THE BEY UPDATE:
The Beyoncé sneak attack on iTunes has become the story of the industry and possibly a game-changing new strategy to sell records. The early release as an iTunes exclusive, with no tracks for sale and no Spotify to bastardize sales, the "visual album" has sold approximately 500k album downloads in its first 48 hours, with no end in sight and will easily debut #1. What was looking like a pretty dull Christmas release season has been hit by a bolt of lightning. The surprise release has been heralded by social media everywhere and covered by every major television news network. She has created her own publicity and the project reached its audience through word of mouth--the most powerful of all sales tools. Stay tuned for continuous updates. Kudos to Team Columbia and Team Beyoncé on what may end up being the most talked about event of 2013. (12/14p)
This is karma to all the other stanbases that tried to shade Bey all year long. Discrediting her only to elevate their non-TALENTED favs who sell quick jingles. Karma is bi*ch like no other and Bey has had the last laugh snatching all the girls wigs!!!
Gagas low numbers upset me as a fan but I'm really happy to see someone with actual talent deserve the spot as biggest female debut this year. The album is fantastic! I can't even hate!
, but the drop may be huge . 