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Kanye West's New Album 'Ye' Set To Debut At #1 On ARIA Albums Chart

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Given the huge success it's had on streaming services (over 100 million streams in just three days!), it's no surprise that Kanye West is primed to top the ARIA Albums chart this week with Ye.

The US rapper's LP is the clear favourite and should at the very least debut inside the top three, while Aussie duo The Presets should land inside the top five with their first record in six years, Hi Viz.

The Sydney duo appeared on the latest episode of The Music Podcast With Dave & Neil to discuss the album and their upcoming tour; listen here.

Other debuts this week come from Ghost with Prequelle (top ten), Father John Misty's God's Favorite Character (top 20), Ben Howard's Noonday Dream (top 30) and the 13 Reasons Why Season Two soundtrack (top 50). 

Over on the Singles chart, 5 Seconds Of Summer will look to hold top spot for a third-straight week with Youngblood, but they could be challenged by fellow Aussie Amy Shark who is set to climb into the top five with I Said Hi.

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New entries appearing on the list this week includes Maroon 5's Girls Like You, feat. Cardi B (top five), as well as Drake's I'm Upset, Peking Duk's Reprisal and Vance Joy's Saturday Sun (all top 50).