Saigon discusses "Soulja Boy-like" Album Sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSaigon can no longer complain about his album release date being delayed. Now, he can complain with the other artists about album sales. Over the past few years, hip hop sales have been down and the stars have not been pleased. Recently, Saigon released his The Greatest Story Never Told and it sold 12,000 copies in its first week.Glad to finally

Soulja Boy's camp blames Interscope Records for Low Album Sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThree years ago, 50 Cent complained that Interscope Records did not properly promote Curtis. At the time, the label was focusing their energy on Soulja Boy, who debuted a platinum album. However, as the years have gone by, the focus has shifted again.In 2007 and 2008, Soulja Boy delivered two high-selling albums and numerous chart-topping singles. But

Game upset over Soulja Boy's low album sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDespite the heavy promotion for The DeAndre Way and Soulja Boy's quest to prove he can rap, his album barely sold. His label-mate, Game, is highly upset about this. Game said he takes all of his fans seriously and he hopes they take him seriously. He feels it is messed up when a rapper has over 8 million Twitter fans and only sells 13,000 copies in

Killer Mike defends Soulja Boy's low album sales

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThere was a brief period in time when hip hop did love Soulja Boy, obviously it did not last very long. People loved "Crank Dat," but soon grew tired of Soulja Boy. Many of his biggest supporters soon said his music was not hip hop. These same people had written him off as a one hit wonder.Soulja Boy almost proved fans right when his sophomore album

Album Preview: Soulja Boy - "The DeAndre Way"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast year, Soulja Boy promised he was going to step his lyrical game up. He said to expect his third album, The DeAndre Way. The wait has been a little longer than expected, but it is almost over.Unlike on his past albums, Soulja Boy will only have ten tracks on this album. Four additional tracks will be placed on the deluxe edition. The album

Soulja Boy discusses Lupe Fiasco feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, Soulja Boy discussed his upcoming album, The DeAndre Way, and how it was the turning point in his career. Ever since he emerged in the game, Soulja Boy has made pop records. But, the fact that he only makes pop records landed him negative criticism.During the summer of 2008, Soulja Boy said he actually does have pretty good flow. But, he

Soulja Boy considered Retirement

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDespite being one of the youngest rappers in the game, Soulja Boy has considered retirement. Ever since he has been releasing albums, each release has been met with negative reviews. Aside from popular singles, Soulja Boy has not sold very well, either.Soulja Boy was used to all of the negative press, it did not get to him before. The plan was for

Soulja Boy may sign with Cash Money Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSoulja Boy has spent most of his career with Interscope Records. He began as a part of the Collipark label, but he soon established his own label, Stacks on Deck. Soulja Boy has had no problem making hits, throughout his career.However, Soulja Boy has had trouble selling records. His first two albums got off the slow starts, but still ended selling

Soulja Boy opens up on Losses

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThe past year has been tough on Soulja Boy, as he has suffered various losses. Kat Stacks, a well-known groupie, who claims to have slept with all of Young Money, targeted Soulja Boy. She claimed to have had an affair with Soulja Boy. Stacks also said Soulja Boy was a drug addict.For the most part, Soulja Boy ignored Kat Stacks and she eventually