Soul Sweep: January 10, 2015...

We're at the "hump" of today's "chart sweeps", sampling the songs making their debut on the radio charts in Billboard magazine, and this time I'm serving up the latest hits on R&B stations...

On their main R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart, rapper Big Sean collects his second #1 hit as a lead artist with "I Don't F**k With You". He last was at the summit in 2011 with "Marvin & Chardonnay"...

Nicki Minaj lands the top debut at #38 with "Truffle Butter", a cut off her new Pinkprint album, featuring Lil' Wayne and Drake. Her current radio hit "Only" also jumps up to #5...

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Neo-soul singer D'Angelo returns at #45 with "Really Love". Although he's never been to #1 as yet, he's peaked at #2 twice, with "Lady" in 1996 and "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" in 2000. His new one jumps up to #19 on the Adult R&B chart in its second week as well...

Chris Brown is back at #46 with "Ayo" with rapper Tyga, from their second collaborative Fan Of A Fan mixtape...

Rapper T.I.'s fourth single from his Paperwork album, "G' Shit", moves in at #47. The track features Jeezy and WatchtheDuck. His previous single from the set, "About The Money", holds on at #10...

Canadian rapper P Reign enters at #50 with his first American hit, "DnF", featuring Drake and Future...

 Meanwhile, on the older-skewing Adult R&B radio panel, Sam Smith spends a thirteenth non-consecutive week on top with "Stay With Me"...

The sole debut at #30 and my "Soul Pick of the Week" comes from Broadway singer/actress Antonique Smith, who performed in Rent for three years, with "Hold Up Wait A Minute (Woo Woo)". The song is nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B performance...

Lastly, on the Rhythmic format, whose stations include more dance/pop music in their playlists, Ariana Grande's "Love Me Harder" remains at #1 for a second week...

Swedish DJ/producer Alesso and singer Tove Lo's club hit "Heroes (We Could Be)" crosses over to this list at #37...

Hip-hop singer August Alsina drops in at #39 with "No Love". The single moves up to #15 on the main R&B airplay chart...

I'll be back in 90 with the latest on country radio...