https://m.hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=322618&title=YOUR-TOP-20-FOLKLORE-SEQUEL%2C-WITH-A-CASK-OF-BRANDY
Congrats!
This is around what I was expecting.
Keep streaming guys. Let's get a one digital atlease, #9
Deserves more but sounds about right. I was just hoping Alanis wouldn't debut higher. :kii:
Yes, she same thru. I was expecting these numbers too. To do this mostly independently without a hit single, this is a book.
Crazy how some of the other artists barely have 1k album purchases but the streaming is equivalent to 20k. She isnt really a streaming artist like that though. so it makes sense.
Sooo proud of her. I hope she releases her next project sooner than later.
For an independent artist from the 90s this is good. I'm thankful.
❤️
This is a fucking book and she is on her way to #1 RnB album.......
I am proud. Continue to stream #B7.
I was hoping they would include the love again streams
Quote from: Nine. on August 04, 2020, 07:06:55 PM
This is around what I was expecting.
!!!!
Could be a BIT higher after the week, unless these are the final numbers
Ack
lemme stream sis some more so she stays. She's a LIL too close to weeknd
This independent slay. Brandy BITCH
Quote from: The Mu Edition on August 04, 2020, 07:27:56 PM
I was hoping they would include the love again streams
That's only for riaa certificates.
Quote from: Kaeli. on August 04, 2020, 07:32:46 PM
Ack
lemme stream sis some more so she stays. She's a LIL too close to weeknd
Wasnt you the main one trashing it?
Girl...
:plzstop:
No I wasn't faggot :udontlookok:
This is honestly a book!
Quote from: Kaeli. on August 04, 2020, 07:35:58 PM
No I wasn't faggot :udontlookok:
Remember, I was in the group chat bby. It was different your username unless someone was pretending to be you
Lol
But stream away
I wonder if they are counting the streams from Love Again as well, which had 45 million on Spotify alone. B7 gained 50 million streams over the weekend on Spotify. This is good for an 8 year hiatus but I feel like the numbers aren't being tallied correctly.
This is great!!!
This is good. I'm happy.
Proud of to be apart of that number multiple times
:stressed:
Quote from: TriBeCa on August 04, 2020, 07:39:43 PM
I wonder if they are counting the streams from Love Again as well, which had 45 million on Spotify alone. B7 gained 50 million streams over the weekend on Spotify. This is good for an 8 year hiatus but I feel like the numbers aren't being tallied correctly.
No it will only count for a RIAA certificate. Billboard doesn't do that.
Quote from: Young on August 04, 2020, 07:40:52 PM
Proud of to be apart of that number multiple times
:stressed:
:scrumptious:
Quote from: COU on August 04, 2020, 07:39:27 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on August 04, 2020, 07:35:58 PM
No I wasn't faggot :udontlookok:
Remember, I was in the group chat bby. It was different your username unless someone was pretending to be you
Lol
But stream away
i gave the mess a 6.5 out of 10 on initial listen
Post ur B7 receipt
Top 10 & number 1 r&b I'm sure. Whew I'm proud
Omg yessss Bran!
She has the highest debut of all the 7/31 albums right? Baby Mama didn't really make a splash so this is honestly off her name ALONE. Come thru QUEEN :stressed:
Book!!!
So 1500 streams = 1 purchase so with around 22-25 that's a lot of streams. Damn.
Quote from: Kaeli. on August 04, 2020, 07:47:28 PM
Quote from: COU on August 04, 2020, 07:39:27 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on August 04, 2020, 07:35:58 PM
No I wasn't faggot :udontlookok:
Remember, I was in the group chat bby. It was different your username unless someone was pretending to be you
Lol
But stream away
i gave the mess a 6.5 out of 10
Ummhm, I know. Thanks for your honesty.
Congrats!!!
This is a fucking SLAY for an 90s R&B artist and to be FRANK any damn R&B artist period.
Yasssss this not bad at alll
:supluv:
Quote from: The Mu Edition on August 04, 2020, 07:57:28 PM
This is a fucking SLAY for an 90s R&B artist and to be FRANK any damn R&B artist period.
Independent, no hit single, gone for 8 years dhbddnnd this is a BOOK :dead:
Quote from: Lee on August 04, 2020, 07:50:34 PM
Omg yessss Bran!
She has the highest debut of all the 7/31 albums right? Baby Mama didn't really make a splash so this is honestly off her name ALONE. Come thru QUEEN :stressed:
Yes. She'll have the "Hotshot Debut" of the week and debut at #1 on the R&B Albums chart. :gorlonfire:
Quote from: Ntwadumela on August 04, 2020, 07:13:16 PM
For an independent artist from the 90s this is good. I'm thankful.
!!!! :stressed:
Congrats to Brandy!
These are good numbers.
She's probably made more money than artist on a major label. Indie artist keep majority of the profits from album sales
Quote from: Drogon on August 04, 2020, 08:06:13 PM
These are good numbers.
She's probably made more money than artist on a major label. Indie artist keep majority of the profits from album sales
oh wow
thanks for this tidbit of info hun
Quote from: Drogon on August 04, 2020, 08:06:13 PM
These are good numbers.
She's probably made more money than artist on a major label. Indie artist keep majority of the profits from album sales
so proud of her! :stressed:
Nowhere but up from here Brandy!!! Keep buying and streaming!!!!
Quote from: Kaeli. on August 04, 2020, 08:10:16 PM
Quote from: Drogon on August 04, 2020, 08:06:13 PM
These are good numbers.
She's probably made more money than artist on a major label. Indie artist keep majority of the profits from album sales
oh wow
thanks for this tidbit of info hun
asjsodsnfifofs'pad
Quote from: Kaeli. on August 04, 2020, 08:10:16 PM
Quote from: Drogon on August 04, 2020, 08:06:13 PM
These are good numbers.
She's probably made more money than artist on a major label. Indie artist keep majority of the profits from album sales
oh wow
thanks for this tidbit of info hun
dsvsvbnn
:everythingok:
Kae is so mean
(https://45.media.tumblr.com/7ce1e78a355008c823aa2370cc9623ea/tumblr_nzd6f3gu2f1ql5yr7o1_500.gif)
These are good numbers I was hoping for a top 10 debut. This is a book for an independent artist
Can I get some comps to see how this pairs up. Like what have other indie R&B artist done in the past year?
Quote from: jareezy on August 04, 2020, 08:13:59 PM
These are good numbers I was hoping for a top 10 debut. This is a book for an independent artist
Quote from: VirgoMind on August 04, 2020, 07:52:25 PM
So 1500 streams = 1 purchase so with around 22-25 that's a lot of streams. Damn.
Most of it is hard sales :dead:
KMichelle - All Monsters Are Human was released on January 31, 2020. Following the album's release, it debuted at number 51 on the US Billboard 200,[23] with first week sales of 8,200 copies.[citation needed]
Daniel Cesar - ts launch week, 'Case' moved a total of 22,000 units (a figure powered by 20,465 units generated on the likes of Apple Music, TIDAL, Spotify and Deezer) but only sold 1,635 copies
Fantasia - Fantasia's 'Sketchbook' With sales equivalence of 10,000 units shifted in its first week of availability, 'Sketchbook' marks the singer's lowest inaugural week sales to date
Conpared to Ciara and Fantasia who are also independent brandy booked
Ciara's Beauty Marks # 87 debut
Fantasia Sketchbook #61 Debut
Congrats...I wish the numbers were HIGHER tho she deserves it.
Quote from: The Mu Edition on August 04, 2020, 08:24:44 PM
KMichelle - All Monsters Are Human was released on January 31, 2020. Following the album's release, it debuted at number 51 on the US Billboard 200,[23] with first week sales of 8,200 copies.[citation needed]
Daniel Cesar - ts launch week, 'Case' moved a total of 22,000 units (a figure powered by 20,465 units generated on the likes of Apple Music, TIDAL, Spotify and Deezer) but only sold 1,635 copies
Fantasia - Fantasia's 'Sketchbook' With sales equivalence of 10,000 units shifted in its first week of availability, 'Sketchbook' marks the singer's lowest inaugural week sales to date
Interesting. Let me find out Brandy is gonna come through with some American Music Award, Billboard Award, and Grammy Award nominations in the R&B categories. She just better keep on with the promotion through the holidays.
Quote from: Monika on August 04, 2020, 08:10:59 PM
Quote from: Drogon on August 04, 2020, 08:06:13 PM
These are good numbers.
She's probably made more money than artist on a major label. Indie artist keep majority of the profits from album sales
so proud of her! :stressed:
!!!
Between the album and Moesha on Netflix
Queen stay getting paid
Quote from: VirgoMind on August 04, 2020, 07:52:25 PM
So 1500 streams = 1 purchase so with around 22-25 that's a lot of streams. Damn.
Around 10-15 Million Streams
*minus the physical units as someone pointed out.
Now see, some of you didn't believe she would make top 10 debut
congrats Queen!
Quote from: Desilu on August 04, 2020, 08:54:19 PM
Quote from: VirgoMind on August 04, 2020, 07:52:25 PM
So 1500 streams = 1 purchase so with around 22-25 that's a lot of streams. Damn.
Around 37 Million Streams
I thought she had 50 mil on Spotify alone :uhh:
Is there a chance the weekend can sneak up? When's this data final?
Quote from: Kalifornia. on August 04, 2020, 08:55:29 PM
Quote from: Desilu on August 04, 2020, 08:54:19 PM
Quote from: VirgoMind on August 04, 2020, 07:52:25 PM
So 1500 streams = 1 purchase so with around 22-25 that's a lot of streams. Damn.
Around 37 Million Streams
I thought she had 50 mil on Spotify alone :uhh:
That's including the 40 Million Streams from Love Again
Honestly with streaming it's so hard to keep track. It doesn't even matter anymore.
the highest debut of the week
even higher than Beyonce who I love and had ya'll shook
tryna get her to move her date
:feelinmyself:
Quote from: Kalifornia. on August 04, 2020, 08:55:29 PM
Quote from: Desilu on August 04, 2020, 08:54:19 PM
Quote from: VirgoMind on August 04, 2020, 07:52:25 PM
So 1500 streams = 1 purchase so with around 22-25 that's a lot of streams. Damn.
Around 37 Million Streams
I thought she had 50 mil on Spotify alone :uhh:
90% of that is from Love Again
And total global streams on Spotify [the 50 million total] =/= American streams that go towards the charts
I was thinking 15-22k so 22-25k is better than I expected
Quote from: The Mu Edition on August 04, 2020, 08:24:44 PM
KMichelle - All Monsters Are Human was released on January 31, 2020. Following the album's release, it debuted at number 51 on the US Billboard 200,[23] with first week sales of 8,200 copies.[citation needed]
Daniel Cesar - ts launch week, 'Case' moved a total of 22,000 units (a figure powered by 20,465 units generated on the likes of Apple Music, TIDAL, Spotify and Deezer) but only sold 1,635 copies
Fantasia - Fantasia's 'Sketchbook' With sales equivalence of 10,000 units shifted in its first week of availability, 'Sketchbook' marks the singer's lowest inaugural week sales to date
Damn Fantasia only did 10k?
Let's all let the album or single play while asleep I'm sure we can garner that # 9 spot
All the numbers talk gives me a headache. I don't understand streaming and all that jazz. However, I'm happy with this.
a 26 year INDIE vet. Still very much relevant and revered. Let those award nominations come in. :supluv:
BTW is "No Tomorrow" getting the single treatment? I noticed it's at the top of the R&B Now playlist on Apple Music.
Yes Bran! So proud of her
22k is a slay for an independent artist. Especially one that's been around since '94
Definitely. I honestly thought we would have got a Lil Kim 9 debut lol.
Bran really is in demand.
Quote from: Scott. on August 04, 2020, 09:45:26 PM
22k is a slay for an independent artist. Especially one that's been around since '94
A true slay. It honestly could have been fucking tragic. Especially given the roll out in the middle of a pandemic. .
more perspective
The album debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart with 24,000 units sold, marking the duo's highest-charting album
Quote from: Beau on August 04, 2020, 09:12:20 PM
Let's all let the album or single play while asleep I'm sure we can garner that # 9 spot
Y'all get on my level.
I created playlists on Spotify, Tidal, and Apple Music. Got them running through the album 24/7 :plzstop:
This is good. I'm going to stream it all night while I sleep.
Imagine if she had a hit single?! I hope this motivates her to keep grindin.
Quote from: J loves Brandy on August 04, 2020, 10:08:54 PM
This is good. I'm going to stream it all night while I sleep.
Bfbsjjsjdjzjzjdudhs
Not doing BETTER than some singers being signed on majors. During a motherfucking pandemic.
WHEW!
Quote from: FRANCE on August 04, 2020, 10:11:08 PM
Imagine if she had a hit single?! I hope this motivates her to keep grindin.
This is so great for no promo and having been gone 8 years. I feel like this release put her back on the map. I think she could do really well on the next one if she doesn't wait too long and builds her brand back up a bit with the GP (just in terms of having music out there)
Quote from: bby ddy on August 04, 2020, 09:15:41 PM
BTW is "No Tomorrow" getting the single treatment? I noticed it's at the top of the R&B Now playlist on Apple Music.
It better be. Everyone loves it.
https://www.twitter.com/BrandyLegion/status/1290504722240151554
I don't worry myself over chart positions these days, but it is nice to see her on them once again. She's doing just fine for an independent artist.
Quote from: BORderline on August 04, 2020, 10:15:42 PM
Bfbsjjsjdjzjzjdudhs
Not doing BETTER than some singers being signed on majors. During a motherfucking pandemic.
WHEW!
This is exceptional actually. To be debuting Top 10 as 26 year old R&B veteran is feat. Many have come and gone, but here she is with a Top 10 album and Top 10 most streamed sitcom on Netflix 26 years into the game. Wow.
I'm gonna purchase a couple more physical copies this week.
rather be and say something have been on repeat its the only songs I like outside of love again
Quote from: Sovereign. on August 04, 2020, 10:43:25 PM
I'm gonna purchase a couple more physical copies this week.
!!!!
This album is really good af.
Come thru Bran!!!
:gorlonfire:
The bulk of her sales being physical >>>
Nearly the most out of everyone
Legend self
Plank a bit, Ghan!
Remember to set your music streaming apps to play the album on repeat while you sleep, zorls!
How much does she have in pure sales?
They're predicting 14-16k so far.
Quote from: Kalifornia. on August 05, 2020, 01:28:48 AM
They're predicting 14-16k so far.
That's stellar honestly and difficult for a lot of her counterparts to push those kind of numbers.
I'm calling 30- 35k
Quote from: TriBeCa on August 04, 2020, 08:46:46 PM
Quote from: The Mu Edition on August 04, 2020, 08:24:44 PM
KMichelle - All Monsters Are Human was released on January 31, 2020. Following the album's release, it debuted at number 51 on the US Billboard 200,[23] with first week sales of 8,200 copies.[citation needed]
Daniel Cesar - ts launch week, 'Case' moved a total of 22,000 units (a figure powered by 20,465 units generated on the likes of Apple Music, TIDAL, Spotify and Deezer) but only sold 1,635 copies
Fantasia - Fantasia's 'Sketchbook' With sales equivalence of 10,000 units shifted in its first week of availability, 'Sketchbook' marks the singer's lowest inaugural week sales to date
Interesting. Let me find out Brandy is gonna come through with some American Music Award, Billboard Award, and Grammy Award nominations in the R&B categories. She just better keep on with the promotion through the holidays.
Quote from: Sovereign. on August 05, 2020, 01:36:31 AM
Quote from: Kalifornia. on August 05, 2020, 01:28:48 AM
They're predicting 14-16k so far.
That's stellar honestly and difficult for a lot of her counterparts to push those kind of numbers.
Almost no one is selling physical copies like that.
:dead:
It's a damn BOOK for Bran.
Book! Brandy deserves this! I'm glad most ppl love the album.
Go GHANt
John Legend did 26k being signed on Columbia
GO AHEAD BRAN NU INC.!
Streamed it all night while I slept
Quote from: The Mu Edition on August 04, 2020, 07:26:56 PM
This is a fucking book and she is on her way to #1 RnB album.......
I think she may have the #1 R&B album!
I went and bought a copy and I don't even own a CD player, on top of iTunes and Tidal streaming. We love our girl!!
I bought the album off iTunes and amazon music.
Do my streams count if it's in my library and downloaded?
I'm so confused in y the numbers are so low...smh
I wonder how her team feels about this. I just hope she continues to promote and keep giving us music.
Before I feel asleep I set my MacBook to stream on repeat on Amazon music (still is) while my phone streamed apple music
Quote from: BORderline on August 05, 2020, 06:28:59 AM
Go GHANt
John Legend did 26k being signed on Columbia
GO AHEAD BRAN NU INC.!
Book Bran!
Quote from: Bish on August 05, 2020, 08:56:16 AM
I bought the album off iTunes and amazon music.
Do my streams count if it's in my library and downloaded?
From what they said you have to stream the album from Apple Music and not your Library cause it wouldn't count.
Quote from: Jumpmaanjumpmaan on August 05, 2020, 09:37:03 AM
I'm so confused in y the numbers are so low...smh
I wonder how her team feels about this. I just hope she continues to promote and keep giving us music.
c
What are you confused about?
Quote from: KingOfHearts on August 05, 2020, 10:16:43 AM
Quote from: Bish on August 05, 2020, 08:56:16 AM
I bought the album off iTunes and amazon music.
Do my streams count if it's in my library and downloaded?
From what they said you have to stream the album from Apple Music and not your Library cause it wouldn't count.
So many fans are listening from their library, which is not contributing to her streams. I had to explain this on Facebook a few times.
Quote from: KingOfHearts on August 05, 2020, 10:16:43 AM
Quote from: Bish on August 05, 2020, 08:56:16 AM
I bought the album off iTunes and amazon music.
Do my streams count if it's in my library and downloaded?
From what they said you have to stream the album from Apple Music and not your Library cause it wouldn't count.
I'm streaming it from Apple Music. I bought it off iTunes but I don't play music from there.
I also play it from my Apple Music however it's saved and downloaded to my phone. Is that causing it to not count??
Hmmm 🤔 I just hope she continues to promote throughout the year.
lol @ some of you thinking this would sell 500k in this economy with brandy being an artist from the 90s that already peaked.
Quote from: J loves Brandy on August 05, 2020, 10:31:46 AM
I also play it from my Apple Music however it's saved and downloaded to my phone. Is that causing it to not count??
When you click on the search bar in Apple Music, it shows you the two options: Apple Music/Library. You have to make sure you're clicking on the Apple Music option because your library is still connected.
Quote from: JCJ on August 05, 2020, 10:18:39 AM
Quote from: Jumpmaanjumpmaan on August 05, 2020, 09:37:03 AM
I'm so confused in y the numbers are so low...smh
I wonder how her team feels about this. I just hope she continues to promote and keep giving us music.
c
What are you confused about?
I'm confused w/ the numbers of units sold / streams I just thought it would b more considering pre-sale etc that's all.
As stated in comparison to other artists, This is amazing for today's market.
AND she's indie. I'm happy for her. I'm sure she will keep going..
Brandy's biggest debut week was around 165k for NSN- even at her commercial peak she was never a big opening week girl.
These are great numbers and shows her loyal her fan base is. She's doing respectable numbers 25 years into her career despite having a low profile on social media (the opposite of her peers with way more followers and engagement and still sell significantly less) and no hit single. Her name alone sells the music!
I love it!!!
:feelinmyself:
She def booked.
Toni Braxton did 16k her last album too. Another artist from the 90s. Had a reality TV show and all to help promote. TLC did 12k for their album.
Its cool to know Brandy did it her own way and did the songs she wanted and still did her thing. For anyone "confused" about the sales amount, u obviously dont know whats going on in the industry atm.
Quote from: demetriusrocka on August 05, 2020, 10:33:20 AM
Hmmm 🤔 I just hope she continues to promote throughout the year.
Dfggggg
We got the album babe. What else is there?
Quote from: FRANCE on August 05, 2020, 01:43:45 PM
She def booked.
Toni Braxton did 16k her last album too. Another artist from the 90s. Had a reality TV show and all to help promote. TLC did 12k for their album.
Its cool to know Brandy did it her own way and did the songs she wanted and still did her thing. For anyone "confused" about the sales amount, u obviously dont know whats going on in the industry atm.
I totally get ur point but if her numbers are low how is this good? I'm sure she spent her own money for everything. I dunno maybe I'm thinking about the wrong stuff. I don't get all the streaming mess just being honest.
Quote from: Jumpmaanjumpmaan on August 05, 2020, 02:26:53 PM
Quote from: FRANCE on August 05, 2020, 01:43:45 PM
She def booked.
Toni Braxton did 16k her last album too. Another artist from the 90s. Had a reality TV show and all to help promote. TLC did 12k for their album.
Its cool to know Brandy did it her own way and did the songs she wanted and still did her thing. For anyone "confused" about the sales amount, u obviously dont know whats going on in the industry atm.
I totally get ur point but if her numbers are low how is this good? I'm sure she spent her own money for everything. I dunno maybe I'm thinking about the wrong stuff. I don't get all the streaming mess just being honest.
This is not low :dead:
Especially not in Brandy's context. People don't buy albums anymore, she didn't have a hit single, she's independent, she's been gone for 8 years, and she's a 41 year old r&b artist from the 90s. There are younger artists on major labels who aren't pulling these numbers, and definitely none of her peers are. This is actually really good. Is this your first time paying attention to album sales in the past 5 years? Lol
Regardless of numbers, I think just being in the top 10 first week is good... that's it you made your mark and have bragging points so they should celebrate that for now but strategize on how to give the album legs so it don't drop out of top 20 within a month
Quote from: Lee on August 05, 2020, 02:31:53 PM
Quote from: Jumpmaanjumpmaan on August 05, 2020, 02:26:53 PM
Quote from: FRANCE on August 05, 2020, 01:43:45 PM
She def booked.
Toni Braxton did 16k her last album too. Another artist from the 90s. Had a reality TV show and all to help promote. TLC did 12k for their album.
Its cool to know Brandy did it her own way and did the songs she wanted and still did her thing. For anyone "confused" about the sales amount, u obviously dont know whats going on in the industry atm.
I totally get ur point but if her numbers are low how is this good? I'm sure she spent her own money for everything. I dunno maybe I'm thinking about the wrong stuff. I don't get all the streaming mess just being honest.
This is not low :dead:
Especially not in Brandy's context. People don't buy albums anymore, she didn't have a hit single, she's independent, she's been gone for 8 years, and she's a 41 year old r&b artist from the 90s. There are younger artists on major labels who aren't pulling these numbers, and definitely none of her peers are. This is actually really good. Is this your first time paying attention to album sales in the past 5 years? Lol
Hahaha. No it's not my first time paying attention to albums sales but I def thought should would pull n more units ( I expected too much I guess )
Why does everyone can't saying no hit single? Didn't BM reach top 7 on urban ac. That's a hit imo on the chart it was sent to.
I'm surprised by the first week numbers, expected worse debut and numbers. I'm scared about second week now lol but at least she killed it first week.
Quote from: KingOfHearts on August 05, 2020, 10:16:43 AM
Quote from: Bish on August 05, 2020, 08:56:16 AM
I bought the album off iTunes and amazon music.
Do my streams count if it's in my library and downloaded?
From what they said you have to stream the album from Apple Music and not your Library cause it wouldn't count.
that's so stupid. Lol
Quote from: demetriusrocka on August 05, 2020, 03:13:30 PM
Why does everyone can't saying no hit single? Didn't BM reach top 7 on urban ac. That's a hit imo on the chart it was sent to.
BM didn't chart the billboard top 100 singles
So booking top 10 of hot 200 albums is a BOOK
Adore BM but in the "popular" sense of the word it wasn't a hit
Quote from: Moon on August 05, 2020, 03:39:40 PM
Quote from: demetriusrocka on August 05, 2020, 03:13:30 PM
Why does everyone can't saying no hit single? Didn't BM reach top 7 on urban ac. That's a hit imo on the chart it was sent to.
BM didn't chart the billboard top 100 singles
So booking top 10 of hot 200 albums is a BOOK
Adore BM but in the "popular" sense of the word it wasn't a hit
Yeah I know a lot of people who think the song is a flop b/c typically Brandy does have a Hot 100 entering placement & don't really hear it much or want to put it on their playlists... this is why she needs to be strategic on next singles b/c she needs to keep up the playlist placements (i.e Rather Be, No Manana and Say Something)
Quote from: BranBran on August 05, 2020, 03:20:55 PM
I'm surprised by the first week numbers, expected worse debut and numbers. I'm scared about second week now lol but at least she killed it first week.
I don't even wanna think about 2nd week...smh
Y'all need to relax on the chart watching...literally nobody cares except online stans :dead: Literally none of my friends can tell you about the chart success of any artist...not even the ones they like hdndndnd
They're great for bragging, but pretty irrelevant.
Success is defined by visibility nowadays TBH.
For example...in the eyes of the GP, Chloe x Halle are killing it right now, but Bran had a bigger debut than them. This mess doesn't matter lol
Quote from: Lee on August 05, 2020, 03:55:54 PM
Y'all need to relax on the chart watching...literally nobody cares except online stans :dead: Literally none of my friends can tell you about the chart success of any artist...not even the ones they like hdndndnd
They're great for bragging, but pretty irrelevant.
Success is defined by visibility nowadays TBH.
For example...in the eyes of the GP, Chloe x Halle are killing it right now, but Bran had a bigger debut than them. This mess doesn't matter lol
I thought chloe and Halle would have way bigger first week sales. Considering their visibility and Brandy being a veteran and having sales equivalent to theirs is great!'
This just shows if Brandy had a proper machine, she will be a problem! Respected ass girl
Quote from: Lee on August 05, 2020, 02:31:53 PM
Quote from: Jumpmaanjumpmaan on August 05, 2020, 02:26:53 PM
Quote from: FRANCE on August 05, 2020, 01:43:45 PM
She def booked.
Toni Braxton did 16k her last album too. Another artist from the 90s. Had a reality TV show and all to help promote. TLC did 12k for their album.
Its cool to know Brandy did it her own way and did the songs she wanted and still did her thing. For anyone "confused" about the sales amount, u obviously dont know whats going on in the industry atm.
I totally get ur point but if her numbers are low how is this good? I'm sure she spent her own money for everything. I dunno maybe I'm thinking about the wrong stuff. I don't get all the streaming mess just being honest.
This is not low :dead:
Especially not in Brandy's context. People don't buy albums anymore, she didn't have a hit single, she's independent, she's been gone for 8 years, and she's a 41 year old r&b artist from the 90s. There are younger artists on major labels who aren't pulling these numbers, and definitely none of her peers are. This is actually really good. Is this your first time paying attention to album sales in the past 5 years? Lol
bro! you hit it right on the head. :lopsided:
Quote from: Harlem on August 05, 2020, 02:33:10 PM
Regardless of numbers, I think just being in the top 10 first week is good... that's it you made your mark and have bragging points so they should celebrate that for now but strategize on how to give the album legs so it don't drop out of top 20 within a month
Agree 100%. Hopefully she's working on putting together performances. Being in quarantine is no excuse for not performing. She can make a deal with another company like Billboard or iHeartRadio to stream a concert and give acoustic/acapella performances on her own social media. Talk shows will be coming back soon, so they need to start booking some appearances.
Quote from: Bish on August 05, 2020, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: Lee on August 05, 2020, 03:55:54 PM
Y'all need to relax on the chart watching...literally nobody cares except online stans :dead: Literally none of my friends can tell you about the chart success of any artist...not even the ones they like hdndndnd
They're great for bragging, but pretty irrelevant.
Success is defined by visibility nowadays TBH.
For example...in the eyes of the GP, Chloe x Halle are killing it right now, but Bran had a bigger debut than them. This mess doesn't matter lol
I thought chloe and Halle would have way bigger first week sales. Considering their visibility and Brandy being a veteran and having sales equivalent to theirs is great!'
!!!!!
Quote from: Bish on August 05, 2020, 10:29:12 AM
Quote from: KingOfHearts on August 05, 2020, 10:16:43 AM
Quote from: Bish on August 05, 2020, 08:56:16 AM
I bought the album off iTunes and amazon music.
Do my streams count if it's in my library and downloaded?
From what they said you have to stream the album from Apple Music and not your Library cause it wouldn't count.
I'm streaming it from Apple Music. I bought it off iTunes but I don't play music from there.
Same.
I use spotify for streams.
Quote from: Lee on August 05, 2020, 02:31:53 PM
Quote from: Jumpmaanjumpmaan on August 05, 2020, 02:26:53 PM
Quote from: FRANCE on August 05, 2020, 01:43:45 PM
She def booked.
Toni Braxton did 16k her last album too. Another artist from the 90s. Had a reality TV show and all to help promote. TLC did 12k for their album.
Its cool to know Brandy did it her own way and did the songs she wanted and still did her thing. For anyone "confused" about the sales amount, u obviously dont know whats going on in the industry atm.
I totally get ur point but if her numbers are low how is this good? I'm sure she spent her own money for everything. I dunno maybe I'm thinking about the wrong stuff. I don't get all the streaming mess just being honest.
This is not low :dead:
Especially not in Brandy's context. People don't buy albums anymore, she didn't have a hit single, she's independent, she's been gone for 8 years, and she's a 41 year old r&b artist from the 90s. There are younger artists on major labels who aren't pulling these numbers, and definitely none of her peers are. This is actually really good. Is this your first time paying attention to album sales in the past 5 years? Lol
Quote from: Lee on August 05, 2020, 03:55:54 PM
Y'all need to relax on the chart watching...literally nobody cares except online stans :dead: Literally none of my friends can tell you about the chart success of any artist...not even the ones they like hdndndnd
They're great for bragging, but pretty irrelevant.
Success is defined by visibility nowadays TBH.
For example...in the eyes of the GP, Chloe x Halle are killing it right now, but Bran had a bigger debut than them. This mess doesn't matter lol
Hope we get a "Borderline" performance! I really wanna hear some these songs live because she sang them in her lower register. Ugh, she's would slay them live!
She should debut #1 on the indie album chart as well
Go Bran!! :wub:
I would love for her to give us some virtual performances. I NEED a "Borderline" performance in my life.
Quote from: bby ddy on August 05, 2020, 06:44:51 PM
Go Bran!! :wub:
I would love for her to give us some virtual performances. I NEED a "Borderline" performance in my life.
yea I hope they planning one.
Quote from: GODmation Parade. on August 05, 2020, 06:58:56 PM
yeah all the HDD predictions and mess have become less and less of an "event" as sales in music continue to plummet overall
this was a very nice project for GHan, she stuck with one producer for the most part so im sure he gave her a good deal for her budget
especially considering he's not up there with Timbo, etc.
and im sure goddess will make enough back from this to at least break even, and she doesn't have to worry about being dropped or whatever.
this was clearly a labor of love and true artistry for her. not just a quick microwave album thrown out to see what sticks as a hit and what doesn't
good job kwee. hope she stays inspired and on this path she;s on. my fav album from GHan since Afro.
:stressed:
Quote from: Bish on August 05, 2020, 04:06:10 PM
Quote from: Lee on August 05, 2020, 03:55:54 PM
Y'all need to relax on the chart watching...literally nobody cares except online stans :dead: Literally none of my friends can tell you about the chart success of any artist...not even the ones they like hdndndnd
They're great for bragging, but pretty irrelevant.
Success is defined by visibility nowadays TBH.
For example...in the eyes of the GP, Chloe x Halle are killing it right now, but Bran had a bigger debut than them. This mess doesn't matter lol
I thought chloe and Halle would have way bigger first week sales. Considering their visibility and Brandy being a veteran and having sales equivalent to theirs is great!'
Quote from: GODmation Parade. on August 05, 2020, 06:58:56 PM
yeah all the HDD predictions and mess have become less and less of an "event" as sales in music continue to plummet overall
this was a very nice project for GHan, she stuck with one producer for the most part so im sure he gave her a good deal for her budget
especially considering he's not up there with Timbo, etc.
and im sure goddess will make enough back from this to at least break even, and she doesn't have to worry about being dropped or whatever.
this was clearly a labor of love and true artistry for her. not just a quick microwave album thrown out to see what sticks as a hit and what doesn't
good job kwee. hope she stays inspired and on this path she;s on. my fav album from GHan since Afro.