Hott Sauce
Fp's Legal Counsel
So Foolish said:late registration leaked almost 2 weeks before release if i remember correctly, which i do.
stop with the conspiracy theories
No conspiracy - Just standard Economics 101
So Foolish said:late registration leaked almost 2 weeks before release if i remember correctly, which i do.
stop with the conspiracy theories
Hott Sauce said:To clarify my comments on "leaking"
Over the past 2 years or so labels have gotta a much tighter grip on album leaks. Major albums appear to leak about 4-7 days before there actual release date, from what i have seen. What i was referencing is that you have an commercially weak album leaked 3 weeks before release (2 added weeks is a lot in the music biz). I mean how MANY times have we seen this over the last year or two? This sounds a little suspect at best to me. Then add that you have; a ton of major albums coming out in this period, a weak album market, southern music dominating most of what movement there is, no marketing gimmick, and a host of other intangibles. Put it like this - if this is not whats going it -IT SHOULD BE.
So Foolish said:late registration leaked almost 2 weeks before release if i remember correctly, which i do.
almost forgot;
Kanye was an all together diffirent situation.
and it leaked on Aug 19th (from what i see) - album release date was 30th (11 days) and this was a year ago - things have gotten even tighter.
j.troup said:That's exactly what I was saying. You almost NEVER see a high profile release like this (hip hop releases from Interscope and/or Def Jam, mostly) go to press this early, just because PRESSING plants are where the leaks occur. Most high profile releases leak about 4-7 days BEFORE street date.
That's what I was saying. Either they are setting his album up to fail or succeed. But his album going to press that soon was not an OVERSIGHT...it was done on PURPOSE.
And yes..what exactly did Blaze do on Remedy? Seriously?
And you know...this album. The only problem is that it SUCKS SONICALLY. That's where Dr. Dre really adds value to an album (aside from his tracks). His MIXING is what takes an album from good to GREAT. Dr. Dre didn't do any mixing on this album. So that's why the beats sound cheezy and low budget. Ain't no tellin who Geffen had mix this album.
And to whoever asked the question, Geffen is a child label to Interscope. MJB's on Geffen. So is the Startrak roster. So is Snoop. Jimmy Iovine still has a hand in the affairs at the end of the day.
correcto mondo! (as usual)
Thanks for the geffen information - i never knew that they had a relationship with Interscope. Seems like my memory was remembering them as Rock label. I have noticed that a lot of vanities get issued under it in other genres.
Yes the pressing definitly was not an oversight. But as they say its the basics that kill you.If they DID overlook something this basic yet key to sales in todays market place, they deserve whatever the outcome maybe.
MACKone said:LOL
Does the mixing of an album really affect the listening experience for you guys ?
MACKone said:LOL
Does the mixing of an album really affect the listening experience for you guys ?
Honestly, because if being a 'producer' is really going to hinder the ability to enjoy music for what it is, then why would anyone as a music enthusiast, want any part of that ?
xdcbox said:YES IT DOES, especially in this case..
MACKone said:Well, you speak for a very small percentage of the buying audience. Because, I've never personally heard anyone who wasn't a would be producer complain about the mix of an album, or any other sonic grumbles folks on here tend to complain about.
Nothing personal...maybe I just can't relate because I'm not a producer...but from my personal observation, I'm not even sure if I would want to be, because it seems as if 'the producer' has forgotten how to enjoy music for what it is.