Andrew2512 321 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 So some albums like Bouquet by The Chainsmokers sold 6000 copies in pure sales but charted high as it had 36000 including streaming , I mean streaming is for free so what do artists benefit from it ? And why did Billboard suddenly included it as points for charts ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBEY 57,107 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Some people pay for streaming + they still get some money even if u have a free account on spotify. its better that than everyone downloading illegally in the end... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtPLAUSE 1,252 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Artists get something out of every streaming, because streaming services get money out of AD's and premium formulas. Idk why Billboard included it the way it did, but since streaming is becoming more and more relevant, in a way that's detrimental to album sales, it was necessary to reckon its impact on the music industry somehow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpink 13,821 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Streaming indicates what's going to be popular on the charts I guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batwings 12,694 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Honestly, I miss the old days when BB charts were determined by pure sales only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipthistea 21,099 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The thing is that The chainsmokers are not artists Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanWinchester 41,390 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Times change etc. I still think the ratio of sales:streams is bullshit Flyin' like a 1000 Doves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Laurent 4,862 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The personal benefit of streaming is that you pay a fee each month and have unlimited access to music. With regards to charts, it's beneficial because it is more indicative of popularity than pure sales are because not many people buy music anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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