Jay-Z debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, moving 528K units of MCHG last week. Find out when his MCHG tour will be headed to Europe inside and hear Robin Thicke's "The Good Life" single.
After he hit up Bey's (she's rocking a printed Topshop look) hometown return in Houston for the Mrs. Carter Show (above) last night, Jay-Z's critically acclaimed disc Magna Carta Holy Grail debuted atop the Billboard Hot 200 today, moving 528,208 units. But he wasn't the only new addition to the charts. Ciara'sCiara moved 57,515 units while J. Cole shifted 38,718 units and Kanye West push 28,701 copies of Yeezus.
Although Hova has already garnered a platinum plaque, thanks to Samsung'sMagna Carta app, those sales will not count towards his Billboard tally. And in celebration of the disc's success, Jay-Z's hitting the road. Now that he's nabbed Teen Choice Award noms for Choice Summer Music Star: Male, and Choice Summer Tour (with Justin Timberlake) he's announced the new “Magna Carta World Tour” – European Dates.
See where Jay-Z's headed here:
October 3 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena
October 4 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena
October 6 – Dublin, Ireland – O2 Arena
October 8 – UK, Birmingham NIA Arena
October 10 – London, UK – O2 Arena
October 11 – London, UK – O2 Arena
October 12 – London, UK – O2 Arena
October 14 – London, UK – O2 Arena (Birmingham NIA)
October 15 – London, UK – O2 Arena (Leeds/Newcastle/ Sheffield Arena)
October 17 – Paris, France – Bercy
October 18 – Paris, France – Bercy
October 20 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
October 21 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
October 23 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
October 25 – Stockholm, Sweden – Globe
October 27 – Hamburg, Germany – O2 World
October 28 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
October 29 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
In other music news......
"Blurred Lines" singer Robin Thicke has revealed another track, "The Good Life", from his upcoming Blurred Lines disc (July 30). Produced by Projay, Robin orginally penned the soulful composition on his piano in 2006. Also, Robin was nominated for a Teen Choice award for male music star. The 2013 Teen Choice Awards will be held on August 11.
Listen to "The Good Life" here:
Photo via Beyonce Lite's Twitter
