Moscato

3y

Timing and Music Industry Norms

Historically, new music is often released at midnight, especially for high-profile artists like Drake. Midnight releases not only align with the start of a new day, but also grant the artist a full 24 hours of sales and streaming that can count towards first-week numbers. Dropping at 12 noon instead means the initial surge of listenership only gets half the day, potentially leading to lower first-day numbers.

Fan Anticipation

For fans who stay up late, eagerly awaiting a midnight release, dropping at noon can be perceived as a letdown. Such a move might be seen as Drake not respecting or valuing the dedication of his most passionate fans. Over time, if repeated, this could lead to a diminished enthusiasm for future releases.

The Friday Workday Effect

Releasing music at 12 noon on a Friday means dropping it right in the middle of the typical North American workday. This could potentially limit the immediate impact of the release, as many fans may be occupied with their jobs or other commitments. By the time they get to listen, the initial buzz might have faded.

Competing with News Cycles

Midday releases will compete with regular daytime news, which might overshadow the release. In contrast, a midnight release ensures a few hours of relatively undistracted attention before the day's news begins to unfold.

Perception of Strategy and Intent

Such a move might raise questions about Drake's intentions. Was it a deliberate strategy or a mistake? If deliberate, why break from tradition? If an error, it might suggest carelessness or lack of coordination within his team, neither of which are great for an artist of Drake's stature.

Legacy Implications

Consistency plays a significant role in shaping an artist's legacy. Artists like Beyoncé have surprised fans with unexpected release timings, but they've done so as a deliberate strategy to create buzz. If Drake's midday release doesn't seem to have a clear strategy behind it, it can create a perception of inconsistency, potentially affecting how his overall career is viewed in retrospect.

In conclusion, while Drake's influence and impact on the music industry are undeniable, unexpected deviations from norms, like dropping a release at noon, can raise eyebrows. It's essential to ensure that such decisions are strategic and well-communicated to avoid unintended negative repercussions for his legacy.

PRSSURE

3y

nowhere and he’s a nobody so stop fallin for this s***

Big Dog

3y

The song was confirmed not slimed out baby you guys are so weird man. Have some patience and grow tf up. Holy smokes its a few hour “delay” get over it.

Everest

3y

Confirmed where?

thegreatdivine

3y

CLB had like 8-10 songs that leaked or were previewed earlier end up on the album with some alterations made to them but niggas here saw the artwork and song name and are still asking "why would Drake use a leak from a year ago as a song for his album 😜"

Drake added a song we heard a preview of in 2014 on a 2016 album. He has proven time and time again that he'll use a song regardless of how old it is if he really likes the song.

LakersVsRockets

3y

They having a heart attack over a song dropping at noon I’m wheezing

jumbotron

3y

dropping at noon will kill so much of the hype for this song y’all don’t understand

Vibe

3y

Slimed Out Baby is produced by OZ

Not BNYX

thegreatdivine

3y

CLB had like 8-10 songs that leaked or were previewed earlier end up on the album with some alterations made to them but niggas here saw the artwork and song name and are still asking "why would Drake use a leak from a year ago as a song for his album 😜"

Drake added a song we heard a preview of in 2014 on a 2016 album. He has proven time and time again that he'll use a song regardless of how old it is if he really likes the song.

TrackerBoy

3y

Damn when I get all these haters

Big Dog

3y

The song was confirmed not slimed out baby you guys are so weird man. Have some patience and grow tf up. Holy smokes its a few hour “delay” get over it.

Moscato

3y

Timing and Music Industry Norms

Historically, new music is often released at midnight, especially for high-profile artists like Drake. Midnight releases not only align with the start of a new day, but also grant the artist a full 24 hours of sales and streaming that can count towards first-week numbers. Dropping at 12 noon instead means the initial surge of listenership only gets half the day, potentially leading to lower first-day numbers.

Fan Anticipation

For fans who stay up late, eagerly awaiting a midnight release, dropping at noon can be perceived as a letdown. Such a move might be seen as Drake not respecting or valuing the dedication of his most passionate fans. Over time, if repeated, this could lead to a diminished enthusiasm for future releases.

The Friday Workday Effect

Releasing music at 12 noon on a Friday means dropping it right in the middle of the typical North American workday. This could potentially limit the immediate impact of the release, as many fans may be occupied with their jobs or other commitments. By the time they get to listen, the initial buzz might have faded.

Competing with News Cycles

Midday releases will compete with regular daytime news, which might overshadow the release. In contrast, a midnight release ensures a few hours of relatively undistracted attention before the day's news begins to unfold.

Perception of Strategy and Intent

Such a move might raise questions about Drake's intentions. Was it a deliberate strategy or a mistake? If deliberate, why break from tradition? If an error, it might suggest carelessness or lack of coordination within his team, neither of which are great for an artist of Drake's stature.

Legacy Implications

Consistency plays a significant role in shaping an artist's legacy. Artists like Beyoncé have surprised fans with unexpected release timings, but they've done so as a deliberate strategy to create buzz. If Drake's midday release doesn't seem to have a clear strategy behind it, it can create a perception of inconsistency, potentially affecting how his overall career is viewed in retrospect.

In conclusion, while Drake's influence and impact on the music industry are undeniable, unexpected deviations from norms, like dropping a release at noon, can raise eyebrows. It's essential to ensure that such decisions are strategic and well-communicated to avoid unintended negative repercussions for his legacy.

thegreatdivine

3y

A single is getting delayed and y'all still think y'all are getting a brand new album on September 22

That "the album is delayed so I can make it right for y'all" speech is gonna hit like crack in the 80s.

jumbotron

3y

dropping at noon will kill so much of the hype for this song y’all don’t understand

Big Dog

3y

Also very reputable insider has come out and said it is NOT that song

Clubparadice56

3y

You talking the Views From The 6/Second half of U With Me?

jumbotron

3y

race my mind was made in 2019 and ended up on CLB…how people think he wouldn’t drop a song he previewed a year ago is crazy