Bruno Mars enters the lists strongly, without sweeping. The single ‘I Just Might’ managed to be his 10th number 1 in the United States, and the album will follow the same path. ‘The Romantic’ will be top 1 on the Billboard 200 very easily.
According to HDD estimates, ‘The Romantic’ will sell 85,000 copies in its first week. A figure that would already be worth number 1 on the Billboard 200 in this vague week. Furthermore, adding streaming, there will be 175,000 units. That is, Bruno Mars has secured the top 1 in the United States, doubling Bad Bunny and Morgan Wallen these days, already on the decline.
On the contrary, those who lead the British midweeks very clearly are Gorillaz. ‘The Mountain’ will be another brand new number 1 for the group led by Damon Albarn. On Monday he had sold 23,000 copies for 10,000 of Bruno Mars; and this Wednesday the difference does not reduce significantly.
Today there are 26,000 units of Gorillaz for 14,000 of Bruno Mars, so unless there is an ace up the sleeve for ‘The Romantic’, Damon Albarn’s formation will win. Of course, it will be around number 8 in the United States.
Out of this battle, but strong, will be ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’ by Mitski, which aspires to the top 3 in the UK but will surely be overtaken by Olivia Dean’s streaming and will remain at number 4.
As for the single ‘Risk It All’ by Bruno Mars, it only aspires to a top 15 in the UK, but be careful because it has just risen from position 3 to position 2 on Spotify Global. There is a simmering hit in the making.
