For those genuinely following along, letās clarify the contradictions that have been repeatedly overlooked. Understanding how different sales strategies influence first-week numbers is key to an honest discussion.
1. Contradicting Themselves on Sales Models
ā¢ At first, the claim was that sales models donāt matterāDrake and The Weeknd simply had ādifferent results,ā nothing more.
ā¢ But later, streaming manipulation was brought up as a factor, which directly contradicts the idea that sales models are irrelevant.
ā¢ The same person also pointed out that Drakeās long albums boost streams, further confirming that different strategies shape sales outcomes.
ā¢ So which is it? Either sales models donāt matter, or they doābut both positions canāt be true at the same time.
2. Ignoring the Clear Difference in Sales Strategies
ā¢ Yes, Drake sold physical copiesābut scale and intent matter.
ā¢ Drakeās album was 90.2% streaming-based (222K out of 246K).
ā¢ The Weekndās was 73% physicals and pre-orders (359K out of 490.5K).
ā¢ These are completely different release strategies, which is why The Weekndās second-week sales collapsed by over 70%, while Drakeās numbers are expected to hold steadier based on historical trends.
ā¢ Stacking pre-orders, multiple vinyl variants, and signed CDs front-loads first-week sales, while streaming-driven albums rely on sustained engagement for longevity.
ā¢ Rather than addressing this clear difference in strategy, the conversation instead shifted to accusations of āstreaming manipulationāāwhich only reinforces the core argument.
3. Deflecting With Streaming Manipulation
ā¢ Instead of acknowledging these differences, the argument pivoted to āDrake benefits from streaming manipulation.ā
ā¢ But this actually reinforces the argumentābecause if streaming tactics affect first-week sales, then so do pre-order stacking, vinyl variants, and signed CDs.
ā¢ You canāt claim one tactic is unfair while ignoring another that clearly played a role in boosting first-week numbers.
At the end of the day, the facts donāt changeāonly the excuses do. A fair discussion requires consistency, not moving the goalposts when the argument falls apart.
enjoy the stimulus and PRAY to god Drake donāt get that World Cup halftime. You think the Super Bowl push was big? World Cup is a different animal.
Yes there is, you dumbass.
