Jack Harlow's Monica Flops, Fans Disappointed

0:00On March 18, Jack Harlow's latest album Monika is facing a tough start with first week sales projected at just 25,000 units, putting an appter, it outside the Billboard 200's top 20. This march is sharp drop from his previous release, come home the kids miss you, which sold 113,000 units in its debut week. The project shifts into R&B and Neal's sole territory, a change that's drawn heavy criticism, especially after Harlow's recent comments on a New York. Times music podcast that many call tone deaf. Fans and critics alike have pout on, with social media buzz turning negative and reviews from outlets like Pitchfork and Anthony Fantano delivering. Low scores that highlight a mismatch with his usual rap style. While this stumble has his core audience feeling led down and some alienated by the surrounding drama, Harlow still has options ahead to regroup and reconnect with what works for him.