For Now, Jackson Is ‘Invincible’

The ‘80s king of pop, Michael Jackson may be a source of constant attention and admiration as well as scrutiny, but that doesn’t mean he can’t have the No. 1 record in the country. Jackson’s new album, “Invincible” enters the charts at No. 1 on both the local and national charts.

Despite his success this week, he’ll have to try to keep Enrique Iglesias from stealing the top spot in weeks to come. Iglesias’ new release, “Escape” entered the charts in the No. 2 position.

On the singles chart, the ladies run the kingdom.

Whitney Houston is the reigning queen of the singles charts holding the No. 1 position for her rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.” Mary J. Blige’s, “Family Affair” and Christina Milian’s, “AM to PM” continue to bounce back and forth in the top 5.

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Southland Top 10

Albums

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Title, Artist Nat’l Rank Last Week 1 “Invincible,” Michael Jackson 1 -- 2 “Escape,” Enrique Iglesias 2 -- 3 “Great Depression,” DMX 3 2 4 “Hits-Chapter One,” Backstreet Boys 4 -- 5 “Morning View,” Incubus 10 1 6 “Lenny,” Lenny Kravitz 12 -- 7 “Day Without Rain,” Enya 5 3 8 “Hybrid Theory,” Linkin Park 9 7 9 “God Bless America,” Various Artists 7 4 10 “Songs in A Minor,” Alicia Keys 13 8

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Singles

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Title, Artist Nat’l. Rank Last Week 1 “Star Spangled Banner,” Whitney Houston 1 1 2 “Family Affair,” Mary J. Blige 4 2 3 “AM to PM,” Christina Milian 3 4 4 “God Bless the USA,” Lee Greenwood 2 3 5 “Do U Wanna Roll,” R.L./Snoop Dogg/Lil’ Kim 15 7 6 “Lifetime,” Maxwell 12 10 7 “Where the Party At?” Jagged Edge 8 5 8 “America the Beautiful,” Elvis Presley 7 6 9 “Raise Up,” Petey Pablo 6 12 10 “Loverboy,” Mariah Carey 23 20

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Source: SoundScan Inc., week ended Nov. 10.