Its kinda false to say that she sold so much when the album is hugely discounted. If the album is selling @ $0.99 and just sold that amount it's kinda bitter-sweet. BUT, we have to wait and see what goes on as the days progress. What I've seen from Britney Spears era is that the record label build a brand and not necessarily an artist. In that, they get your attention first, with some catchy music, then they keep your attention by ensuring that they are always visible by: seeking lucrative advertisements deals, getting them on all the prestigious award shows, tv shows, +/- movies, etc. Thus they are in your face so much that they grab your attention and eventually you are captured and eventually you direct your friends and family to them. Face it: 1. the music industry is not abut music, they have an agenda. 2.Many people are bandwagonists and they will stick to who is on top. ONLY a very very few will defy the odds. Why do so any artists do the same things ( they dress the same way, song the same way) but some are successful?????