[Sakamoto]

Hey Bill

since you're knowledgeable about the music industry and the pop scene , do you agree with the Label that some major publications (such as Time magazine, Forbes , and even Guinness world records) have given to Lady gaga claiming she's the most famous Pop artist , and labeling her as the Queen of Pop ?

[Ramos]

What are your thoughts on Kendrick Lamar? The self proclaimed new king of New York.

For me he's the only new MC who is really doing it.

[Sean 97]

Originally posted by Bwerde

I don't think it's that strong.

Oh okay, thank you so much for your reply!

[DanielMnstr]

which 4th quarter release are you most excited about?

[arkl]

Originally posted by arkl

Bill, what are the standards or measure for an official soundtrack to be credited solely to a singer and when does it become an album by various artists? Like Moulin Rouge, is it eligible to be called a Ewan and Nicole album?

[Hector]

Bill, do you & your wife have different tastes in music or is it all mostly similar?

[Bwerde]

Originally posted by gotintoririfever1

Hey bill what is your favorite song from the legendary queen Aguilera?

1 beautiful
2 genie
3 fighter
4 ain't no other man

[DavidSMateus]

Hey Bill.
Do you think Avril Lavigne will regain the general public atenttion once again or she's done for good?
The new album lookings and sounds promising and maybe that can be her golden ticket into the GP's ears.

[gotintoririfever1]

Originally posted by Bwerde

1 beautiful
2 genie
3 fighter
4 ain't no other man

omg thank you

[Apocalipstick]

Do you think Demi Lovato's earlier material would have proven more successful if the label had sent the singles out to radio or was the material subpar?

And do you think Pixie Lott could "happen" in the US?

[zach]

I just wrote a really long message/question to Bill and lost it. When I hit submit it claimed I wasn't logged in when I am. I'm on my iPod so I couldn't retrieve it.

Originally posted by Bwerde

1 beautiful
2 genie
3 fighter
4 ain't no other man

Great choices!

I would place them in a different order myself, however.

[Bwerde]

Originally posted by Ramos

What are your thoughts on Kendrick Lamar? The self proclaimed new king of New York.

For me he's the only new MC who is really doing it.

Kendrick is the truth. My most listened to album lady year. Intelligent, creative and embracing of the big moment. He and Kanye are the only mainstream acts moving the genre forward.

[Bwerde]

Originally posted by zach

I just wrote a really long message/question to Bill and lost it. When I hit submit it claimed I wasn't logged in when I am. I'm on my iPod so I couldn't retrieve it.

That's too bad. I was going to give you the most amazing, detailed answer, too.

[Squall]

Do you think Roar will hit #1?

[arkl]

Originally posted by zach

I just wrote a really long message/question to Bill and lost it. When I hit submit it claimed I wasn't logged in when I am. I'm on my iPod so I couldn't retrieve it.

You should have just logged in. Your comment will be posted after you continued signing in.

[Bwerde]

Originally posted by DavidSMateus

Hey Bill.
Do you think Avril Lavigne will regain the general public atenttion once again or she's done for good?
The new album lookings and sounds promising and maybe that can be her golden ticket into the GP's ears.

I would never say anyone is done for good. Avril is huge in Asia so her career will keep going and she'll keep getting chances to reconnect in US.
That said, I thought her current single was strong enough to blow bigger, and it didn't. With all the change at epic, nor sure this is the right time? I pull for her comeback, fwiw.

[YoYo]

@Bill, have you been to any live shows/tours this year? and which was your favourite .

[umich]

Good morning, Bill!

Do radio callout/research scores really affect/influence PDs to play or not play particular songs? Do they have to follow (or abide to) those scores?

[UpAllNight]

Do you at billboard support unsigned acts? How can they get in touch with you for possible interviews/performances?

How do you discover new music? What captures you in a new song (by an artist you've never heard of) that makes you not skip it?

[MusicTalker]

Originally posted by Bwerde

Kendrick is the truth. My most listened to album lady year. Intelligent, creative and embracing of the big moment. He and Kanye are the only mainstream acts moving the genre forward.

What are your thoughts on Drake?