Comments on: I Stay Buying CDs http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/ Making Sense Of The Music Business In A Digital Age Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:36:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Moe Arora | MakingTheMogul.com http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1797 Moe Arora | MakingTheMogul.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:46:23 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1797 <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1752" rel="nofollow"><b>@Pavla</b></a> - They're still working on US distro for the album, but it's available on iTunes right now. <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1757" rel="nofollow"><b>@Mirth Nadir</b></a> - That's an interesting mix. Can you email it to me? I gotta hear that. Regarding the payment difference, it all depends on the contract but also how much an artist sells in each medium: CDs are sold as full albums, whereas the majority of iTunes purchases are singles. It can vary, but I still make the choice to purchase the CDs. I love having the physical copy. No matter if I change computers, something happens to my hard drive, new iPod, etc.. I'll always have something to reload my digital playlists. <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1759" rel="nofollow"><b>@Christina</b></a> - Yeah, that song was pretty popular back then. If you like these tracks, you'll love the new album. <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1794" rel="nofollow"><b>@TheJennTaFur</b></a> - I couldn't agree more. Even if I'm making certain choices that slant more towards digital distribution for certain clients, my personal preference remains CDs. Digital purchases don't give me the feeling of real ownership. I looked over the summary for the case study you linked. It's really interesting; I'm definitely going to read more into this. Thanks for that! @Pavla – They’re still working on US distro for the album, but it’s available on iTunes right now.

@Mirth Nadir – That’s an interesting mix. Can you email it to me? I gotta hear that. Regarding the payment difference, it all depends on the contract but also how much an artist sells in each medium: CDs are sold as full albums, whereas the majority of iTunes purchases are singles. It can vary, but I still make the choice to purchase the CDs. I love having the physical copy. No matter if I change computers, something happens to my hard drive, new iPod, etc.. I’ll always have something to reload my digital playlists.

@Christina – Yeah, that song was pretty popular back then. If you like these tracks, you’ll love the new album.

@TheJennTaFur – I couldn’t agree more. Even if I’m making certain choices that slant more towards digital distribution for certain clients, my personal preference remains CDs. Digital purchases don’t give me the feeling of real ownership. I looked over the summary for the case study you linked. It’s really interesting; I’m definitely going to read more into this. Thanks for that!

]]> By: TheJennTaFur http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1794 TheJennTaFur Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:17:29 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1794 I adore CD's too! I just don't feel as though I own or have a personal stake in the music unless I can touch it, have a booklet w/ lyrics and background information so therefore, I want a CD. I honestly never cared for iTunes and the more I find out about their questionable business structure, I am not to sure if I could support it. I prefer my CD in my hands and not virtually! Interesting read here: Harvard Law project does legal case study of iTunes' business model http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/i-tunespaper.ars I adore CD’s too! I just don’t feel as though I own or have a personal stake in the music unless I can touch it, have a booklet w/ lyrics and background information so therefore, I want a CD. I honestly never cared for iTunes and the more I find out about their questionable business structure, I am not to sure if I could support it. I prefer my CD in my hands and not virtually!

Interesting read here:

Harvard Law project does legal case study of iTunes’ business model
http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/i-tunespaper.ars

]]> By: Christina http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1759 Christina Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:27:08 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1759 OMG I know that songgggg! I used to play it all the time!!! His new music sounds soooo good. I'm buying it next week!! OMG I know that songgggg! I used to play it all the time!!! His new music sounds soooo good. I’m buying it next week!!

]]> By: Mirth Nadir http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1757 Mirth Nadir Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:25:20 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1757 Ahhhh ... Good tip on the dru album. "You will never Find" is a classic hip hop/r&b joint. I like to mix it with Shook ones by Mobb Deep. Last CD I bought was digital and it was Jasmine Sullivan. Is it true that artists get more $$$ from CD's then digital downloads? If so, I will go back to buying CD's. Ahhhh … Good tip on the dru album. “You will never Find” is a classic hip hop/r&b joint. I like to mix it with Shook ones by Mobb Deep.

Last CD I bought was digital and it was Jasmine Sullivan. Is it true that artists get more $$$ from CD’s then digital downloads? If so, I will go back to buying CD’s.

]]> By: Pavla http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1752 Pavla Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:03:37 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1752 Hey where can I buy the Dru cd? I looked for it at virgin and target but can't find it. Where did you get it from? Hey where can I buy the Dru cd? I looked for it at virgin and target but can’t find it. Where did you get it from?

]]> By: Moe Arora | MakingTheMogul.com http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1745 Moe Arora | MakingTheMogul.com Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:22:51 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1745 <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1711" rel="nofollow"><b>@Aura</b></a> - Lol. I'm the same way. I'll use the albums they send me for review, but for artists I really support or albums that I feel deserve more appreciation, I'll still go out and buy their album and give the free one to a friend. I have to check out Jazmine Sullivan's album. I have high expectations for it. <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1712" rel="nofollow"><b>@liz</b></a> - Yeah, Dru's album is great. Definitely check it out. I still haven't had a chance to listen to all of T.I's album but so far, it's dope! I wouldn't expect anything less. T.I stays consistent. <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1715" rel="nofollow"><b>@lee</b></a> - I still prefer CDs, but I still buy digital downloads. As long as we're still supporting the artists and music we listen to, right? <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1720" rel="nofollow"><b>@Phil Rando</b></a> - Hey Phil. Thanks for checking out my blog. I guess we'll see how Tip does when the number's come back. I don't know if he'll beat Wayne's first week numbers but I do believe he'll debut at #1 or 2. <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1723" rel="nofollow"><b>@Ali</b></a> - Lol. How doesn't it count because you're a girl? Women are the primary music buyers. The entire downfall of the industry is your fault :P lol. I have to admit, I haven't listened to much of Jennifer Hudson. I definitely need to check out the Jazmine Sullivan album though. Let me know what you think of the Dru album once you get it. I have it on high rotation on my system. <a href="http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1736" rel="nofollow"><b>@youngfreshnew</b></a> - Exactly. There's a different feeling going through an actual collection of music as opposed to just clicking through a folder of mp3 files. I picked up that Kardi as well. Def a great album. I have to admit.. I have only heard about 2 minutes total of Solange's music lol. I gotta get more familiar. The Dru album is great. You'll definitely enjoy it. I guarantee it lol @Aura – Lol. I’m the same way. I’ll use the albums they send me for review, but for artists I really support or albums that I feel deserve more appreciation, I’ll still go out and buy their album and give the free one to a friend. I have to check out Jazmine Sullivan’s album. I have high expectations for it.

@liz – Yeah, Dru’s album is great. Definitely check it out. I still haven’t had a chance to listen to all of T.I’s album but so far, it’s dope! I wouldn’t expect anything less. T.I stays consistent.

@lee – I still prefer CDs, but I still buy digital downloads. As long as we’re still supporting the artists and music we listen to, right?

@Phil Rando – Hey Phil. Thanks for checking out my blog. I guess we’ll see how Tip does when the number’s come back. I don’t know if he’ll beat Wayne’s first week numbers but I do believe he’ll debut at #1 or 2.

@Ali – Lol. How doesn’t it count because you’re a girl? Women are the primary music buyers. The entire downfall of the industry is your fault :P lol. I have to admit, I haven’t listened to much of Jennifer Hudson. I definitely need to check out the Jazmine Sullivan album though. Let me know what you think of the Dru album once you get it. I have it on high rotation on my system.

@youngfreshnew – Exactly. There’s a different feeling going through an actual collection of music as opposed to just clicking through a folder of mp3 files. I picked up that Kardi as well. Def a great album. I have to admit.. I have only heard about 2 minutes total of Solange’s music lol. I gotta get more familiar. The Dru album is great. You’ll definitely enjoy it. I guarantee it lol

]]> By: youngfreshnew http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1736 youngfreshnew Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:06:41 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1736 Yup. I love owning the original and physical copies of albums. Its way more authentic. The last two albums I bought were Kardinal Offishal "Not 4 Sale" and Solange "Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams. How is the Dru album?? Yup. I love owning the original and physical copies of albums. Its way more authentic. The last two albums I bought were Kardinal Offishal “Not 4 Sale” and Solange “Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams.

How is the Dru album??

]]> By: Ali http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1723 Ali Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:49:47 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1723 I'm ashamed to say that the last CD I purchased was "The Emancipation of Mimi. Hey, I'm a girl so it doesn't count ;-/ I do listen to a lot of music in my Blackberry which consists of music classics from the 60's - 90's. However, I do have plans on picking up Jennifer Hudson, T.I. and Jazmine Sullivan. I'll also pick up Dru - “The One” because I love R&B ;-) I’m ashamed to say that the last CD I purchased was “The Emancipation of Mimi. Hey, I’m a girl so it doesn’t count ;-/ I do listen to a lot of music in my Blackberry which consists of music classics from the 60’s – 90’s. However, I do have plans on picking up Jennifer Hudson, T.I. and Jazmine Sullivan. I’ll also pick up Dru – “The One” because I love R&B ;-)

]]> By: PHIL RANDO http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1720 PHIL RANDO Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:36:51 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1720 TIP IS GUNNA SELL MORE LITTLE WAYNE. TIP IS GUNNA SELL MORE LITTLE WAYNE.

]]> By: Lee http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1715 Lee Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:37:16 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1715 I don't think I've bought an actual CD in a long time. Whenever I do pay for music it's itunes but even that's rare I don’t think I’ve bought an actual CD in a long time. Whenever I do pay for music it’s itunes but even that’s rare

]]> By: liz http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1712 liz Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:06:38 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1712 omg he sounds sooo good! i got the ti album today too. i can't disappoint my babyy lolz! before ti the last thing i bought was game lax. omg he sounds sooo good! i got the ti album today too. i can’t disappoint my babyy lolz! before ti the last thing i bought was game lax.

]]> By: Aura http://moearora.com/blog/2008/09/i-stay-buying-cds/#comment-1711 Aura Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:05:29 +0000 http://moearora.com/blog/?p=218#comment-1711 I still buy CDs too, but I mainly try to find a way to get them from for free marketing companies lol. The last CD I received was Jazmine Sullivan's latest. I still buy CDs too, but I mainly try to find a way to get them from for free marketing companies lol. The last CD I received was Jazmine Sullivan’s latest.

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