The charts are crowded, and everybody brought their fanbase with them.

The latest Billboard 200 projections are in, and it’s shaping up to be a competitive week filled with major names, strong debuts, and a few surprises.

According to HITSDD, Kanye West’s BULLY is currently aiming for a #2 debut with 153k first-week units. If the projection holds, it will mark his 14th consecutive top-two album, further cementing his consistency at the top tier. Despite mixed reactions online, including a stunning 3.4 rating from Pitchfork, the project’s production continues to stand out as a highlight.

Meanwhile, Yeat’s ADL is projected to land at #4 with 80K units, including an impressive 47.4K in pure sales. Featuring big names like Don Toliver, King Kylie (aka Kylie Jenner), Kid Cudi, and Elton John, the album had the star power and promotion to aim high, and it certainly did.

Melanie Martinez is also making a strong showing, with HADES expected to debut at #3 with 83K units, including 40K pure. If confirmed, this will mark her third top-three album, reinforcing her dedicated fanbase.

RAYE’s THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. is looking at a top 20 debut with over 36K units, a solid showing for a deeply emotional and genre-blending project.

Holding things down at the top, BTS’ ARIRANG is projected to remain at #1 for a second consecutive week, pulling in 183K units. Their dominance feels almost untouchable right now.

Since these are simply projections, expect the numbers to rise (Or dip). I especially see Ye’s BULLY finishing with a higher number. We shall see, though.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.