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Latino crooner Jon Secada, who used to sing with Gloria Estefan, has a steady-selling hit with his debut album, “Jon Secada†(No. 7)--a million-seller that’s been on The Times’ Southern California chart about seven months. It’s surging again, thanks to his hit single, “Do You Believe in Us.†Duran Duran, teen faves back in the first half of the ‘80s and quiet for the last few years, are back in the Top 10 with the hit single, “Ordinary World†(No. 8). TOP 10 ALBUMS

Title, Artist (National Rank) Last Week 1 The Bodyguard, soundtrack (1) 1 2 Unplugged, Eric Clapton (3) 2 3 Breathless, Kenny G (2) 3 4 The Chronic, Dr. Dre (4) 4 5 Aladdin, soundtrack (8) 5 6 Ten, Pearl Jam (10) 6 7 Jon Secada, Jon Secada (17) 9 8 3 Years 5 Months. . ., Arrested Dev. (14) 8 9 Love Deluxe, Sade (12) 7 10 If I Ever Fall in Love, Shai (6) 12

TOP 10 SINGLES

Title, Artist (National Rank) Last Week 1 Ditty, Paperboy (8) 1 2 I Will Always. . ., Whitney Houston (1) 2 3 Mr. Wendal, Arrested Development (7) 4 4 A Whole New World, Bryson/Belle (5) 6 5 Everything’s. . .Alright, Father M.C. (19) 10 6 Homies, A Lighter Shade of Brown (54) 3 7 I Got a Man, Positive K (14) -- 8 Ordinary World, Duran Duran (12) -- 9 Rump Shaker, Wreckx-N-Effect, (4) 8 10 Saving Forever for You, Shanice (6) 9

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TOP 10 HARD ROCK ALBUMS

Title, Artist (National Rank) Last Week 1 Ten, Pearl Jam (1) 1 2 Dirt, Alice in Chains (4) 2 3 Metallica, Metallica (2) 3 4 Greatest Hits, Queen (6) 4 5 Grave Dancers Union, Soul Asylum (9) 6 6 Nevermind, Nirvana (11) 9 7 Blood Sugar. . ., R.H. Chili Peppers (20) 8 8 Temple of the Dog, Temple of the Dog (17) 10 9 What Hits?, Red Hot Chili Peppers (13) 5 10 Keep the Faith, Bon Jovi (3) --

Source: SoundScan Inc., for week ending Jan. 24

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