Sam Adams Talks iTunes Rumors on GoodFellaRadio

Just in case it's still not clear to some of you haters...the numbers are legit.

Billboard Confirms Sam Adam's Sales Were Legit

Billboard March 15, 2010: "Boston-area rapper Sam Adams has had quite the roller-coaster month.

His debut album, "Boston's Boy" debuted at the top of the iTunes hip-hop digital album charts after selling just under 8,000 digital units in its first week. But the Cinderella story quickly faded after rumors began to spread that he may have been responsible for most, if not all, of the sales himself as a stunt to gain notoriety.

It certainly wouldn't be the first time sales charts have been gamed to garner a No. 1 spot, and all the attention that honor can bring an emerging new artist.

But so far, the evidence doesn't support the accusations made against him. For starters, SoundScan data shows that 22% of his sales came from the Boston area, not surprising considering he's from the area and that's where his largest fanbase would be. Another 18% of his sales came from New York. The rest came from more than 100 markets nationwide-including Philadelphia, L.A., Washington D.C., and Chicago-and no one market totaled more than 5% each.

Additionally, it's not possible to simply buy up a bunch of songs from one account and have them all count towards iTunes charts. Sources at both Apple and Nielsen confirm that Apple only counts one sale per account to any chart. In essence: one account = one "vote."

The blog that apparently first wrote about the alleged stunt -- Boston area hip-hop blog JumpTheTurnstyle -- has since retracted the story under the weight of such evidence. And Adams addressed the controversy in a press release, stating: "I know there has been a considerable amount of controversy about my album release and hitting No. 1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts, and in response I'd like to say that the numbers are legit. They were organic purchases by fans who simply liked the music to purchase. It's as simple as that really; if something in the marketplace is great and word of mouth spreads about it, purchase is bound to happen."

Adams used his Twitter feed to discount the rumors as well, using decidedly saltier language than can be printed here.

So how did the 22-year-old Trinity College student emerge from virtual obscurity to beat such hip-hop superstars as Lil' Wayne and DJ Khaled? Although he has less than 1,000 MySpace followers, he claims in excess of 25,000 Facebook friends. Close to 2,000 follow him on Twitter. But likely the biggest impact came from YouTube, where his earlier single "I Hate College"- a remix of the Asher Roth hit "I Love College" - has more than a million views."

In case any of you haters/doubters were still believing Boston's Boy bought his way to the top of the charts, here's some legitimate proof that he in fact earned his spot.  Enough from unrecognized blogs leaking horse shit stories about him purchasing copies of his own album to generate a buzz and get his name up with the big cats.  This story is coming from Billboard.com, the most recognized, legitimate music chart covering all genres across the world.  It has been proven that Sam, along with his iTunes sales are legit, so to quote Sam on yet another hater rhyme, 

"All ya'll mother f*ckaz that been hatin' since day one, suck on that fat dick." - You Want This (Cannon Remix)

"Coast to Coast"- Sam Adams

The only reason I'm posting this is because it is trailing "Driving Me Crazy" on Youtube by about 60,000 hits. This song deserves a lot more respect so if you haven't copped it already, go chump the $6.99 on itunes for the entire EP or if you've got sand in your V then at least go buy this one for $.99.

Wizzy F. Pay Me

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"Scam Adams" Rumors Are Complete Bonkers

"Sam Adams week is officially over here @ JumpTheTurnstyle.. and more than likely, so is his career.

Scam Adams, rather Sam Adams’ recent rise to overnight super stardom and #1 iTunes hip hop debut is a complete farce. That’s right.. dude is a fraud of epic trustfundian proportions.

In a stunning turn of events, multiple music industry insiders, including the head of a major independent record label, an employee at iTunes, and an industry source at a major digital distributor (who have all asked to remain anonymous) have confirmed the following allegations to be true; close to 75,000 downloads of Sam Adams iTunes debut were charged to a single credit card. That’s right – Sam Adams has used the age-old industry trick of record buy backs to blow up. Meaning, young Scammy has his people downloading his record to boost his sales numbers – and in turn, push his debut to #1 on iTunes hip hop charts.

Scam Adams iTunes debut has been baffling to all levels of the music industry, from artists to executives. No one could seem to understand how a complete unknown with no major label backing could chart #1. Last week no one knew the Trinity educated, silver spoon fed, captain of a division III soccer team college boy — and seemingly overnight, with multiple features on JumpTheTurnstyle  and a fraudulent boosted iTunes debut.. Sam Adams became the biggest name in hip hop.

Now it’s all over. Scam Adams is fake. His people manufactured his entire career.. and he got caught out.

R.I.P. SAM ADAMS."

With several rumors floating around the media about how Sam Adams' personal wallet was responsible for his recent launch to the top of iTunes charts, there has been no concrete evidence or financial statements released to back such an artificial statement.  It is evident that the media can't stomach the fact that a 22-year old college soccer star from Cambridge rattled the industry.  I agree, it seems like a completely fictitious tale, but in reality it's quite the inspirational novel.  Boston's rappers are rare enough, but for a white boy from the bean to top that charts?  Seems pretty preposterous, or does it?

In order to buy $75,000 worth of you're own music you would have to be lacking some elementary education.  Clearly Sam is not, as he is months away from graduating from Trinity College, which alone a rarity in the hip-hop industry.  iTunes shares the profit with the artists as well as the record label for each sale that is completed through the iTunes store.  iTunes collects approximately $.35-$.40 on each song from an independent label (Sam released the EP under, 1st Round Records, an independent label). If Sam did indeed purchase $75,000 worth of his own music on iTunes, he would have lost between $26,000-$30,000.  Seems like the kind of cash an unsigned college student has lying around to blow right?

There is absolutely no way Sam Adams had the funds or practiced the stupidity to pull off the ludicrous move that the media is suggesting.  Haters can huff a thick dong while they witness a white boy from Cambridge, MA dominate the charts.

"What up haters I'm back so how's my dick taste?

I'm spittin grimy like months without tooth paste"