So I recently did a search of myself on twitter. It was an eye-opener. It's fascinating to see what people really think of you, are too afraid to tell you but still dumb enough to put on the Internet... It's quite amusing.
It's safe to say that most of you don't know me but I'm quite content with that... That's how I move and perception is a tool that I utilize.
The one area that I must give clarity on, is the availability of the Altar Ego album and the misconception that I am holding it back... That would be stupid of me. It's the most hyped album right now.
The albums have been manufactured and we have them. The question is when will they be in Musica and other retailers... This depends on them and you. Retailers do not believe that hip-hop sells... In fact music sales are down over 60%. When they do buy, they literally buy five or so copies per store. We cannot survive like this.
I have urged you to go to Musica and co... Request the music. I have urged you to send an email... Show them the demand and they will provide the supply.
In the mean time, we are tying up deals with unorthodox retailers and we are on tour selling the album.
The album is available online. Many of you have expressed an issue with this. You have stated that you prefer hard copies. If this were true then the music business wouldn't be in trouble.
Digital is the norm... Look at Watch the Throne and Carter IV... Digital is the wave, you have no choice but to follow it.
We will not give up on the retailers... But please play your part. It's easy to complain and be demanding... Let's all help each other.
What Happened to the pre-orders through?
ReplyDeleteI pre-ordered two copies, since then (Over 2 weeks) no word or feedback. No reply to my email (To AKA, not you)
No reply to my tweet regarding this issue (I tagged you and Aka)
Just no word at all on pre-orders from AKA or his management side. No aplologies either.
Dissapointed customer.