Cordae shakes up the music world, questioning the value of first week album sales.
- The rapper boldly states that current streaming metrics are flawed.
- He shares examples of artists thriving despite low initial sales.
- Cordae emphasizes a focus on music’s purity over numbers.
- Upcoming album features big names like Lil Wayne and Kanye West.
Cordae, the rapper known for his thoughtful lyrics, recently stirred discussions on social media. He took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his views on first week album sales. According to Cordae, the industry’s obsession with numbers is outdated and doesn’t truly reflect an artist’s impact. “Want to say this now I don’t give 1 fuck about a first week sale,” Cordae tweeted, emphasizing that sales metrics fail to account for an album’s long-term success.
Cordae argued that using first week sales to gauge an album’s success ignores how music consumption has evolved. In the past, selling 100K units meant 100K people purchased CDs. Today, 300,000 listens on streaming platforms might only equate to 200 units sold. The rapper highlighted a case where an artist sold only 11K in the first week but later headlined an arena tour.
He continued, drawing on personal experience. His last album didn’t boast impressive initial sales figures, yet he completed a sold-out world tour. This contradiction left many questioning whether sales numbers should be the ultimate measure of success. “Whole point is let’s stop making music about numbers and money, it’s killing something that’s so pure,” he tweeted.
Despite the debate, Cordae’s upcoming album, ‘The Crossroads’, promises excitement with features from stars like Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Juicy J. The release, set for November 13, reflects Cordae’s commitment to producing music that resonates, irrespective of sales outcome. Fans are eager to hear collaborations with Anderson .Paak, Ty Dolla $ign, and others on this 16-track project.
Beyond music, Cordae and tennis champion Naomi Osaka recently welcomed their baby girl. Naomi shared in an interview how they maintain a strong relationship by respecting each other’s viewpoints and prioritizing what’s best for their daughter, Shai.
Cordae’s stance on album sales challenges traditional industry measures, urging a return to valuing music’s artistry over numbers.
