Anaconda sales, airplay and longevity are all amazing. I can't believe it's still going. I still don't understand how it's not a huge flop. I'm kind of in awe of it.
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When the LQ came out, I had a meltdown on Twitter because I thought it was going to be unsuccessful and that it was a mistake. But then it became one of her biggest songs and all of that. Kinda crazy how I was so wrong.
Album sales aren't the same as they were in the 90's, early thousands. Plus, he is far less "Urban AC" than all of them. Regardless, everyone, including the people you've mentioned have agreed that he is the current King. Regardless of the decline in album sales.
And the Exclusive Era was huge in a more mainstream aspect. I don't recall any of them winning 'Artist of the Year' awards at mainstream platforms.
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With Cheek To Cheek, @ladygaga this week becomes the 1st female solo artist to score 3 #1 albums in the US in this decade.
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