Big Sean Album Sales Disappoints On Billboard 200

Big Sean’s latest release. Better Me Than You, is facing a tough start as it is set for a disappointing debut on the Billboard 200.

Despite the hype leading up to the album’s launch. Early projections suggest that the new Big Sean album might not break into the top 20 of next week’s Billboard 200 chart.

This news comes as a surprise to fans. Especially given Sean’s track record of high-charting projects.

While the exact sales figures are not yet confirmed. Reports indicate that Better Me Than You has fallen short of the 23,800 equivalent album units. Notably this would be needed to secure a place on the chart.

For Big Sean, who has consistently debuted within the top three throughout his career. This represents a significant downturn.

Previous albums like…

Dark Sky Paradise (2015). I Decided (2017). And also, Detroit 2 (2020) each sold over 100,000 copies in their first week and landed at number one.

Furthermore, Big Sean’s collaborations, such as…

Twenty88 with Jhené Aiko. And Double or Nothing with Metro Boomin, also performed well, debuting at number five and six, respectively.

However, this time around. The Detroit rapper is charting much lower. And it has raised questions about the potential reception of Better Me Than You.

Transitioning to Sean’s mindset. He appears to be handling the less-than-ideal results with grace. In an interview with Complex. Big Sean spoke candidly about his feelings toward first-week sales.

He admitted that, while he does care about chart performance. It is no longer his primary focus. Instead, the rapper emphasized his connection with his fan base. Furthermore, he suggested that making music for his listeners is more important than chasing commercial success.

Big Sean stated…

“If I cared so much about those numbers, I probably would’ve waited and added more features, but I’m tired of playing that game”.

He stressed that at this stage of his career, he’s more focused on delivering authentic music to the people who genuinely support him.

This shift in perspective is clear in his latest work, as the new Big Sean album reflects a more personal and introspective side of the artist.

Despite the lukewarm commercial performance of Better Me Than You, it’s clear that Big Sean remains confident in his artistry.

He acknowledged that not everyone is a fan of his music, saying…

“There’s a lot of people who love me and a lot of people who hate me too”.

However, Sean insists that, for him, success is measured by his ability to create music, not by the numbers alone. As he put it…

“Everything else is just cherries on top”.

Big Sean is not the only rapper facing commercial challenges. YG, another well-known name in hip-hop, saw his latest project, Just Re’d Up 3, debut at number 151 on the Billboard 200 after selling just 8,000 equivalent album units in its first week.

This downward trend for established artists suggests that the hip-hop landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, with even the biggest names struggling to maintain their top positions.

In conclusion, while the new Big Sean album may not have lived up to the expectations in terms of sales, it marks a new chapter in the rapper’s journey.

Better Me Than You is an album that prioritizes creativity and connection over chart dominance, and it’s clear that Big Sean is comfortable with this evolution.

Fans of the Detroit rapper can expect more music that stays true to his artistic vision, even if it doesn’t always top the charts.