Drake's new album Nothing Was The Same is predicted to sell nearly three quarters of a million copies in America this week, making it one of the biggest selling releases of the year so far.

The hugely anticipated new release is on course to sell between 675,000 and 725,000 copies in America this week, and will easily claim the US No.1 spot. He is currently far outselling his nearest rivals, Kings Of Leon, who are expected to shift 125,000 copies of their new album, Mechanical Bull.

In a week which sees new releases from icons such as Elton John, Cher, Sting and Metallica, Scottish newcomers Chvrches are also set for a strong week in America, with their debut, The Bones Of What We Believe set to sell 15,000 copies this week.

Drake is set huge US sales with new album, Nothing Was The Same

Drake is set for a big new entry in the UK charts this week, with Nothing But The Same currently at No.2 in the midweeks. Kings Of Leon are set to claim the No.1 spot, but sales figures are tight and all could change ahead of Sunday's new chart.

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