R&B/Hip Hop Music Sales Down 22%

Jamez · 07-24-2006, 09:50 AM

Soundscan (Nielsen Soundscan) has reported R&B/Hip Hop music sales have declined by 22.4% in the first half of 2006, in comparison with sales from the first half of 2005.

2006 - 53.8 million units sold (first 6 months)
2005 - 69.3 million units sold (first 6 months)

Albums due out later this years leave room for playing catch-up, which include releases from Beyonce, Ludacris, OutKast, Janet Jackson and the Game.

Nanbe1st · 10-20-2006, 10:25 AM

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07-24-2006, 09:50 AM	#1
Jamez Administrator Experienced Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scottsdale, Az Posts: 51	R&B/Hip Hop Music Sales Down 22% Soundscan (Nielsen Soundscan) has reported R&B/Hip Hop music sales have declined by 22.4% in the first half of 2006, in comparison with sales from the first half of 2005. 2006 - 53.8 million units sold (first 6 months) 2005 - 69.3 million units sold (first 6 months) Albums due out later this years leave room for playing catch-up, which include releases from Beyonce, Ludacris, OutKast, Janet Jackson and the Game.

10-20-2006, 10:25 AM	#2
Nanbe1st Junior Member Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	Hello, sort anoob here hello ladies and gents! I've been kind of lurking around. I love this site! thanks for having me

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