thedance said:

wow...thats good:)

Charting means nothing other than for someone's music preference. So who needs to care?

I see what you're saying, and I've heard it before. However, my thing is that it certainly wouldn't hurt to get something out there. He should at least try to release a single before dismissing radio as an option. I agree with you that the money goal has been achieved, but I don't think he can really say he's done enough to get it out there to his max audience. Urban AC has always been very supportive of his music. Just release something official to them and see what happens. Even without a major label, it can't hurt to see what happens. Also, with two videos made, why not push them to VH1 or BET. Again, it can't hurt. I'm sure there are other options. He's a creative guy. He can think of something if he wants to. Too bad. I really love this project. It deserves more exposure.

PHOENIX AND GRIZZLY BEAR WOOO

otherwise, I mean, it's got no singles that get played

and hell it's not a good album.

But the sales are impressive considering it's only available through one retail outlet.

audience1 said:

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Urban AC and BET could play the videos and the music if they wanted to. They don't want to.

laurarichardson said:

It would be easier if it were officially released and pushed by him first. A coordinated effort wouldn't hurt. Say he's releasing it as an e-single and (maybe) do a couple of radio interviews and then we'll know for sure. "Going for Adds" instead of waiting for others to decide is the better way to go.

Sales increased 41% this week to almost 10K- the ten-week total is a little over 350,000.

The album climbs 72 - 51 on the Billboard 200, and up to 10 on the R&B album chart.

Anyone know what caused this increase?

Boysista said:

God, I hope this is a sign of increased consumer sending in general.

If not, who even knows. Maybe it's selling based on word-of-mouth? It's a great value for a great set of music.

Boysista said:

Maybe some european or asian stores ordered some copies. It isn't officially available anywhere else.

PicassoFace said:

he has to make a living and in my perspective he's doing it by satisfying fans without the middle man involved...besides, i like it when prince gets paid, he's doing the work.

...#72...
..well lets see..that is the same year as my 1972 chevy impala(green)..last edition of the "bat-man"-style back windshield...
..also '72 was the year the 1st God-father came out...
..ova-all #72 is OK in my book..
...mzsexybaby'GOLD'

ludwig said:

I don't think worldwide sales account for all that much. Only the hardcore would really know about it, and they might aswell sign up to the website rather than spend 2/3 as much money on the import.

leecaldon said:

Most hardcore fans are collectors who want a physical copy, whatever it costs.

Its definately not a flop 2 me...and I still havent listened to Bria yet. Was stuck on mpl for months, now enjoying lotus, what a gem IMO, great tunes 4 sure! I find it 2 b astounding watching him evolve. Very cool thanks for posting this info! Peace and love

GMAN2000 said:

Is this a sarcastic statement?
It has to be right?
1 commercial, 1 place to buy, 1 music video, no single released,
and u say his album a complete flop???
If u take the marketin into consideration & the album sales movin up,
it definitely isn't a flop.
So your statement was sarcastic right