The Grammys are away to say that you are appreciated by your peers/folks in the industry. Artists strive to win them, and if labels didn't care about them, they would submit their artists for consideration.
Sales and charts are away to say that you are appreciated by the public/consumers. Labels want sales and chart success. That's why when an artist isn't hitting hard, they get dropped. If you are not bringing in the money, then there is no use for you on their label.
Sales are most important. It's all very good and well to have a critically acclaimed, Grammy award winning album, but if it's not selling then it won't make any notable impact, and hence is not likely to be remembered.
That's why I'm surprised why Britney fans, who recognize the importance of sales, always say Blackout (her album that semi-flopped) had such huge influence on the industry.
That's why I'm always surprised why Britney fans, who recognize the importance of sales, always say Blackout (her album that semi-flopped) had such huge influence on the industry.
In all honesty it was the influence of Danja and Timbaland. Britney simply sung what was on the paper.
That's why I'm surprised why Britney fans, who recognize the importance of sales, always say Blackout (her album that semi-flopped) had such huge influence on the industry.
Well the album itself got some of the best reviews any of her albums have ever received.