Hit Network tops two ARIA Charts with RnB Fridays
Southern Cross Austereo’sHit Network has topped two ARIA Charts with the debut of its RnB Fridays double album.
Entering both the ARIA Compilations Chart and ARIA Urban Album Chart at #1, RnB Fridays is also the first release to come out of the new partnership between Southern Cross Austereo’s (SCA) Hit Network and Universal Music Australia (UMA).
Darren Aboud, joint Managing Director Universal Music Australia said in a statement: “The level of passion and depth of dedication the SCA audience is displaying for the concept is overwhelming. RnB Fridays is a perfect celebration of a great era in the RnB genre – and we’re proud to be working with our valued partner in SCA to amplify the concept. We can’t wait for the next edition!”
RnB Fridays launched acrossThe Hit Network’smetro markets and 42 stations regionally in July to feature the most best and most popular tracks to come out if thegenre. The first ever RnB Fridays double album compilation, featuring Destiny’s Child, Drake, Nelly, Notorious B.I.G., Salt N Pepa and Blackstreet, was released on October 30.
The Hit Network is the leading network in the under 40s age demographic.
Dave Cameron, Hit Network Head of Content said: “We’re so excited that the success of our very first RNB Fridays album is just as big as every Friday live across the Hit network. The demand for this compilation clearly shows our listeners around Australia are wanting every day to be Friday, as long as it’s an RnB Friday!”
TRACKLISTING
CD1
01 Destiny’s Child – Say My Name
02 Drake Feat. Majid Jordan – Hold On, We’re Going Home
03 Montell Jordan – This Is How We Do It
04 Nelly – Hot In Herre
05 R. Kelly – Ignition Remix
06 TLC – Waterfalls
07 Blu Cantrell – Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!)
08 Fabolous Feat. Tamia – Into You
09 Ja Rule – Livin’ It Up
10 House Of Pain – Jump Around
11 Kelis – Milkshake
12 Naughty By Nature – O.P.P.
13 C & C Music Factory Feat. Freedom Williams – Things That Make You Go Hmmmm…
14 Groove Theory – Tell Me
15 Salt-N-Pepa – Let’s Talk About Sex
16 Color Me Badd – I Wanna Sex You Up [Single Mix]
17 Mary Mary – Shackles (Praise You)
18 Mario – Let Me Love You
19 Jordin Sparks Feat. Chris Brown – No Air
CD2
01 Jason Derulo – Whatcha Say
02 Mark Morrison – Return Of The Mack
03 Blackstreet Feat. Dr. Dre No Diggity
04 Notorious B.I.G. – Mo Money Mo Problems
05 Fugees – Killing Me Softly With His Song
06 Chris Brown – Forever
07 Jamelia – Superstar
08 Arrested Development – People Everyday [Metamorphosis Mix]
09 Outkast – Ms. Jackson
10 Monifah – Touch It
11 Cypress Hill – Insane In The Brain
12 Jay-Z – 99 Problems
13 Warren G Feat. Nate Dogg – Regulate
14 Coolio – Gangsta’s Paradise
15 T.I. – Whatever You Like
16 Baby Bash, Frankie J – Suga Suga
17 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Boom! Shake The Room
18 Kris Kross – Jump
19 Run-Dmc Vs. Jason Nevins – It’s Like That