Save an Artist, buy an Album.

I’m pretty sure the last album I actually purchased legally was Drake’s Thank Me Later. Shame on me. I downloaded his album weeks before, but decided that I would aid in proving a point that people could still purchase albums if they’re worth it. Drake’s album wasn’t worth it… but it was going to sell heavy already, so why not contribute. Music is in such a state of emergency these days half in part to piracy, half in part to the internets constant releases on blog sites, and a quarter in part to people believing that an Artist’s CD isn’t worth $14.99 because they suck; bad math.

Most people don’t realize that the first week an album is out, it will run you $10 flat almost. This food for thought cost the same as two number three’s; reference. RULE: If you download a leaked album and it stays on your iPod for two weeks or more it’s something worth buying. That’s a dollar a day. And less if you continue listening. These guys spend a fortune in the studio, more money on beats, and more on flights promoting their masterpiece.

I’ve downloaded two albums in the last week. One of them I’ll never listen to again. The other one‘s been on repeat in my iPod. I’ll be purchasing one, or maybe two copies to continue supporting the blood and sweat that goes into creating an album that doesn’t suck, and supporting my RULE of purchasing a CD.