The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies ...

SZA's "SOS" scores a 13th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, while Doechii hits the top 10 for the first time.

Playboi Carti's "MUSIC" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while albums from Elton John and Brandi Carlile, and Ethel Cain, hit the top 10.

and Ethel Cain's "Preacher's Daughter" debut in the top 10. By Keith Caulfield Playboi Carti’s MUSIC returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart ... since the Jan. 20, 2024-dated chart ...

Plus: Doechii scores her first top 10 album as Alligator Bites Never ... SOS scores a 13th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated May 3), as the set rises 3-1 ...

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