Drake Sets U.K. Chart Record as ‘Iceman’ Glides Straight to No. 1
Drake has achieved a new record in the U.K. charts with the release of three studio albums. His album 'Iceman' debuted at No. 1, while 'Maid of Honour' and 'Habibti' landed at No. 6 and No. 7, respectively. This makes him the first artist to debut three studio albums in the top 10 of the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart simultaneously since Prince in 1993.
- ▪Drake's album 'Iceman' debuted at No. 1 on the U.K. charts.
- ▪He is the first artist to have three studio albums in the top 10 simultaneously since Prince.
- ▪Drake now has a total of seven U.K. No. 1 albums.
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