Soul Sweep: May 7, 2016...

We're at the "hump" of this week's 'music sweeps', sampling some of the notable songs making their debut on the various charts in Billboard magazine. This time I'm serving up the latest on R&B radio...

On the main R&B/HipHop Airplay chart, Rihanna and Drake rule for an eighth week with "Work"...

Rapper T.I. is back at #44 with his new single "Money Talk". It's from his upcoming The Dime Trap album, hoping to add to his streak of eight top ten albums. Grade: D-

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Neo-soul single Jaheim takes this week's "Soul Pick of the Week" as he enters at #49 with "Struggle Love". The song is up to #14 on the Adult R&B list. Grade: C+

Meanwhile, on the older-skewing Adult R&B radio panel, new jack swing vet Keith Sweat climbs to #1 with "Good Love"...

Lastly, on the Rhythmic chart, whose stations include more dance/pop music in their playlists,  Belly is on top for a second week with "Might Not"...

Danish pop band Lukas Graham crosses over to this format at #38 with their international hit "7 Years". Grade: A

I'll return with the latest on country radio.