In reply to Theman.

Even during those supposed lower periods she still had strong first week sales with each release. Proving she had earned a faithful fan base forever. Now with all these diverse quality projects these last few years, she has gaigned (or regaigned, but I´d say gaigned) maintream. But not the mainstream she had during Fame/Born This Way. Now it is a healthier mainstream. The one that appelas to all age groups. The one Adele appeals for example. Basically everybody (potentially). In a way, it´s something Beyonce has still not achieved I would say. Not to mention Rihanna or Katy Perry will never get to this place.