"He said the world was going to end, and it was just going to be him and his offspring and that he was chosen," Beverly, former wife of Ayinde, states.
No sooner do I post about how Beyoncé shades the hell out of Target, they change their minds! A source brought this information to me not too long ago accompanied by this pic:
Hilarious.
Although, I was pretty psyched about this info, the first thing that caught my attention was (no, not that Susan Boyle holiday album) the price tag. I have no idea what Target is trying to do with this slick $20 price tag, but it seems like counter-shade.
Then again, I hardly know the first thing about business.
But what I do know is that the price everywhere else is around $16, including Wal-Mart.
From Wal-Mart's website; the album is priced at $15.88.
Looks like Amazon is on their own now. Target sure as hell changed their minds fast, but is it too late?
Recently, Beyoncé went shopping at Wal-Mart in Tewksbury, MA.
The Bow Down singer, who recently dropped a surprise album and cut through the charts like a molting hot knife, wished shoppers a Merry Christmas and treated everyone who was in the store at the time to a $50 gift card. Check it out:
Knowing me, I would have walked into the store right after the announcement and missed it.
But this also goes back to what I and apparently many other bloggers and publishers was saying about Target's boycott on her album. Knowing Beyonce and her sweetheart image, we've also seen her do some shady things as well. I.E her seemingly silent protest during her husband's 22-day vegan challenge.
And if you don't know what I'm talking about, the songstress donned outfits such as a pepperoni pants suit and cowhide jacket while visiting vegan restaurants; which I found to be uncool.
Anyway, that's to say that Queen Bey still has a nasty side, but she makes it look so good. Recently, Target made it public that they will not be selling her album because it was not released everywhere. I made a remark in my post about it:
That's okay, Target. We'll just get it at Walmart, your competitor.
Voila! Beyoncé co-signs, apparently. Not only did she promote her own album, she gave people a reason to stay and shop in Wal-Mart.
But according to Billboard, it turns out Amazon is following in Target's footsteps and isn't offering the album either. One thing's for sure: These businesses do not appreciate "surprises" at all, and if it weren't for Beyoncé being...well...Beyoncé, this could have been a serious issue.
Beyoncé before she swings her "#1 Album in 104 countries" trophy at Target's face.
Yea, once again, you read right. Target won't be selling Beyoncé's latest album when it's available for retail.
Target released a statement as to why they won't be shelving it:
While there are many aspects that contribute to our approach and we have appreciated partnering with Beyonce in the past, we are primarily focused on offering CDs that will be available in a physical format at the same time as all other formats. At this time, Target will not be carrying Beyonce's new self-titled album 'Beyonce.'
To me, it basically just sounds like, "Wahhh, we didn't get it first." But they did give a decent reason, explaining that
"when a new album is available digitally before it is available physically, it impacts demand and sales projections"
I guess, but still...it's Beyoncé and no matter where it was released first, the album is still bound to do very well everywhere else. I mean, think about how many people who weren't able to buy it just yet and are salivating after it right now!
Despite its lack of promotion, the album has gone #1 in 104 countries, sold 80,000 copies in the first three hours of being available, and has also smashed the record for first week sales in three days.
That's okay, Target. We'll just get it at Walmart, your competitor.
So if you haven't heard because you were sleep (like me) last night, Beyoncé released her visual album last night on iTunes. The self-titled album has 14 songs, 17 videos, and is priced at $15.99.
No, it's not a holiday album.
I'm pretty sure the "wasps" are buzzing up a storm right now and would love to use this as ammo as to why Bey is reckless or some other delusional argument about her. But according to her Life is But a Dream documentary, she became unhappy with today's music industry and the fans being distracted from the craft itself.
The album was brought to us by a plethora of the biggest names in the industry today, including Pharrell, The Dream, Hit Boy, Justin Timberlake, and many more.
Also, if you're wondering what the album brings to the table, there are sneak peeks of each video on Beyoncé's youtube channel.
