@TruthSerum, who in hell told you that artist don't make money off of albums? I understand the points system very well when it comes to albums but who's to say how many points he receives per album and he certainly has writing credits on his album coupled together, this pays handsomely, especially when an album sells well. Artist that don't sell records get dropped from their labels and/or receive non existent promotion. What in the world are you talking about? Touring is not the only income for artist, especially established artist such as Usher. Akon signed Lady Gaga and hardly ever makes appearances anymore, he says that he's about ready to retire off of Lady Gaga money! Now thats an investment.