Originally posted by Mariano

I am talking about Katy being dependent on Dr Luke/Max etc. Kesha has nothing to do with it. I am perfectly aware that Katy is the bigger star with the bigger team etc.

And Gaga and Katy have absolutely the same longevity with the difference that Katy was a non event in 2008, 2009 and first half of 2010 until Cali Girls came out. Whereas Gaga's been smashing your fave in a ratio 10000:1 in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. And 2013 is the first time Katy is doing better and it's not that Katy OUTDID Gaga. Gaga just underperformed majorly.

You need to learn math. Both started in 2008 and both are still active. However one of the 2 is twice more successful overall, whereas the other one is currently more popular.

Their longevity is the same

Originally posted by Mariano

I am talking about Katy being dependent on Dr Luke/Max etc. Kesha has nothing to do with it. I am perfectly aware that Katy is the bigger star with the bigger team etc.

And Gaga and Katy have absolutely the same longevity with the difference that Katy was a non event in 2008, 2009 and first half of 2010 until Cali Girls came out. Whereas Gaga's been smashing your fave in a ratio 10000:1 in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. And 2013 is the first time Katy is doing better and it's not that Katy OUTDID Gaga. Gaga just underperformed majorly.

You need to learn math. Both started in 2008 and both are still active. However one of the 2 is twice more successful overall, whereas the other one is currently more popular.

Their longevity is the same

Originally posted by Desert Rain

These numbers

OOTB isn't past 4M.
Prism isn't past 3M.
TTT isn't past 4M.

IASF is at 8M, 4 is at 3.5M and BEYONCÉ is close to 4M.

The only Katy & Rihanna albums to get past 4M required rereleases and exceptionally heavy promotional schedules, especially in Katy's case.

Radio support can only take you so far. Other girls are more fortunate to sell of the quality of their craft.