Britney Spears’ “Oops! … I Did It Again” and Eminem’s “The Marshall Mathers LP” both hold fast in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively. “Oops!” has been in the No. 2 position for 8 consecutive weeks now, while “Marshall Mathers” has sat at No. 3 for four straight weeks.
The first sign of movement on this week’s chart is a swap between Creed’s “Human Clay” and the “NOW That’s What I Call Music Vol. 4” compilation. The switch puts “Human Clay” in the No. 4 spot on the chart, pushing “NOW Vol. 4” down to No. 5.
DJ Clue’s “Backstage Mix Tape”--the only new addition to this week’s Top 10--debuts at No. 6. The album features cuts by various artists including Jay Z, Eve, Da Brat and Foxy Brown. Clue, a New York DJ, gained his notoriety by creating dance mix tapes that were widely circulated. The success of those tapes ultimately led to his first major label release, 1998’s “The Professional.”
Unmoved at No. 7 this week is 3 Doors Down’s “Better Life,” which is followed by ‘N Sync’s “No Strings Attached,” down to No. 8 from its No. 6 slot. Papa Roach’s “Infest” also takes a small dip this week, down one spot to No. 9. The “Coyote Ugly” soundtrack, meanwhile, keeps its position at No. 10 for the second week in a row.