After reaping many a reward from Adele‘s chart smouldering set ’21’, Rob Stringer‘s ‘Columbia Records‘ has enjoyed a boost in their music industry market share this year, thanks to Beyonce’s self-titled surprise album!
Facts and figures below…
While failing to match the 10.3% they enjoyed last year, ‘Columbia‘ welcomed a 0.5% boost in their overall share for 2013 by way of sales generated by ‘Beyonce‘, released December 13th.
Indeed, had it not been for the album’s success, the label’s share would have sat at the 7.1 mark- still enough to have outperformed Interscope Geffen A&M (7%) but too far removed from the the 9.1% share Republic secured this year.
Powered by Drake‘s ‘Nothing Was the Same‘, the continued success of Taylor Swift‘s ‘Red’ and numbers pulled in by ‘Team’ player Lorde, Republic top this year’s chart with a 0.6% increase, after ending 2012 with 8.5%.
Elsewhere, Steve Bartel‘s Island Def Jam closed the year with 3.7%, despite birthing the monumental release that was Kanye West‘s ‘Yeezus.‘
Down 1.2% from last year, the absence of a new Rihanna album may be to blame for the label’s slight dip this year, even though it did earn a sizeable amount from her impressive discography, which includes 2007’s ‘Good Girl Gone Bad‘…now 6x Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Will new releases from August Alsina, Elijah Blake and Mariah Carey boost Def Jam’s muscle power in the coming year?
Will ‘Beyonce’ continue to give Stringer and co. even more cause to spend and smile in the months to follow?
Think you’ve got the answers?
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Why not post Epic & Interscope’s percentage….
While they may not have done as good as the labels mentioned above, Both Epic and Interscope have alot to be thankful for this year with multiple Grammy nominated artists and hot releases.
She will soon OWN them 🙂
And 2014 better bring ADELE along the with it, she can’t sit on those ’21’ royalties forever…(Or can she)….
I guess she’s to good now since she’s been busy collecting royal honors instead of worrying about creating new music for her fans.
I like Adele but her music will surely change. Isn’t she married with a kid now? She’s known for her depressing heartbreak songs that people seem to love. If she switches up, her brand will surely suffer…
Mariah just need 1 hit and her album will sell as always. She better choose the right single this time.
Migrate the #1 we lost and so many more….
TGJ:
“Be sure to let us know what you think of this year’s nominees, as well as who you predict will win. The commenter(s) with the most correct picks will win a festive gift courtesy of That Grape Juice!**”
AND TGJ IS TRYING IT, THINKING I FORGOT ABOUT MY GIFT.
I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL ABOUT WHERE THEY SHOULD SEND IT TOO..
I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT COMMENTED MY PREDICTIONS. I REALLY HOPE SAMANTHA KEEPS HER WORD!!!
Epic flopped so stop being delusional. What did you think would help them? Ciara and Tamar. Tamar slays for an R&B girl but she’s a flop when it comes to the industry as a whole and Ciara cost Epic more than she made them.
Ciara is gonna have to find a new label anyway, because Epic is going to fold.
I’m sure if Adele can make heartbreaking music epic she sure can with being in love she sure does have alot of time to create something massive. its been 4 years since rolling in the deep and 3 years with 21. she’s also been out of the public for a year absolutely nothing from her. Adele will do well she literally has everyone on her side!
Ciara fan desperate for gifts.. lol. But I agree, clock Samantha’s tea
*R. Kelly’s sexual image and history is coming under fire from BK Nation, a non-profit organization founded by activist Kevin Powell. BK Nation has started a petition to boycott Kellz and his music.
The protest stems from a recent Village Voice article that exposed graphic details of Kelly’s past sexual abuse allegations.
In addition to the music buying public, Powell is especially calling on Black men to boycott Kelly.
The following is an excerpt from the BK Nation petition from Change.org:
“We at BK NATION are calling on radio stations, video channels, music publications and websites, members of the entertainment industry, and men and women of all backgrounds to sign our petition COMPLETELY BOYCOTTING R. Kelly’s musical and artistic career until he is completely honest about who is, publicly apologizes for this behavior cited from many sources, gets extended counseling, and takes a very public stand and actions against sexual violence in any form.
“Kevin Powell, president and cofounder of BK Nation, is especially asking men, including Black men, to join us in taking a very public stand against any form of sexual violence and assault against women, girls, and children. We at BK Nation believe that silence is this matter is agreement and support. And we believe that if we give R. Kelly a pass then we are also saying anyone who commits sexual violence, famous or not, should get a pass as well.”
I just signed it 2bh.
Yes sis, I will sign it too.
@CiciFinnaBeABride The only thing you should be signing is membership to another fan base.
The only thing you should be signing is the lease to a new apartment, since all those copies of ARTFLOP you bought made you remortgage your clay house and send that s*** into foreclosure. #NowHowYOUdoin
What is that b**** Cynthia doing here. Didn’t her last album flop?
LOL at these comments.. Y’all are a MESS 😀 😀 😀
Girl, Cynthia tried to get a Rugrats spinoff but the network were not here for her attitude.
The only mess here is you Cake Like Lady Flopga, witcho racist ass.
Cynthia hasn’t been the same since Queen Suzie snatched Angelica’s wig on the charts.
you go bey long live queen bey you did your thing I love you so much
I know got d*mn well these whores @LanaDelFlop @BrandNuWho @PyschoticHoBritney ain’t coming for Queen Cynthia who OWNED Rugrats and the Nickelodeon network for 9 seasons (over a decade) and CONTINUES to collect checks and accolades for her slayage till this day!!! I can see why all your ho’s are mad. While your favs continue to release flop albums and fail to reach the amount of $$$ and stardom Queen Cynthia has, she effortlessly makes random appearances and is thrown a parade in her honor!! Cynthia’s money for reruns of HER show>>>>>>>>your favs net worth….
@BrandNuWho and zCynthia LEFT that flop network after they tried to destroy her legacy with that flop “All Grown Up” s***. Focusing on the most irrelevant flops from Rugrats and their OLD decrepit asses. She CHOSE to not be a part of that crap or flop network anymore and look what happened to both!! LOL!
These h*** have got a lot of nerve trying to come for queen Cynthia. She managed to be relevant and own rugrats for 10 years. Some of your faves can’t remain relevant for 3 years
Epic Records is surviving off of Michael Jacksons music royalties. He still sells alot of records EVERY year. Other than MJ who is really selling records at EPIC RECORDS?
The overexaggeration is so authentic sisters. Cynthia tried to slay the charts with ‘B**** I’m Cynthia’ but the only thing she slayed was Nickelodeon’s finances when those numbers came in.
The truth of the matter is that Cynthia wanted to have the same impact as Suzie but failed because her songs and look are tired. Miley snatched her wig and never gave it back.
Not LDS coming for Slaythia when BTD had has less impact than B**** Please, I’m Cynthia.
http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_uzYAMCMAA8NhZ.jpg:large
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYR0UgyF9mA
Beyonce stole Cynthia’s artwork for her Beyonce cover. Black background and pink writing. Pay homage girl.
@LanaDelFlop you really trying it today aren’t you tramp? “B*tch Please, I’m Cynthia” wasn’t ever released officially by her camp! The song was suppose to debut on the Nickelodeon network but she pulled it last minute due to her not wanting to associate with that flop spin off or network anymore. She WILL be releasing the single along with debut album and sold out worldwide tour in 2014. Will Lana ever have a sold out show? Let alone a worldwide tour?? Cynthia net worth is a number your fav can’t even count to…
@TurnUp4CiCi yah Beyonce did try it with that one. But Cynthia’s impact has that effect on a lot of these female artists…Cynthia remains unbothered though.
#WINNING
Look at Bey savings labels and s***. Lol
Now y’all see why Rihanna drops an album every year. Cause she’s the only artist on that label that can sale.
CRYINNNNNGGGGGGGG at these comments
Queen Beyonce
And the album hasn’t even been out 3 weeks
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A bunch of pathetic f*** on here.
Enough onika b**** grow up probably 30 years old over here stanning for a rugrat character b**** get a life
@Overdose and you over here stanning for a FLOP. that b**** is pitiful. has she reached 200k yet. LOL.
Republic records do not pay payola, over promote, or sell their products for less prices just to sell albums.
seethe haqting b!tshes
Beyonce” sold 991,000 in its first 10 days and is (so far) the 12th biggest-selling album of 2013
Beyonce’s new self-titled album remains unstoppable on the Billboard 200 chart, as it spends a second week atop the list.
“Beyonce” sold 374,000 copies in the week ending Dec. 22 (down 39%), according to Nielsen SoundScan. It bowed at No. 1 on the previous week’s chart, after only three days on sale, with 617,000 sold.
The album was released on an off-cycle Friday, Dec. 13. Its debut on the chart a week ago came from sales in the week ending Dec. 15.
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Thus, in its first 10 days of release, “Beyonce” sold 991,000 and is (so far) the 12th biggest-selling album of 2013. There is one more tracking week left in the year — the week ending Dec. 29. It’s likely that “Beyonce” will finish 2013 among the top 10 sellers (all of which have sold at least 1 million this year).
Holiday Chart Schedule
Please note that all Billboard.com and .Biz charts will update on Friday (Dec. 27) at 9am ET. The top 10 of the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts will be revealed on Thursday (Jan. 2) and update in full on Friday (Jan. 3).
“Beyonce’s” debut was fueled by sales only from the iTunes Store, as the album was exclusively available through the retailer until the end of last week. After that, the set went on sale through all traditional sellers of music, including brick-and-mortar establishments. (Notably, both Target and Amazon.com declined to sell the CD version of the album.)
Impressively, “Beyonce” sold more copies in its second chart week than the diva’s last album, “4,” did in its debut on the chart. The latter album was released in 2011 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 310,000. (And, the album was released on a traditional Tuesday, giving the set six days of sales in its debut frame.)
In its second week, “4” sold 115,000 (securing a second, and final, week at No. 1).
Although “Beyonce” became widely available in its second week, its digital sales remain strong (most of those coming from the iTunes Store). Of its 374,000 second week, downloads made up 63% (235,000). It was the top selling digital album of the week, and remains at No. 1 on the Digital Albums chart. (Among the top selling physical albums of the week, “Beyonce” was the No. 3 seller, behind Garth Brooks “Blame It All On My Roots” and One Direction’s “Midnight Memories.”)
@Overdose LOL!! and you a 30 year old f*g taking a blog way too seriously. Learn to laugh b*tch and take a d*mn joke
The only 3 Epic artist you all must know from the look of these comments are Ciara, Tamar & Michael Jackson…
While Tamar garnered 4 Grammy Noms this year, and the other Epic artist Sara Bareilles snatched 1 Grammy Nom, THEY ARE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT!
Other artist that continuously slay on the Epic label in different Genres include OZZY OSBOURNE, SADE, THE FRAY, (TLC)…
And Epic label artist that have been active this year include a long list from names like SEAN KINGSTON, AVRIL LAVIGNE, PALOMA FAITH, CIARA, FUTURE, FIFTH HARMONY & KARMIN.
AND ITS NO SHADE @ENOUGH ONIKA, IM NOT WORRIED ABOUT THE GIFT THAT TGJ PROMISED,
I AM HOWEVER WORRIED THAT SAM HAS PEOPLE ON HIS TEAM PROMISING TGJ COMMENT CONTRIBUTORS, “FESTIVE” GIFTS, WHEN THE REAL INTENTIONS ARE TO LET IT GO BY UNNOTICED…….
IM CLOCKING Tz DOLL, AND PROVIDING RECEIPTS!!!
And trust EPIC label aint going ANYWHERE!
Those Michael Jackson checks alone can pay all their bills!!! Including the checks they stole from TLC years ago.
@MK I think you forgot about Taylor Swift’s Red.
Beyonce continues to Serve & ALL THE OTHER GIRLS ARE MAD TAMUPPET BRAXTON WILL NEVER BE A TONI BRAXTON IM SORRY GIRLS!!