Top 10 Apple Music — Top Albums (US) — April 23, 2026

Justin Bieber’s SWAG II, released September 2025, remains a streaming juggernaut, but it slides to second after a seven-week run atop the chart. The album’s slick trap-pop holds its audience, just not enough to fend off Langley.

Don Toliver’s OCTANE, a January 2026 release, clings to third with a mix of cloud rap and distortion. It’s become a sleeper hit off Toliver’s loyal tour following and Cactus Jack cosign.

Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem, out since May 2025, refuses to exit the top five. Its country-rock anthems rack up steady streams from a demographic that plays them on repeat—no single, just endurance.

BTS’s ARIRANG, a March 2026 surprise drop, lands at five by leveraging ARMY’s global streaming campaigns. The album blends traditional Korean instruments with pop—a risky move that no other K-pop act would dare.

Kanye West’s BULLY, released just weeks ago on March 28, sits at six. Controversial as ever, the album draws fans who weigh curiosity over controversy, but it’s his lowest charting in years.

KPop Demon Hunters (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) nearly mirrors the film’s hype—a fusion of drill, ballad, and orchestral chaos. It holds at seven, buoyed by a Gen Z audience binge-watching the movie.

Bruno Mars’ The Romantic, a February 2026 release, drifts at eight. Its slick R&B has cross-generational appeal but hasn’t sparked a hit single—this is inertia from Mars’ eternal goodwill.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend, from August 2025, proves her pop-punk pivot still resonates. At nine, it’s a slow burn that outlasts flashier releases, driven by Carpenter’s TikTok-to-streaming pipeline.

Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving, a September 2025 soul album, rounds out the top 10. Its quiet ukulele-and-brass ballads appeal to a niche that trades chart speed for longevity—Dean’s first album to crack the US top 10.