Drake Sets U.K. Chart Record as ‘Iceman’ Glides Straight to No. 1
Drake has achieved a new record in the U.K. charts with the release of three studio albums. His album 'Iceman' debuted at No. 1, while 'Maid of Honour' and 'Habibti' landed at No. 6 and No. 7, respectively. This makes him the first artist to debut three studio albums in the top 10 of the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart simultaneously since Prince in 1993.
- ▪Drake's album 'Iceman' debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. charts.
- ▪He is the first artist to have three studio albums in the top 10 simultaneously since Prince.
- ▪Drake now has a total of seven U.K. No. 1 albums.
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Drake at the world premiere of 'Amsterdam' held at Alice Tully Hall on Sept. 18, 2022, in New York City. Kristina Bumphrey/Variety Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: '7d883b78-ef0d-4bde-94cd-5300fb7fd3e3', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } Drake has set a new U.K. chart record following the surprise release of three studio albums.
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