The January 31 issue of Billboard contained this fun fact: the soundtrack for "Notorious" was the first soundtrack to reach number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart since November 2002 - which is when "Bad Boys II: The Soundtrack," also released by Bad Boy Records, accomplished the same feat. So, in the last 6 years and 3 months, there have only been two soundtracks that have reached the top of the chart - and they were both released by Bad Boy.

Not exactly earth shattering news, as Bad Boy writers work with Bad Boy artists frequently, but in the January 31 issue of Billboard magazine, there is a small feature on Bad Boy songwriter Makeba Riddick and it notes that "in the coming weeks," she will "return to the studio with Sean "Diddy" Combs."

Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released today. As the "Notorious" effect wares off, Gorilla Zoe's "Lost" moves up a little more.

Albums

The Billboard 200

24. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists (down from 9).

Billboard Comprehensive Albums

25. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists (down from 9).
200. "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (down from 125).

Top Pop Catalog

32. "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (down from 14).
49. "Greatest Hits" by The Notorious B.I.G. (down from 24).

Top Soundtracks

5. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists (down from 2).

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Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released today. "Notorious" and Biggie remain heavy on the charts while "Lost" continues it's slow, but steady growth.

Albums

The Billboard 200

9. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists (down from 4).

Billboard Comprehensive Albums

9. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists (down from 4).
125. "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (up from 130).
150. "Life After Death" by The Notorious B.I.G. (up from 151).
154. "Greatest Hits" by The Notorious B.I.G. (down from 127).

Top Pop Catalog

14. "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (up from 17).
22. "Life After Death" by The Notorious B.I.G. (a new high, up from 24).
24. "Greatest Hits" by The Notorious B.I.G. (down from 16).

Top Digital Albums

13. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists (down from 2).

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rolling out has features with Gorilla Zoe and Russell "Block" Spencer, briefly discussing President Obama and the Inauguration.

MTV News' Jayson Rodriguez reports on the welcome home party thrown at Imperial in New York City on Thursday night. Diddy was in the house, along with Swizz Beats, members of the Junior M.A.F.I.A. and more. Good to see.

On a related note, D-Roc's production company, RocDarling Films, has a new Biggie documentary coming out on January 27 called "Biggie Smalls: Rap Phenomenon.". You can find out a little more on the film's website. You can pre-order it on Amazon.com.

Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released yesterday. Biggie is all over the place this week, thanks to the release of "Notorious." Congratulations to everyone involved. Meanwhile, Gorilla Zoe's "Lost" continues to gain ground, moving to 89 on the Hot 100.

Albums

The Billboard 200

4. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists ("Hot Shot Debut").

Billboard Comprehensive Albums

4. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists ("Hot Shot Debut").
127. "Greatest Hits" by The Notorious B.I.G. (re-entry).
130. "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (re-entry).
151. "Life After Death" by The Notorious B.I.G. (re-entry).

Top Pop Catalog

16. "Greatest Hits" by The Notorious B.I.G. ("Hot Shot Debut").
17. "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (re-entry).
24. "Life After Death" by The Notorious B.I.G. (re-entry, a new high).

Top Digital Albums

2. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists (debut).

Top Soundtracks

1. "Notorious: Music From and Inspired by The Original Motion Picture" by Various Artists (debut).

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Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released today. It's a good week for Bad Boy as "Notorious" brings Biggie back and "Lost" finally breaks into the big chart, the Hot 100.

Albums

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Catalog Albums

3. "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (up from 13).
8. "Greatest Hits" by The Notorious B.I.G. (a new high, up from 20).
10. "Life After Death" by The Notorious B.I.G. (re-entry).

Songs

The Billboard Hot 100

93. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (debut).

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

37. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (up from 39).

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay

37. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (up from 39).

Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles

25. "Letter to B.I.G." by Jadakiss (unchanged).

Hot Rap Tracks

10. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (a new high, up from 11).

Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop

24. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (up from 25).

Rhythmic Top 40

29. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (up from 31).

Here are Bad Boy's positions on the most recent Billboard U.S. album and single charts, released last Thursday. "Lost" loses a bit, but Biggie is welcomed back to the charts and "Letter to B.I.G." shows up in one, too.

Albums

Top R&B/Hip-Hop Catalog Albums

13. "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G. (re-entry).
20. "Greatest Hits" by The Notorious B.I.G. (debut).

Songs

Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles

2. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (down from 1).

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

39. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (down from 37).
100. "Brooklyn Go Hard" by Jay-Z (down from 90)

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay

39. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (down from 37).

Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles

25. "Letter to B.I.G." by Jadakiss (debut).

Hot Rap Tracks

11. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (unchanged).
24. "Brooklyn Go Hard" by Jay-Z (down from 20)

Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop

25. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (down from 24).

Rhythmic Top 40

31. "Lost" by Gorilla Zoe (down from 28).

Wow, check this out for a serious blast from the past. I've never seen this before. It's a EPK (electronic press kit) for Mase's debut album, "Harlem World."