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Chart Listings: Billboard Hot 100 Singles (October 28-November 4, 2009)
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Originally posted by starstruck52
Oh my God. I didn't compare the ACTUAL SALES. I don't expect GaGa to sell 10 million albums. I just expect it to sell well considering it's 2009. 1.5 million isn't very impressive, point blank. Look at the record she just broke, you'd think she'd be breaching the 5 million mark by this point.
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I thought she sold 7m lol.
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Originally posted by starstruck52
Oh my God. I didn't compare the ACTUAL SALES. I don't expect GaGa to sell 10 million albums. I just expect it to sell well considering it's 2009. 1.5 million isn't very impressive, point blank. Look at the record she just broke, you'd think she'd be breaching the 5 million mark by this point.
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For 2009, 1.5 million is impressive. Artists are struggling to even go 2x Platinum these days, so 1.5 million says something. Get your facts straight before you make a complete fool of yourself, XTIAN.
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Originally posted by starstruck52
considering it's 2009.
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That's all.
It's not even 2007... how many people sold over 4 million records this year in the US? Nobody.
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What is up with people saying GaGa has "all the hype?" Maybe she has hype to those who follow the pop music scene, but you can't seriously believe she's one of the most hyped artists TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC this year! People don't understand that IT TAKES YEARS to build impressive album sales given the current state of the music industry, and even that doesn't always guarantee much. And, starstruck, of course your comments were negative! "People don't think her music is that special."
You think album sales are a justification for that statement?
Also, Fergies album was, what, 2 years ago? That's a huge amount of time in the music industry. And this is the same Fergie who had a fanbase from 5 years with BEP?
That's a completely different situation from GaGa, so, no, the two are not comparable.
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Originally posted by Flashing Lights
For 2009, 1.5 million is impressive. Artists are struggling to even go 2x Platinum these days, so 1.5 million says something. Get your facts straight before you make a complete fool of yourself, XTIAN.
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Eminem sold 600k++ in a week!
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Originally posted by Flashing Lights
For 2009, 1.5 million is impressive. Artists are struggling to even go 2x Platinum these days, so 1.5 million says something. Get your facts straight before you make a complete fool of yourself, XTIAN.
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1.5 is impressive, but I expect electrifying sales from someone with GaGa's hype and airplay.
And I'm not whoever that is, get it straight.
You were my favorite member here and you're being a douche right now.
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Originally posted by £100
What is up with people saying GaGa has "all the hype?" Maybe she has hype to those who follow the pop music scene, but you can't seriously believe she's one of the most hyped artists TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC this year! People don't understand that IT TAKES YEARS to build impressive album sales given the current state of the music industry, and even that doesn't always guarantee much. And, starstruck, of course your comments were negative! "People don't think her music is that special."
You think album sales are a justification for that statement?
Also, Fergies album was, what, 2 years ago? That's a huge amount of time in the music industry. And this is the same Fergie who had a fanbase from 5 years with BEP?
That's a completely different situation from GaGa, so, no, the two are not comparable.
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Who's more hyped than Gaga?
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Originally posted by HarrySapphire
Eminem sold 600k++ in a week!
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And? how many records he sold to date in the US alone?
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Flashing Lights is my favorite member too...seriously!
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Originally posted by sahn
And? how many records he sold to date in the US alone?
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not a fan.
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^^^^ What a difficult question. [/sarcasm]
Rihanna and Britney, for one, simply because more people know who they are! I would even say Miley Cyrus is more "hyped" than GaGa. And I use the term hype loosely. I would say that if you asked a member of the GP what artist is more hyped these days, they'd just give you a WTF are you on? look.
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Originally posted by starstruck52
1.5 is impressive, but I expect electrifying sales from someone with GaGa's hype and airplay.
And I'm not whoever that is, get it straight.
You were my favorite member here and you're being a douche right now.
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Well, get your music facts right. I don't give people a pass even if they like me.
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Originally posted by sahn
That's all.
It's not even 2007... how many people sold over 4 million records this year in the US? Nobody.
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Taylor Swift. She has sold over 4 million (or extremely close) this year in the US alone. Miley Cyrus has also sold around 2.5-3 million in the US. Of course, this is combining all of their CDs sales. Not only one. Which, still, Fearless alone has sold, what, 2.5 million this year in the US? Maybe more? Other than that, album sales really suck. 1.5 million is impressive for anyone.
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Originally posted by starstruck52
1.5 is impressive, but I expect electrifying sales from someone with GaGa's hype and airplay.
And I'm not whoever that is, get it straight.
You were my favorite member here and you're being a douche right now.
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No, you should not expect that.
1) it's 2009. One of the crappiest sales years.
2) Radio is becoming less relevant.
3) GaGa still has a long way to go before she has widespread and sustained recognition from the public, say, on par with the recognition of Britney Spears. 1 album can't achieve that.
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Originally posted by Flashing Lights
Well, get your music facts right. I don't give people a pass even if they like me.
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I have my facts straight. You clearly don't if you think 1.5 million is the best an artist can do these days. GaGa is breaking records right and left on the radio, she should have more sales under her belt. End of discussion.
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Originally posted by tcatron565
Taylor Swift. She has sold over 4 million (or extremely close) this year in the US alone. Miley Cyrus has also sold around 2.5-3 million in the US. Of course, this is combining all of their CDs sales. Not only one. Which, still, Fearless alone has sold, what, 2.5 million this year in the US? Maybe more? Other than that, album sales really suck. 1.5 million is impressive for anyone.
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right fact with the right timing.
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Originally posted by tcatron565
Fearless alone has sold, what, 2.5 million this year in the US? Maybe more?
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There's a huge difference between 2,5 m and 4 m.
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Originally posted by £100
No, you should not expect that.
1) it's 2009. One of the crappiest sales years.
2) Radio is becoming less relevant.
3) GaGa still has a long way to go before she has widespread and sustained recognition from the public, say, on par with the recognition of Britney Spears. 1 album can't achieve that.
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Come on! Taylor Swift sells country but her debut sold more than 4m..and that's US.
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Originally posted by sahn
There's a huge difference between 2,5 m and 4 m.
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On 2008, Fearless sold like 1.5m, and 2.5m++ in 2009..so it's 4! maths
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Originally posted by HarrySapphire
On 2008, Fearless sold like 1.5m, and 2.5m++ in 2009..so it's 4! maths
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I was talking about the YEAR (2009 only).
Nobody can sell 4 m in a year these days... that's my point.
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