RAYE has reached a new milestone in her career, securing her first-ever No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. debuts at the top, marking a defining moment for the independent artist.
The achievement caps a breakout start to 2026. Earlier this year, RAYE earned her first UK No. 1 single with “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”, making this her second chart-topping release in just three months. That momentum carries into the new album, which surpasses the commercial peak of her 2023 debut My 21st Century Blues, a project that opened at No. 2 and established her as a major force in British pop and R&B.
THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. also leads the Official Vinyl Albums Chart this week, signaling strong physical demand alongside streaming success. Earlier this week, RAYE addressed fan concerns surrounding the vinyl edition of the album, confirming that it differs from the digital release due to early production timelines.
Elsewhere on the chart, Kanye West (aka Ye) lands at No. 3 with BULLY, earning his tenth UK Top 10 album and his first under his current moniker. The release arrives ahead of his scheduled return to the UK stage, with three headline shows set for Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park from July 10 to July 12. Melanie Martinez also secures a Top 10 position, as HADES debuts at No. 5, extending her streak of high-charting projects following K-12 (No. 8 in 2019) and PORTALS (No. 2 in 2023).
On the singles side, Sam Fender and Olivia Dean maintain their grip on the top spot. “Rein Me In,” a BRIT Award-winning collaboration, secures a sixth non-consecutive week at No. 1.
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