Pop Album Chart : ‘Boomerang’ Soundtrack Hits the Chart

“Boomerang,” the soundtrack for the romantic comedy starring Eddie Murphy, is off to a fast start. The buzz about it boosted interest in it as it entered the Billboard magazine chart at No. 8. Another hot soundtrack, “Mo’ Money,” produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, jumped from No. 41 to No. 17 in its second week. Many thought Elton John’s “The One” would fall off quickly after entering at No. 31 last week, but it moved up to No. 20. For the third straight week, Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” is the top pop single.

* The first solo album--an EP actually--from a current N.W.A. member (Ice Cube is an ex-member), it premieres at No. 23.

Rank Rank 2 Weeks Last Weeks on the Week Ago Chart 1.”Some Gave All,” Billy Ray Cyrus 1 1 7 2.”Totally Krossed Out,” Kris Kross 2 2 14 3.”MTV Unplugged EP,” Mariah Carey 3 3 5 4.”Ten,” Pearl Jam 5 5 29 5.”Blood Sugar Sex Magik,” 4 4 41 Red Hot Chili Peppers 6.”Ropin’ the Wind,” 6 7 43 Garth Brooks 6 7 43 7.”No Fences,” Garth Brooks 9 13 96 8.”Boomerang,” soundtrack ... ... 1 9.”Mack Daddy,” Sir Mix-A-Lot 11 12 22 10.”Adrenalize,” Def Leppard 7 9 14 *Kizz My Black Azz,” M.C. Ren ... 1

Source: Billboard/Soundscan