frenchyisback Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) https://chartmasters.org/best-selling-artists-of-all-time/ MJ is now the best selling solo artist of all time.... TAW That was fast... Edited February 23, 2022 by frenchyisback
Thinking Of You Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 Am I surprised that black excellence continues to win? No. I’m not surprised.
fentypark Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 as he should elvis was just a product of plagiarism
Daydream Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 No disrespect to Elvis but who the hell called him the King of Rock and WHY.
Rowan Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 No. Weren't album sales better during MJ's time? Also I'm pretty sure he was more global.
umich Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 Elvis Presley swagga-jacked from the Black community so no, I am not surprised.
xfreshkidxx Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 No, his music is far better and Elvis isnt the king of anything.
Nazareth Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 We been knew. MJ has always had more credited sales than Elvis!
Totami Legend Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 Both pedos and abusers. They can burn in hell now
frenchyisback Posted February 24, 2022 Author Posted February 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Totami Legend said: Both pedos and abusers. They can burn in hell now Ok Karen
Planet Mars Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) People always coming at Elvis for "taking from black culture" need to keep that same energy for the rest. 99.9% of white artists, including all those British bands took from black culture. African Americans have by far the most globally influential and pervasive musical culture, Elvis was not the first, nor will he be the last to take from black culture, they all do it unless they want to do ballet or classical or some ****. MJ is bigger and more global obviously, but I don't understand the need to constantly **** on Elvis' legacy like he was Bull Connor or Bill Biblio or something Edited February 24, 2022 by Planet Mars
frenchyisback Posted February 24, 2022 Author Posted February 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, Planet Mars said: People always coming at Elvis for "taking from black culture" need to keep that same energy for the rest. 99.9% of white artists, including all those British bands took from black culture. African Americans have by far the most globally influential and pervasive musical culture, Elvis was not the first, nor will he be the last to take from black culture, they all do it unless they want to do ballet or classical or some ****. MJ is bigger and more global obviously, but I don't understand the need to constantly **** on Elvis' legacy like he was Bull Connor or Bill Biblio or something The difference is that in the 70s/80s, people who took from the black culture gave back. The stones have made many black musicians millionaires, promoted them in the UK and have been the driving forces behind turning Tina Turner into a rock star. David Bowie & George Michael did the same job of giving credit back. Since the late 80s, people who take from black music gets to compete with black artists. So they actually have to be good. See Sam Smith, Jojo, Aguilera, Anastasia… Back when Elvis did that, they stole the publishing from black artists, erase their names and got to sell “Black music” exclusively to white audience as black artists were not played on mainstream radios. & took 100% of the glory. So no, it is not the same thing.
Planet Mars Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 1 minute ago, frenchyisback said: The difference is that in the 70s/80s, people who took from the black culture gave back. The stones have made many black musicians millionaires, promoted them in the UK and have been the driving forces behind turning Tina Turner into a rock star. David Bowie & George Michael did the same job of giving credit back. Since the late 80s, people who take from black music gets to compete with black artists. So they actually have to be good. See Sam Smith, Jojo, Aguilera, Anastasia… Back when Elvis did that, they stole the publishing from black artists, erase their names and got to sell “Black music” exclusively to white audience as black artists were not played on mainstream radios. & took 100% of the glory. So no, it is not the same thing. The 1950's were entirely different from the 1970's and 1980's. 1950's America was segregated and Rhythm & Blues was looked down upon, even by many black audiences, primarily the more urbanized middle class that emerged out of the great migration. And that was exclusive to Rhythm & Blues again because plenty of black artists were popular in the 1950's, Nat King Cole was one of the biggest selling artists in the US at the time, but he was a crooner. Elvis worked with black artists and musicians and was very generous as a boss. My issue is with people turning him into a white supremacist.
Yog Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 Both are disgusting predators BUT I will give this one to MJ I guess
Stan.killah Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Yog said: Both are disgusting predators BUT I will give this one to MJ I guess MJ was proven not guilty, even after the FBI did a deep investigation Surprised to see Madonna at 5!
frenchyisback Posted February 24, 2022 Author Posted February 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Planet Mars said: Elvis worked with black artists and musicians and was very generous as a boss. My issue is with people turning him into a white supremacist. Black artists don’t want generous white bosses that are less talented than them & who got to where they were by stealing royalties from other talented black artists in the first place. I understand the times were different but that also explains why people are trying to put his legacy in context and bring it down several notches.
Yog Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Stan.killah said: MJ was proven not guilty, even after the FBI did a deep investigation Surprised to see Madonna at 5! Well Of course.. money fixes everything
Stan.killah Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Yog said: Well Of course.. money fixes everything You seem certain of this. What's your proof/evidence/confirmation that MJ paid the court, jury, and FBI?
Protocol Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 Elvis is weaker in streaming as his core fans age and die (no shade but literally). What's more shocking to me is Queen pulling that far ahead of Madonna. For a long time Beatles/Elvis/MJ/Madonna were the Top 4 selling artists.
Mystic Boy Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 5 hours ago, Planet Mars said: People always coming at Elvis for "taking from black culture" need to keep that same energy for the rest. 99.9% of white artists, including all those British bands took from black culture. African Americans have by far the most globally influential and pervasive musical culture, Elvis was not the first, nor will he be the last to take from black culture, they all do it unless they want to do ballet or classical or some ****. MJ is bigger and more global obviously, but I don't understand the need to constantly **** on Elvis' legacy like he was Bull Connor or Bill Biblio or something 4 hours ago, frenchyisback said: The difference is that in the 70s/80s, people who took from the black culture gave back. The stones have made many black musicians millionaires, promoted them in the UK and have been the driving forces behind turning Tina Turner into a rock star. David Bowie & George Michael did the same job of giving credit back. Since the late 80s, people who take from black music gets to compete with black artists. So they actually have to be good. See Sam Smith, Jojo, Aguilera, Anastasia… Back when Elvis did that, they stole the publishing from black artists, erase their names and got to sell “Black music” exclusively to white audience as black artists were not played on mainstream radios. & took 100% of the glory. So no, it is not the same thing. 4 hours ago, Planet Mars said: The 1950's were entirely different from the 1970's and 1980's. 1950's America was segregated and Rhythm & Blues was looked down upon, even by many black audiences, primarily the more urbanized middle class that emerged out of the great migration. And that was exclusive to Rhythm & Blues again because plenty of black artists were popular in the 1950's, Nat King Cole was one of the biggest selling artists in the US at the time, but he was a crooner. Elvis worked with black artists and musicians and was very generous as a boss. My issue is with people turning him into a white supremacist. Never was interested in Elvis career tbh but your posts are very interesting and show different angles. I didn't know these last few years his legacy was tarnished this way though 4 hours ago, Stan.killah said: You seem certain of this. What's your proof/evidence/confirmation that MJ paid the court, jury, and FBI? Right ? As if he could ve corrupted all these institutions More like his handlers wanting to bury him alive...but that's another story.
dabunique Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 9 hours ago, Stan.killah said: MJ was proven not guilty, even after the FBI did a deep investigation Surprised to see Madonna at 5! wy would u be surprised she's at five when she's da biggest selling female artist of all time OT both legends and of course MJ would be number one, doesn't surprise me at all His run from 1979-1992 is legendary when it comes to albums and singles
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