Selling records is tricky business these days. Just ask ask August Alsina.
Indeed, if not in the upper echelon of artists, shifting units is a tall task. And even if apart of the industry elite, there are still no guarantees.
With new album ‘This Thing Called Life’ set to hit stores on December 11th, the New Orleans native isn’t taking any chances. Instead, he’s embracing the “sex sells” mantra.
See what we mean below.
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Taking to Instagram today, the 23-year-old shared the following snap from the video for new single ‘Song Cry’ …
Between this and the The Game‘s antics of late, it’s clear the males of music aren’t afraid to use what they’ve got to get what they want (sales).
We’re team talent and wonder what they themselves will think about shots like this years down the line. But, ay, whatever works.