I have seen a lot of people on atrl claim that Nicki is the new "IT girl" of 2012, but I think Lana has a chance at claiming this title seeing as she has actually emerged as a new artist this year and her album is selling very well.
US Debut Weeks
Roman Reloaded: 253,000
Born to Die: 77,000
World Debut Weeks
Roman Reloaded: 346,000
Born to Die: 327,000 (Still in the Top 10)