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Originally posted by santos
Justin won in sales. Robin in hits.
Jay Z will win in sales. Kanye on acclaim.
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I think it's INSANELY inaccurate to make these statements when SAMSUNG bought Jay-Z's album and not consumers. Jay-Z will go immediately platinum because of Samsung, not consumers. The same applies to Justin Timberlake. "Suit & Tie" and "The 20/20 Experience" was due to the classic use (and
overuse) of payola -- and that's not a secret. "Suit & Tie" didn't sell because it was good, it sold because of massive deals, as opposed to "Blurred Lines," for instance, which sold simply because it's a great record, hence why it hit #1 WITHOUT a Grammy performance or week long guest spots on Jimmy Fallon.
...Vin