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Originally posted by Rico Shameless v2
1,005,545
176,000
110,000
40,000
592,000
1,047,000
Now everybody shut up.
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Since 2005 Taylor and Wayne are the only two artists to sell a million first week (the last one before them being 50 cent in 2005 with Massacre, thats why i said since 2005). How many artists have put out albums since 2005 ? and how many of those albums sold 1 milli besides those 2 ? answer --> NONE so dont hate on wayne or taylor bc your artist definitely didnt accomplish what they did. Now to say whos was more impressive is a debate and everyone has their own opinion.
But to base your opinion on first week sales of the last 3 albums each artist has put out is not the way to go. theres a lot things one must consider such as economy and miscellaneous circumstances surrounding the release of the album. i dont no about Taylor but i can speak for Wayne bc im a fan of his....
Rebirth was an experimental album that was rockish, he was trying something different and trying to be a bit diverse, whether it was a succes or not you cant base your opinion on a album like that ! it also leaked in early Dec.09 before being released in Feb.10 and still went Gold and sold 700K.
I Am Not A Human Being was NOT EVEN SUPPOSE TO BE AN ALBUM !!!! it wasnt suppose to be released online for sale, it was supposed to be an online gift to fans for his support. it wasnt even suppose to go in stores or on sale it was suppose to be free !!! fans pushed for a hard copy and the label decided to make it into a full album. it was released WHILE he was in jail with NO PROMO. how can you consider this album ???
anywayz thats the last thing im gonna say bout this topic
congrats to both taylor and wayne