According to Billboard, Rihanna’s much hyped ‘comeback’ album ‘Rated R’ is on course to sell just 162,000 copies in its first week on sale. The news comes in the midst of herokaying the LP being sold for $3.99, and eventually $0.99 in its opening week.
While I’ve given my own take on this many a time, I will say that it’s hardly surprising that the album is underperforming. After all, the label couldn’t have been acting in such a desperate manner if it was selling to begin with.
I doubt this signals the end of her career, as I’m sure many are hoping (which they shouldn’t…that’s bad karma lol). It just means we’ll probably be subject to 300 singles and 25 re-releases (including the Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Ultra Premium Deluxe, Spanish, Hebrew and Japanese versions…and of course the Super-Super Uber Ultra Premium Deluxe edition which comes with a DVD).
Oh well, in the words of Jay-Z himself: