The economics of hip hop can’t measure up to the “All Mighty Dollar” in rock music.
It’s a well-known fact that Lil’ Wayne is working on a rock album to follow up his multi-platinum selling album, Tha Carter III.
But what’s got industry insiders buzzing is that the rock album is not a one time Kanye-esc venture into the world of alternative music, but instead it’s possibly a long term committment.
Said one industry veteran, “It has nothing to do with Wayne’s love for hip-hop…he loves hip hop more than ever, but it all comes down to simple economics. Rock fans buy more albums and pay more for tickets at sold-out arenas. He sold almost 3 million (albums) to hip hop heads, think how much he’ll sell to rock fans.”
For those die hard Wayne fans who would hate to see the Louisiana born rapper abandon hardcore hip-hop, “Don’t worry he still gone rap…but only on mix-tapes. Basically he’ll have the best of both worlds…unlike Kanye he’ll be able to keep everybody happy.”
The industry executive also mentioned that the transition into rock will definitely extend Wayne’s career, “You gotta’ think long term…it’s gets more and more difficult to release a rap album past 30 years old, but rock stars can make music til’ they become senior citizens.”
The self-proclaimed “Greatest Rapper Alive” holds the most nods in major categories including “Album of the Year” for his multi-platinum selling album Tha Carter III.
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