The numbers, after much ado, are finally in.
Rihanna‘s eighth studio album ‘ANTI’ has been the subject of much debate – thanks largely to a leak on TIDAL, a purchased Platinum plaque, and an all-round messy roll-out.
It also bears the weight of serving as the year’s first “event” release from a major Pop artist.
How did it fare, then, after its first full week in the marketplace? Find out below…
After a brief rest on the bench, The Word is back!
Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ album release is undoubtedly music’s hottest topic and while, we here at TGJ have our own views on the LP, we had to hit the streets of Hollywood to hear what the masses have to say.
Is RiRi onto a hit with the long awaited eighth effort or led project or does she need to put in more…‘Work?’
With new album ‘ANTI’ opening at #27 on the Billboard 200 this week, Rihanna is wasting no time hitting the promotional trek for the embattled (yet supposedly Platinum) LP.
Ellen Degeneres welcomed the 27-year-old onto her show this morning to chat about a host of topics including her upcoming world tour (which kicks off later this month), dating life, Drake, and more.
She also participated in a telling game with award-winning actor George Clooney.
Check it all out below…
Despite wielding an accompanying campaign that’s left a few heads scratched and a few egos bruised (see: Tidal), it appears Rihanna‘s ‘Anti’ will still get the last laugh.
As if launching its official lead single, ‘Work,’ to the top 10 of Hot 100 was not enough to make Sam seethe, he’ll be equally disappointed to learn the diva’s 8th opus is headed straight to the top of charts based on official chart sums.
The news comes ahead of the set’s physical premiere in brick and mortar retailers, but after industry analysts predicted it would only move 95,000 its first full week. Proving them wrong like only she can, tuck in below to find out what the songstress’s newly unveiled projection is set to hit:
Universal Music has a bone to pick with Jay Z‘s Tidal streaming service…and it’s over its handling of Rihanna‘s latest album ‘ANTI.’
Full story below…
For any new artist aiming to make waves, taking big bold steps is a must.
Clearly, it’s a memo Zendaya has familiarized herself with, because the former Disney darling has sampled TLC’s classic smash ‘Creep’ for her aptly titled reintroduction cut ‘Something New.’
Chris Brown joins in the fun with a guest feature.
Take a listen below…
As media entrepreneurs go, few come as seasoned or successful as Mathew Knowles.
Over the course of his illustrious career, the Music World mogul has managed major names such as daughter Beyonce, Destiny’s Child, and Nas. He has also facilitated multi-million dollar deals with the likes of L’Oreal, Walmart, and many more.
Eager to share his story and inspire entrepreneurs of tomorrow, Knowles penned his first book, #1 bestseller ‘The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals.’
In our quest to bring you a behind the scenes look at those who “make the magic happen,” our candid chat with the industry maestro is the is first instalment brand new feature ‘Meets The Makers.’
Read below as Knowles waxes honest about his career, his book, parting ways with Beyonce, a Destiny’s Child reunion, Rihanna, and much more.
As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.
Interview by: Sam – That Grape Juice
Edited by: Rashad – That Grape Juice
What a tangled web has been weaved with Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI.’
The sometimes singer dropped her eighth studio album last week and has been embroiled in controversy ever since.
For many, the issue – beyond the free project’s questionable quality – stems from its sales. More specifically the great effort that has arguably been gone to to conceal its true commercial performance.
Said furore erupted after the RIAA certified the LP Platinum in the US despite a Samsung sponsorship making the 1 million “sold” copies available to fans for free.
Stirring more confusion into the mix was Rih’s exclusive streaming partner TIDAL, who went on to claim that an additional 400,000 equivalent copies of the album has been shifted.
All of this and yet confirmed industry forecasts have ‘ANTI’ on-course to open with full first week numbers of 95k-130k Stateside.
So what’s actually going on?
The good folk over at TIDAL have provided additional info to help clear things up.
Beyonce found herself on the receiving end of criticism last week when she was accused of appropriating South East Asian culture to create her role in Coldplay’s ‘Hymn for the Weekend‘ visual.
This week, as she undoubtedly joins Jay Z to celebrate the release of Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’ LP, the icon has learned that the heat she faced has done little to melt her commercial power in the market.
Full story below…
Rihanna would be well-advised to grab the nearest umbrella. Because when it rains, it sadly pours.
Find out why below…
The RIAA‘s controversial inclusion of streaming in album certifications has drawn critique from many corners – including the head of Kendrick Lamar‘s Top Dawg Entertainment record label.
Details below…
For Rihanna‘s new album ‘ANTI,’ it would appear the truth – and not TIDAL – will set it free.
Released Thursday to much chaos (see: early leak), confusion has encased the true commercial performance of the project ever since.
On the one hand, Jay Z‘s streaming claims 400,000 “bought” the LP (beyond the million free downloads it offered), while the RIAA went on to certify the project Platinum after just 24 hours.
However, with a lukewarm launch iTunes (where the album was made available to purchase a day after its TIDAL arrival) and no physical copies in stores (yet), all eyes have been on the first week predictions.
Well, wonder no more. Because, the first ‘ANTI’ sales predictions await below…
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