Cyrus Langhorne
Music mogul Dr. Dre no longer has to question his selling ability as reports claim his new Compton album should easily crush competition on the sales chart next week.
According to reports, the Doc’s overnight release will push out at least 260,000 copies in week one.
Based on early reads, here are our initial forecasts for next week’s chart. Luke Bryan’s Kill the Lights (Capitol Nashville): 325-340k albums; 340-355k SPS Dr. Dre’s Compton, A Soundtrack (Aftermath/Interscope): 260-275k albums; 290-305k SPS (30-50m streams) (HITS Daily Double)
Rap stars Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Game all reacted to Dre blessing the hip-hop game with his first studio release since 1999’s The Chronic 2001.
THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER DR.DRE
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) August 7, 2015
Big day for music today. @DrDre did it again with #Compton! More than honored to play my part: http://t.co/5oCbRcclAG
— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) August 7, 2015
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Game applauded Dre’s new album announcement last weekend on social media.
The Doc credited his upcoming Straight Outta Compton flick for inspiring the LP during his Beats 1 radio broadcast Saturday (August 1).
My grand finale. #Comptonhttp://t.co/nbebhWfLqw https://t.co/DF0i2fqaQF
— Dr. Dre (@drdre) August 2, 2015
August 7 #Compton http://t.co/FZsGDTUyai pic.twitter.com/M2N7z9e6KC
— Dr. Dre (@drdre) August 1, 2015
The seemingly overnight album will come packed with handfuls of hip-hop heavyweight collaborations.
1. “Intro”
2. “Talk About It” (feat. King Mez & Justus)
3. “Genocide” (feat. Kendrick Lamar, Marsha Ambrosius & Candice Pillay)
4. “It’s All On Me” (feat. Justus & BJ the Chicago Kid)
5. “All In a Day’s Work” (feat. Anderson Paak & Marsha Ambrosius)
6. “Darkside/Gone” (feat. King Mez, Marsha Ambrosius & Kendrick Lamar)
7. “Loose Cannons” (feat. Xzibit & COLD 187um)
8. “Issues” (feat. Ice Cube & Anderson Paak)
9. “Deep Water” (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Justus)
10. “One Shot One Kill” – Jon Connor (feat. Snoop Dogg)
11. “Just Another Day” – The Game (feat. Asia Bryant)
12. “For the Love of Money” (feat. Jill Scott & Jon Connor)
13. “Satisfiction” (feat. Snoop Dogg, Marsha Ambrosius & King Mez)
14. “Animals” (feat. Anderson Paak)
15. “Medicine Man” (feat. Eminem, Candice Pillay & Anderson Paak)
16. “Talking to My Diary” (Compton)
I expected a million
I agree
i didnt. i think very few people under about 27 would even care about a dre album at this point.
Same thing I just said..they prolly think dre is jus some dude who hangs out with eminem and kendrick
lol. new generations will never know what they missed out on
Over 27 people still like music sir. They might not sit on blogs and argue about it all day. But they still do shit that they listen to music while doing it. And they have money to buy it.
Still waiting on that Lady of Rage joint. 20 years of anticipation are gonna mean HUGE first week numbers, I’m guessing 40 million copies week one, straight up Thriller numbers just to start.
LMAO 40 mill one week? 20 yrs anticipation = Huge 1st week lol Thriller numbers just to start? Yeah brah you King for the day.
It’s called sarcasm…….SMH
Yes I know . it was funny af
I did not sign up for this unsubscribe me immediately please.
Those numbers are horrible. Hip hop fans NEED for this album to sell
The numbers are not horrible, what did you think he was gone to sell a million in a week? Plus he already pocketed his money from his exclusive deal with Apple.
On another note it is “Sale” not “Sell”
“On another note it is ‘Sale’ not ‘Sell'”
You are litterally retarded.
Album is trash. Huge disappointment
What about the production? Does it have that “still dre” type feel
Agreed, the only redeeming thing is the production
Yep seems like he trying to cater to these young kids who like trash these days
If he really pushed 200k that’s wassup
But I have a hard time believing that jimmy didn’t purchase half of em
In this landscape of music with young consumers,majority doesn’t know who dre is and I doubt they’ll spend money on him but who knows
Core fan base bought 100k
The label other half
Jimmy left interscope….again
Hahahahahaha you don’t have a clue
Where can I download it?
I expected a million
I agree
i didnt. i think very few people under about 27 would even care about a dre album at this point.
Same thing I just said..they prolly think dre is jus some dude who hangs out with eminem and kendrick
lol. new generations will never know what they missed out on
Over 27 people still like music sir. They might not sit on blogs and argue about it all day. But they still do shit that they listen to music while doing it. And they have money to buy it.
no videos no warnring just one week notice and the album dropped, great numbers and will sell millions as usual…
highly doubt it will sell millions. I’m not sure if it would sell 1 million. Gold is within reach
gold is within reach..lol
Damn the good doc cant even do j cole numbers??? Dre cant blame anyone but himself..he missed a whole generation of kids for not staying relevant
what does j.cole numbers mean? That’s not a knock on j.cole, but your statement is lame… very lame… that whole generation of kids you are talking about are listening to j.cole on dr. dre’s headphones smh
dr dre is that you???
Yes, it’s Dre’s fault “a whole generation of kids” download albums instead of buying them.
well that “whole generation of kids” bought j coles album
kids know who Dre is. he’s stayed relevant through multiple people and multiple business endeavors. if you’re young and don’t know who Dre is, you don’t pay attention much…
yeah, most people know who he is but that doesnt mean they will buy his music especially if he hasnt dropped a CD in over 15 years…im specifically talking about the music…not who he knows…or his headphones…you and that other dude above keep talking about other things…im talking about current music and dr dres lack of it
Cole went platinum in 4 months. I’m almost certain Dre will do the same, he’s already a quarter of the way away. And you pointed out ONE artist who has sold a large amount. We’re bringing up other things because you act like Dre’s lack of solo work in the last 15 years makes him a complete stranger to a younger audience. They know Dre and they know his music, and they see how big this is and want to be a part of it. All the things you’re saying are irrelevant. Dre will still sell.
i used cole as an example…and we all know record sales arent the same as they were 15 years ago…all im saying is how can the arguably best producer who recruited arguably the 3 of the biggest rap artists of all time (snoop, em, 50), who came from arguably the most controversial group (NWA) which spawned 3 of the most influential and successful solo acts (dre, eazy, cube), sell less than cole???
the reason is because cole is more relevant…what dont you understand about that?? if you read my other posts im talking about being relevant in releasing music…just because someone knows who you are doesnt mean they will buy your music…btw did you buy his CD??
the cd isn’t out yet, but i did buy a digital copy, like 250,000 other people this week. for somebody who a) hasn’t put music out in a long time b) is “less relevant” c) only released it for purchase via ONE platform d) put out an album for sale in a time where albums don’t sell well, I’d say the nigga is doing pretty damn well this week. 250k units is no joke in 2015…… again, still don’t know what you’re on about, you act like this nigga sold troy ave numbers, when it’s possible he goes gold within the next week.
youre completely missing my point…i didnt say 250k isnt good…there is no way j cole and dr dre should even be mentioned in the same sentence in regards to record sales…the reason they are is relevancy…again, what dont you understand about relevancy???
I’m missing your “point” because you’re not actually making one. Ok, J. Cole sold more in his first week, so he’s more relevant in your book, but Dre has created just as much hype and has commanded just as much (if not more) attention recently due to his music than Cole. What exactly do you need to see that Dre is just as relevant as Cole right now? Sales? Dre’s sold a lot considering he hasn’t released a retail version of the album and only released it on one platform. Write ups? Dre is everywhere right now and his album has gotten great reviews. If you want to say Cole is more relevant than Dre, go ahead, but he’s not.
Still waiting on that Lady of Rage joint. 20 years of anticipation are gonna mean HUGE first week numbers, I’m guessing 40 million copies week one, straight up Thriller numbers just to start.
LMAO 40 mill one week? 20 yrs anticipation = Huge 1st week lol Thriller numbers just to start? Yeah brah you King for the day.
It’s called sarcasm…….SMH
Yes I know . it was funny af
I did not sign up for this unsubscribe me immediately please.
Those numbers are horrible. Hip hop fans NEED for this album to sell
The numbers are not horrible, what did you think he was gone to sale a million in a week? Plus he already pocketed his money from his exclusive deal with Apple.
On another note it is “Sale” not “Sell”
“On another note it is ‘Sale’ not ‘Sell'”
You are litterally retarded.
Album is trash. Huge disappointment
What about the production? Does it have that “still dre” type feel
Agreed, the only redeeming thing is the production
Yep seems like he trying to cater to these young kids who like trash these days
If he really pushed 200k that’s wassup
But I have a hard time believing that jimmy didn’t purchase half of em
In this landscape of music with young consumers,majority doesn’t know who dre is and I doubt they’ll spend money on him but who knows
Core fan base bought 100k
The label other half
Jimmy left interscope….again
Hahahahahaha you don’t have a clue
Where can I download it?
this wack ass album good thing i didn’t buy it this dude is irrelevant rap wise.
no videos no warnring just one week notice and the album dropped, great numbers and will sell millions as usual…
highly doubt it will sell millions. I’m not sure if it would sell 1 million. Gold is within reach
gold is within reach..lol
This project is classic. The only take away is the 1 verse songs. Sounds nothing like anything out right now. But then again I don’t listen to anything out right now lol. Just that small snippet of Eazy’s voice gave it that stamp of approval. Can’t have a Compton soundtrack without Eazy touchin it somewhere.
Damn that’s extremely heavy with features. Maybe over kill
Have u heard a Dre album before???? Lol
Damn the good doc cant even do j cole numbers??? Dre cant blame anyone but himself..he missed a whole generation of kids for not staying relevant
what does j.cole numbers mean? That’s not a knock on j.cole, but your statement is lame… very lame… that whole generation of kids you are talking about are listening to j.cole on dr. dre’s headphones smh
Yes, it’s Dre’s fault “a whole generation of kids” download albums instead of buying them.
dr dre is that you???
well that “whole generation of kids” bought j coles album
kids know who Dre is. he’s stayed relevant through his association with multiple artists and celebrities and his numerous business endeavors. if you’re young and don’t know who Dre is, you don’t pay attention much…
yeah, most people know who he is but that doesnt mean they will buy his music especially if he hasnt dropped a CD in over 15 years…im specifically talking about the music…not who he knows…or his headphones…you and that other dude above keep talking about other things…im talking about current music and dr dres lack of it
Cole went platinum in 4 months. I’m almost certain Dre will do the same, he’s already a quarter of the way away. And you pointed out ONE artist who has sold a large amount. We’re bringing up other things because you act like Dre’s lack of solo work in the last 15 years makes him a complete stranger to a younger audience. They know Dre and they know his music, and they see how big this is and want to be a part of it. All the things you’re saying are irrelevant. Dre will still sell.
i used cole as an example…and we all know record sales arent the same as they were 15 years ago…all im saying is how can the arguably best producer who recruited arguably the 3 of the biggest rap artists of all time (snoop, em, 50), who came from arguably the most controversial group (NWA) which spawned 3 of the most influential and successful solo acts (dre, eazy, cube), sell less than cole???
the reason is because cole is more relevant…what dont you understand about that?? if you read my other posts im talking about being relevant in releasing music…just because someone knows who you are doesnt mean they will buy your music…btw did you buy his CD??
the cd isn’t out yet, but i did buy a digital copy, like 250,000 other people this week. for somebody who a) hasn’t put music out in a long time b) is “less relevant” c) only released it for purchase via ONE platform d) put out an album for sale in a time where albums don’t sell well, I’d say the nigga is doing pretty damn well this week. 250k units is no joke in 2015…… again, still don’t know what you’re on about, you act like this nigga sold troy ave numbers, when it’s possible he goes gold within the next week.
youre completely missing my point…i didnt say 250k isnt good…there is no way j cole and dr dre should even be mentioned in the same sentence in regards to record sales…the reason they are is relevancy…again, what dont you understand about relevancy???
I’m missing your “point” because you’re not actually making one. Ok, J. Cole sold more in his first week, so he’s more relevant in your book, but Dre has created just as much hype and has commanded just as much (if not more) attention recently due to his music than Cole. What exactly do you need to see that Dre is just as relevant as Cole right now? Sales? Dre’s sold a lot considering he hasn’t released a retail version of the album and only released it on one platform. Write ups? Dre is everywhere right now and his album has gotten great reviews. If you want to say Cole is more relevant than Dre strictly based off of first week sales, go ahead, but that’s foolish and he’s not.
this wack ass album good thing i didn’t buy it this dude is irrelevant rap wise.
This project is classic. The only take away is the 1 verse songs. Sounds nothing like anything out right now. But then again I don’t listen to anything out right now lol. Just that small snippet of Eazy’s voice gave it that stamp of approval. Can’t have a Compton soundtrack without Eazy touchin it somewhere.
Damn that’s extremely heavy with features. Maybe over kill
Have u heard a Dre album before???? Lol
How did he miss a generation? The entire world rocks his headphones and his movie will make over 100 million which will bring him more profits than an album… if he wanted to go on tour his catalogue would rake in 10’s of millions of dollars… lames… smh… stay broke my friends
How does he easily crush the competition when he’s projected to be number 2??? Dr Dre’s competition is every music genre, not just rap
dre does not even need to drop an album to make money,i am glad he gave us one last gem to hear on his way out the rap game,but please believe dre, jimmy and apple running the game right now and for years to come…..head phones,movies apple stock out the ass…DRE day everday!!!!
How did he miss a generation? The entire world rocks his headphones and his movie will make over 100 million which will bring him more profits than an album… if he wanted to go on tour his catalogue would rake in 10’s of millions of dollars… lames… smh… stay broke my friends
How does he easily crush the competition when he’s projected to be number 2??? Dr Dre’s competition is every music genre, not just rap
dre does not even need to drop an album to make money,i am glad he gave us one last gem to hear on his way out the rap game,but please believe dre, jimmy and apple running the game right now and for years to come…..head phones,movies apple stock out the ass…DRE day everday!!!!
Personally I didn’t even like the album I like the #2. The album sounds like a K.Dot album and that is good for Kendrick but not Dre.
thats not ridiculous idiots.
those are good #’s when you can only get it on a apple device. Plus it’s not even that good lol
Personally I didn’t even like the album I like the #2. The album sounds like a K.Dot album and that is good for Kendrick but not Dre.
thats not ridiculous idiots.
those are good #’s when you can only get it on a apple device. Plus it’s not even that good lol