Jay-Z's new "Blueprint 3" album looks like it will not only debut number 1, but the album is projecting to sell around 300-350,000 copies in its debut first week. The first release on Jigga's new Roc Nation label will beat out Reakwon's "Only Built For Cuban Linx Part 2" album which is projected to push around 55-60,000 units according to HitsDailyDouble. Based on one-day sales figures, the numbers do show the market going up 8 percent from last week, although it's still down 7% compared to the same week last year. In related news, Jay-Z was recently in Chicago to promote his new album and decided to drop a freestyle before performing "Mars vs Venus" and "Hate," two tracks from "The Blueprint 3" album.
If you want our take...these statistics are probably looking at the worst scenario, based upon Hov's success from previous releases and the fact that this is one of the biggest albums to drop in the history of music. If you look at what Weezy did in his first week (selling 1 million in 1 week), there's no reason why Jay-Z shouldn't reach about this level or possibly even higher. His career is higher that that (Lil' Wayne's) and if Hov doesn't surpass that, there are definitely several factors that would cause this scenario.
1. People still aren't appreciating real rap
2. T-Pain fans are boycotting him
3. The CD was leaked online well before the release date
Actually, the third reason is probably the most legitimate excuse, although Hov doesn't need any. Almost anybody can grab the album online right now...I'm not gonna lie, I had to be one of those people. The Legend stated that he doesn't mind the cd leak, but it is a factor that can effect these statistics.
Regardless, I encourage EVERYONE to purchase a copy...because of the fact that it's Jay-Z, duh.
Stay F.A.D.E.D.
Bp
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Umm....T-Pain fans were more than likely riding Hov, before T-Pain was singing on rooftops about how he was sprung off of a stripper chick over autotune.
ReplyDeleteIf they boycott Hov, its an excuse for them to not buy an album they more than likely were anticipating, themselves, but they downloaded already.
If Hov does those numbers, its because of the internet, his album leaked, and people are lazy. Why go out and purchase a CD that you can sit at home and steal. It's the American Way, as well as Human Nature.
It's all about Marketing. These people have to find NEW Marketing plans, plans that can stand up against the internet, and leakage of albums. They should also keep their music to themselves. How do you think albums are leaked? Stop letting your homeboy ray ray get a sneak peak of your albums.