Irish rapper Bless debuts at No.1 on the Independent Albums Chart and No.7 on the Official Irish Charts with Vice City

Bless’ newest album, Vice City, has debuted at No.1 on the Independent Albums Chart and No.7 on the Official Irish Charts, making it only the fourth hip-hop album ever to break into the Top 10.

The album, which came out last week, has been called by the musician “so much more than just an album. It's the result of so many years of sacrifice, struggle, and ultimately, a breakthrough. I want people to live with this project, the same way I did for all this time."

New albums included in this week’s Official Irish Charts are Lady Gaga’s new record Mayhem at No.1 and JENNIE’s Ruby at No. 16.

Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’Sweet is still up to No.2, while Tate McRae’s the Secret Of Us has hit No. 3.

Find the full Independent Albums Chart here and the Official Irish Charts here.