covered by a variety of artists, has now sold a total of 1,103,025 copies since its official release on to the chart five months ago.

Beyoncé Jumps To #3

Despite experiencing a 13% decrease in sales, Beyoncé’s “Sorry” jumps back to #3 this week following sales of 43,226 during the seven days leading to June 16. The Houston-born singer premiered the official video for the track featuring Serena Williams earlier this week.

The Top 10 R&B/Hip Hop Single Sales For Week Ending 06/16/2016

#1. Drake f. Wizkid & Kyla – “One Dance” – 88,256 (1,280,141)

#2. Desiigner – “Panda” – 61,422 (1,103,025)

#3. Beyoncé – “Sorry” – 43,226 (498,573)

#4. Kent Jones – “Don’t Mind” – 41,328 (227,135)

#5. DJ Khaled f. Drake – “For Free” – 36,891 (141,639)

#6. Rihanna – “Needed Me” – 34,842 (470,886)

#7. Kanye West f. Travi$ Scott, Quavo, Big Sean, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz & Desiigner – “Round & Round (Champions)” – 31,368 (31,368)

#8. Drake f. Rihanna – “Too Good” – 30,909 (191,408)

#9. Beyoncé – “Formation” – 24,132 (522,441)

#10. Drake f. Popcaan – “Controlla” – 23,437 (143,993)