Cynthia Erivo Misses Her First No. 1 By One Space

Cynthia Erivo’s name appeared on music charts around the world late last year, thanks to her starring role in the musical blockbuster film Wicked, in which she played Elphaba. The second installment in the series, Wicked: For Good, is set for release in just a few months, in the fall of 2025, and it will surely become another box office smash.

In between movie projects, Erivo has released a new solo album, one that has nothing to do with the Broadway title and instead, simply showcases her voice and talent as a vocalist. I Forgive You debuts on multiple charts in the United Kingdom this week, earning Erivo a very special career win by bringing her to heights she’s never reached on her own before.

Cynthia Erivo Nearly Scores Her First No. 1 Album

Erivo almost landed her first No. 1 album in the U.K. this week, but misses out by just one spot. I Forgive You launches in the runner-up position on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Albums chart. She comes in behind Lotus by Little Simz. That set, from the homegrown favorite, brings Little Simz back to the peak position on the genre-specific ranking for the fourth time.

I Forgive You Hits the Top 10 on Several Rankings

I Forgive You also launches inside the top 10 on another tally, the Official Album Downloads chart. On that list, which is focused only on pure purchases from platforms like iTunes, Erivo’s latest kicks off its time at No. 10 on the download roster.

The Singer’s New Career High

Erivo scores her second solo placement on three of the five rankings on which I Forgive You debuts this week. The new project outpaces her previous effort, Ch.1 Vs. 1, on every list where it finds a home, bringing her to a new career peak on multiple rosters. I Forgive You opens at No. 13 on the Official Albums Sales chart and at No. 14 on the Official Physical Albums ranking.

Cynthia Erivo’s First Vinyl Win

Erivo earns her first-ever appearance on the Official Vinyl Albums ranking this week. I Forgive You launches at No. 23 on the roster dedicated to the top-selling titles on wax in the U.K.

“Defying Gravity” Returns Cynthia’s Solo Success

As her new solo album debuts, one of Erivo’s biggest hits — a Wicked classic — is also a bestseller again. “Defying Gravity,” her collaboration with co-star Ariana Grande, returns to both the Official Vinyl Singles and Official Physical Singles charts, ranking inside the top 40 on the tallies once more.