Watching the Throne

THRONE WATCH: With the widespread assumption that Jay-Z and Kanye West’s superstar collab Watch the Throne has underperformed thus far, it’s worth noting that West’s last release also sold around 600k in its first two weeks last fall, or around 43.1k a day, while Jay-Z’s 2009 album did 45.5k a day during the same period, putting both in the same ballpark as Watch the Throne’s 43.3k. That said, some observers insist the album would have come out of the gate stronger had the artists not reportedly forced IDJ to rush-release it to maximize ticket sales on their upcoming arena tour. Nonetheless, many believe the album is embedded with potential hits beyond the still-building first single, which will give the project momentum heading into Q4. (8/25p)

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		UMG AND TIKTOK WORK IT OUT The kerfuffle is in the past. (5/2a) Check It Out Now LUCIAN SOUNDS OFF ON UMG/TIKTOK DEAL A breakdown from the boss (5/2a) Check It Out Now HITS LIST: HANGIN' OUT With extra relish (5/3a) Check It Out Now LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a) Check It Out Now A POST-WALLEN AFFAIR A dynamic duo, y'all (5/3a) Check It Out Now
		THE NEW UMG Gosh, we hope there are more press releases. TIKTOK BANNED! Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is. THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT No, not that one. TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST Now 100% unlicensed!

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