Leaks in the Pipe

So ever since Drake's album leaked people are whining  for various reasons. Leaks are natural and inevitable, and artists and record companies know this ahead of time (remember when I talked about 360 deals). So they aren't counting on this money.  A lot of blogs are refusing to put up the entire album out of respect, and some are even arguing that leaking albums are going too far.  My perspective: people who were actually going to buy it, are going to buy it regardless.  Even if it wasn't leaked, if someone wasn't going to buy it, they can get a copy from a friend. I think a lot of artists take it as a compliment when people can't wait to listen to their album.  I just read this article on MTV about how blogger are saying that Drake has built a strong relationship with them they they won't leak his album. I think that rings true.  But I don't think a leaked album hurts that didn't already have a bad album to begin with.

Here's Drake talking about the leak at his listening party. Mentions "Light Up" and "Shut it down" as favorite songs are album.
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