Childish Gambino Is Considering Signing With A Major Label
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After killing it on the independent scene, Childish Gambino is now considering moving on up and is fielding offers from numerous major record labels. During Powerhouse 106, Gambino revealed to MTV News that he’s contemplating about making the transition over to a major after the success of his last album, Because of the Internet.
“I talked to some majors,”said Gambino. “It’s really about sitting down, figuring out what they can offer.”
Gambino sold exceptionally well his first week with his album, Because of the Internet, by moving over 96,000 copies. He has sold over 200,000 copies to date. While he may have figured out the game independently, he did reveal that the majors may be able to help in areas that his team couldn’t have previously.
“A lot of power’s been shifted back to the consumer and the artist with the Internet,” he explained. “So I feel like we’re in a position to just talk and there’s still a lot of things that majors still understand a lot more.”
In addition, Gambino touched on how important it is to get airplay on the radio, and how labels can can contribute largely on that end.
“You don’t spread without the help of radio,” he said. “Power 106 was the first to play ’3005′ and from there other people heard it.
“It was like the #1 Shazam’d song in Compton,” he continued, a little surprised at the feat. “I don’t know how it would get there without radio. Radio still holds a very special place with people. Radio is like a major thing I feel like [major] labels still know how to do well.”
“I talked to some majors,”said Gambino. “It’s really about sitting down, figuring out what they can offer.”
Gambino sold exceptionally well his first week with his album, Because of the Internet, by moving over 96,000 copies. He has sold over 200,000 copies to date. While he may have figured out the game independently, he did reveal that the majors may be able to help in areas that his team couldn’t have previously.
“A lot of power’s been shifted back to the consumer and the artist with the Internet,” he explained. “So I feel like we’re in a position to just talk and there’s still a lot of things that majors still understand a lot more.”
In addition, Gambino touched on how important it is to get airplay on the radio, and how labels can can contribute largely on that end.
“You don’t spread without the help of radio,” he said. “Power 106 was the first to play ’3005′ and from there other people heard it.
“It was like the #1 Shazam’d song in Compton,” he continued, a little surprised at the feat. “I don’t know how it would get there without radio. Radio still holds a very special place with people. Radio is like a major thing I feel like [major] labels still know how to do well.”
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Very interesting. He's not really the sort of artist that needs to be on a major, unless they can guarantee him creative control. 100% autonomy. No interference in terms of singles, productions, timetables, etc.
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He's a wack atheist rapper who kisses other men in the mouth. Don't care who he signs with
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His last album was fire. I dont really care bout the extra stuff Im reading here.
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I hate donald for leaving Community.
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Like the first guy said he doesn't really need a major but with his fanbase & a hit or two a major may help him sell gold, kinda like a Cudi
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He's dope now as long as they don't try to change his music its all good
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He seems like a Good Music or Roc Nation type rapper. I didn't care for his last album
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I hope he puts out another Royalty, that tape was dope as ?
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I hope he puts out another Royalty, that tape was dope as ?
Ehh I ? with Royalty but that's easily the worst project he put out since Culdesac imo
Felt like he was trying a little too hard on it
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he dont need no major hes doing fine . They going to change everything about him .
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He seems like a Good Music or Roc Nation type rapper. I didn't care for his last album
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He don't need em, it'll probably be all downhill if he does it, a label breakin promises is inevitable, but if he feels its best for growth, go for it
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? still want major deals in 2014?
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Gambino sold exceptionally well his first week with his album, Because of the Internet, by moving over 96,000 copies. He has sold over 200,000 copies to date. While he may have figured out the game independently, he did reveal that the majors may be able to help in areas that his team couldn’t have previously.
How to ? You over???
Dog u sold 200k by yourself. Dog u made it.