[Auris]

Originally posted by Swine

But how did it surpass The Monster, a song with 5x more airplay, a video, etc

Because The Monster isn't as good... Just because I'm bombarded with Lil Wayne advertisements on the internet doesn't mean I'm more likely to buy him. The GP has brains y'know... Dark Horse just connects with them more.

[Mariano]

The only suspicious thing is:
Katy tour 70M - single 500k
Gaga's tour 180M - single 250k

And in Katy's case yes this is more likely since song costs 1$ but In Gaga's case It's really weird how they can pay 100$-200$ to see the Queen live, but then can't pay 1$ for her song

While with the album It's obvious that PRISM rised because of the discount (in Fact the album has been discounted on Itunes almost half of the time It's been released)
ARTPOP was just discounted and It's already on track to enter top 10 on Itunes ...

[cheers09]

Originally posted by Mariano

The only suspicious thing is:
Katy tour 70M - single 500k
Gaga's tour 180M - single 250k

And in Katy's case yes this is more likely since song costs 1$ but In Gaga's case It's really weird how they can pay 100$-200$ to see the Queen live, but then can't pay 1$ for her song

While with the album It's obvious that PRISM rised because of the discount (in Fact the album has been discounted on Itunes almost half of the time It's been released)
ARTPOP was just discounted and It's already on track to enter top 10 on Itunes ...

not worth it

[-Lewymocha-]

Why would anyone suspect that unless their fave was Katy Perry?

[Nialler]

Originally posted by Mariano

The only suspicious thing is:
Katy tour 70M - single 500k
Gaga's tour 180M - single 250k

And in Katy's case yes this is more likely since song costs 1$ but In Gaga's case It's really weird how they can pay 100$-200$ to see the Queen live, but then can't pay 1$ for her song

While with the album It's obvious that PRISM rised because of the discount (in Fact the album has been discounted on Itunes almost half of the time It's been released)
ARTPOP was just discounted and It's already on track to enter top 10 on Itunes ...

And the most embarrassing post has arrived. Oh how you never disappoint.

[Rick]

Originally posted by -Lewymocha-

Why would anyone suspect that unless their fave was Katy Perry?

[Daydream]

No.

My fave became the most successful singer-songwriter of all time without having to resort to these desparate measures.

[johnsuxx]

No. Radio love Katy's songs and Kesha always has a hard time getting a high audience.

[johnsuxx]

Originally posted by cheers09

not worth it

[johnsuxx]

Originally posted by Joaquin Ignacio

1. Dark Horse has been in many viral videos, specially on Vine.
2. PRISM has been discounted to $6.99
3. the song connected with the GP from the start
4. many other songs smash without promotion, the real problem is when you promote the song everywhere and fail to reach the top 10 on iTunes.

[Jdella11]

I seriously cackle at every post about itunes payola.

The GP is here for Dark Horse. The callout scores are amazing, it's been in the top 30 since it was released, it's picking up fast on radio, etc. Just because a song is doing well on itunes without promo or much spins on radio doesn't mean Capitol is making its interns buy Dark Horse on Itunes on repeat.

[Pretty. Odd.]

Originally posted by Swine

But how did it surpass The Monster, a song with 5x more airplay, a video, etc

More people bought it

[Eóghan Scherzy]

People who believe in iTunes payola needs a mental health institute asap

[Donquizote]

Originally posted by Mariano

The only suspicious thing is:
Katy tour 70M - single 500k
Gaga's tour 180M - single 250k

And in Katy's case yes this is more likely since song costs 1$ but In Gaga's case It's really weird how they can pay 100$-200$ to see the Queen live, but then can't pay 1$ for her song

While with the album It's obvious that PRISM rised because of the discount (in Fact the album has been discounted on Itunes almost half of the time It's been released)
ARTPOP was just discounted and It's already on track to enter top 10 on Itunes ...

Stop embarrassing yourself

[Addicted_]

Nope, Kelly & Nicki are honest and work hard for their success

[Addicted_]

Originally posted by Scherzy

People who believe in iTunes payola needs a mental health institute asap

^

[katykater]

Originally posted by Mariano

The only suspicious thing is:
Katy tour 70M - single 500k
Gaga's tour 180M - single 250k

And in Katy's case yes this is more likely since song costs 1$ but In Gaga's case It's really weird how they can pay 100$-200$ to see the Queen live, but then can't pay 1$ for her song

While with the album It's obvious that PRISM rised because of the discount (in Fact the album has been discounted on Itunes almost half of the time It's been released)
ARTPOP was just discounted and It's already on track to enter top 10 on Itunes ...

Did you realised that the majority of artrave tickets is discounted to 35 dollar, CDT price level. While Prismatic tour went up to BTW ball price level.

[Honey]

Originally posted by Melquiades

How can a record company use payola for an iTunes position?

Nutjob realness tbh

This.

Payola is only for radio afaik.

[Futuristic Lover]

Nah payola is just an excuse used to try and minimize someone's success when they're smashing.

Originally posted by Mariano

The only suspicious thing is:
Katy tour 70M - single 500k
Gaga's tour 180M - single 250k

And in Katy's case yes this is more likely since song costs 1$ but In Gaga's case It's really weird how they can pay 100$-200$ to see the Queen live, but then can't pay 1$ for her song

While with the album It's obvious that PRISM rised because of the discount (in Fact the album has been discounted on Itunes almost half of the time It's been released)
ARTPOP was just discounted and It's already on track to enter top 10 on Itunes ...

[itsAllen]

No.

But I do remember some fishy stuff happening with Dark Horse.