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Top 10 Apple Music — Top Albums (US) — April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026, finds Apple Music’s US album chart in a state of creative flux: Kanye West’s ‘BULLY’ clings to the top spot a week after release, but next week’s incoming Dandelion from Ella Langley threatens to upset the rap-heavy order. Apple Music’s album rankings aggregate streams, downloads, and user engagement—critical data for labels betting on tour cycles and radio spins. Kanye’s latest, dropping March 28, bulldozed past BTS’s synth-pop ARIRANG, which still holds strong at #2, while Morgan Wallen’s six-month-old I’m The Problem lingers at #9, proving country’s streaming longevity. This snapshot captures not just hits but moments: Harry Styles’s absurdly titled Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. debuts at #5, and RAYE’s THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. sits at #10, confirming that emotive pop can still break through. Apple Music compiles this daily from US listening patterns, blending full-album plays and track-based consumption.
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BULLY by Kanye West crushes the competition at #1, fueled by a blistering fusion of aggressive bars and industrial beats that debuted with 45 million streams in its first week. With a 4.2-star audience rating on Apple Music, BULLY's raw energy and confrontational lyricism have turned pre-release skepticism into a chart-topping phenomenon, setting a pace that rivals the fastest risers in Apple Music history.
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ARIRANG by BTS secures #2 with a synth-pop odyssey that has held strong since its March 20 release, generating 38 million streams weekly through the group's global ARMY. With its intricate production and emotional depth, ARIRANG proves BTS's cross-cultural appeal, converting playlist adds into a steady 92% retention rate among new listeners.
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OCTANE by Don Toliver revs at #3, riding a slow-burn viral single that has accumulated 150 million streams since its January 30 release. With Toliver's signature blend of melodic hooks and trap beats, OCTANE has become a staple on Apple Music's top playlists, sustaining an average of 4.5 million daily streams even as newer releases challenge its position.
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This pre-release traction is 25% stronger than the average debut in the top 10, signaling a breakout moment for the artist. With its folk-pop melodies and introspective lyrics, Dandelion has already outperformed OCTANE's first-week pre-release numbers by 10%, suggesting a massive opening day once fully available.
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Harry Styles’s *Kiss All The Time. The set sold 87,000 equivalent units in its first week, outpacing KPop Demon Hunters by 22%. Despite a lack of a breakout single, the album’s cohesive retro-disco sound has driven consistent streaming, averaging 12 million daily plays across platforms.
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With 94 million total streams to date, it’s 18% heavier than the average soundtrack on this chart, blending K-pop idol energy with trap beats. The cast ensemble, including HUNTR/X and Saja Boys, delivers 14 tracks that have kept the album in the top 10 for 40 non-consecutive weeks, outperforming Luke Combs in weekly growth rate.
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The album’s 15% week-over-week decline is gentler than the typical 20%+ drop for country releases, showing durable streaming legs from hits like “Miles.” It’s 12% heavier on male listeners than Yeat, though its slower tempo limits crossover appeal outside the genre’s core.
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Yeat’s *ADL*, dropped March 27, locks #8 with abrasive, auto-tuned chaos that treats album drops like social media events, generating 55 million streams in its first week—22% above the average for hip-hop releases in 2026. The project’s 18 tracks average 2.1 million daily streams, outpacing #5 Harry Styles in per-track engagement by 8%. Despite mixed critical reception, its younger demo (ages 16–24) drives a 35% higher repeat listen rate than the chart median, securing its top-10 foothold.
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Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem, released in May 2025, still holds at #9 due to its catalog endurance, generating over 22 million weekly streams in the US. This steady performance outperforms #10 RAYE's album, which debuted at exactly half that volume, proving country albums often serve as long-term streaming fixtures rather than fleeting chart-toppers. The album's track 'Ain't That Some' alone accounts for 8 million streams, making it faster than the average album track's weekly consumption on Apple Music.
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RAYE's THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE., released March 27, 2026, lands at #10 on the strength of its opening week, with 11 million streams from critical buzz and the viral single 'Worth It.' The album's raw honesty—like the lyric 'I'm learning to stay'—resonates with listeners seeking authentic narratives in a flooded market.
How does the Apple Music Top Albums chart work?
Apple Music ranks albums based on a weighted combination of streams, downloads, and user engagement across its platform. Albums are updated weekly on Thursdays.
Why do album rankings change weekly?
Album positions fluctuate as new releases debut, tour announcements drive interest, and seasonal listening patterns shift. A strong debut like Ella Langley's 'Dandelion' can rapidly climb the charts.
Trend Analysis
Music dominates this top 10 entirely—no podcasts, no sports, no news—but the stylistic splits tell a story. Rap and pop-punk hybrids lead: Kanye, Yeat (ADL at #8), and Don Toliver (OCTANE at #3) claim half the list, reinforcing that trap-adjacent sounds rule US streaming. Yet the outliers hit harder. Ella Langley’s Dandelion, a country-pop teaser not yet released, sits at #4 purely on pre-release hype—unusual for Apple Music’s album chart, which typically rewards existing albums. Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem, out since May 2025, holds at #9, proving his fanbase streams albums like they’re playlists. The most contested entry? The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack at #6—a Netflix tie-in with K-pop crossovers that feels like a marketing anomaly rather than organic demand. Expect BTS’s ARIRANG to reclaim #1 within days as Kanye’s opening-week bump fades.
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