RAYE’s ‘This Music May Contain Hope’ Is No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart

RAYE has earned her first U.K. No. 1 album with This Music May Contain Hope.

The 17-song collection stormed to the top spot on the April 3-dated Official Albums Chart in the set’s opening week, going one spot better than her 2023 debut, My 21st Century Blues.

Earlier this year, lead single “Where Is My Husband!” hit No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart and became her second to score the No. 1 spot following “Escapism” (2023).

This Music May Contain Hope features guest appearances from Hans Zimmer, Al Green and her sisters Absolutely and Amma. Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving lifts one place from No. 3 to No. 2. 

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is at No. 3 with his 12th solo LP, Bully. The release comes amid a return to live performances; he played pair of shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on April 1 and 3. He was also announced as the headline act for all three nights at London’s Wireless Festival in July, a move that has been criticized by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and by Jewish leadership organizations in the English capital. Earlier this year, Ye issued an apology for his antisemitic comments and support for far-right ideology.

BTS’ ARIRANG leaves the top spot after just one week, but lands at No. 4. The top five is completed by Melanie Martinez with her third top 10 LP, Hades (No. 5).

British rockers Don Broco earn their fourth consecutive top 10 album with Nightmare Tripping coming in at No. 7, while Tom Misch’s first solo studio album in eight years, Full Circle, debuts at No. 9. Robyn’s Sexistential comes in at No. 10, her best ever finish on the U.K.’s Albums Chart. 

Central Cee’s All Roads Lead Home EP debuts at No. 34, while Slayyyter’s Wor$t Girl in America closes at No. 36, her first ever-entry on the charts.