Born in Trinidad but a resident of New York since she was five, 29 year old Minaj is primarily a rap artist, and the first female of that genre to secure a number one album. After reaching a 13 week high last frame, Pink Friday slips 30-40, as attention shifts to Minaj's new album. It sold 4,439 copies last week, raising its career (72 week) tally to 281,346.

Leading the chasing pack, Labrinth's debut album, Electronic Earth, enters at number ...