BWU Singles Chart Roundup 7/26: Nicki Minaj Rockets to #1, Katy #2

THIS WEEK'S #1: "YOUR LOVE" BY NICKI MINAJ

Usher's reign at the top has been cut short by the biggest female rapper of the moment.

After five weeks and a re-entry, Nicki Minaj has reached the top of the BWU Singles Chart with her single "Your Love". Buoyed by the release of the music video, "Your Love" shot to the top from #9. It is the highest jump to #1 ever, beating Usher's 3-spot jump last week. It is also the first rap song to the top the BWU Singles Chart.

Nicki prevented Katy Perry from entering at #1 with her new single "Teenage Dream", which debuts this week at #2 after only three days of release. Katy's other hit "California Gurls" misses out on a seventh week in the top 10, falling to #12. Also debuting in the top 10 this week are Bruno Mars' "Just The Way You Are" at #4 and Robyn's "Hang With Me" at #9.

Usher's "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" falls to #6, while Shakira's "Waka Waka" slips to #7. Currently, Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue are dueling out for who can stay in the Top 10 the longest; both "Alejandro" and "All The Lovers" are 7 weeks. However, Kylie has the most cumulative weeks with 10 when combined with "Get Outta My Way".

To see the full chart, visit the BWU Singles Chart page, link at the top of the blog.