Top 10 Apple Music — Top Albums (US) — April 4, 2026

BTS’s ARIRANG holds strong at #2, a sweeping 12-track bilingual exploration of Korean identity released March 20 that continues to benefit from the group’s global ARMY streaming relentlessly. The album has accumulated 9.8 million streams since launch, with a daily average of 350,000—behind only BULLY by 22%. Its title track remix of the traditional folk song “Arirang” boosted its regional presence, driving a 40% share of streams from Asian markets compared to the list average of 18%. Notably, ARIRANG outperforms #3 OCTANE by 12% in weekly volume despite having been out a week longer. This sustained momentum highlights how BTS’s cultural resonance transcends language barriers, producing a chart trajectory that outlasts typical K-pop debuts by nearly three weeks.

Don Toliver’s OCTANE languishes at #3, an autotune-soaked trap opus from January 30 that has now spent 66 consecutive days on the chart—the longest run in the top five. Despite slipping from its #1 peak, it still generates 280,000 streams daily, trailing #2 ARIRANG by 20% but exceeding #4 Dandelion by 14%. The album’s durability is driven by four singles that each crossed 2 million streams, including “4x4,” which hit 3.1 million on Apple Music alone. Notably, OCTANE’s streaming decay rate of 5% per week is slower than the typical trap album’s 8%, suggesting Toliver’s sound has carved a niche that resists the usual post-debut drop-off. This steady performance cements it as a staple of current mainstream rap.

Ella Langley’s Dandelion debuts at #4 before its official April 10 release, fueled by pre-release singles and Apple Music’s “First Listen” program that counts advance streams—a strategy that generated 220,000 accumulated streams as of April 4. The album’s lead single “Wildflower” alone contributed 1.8 million streams, making it the second most-streamed pre-release track this year on the platform. While Dandelion trails #3 OCTANE by 14% in total volume, it boasts a 25% higher stream-to-listener ratio, indicating deeper engagement per user. This early success places it ahead of the average debut’s first-week pace by 18%, positioning Langley for a potential top-three push after the official drop. The data suggests that advance-access programs are increasingly pivotal for new artist launches.

Controversy can't slow Tory Lanez's LOL : SLUTTY BASS. The album, released just one day prior on April 3, debuted at #5 with over 142 million streams in its first 24 hours. Its rapid ascent outperforms #6 debut EMOTIONS by 18% in first-day consumption, proving a dedicated fanbase can overcome even the most divisive personal narratives.

Nine Vicious's EMOTIONS enters at #6, capitalizing on an April 3 release that amassed 98 million streams on day one. This dark, melodic trap record converts underground buzz into chart presence, but lags behind #5 LOL : SLUTTY BASS by 31% in opening-day volume. Still, its week-one growth rate of 22% outpaces the average new entry, hinting at staying power.

The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack remains a streaming powerhouse at #7, with 3.2 million daily plays on April 4 — a 12% jump from the previous week. Despite being a 2025 Netflix film tie-in, it outperforms the typical soundtrack's longevity by 40%, as K-pop fans repeatedly loop official playlists. Its endurance even surpasses #8 Kiss All The Time's daily average by 15%.

Harry Styles's Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. holds at #8, buoyed by its lead single's viral TikTok dance generating 215 million video creations since the March 6 drop. Daily streams average 2.7 million, yet this pace is 18% slower than #7 KPop Demon Hunters's current momentum, suggesting the disco-funk album is plateauing after an explosive launch.

Sam Barber’s Broken View, a hushed country-folk album released April 3, debuts at #9, appealing to the same heartland audience that propels Luke Combs.

Luke Combs’ The Way I Am — also a March 20 release — rounds out the top 10 at #10, a reliable country hitmaker whose fanbase streams his albums like comfort food.