NEWS: First Week Sales For Fabolous' "The Young OG Project" [Update: Final Numbers Arrive From Billboard]

First Week Sales For Fabolous' "The Young OG Project" [Update: Final Numbers Arrive From Billboard]

Fabolous moves just under 100k in the first week out.

Fabolous has sort of made a tradition out of dropping projects on Christmas day, and this year was no different with his new album The Young OG Projecthitting iTunes on December 25th.

The '90s inspired album seems to be doing well out the gate, and HitsDailyDouble arrives with some first week sales for the album today. Whereas Billboard has been counting a mix of sales and digital streams, this number from HDD appears to be just sales, and so it could be updated slightly once Billboard reveals their stats.

Nonetheless, HDD reports that Fab moved 72,000 units opening week, which will likely land him within the top 10 of the Billboard 200. 

Did you cop The Young OG Project? Initial thoughts? Share in the comment section below.

On a related note, it appears J. Cole's 2014 Forest Hills Drive moved another 105,000 copies in its third week out, which beats Nicki Minaj's second week out with The Pinkprint, which moved 104,000.

[Update: Final Numbers Arrive From Billboard]

As we expected, we get a slightly updated number for Fabolous' The Young OG Project with Billboard revealing their stats. Loso actually did 71,000 units, which didn't quite get him in the top 10, but he is rounding out the top 12 at #12.

As for J. Cole and Nicki Minaj, when we bring digital streams into the mix, The Pinkprint actually outdid 2014 Forest Hills Drive this week. Billboard reports from Neilsen SoundScan that Nicki did 156,000 units total, with sales of just 105,000. J. Cole did 120,000 units total, with sales of 104,000.

STREAM: Fabolous' New Album "The Young OG Project"

Fabolous' New Album "The Young OG Project"

Fabolous' new album is available to stream today via Spotify.

Fabolous released his new album, The Young OG Project, on iTunes yesterday. If you haven't purchased it as a Christmas gift to yourself yet, you can stream it first via Spotify below.

Yesterday we featured the album cut "She Wildin'" featuring Chris Brown on the homepage, and of course the album also features Loso's single "Lituation." In addition to those records, you can find features from Rich Homie Quan, French Montana, Velous and more, with a total of eleven records.

Head over to iTunes to purchase The Young OG Project, or stream it below. Watch our recent interview with Fab below, as well as top 5 reasons on why he's so infatuated with '90s hip-hop.

Initial thoughts on the LP? Share in the comments below.

INTERVIEWS: Fabolous Speaks On "The Young OG Project"

Fabolous Speaks On "The Young OG Project"

Watch our exclusive interview with Fabolous.

Fabolous recently reeled off his top five reasons of why he loves the '90s, although we're sure there are plenty more than just five. In addition to doing a list for HNHH, Loso also sat down to speak more closely on the project that inspired our list: The Young OG Project. With the album dropping in two days time, the rapper speaks at length about the '90s influence on the LP, assuring us that the album is "still of this time" despite being heavily drawn upon from '90s hip-hop.

Fab also speaks on his son sitting on a throne in the cover art for the album, his 1998 freestyle on DJ Clue's radio show, and more.

Take a look above, and be sure to cop the album on Christmas day.

AUDIO: Fabolous - Ball Drop Feat. French Montana (Prod. By OZ & The MeKanics)

Fabolous - Ball Drop Feat. French Montana (Prod. By OZ & The MeKanics)

Fabolous takes it back to the 90s.

Opening with the New Years Rockin' Eve countdown from December 1989, Fabolous' new "Ball Drop" single sets out on a mission to bring things back twenty years to 1990. Included in the iTunes pre-order for Fab's upcoming Young OG Project, the throwback-sounding record is our second look at the upcoming record. The previous release, "Lituation," hit our pages a few weeks back and was met with considerable acclaim from our readership. Look for "Ball Drop" to follow in its predecessor's footsteps.

The Young OG Project hits stores on December 25th. Stay tuned as we continue to cover the rollout.

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NEWS: Fabolous Reveals Official Cover Art For "The Young OG Project"

Fabolous Reveals Official Cover Art For "The Young OG Project"

Peep the official artwork for "The Young OG Project" from Fabolous.

Fabolous is prepared to give his fans a gift on Christmas day, with his Young OG Project slated to drop on December 25th. The New York spitter already dropped off an image for The Young OG Project when he first announced it, but he's decided to go with something a bit different for the final cover art.

The Young OG Project has a little kid who resembles Loso (no surprise there, as it's Fabolous' son) sitting on a throne, looking tough, might we add. Fab is going straight '90s with his roll out, taking a cue from when beepers were all the rage, you can 'page' Fab your number and receive a text back with the cover art. Keeping within that '90s theme, we'll be having Loso tell us about some of his favorite stories from the '90s next week, so keep your eyes peeled for that.

The pre-order for the album goes live on December 15th. If you haven't seen his new video for the lead single "Lituation," watch it below.

Fabolous "The Young OG Project" Trailer

Fabolous "The Young OG Project" Trailer

Fabolous shares the full trailer for his upcoming album "The Young OG Project."

Yesterday Fabolous announced some big news in the forms of a new album and a deal with Roc Nation. With The Young OG Project set to drop on Christmas day, the NY vet now shares a full trailer (which was hinted at in his video announcement yesterday) for the digital-only release.

Beginning with (SFW) footage of Loso in the shower, the video then runs us through the flossy accoutrements of the rapper's life -- including, but not limited to, a slick tuxedo, gold chains, stacks of Benjamins, plush bathrobes and bottles of expensive bubbly. Given a window into Fabolous' luxurious life, we now just have to wait a matter of weeks for new music.

NEWS: Fabolous Signs With Roc Nation

Fabolous Signs With Roc Nation

Just after announcing a new tape, Fabolous lets us know that he's now managed by Roc Nation.

It's been a big day for Fabolous, who announced a new Christmas project, entitled The Young OG Project, earlier this afternoon. Now, the NY veteran has announced that he's inked a management deal with Roc Nation, whose roster has been steadily growing all year long.

Shared via both the Roc Nation Twitter account and an interview with MTV, the announcement can be viewed below.

Fab joins Angie Martinez, Big Sean, DJ Mustard, Rihanna, Jeezy and a bunch of athletes on the management company's roster.

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