When Divas Leak... Rihanna, Lady Gaga Now Unleashed
Shouldn’t Beyonce and Mariah have something leaking this week, just to keep up with the other divas? Tracks from Rihanna’s new album, Rated R, have been slipping one-by-one for the past week, and according to information tracked by BigChampagne, the full album surfaced last weekend. File-sharers are, of course, combing through the pre-release for references and hints regarding the Chris Brown incident, and all this chatter and curiosity will most likely boost album sales.
What else? Lady Gaga’s new album (or is it an EP?) The Fame Monster also began leaking in full on Monday. No, it’s not a reissue, but eight new songs that darkly reflect on her rise to super-stardom. In a regard, however, the album is leak-proof - at least as far as her (rather huge) core fanbase is concerned.
Premiums are the reason. Hearing the music a week early is great, but it’s not exactly the same as owning, say, a lock of Gaga’s hair - which in fact can be obtained by purchasing either the “Lady Gaga Super Deluxe The Fame Monster Pack” ($100) or the “Lady Gaga Super Deluxe The Fame Monster Bundle” ($115). These are just two of ten (!) different packages available. Most also include a copy of the previous album The Fame, a “collectible puzzle,” posters, paper dolls, fanzines, and 3-D glasses (for use with future Gaga swag).
Purchasers of the Bundle might even receive the equivalent of a chocolate factory golden ticket - randomly selected CDs will be autographed by The Lady herself.
Both albums are officially due on November 23rd.
Report by John Robinson.
