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What Do Rick Ross’ First-Week Sales Really Mean?
It's Deeper Than Rap Editor's Note: This is Part II of my previous editorial, "How Important Are First-Week Sales?" This article provides greater insight into how first-week sales are computed and compiled in the streaming era. Because streaming has fundamentally changed the way album sales are calculated, it's important that we dive deeper into understanding what these numbers really mean. Rozay and 50 Cent are two of the most engaging and entertaining rap artists on social media. They […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/08/07/what-do-rick-ross-first-week-sales-really-mean/
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What Do Rick Ross’ First-Week Sales Really Mean?
It's Deeper Than Rap Editor's Note: This is Part II of my previous editorial, "How Important Are First-Week Sales?" This article provides greater insight into how first-week sales are computed and compiled in the streaming era. Because streaming has fundamentally changed the way album sales are calculated, it's important that we dive deeper into understanding what these numbers really mean. Rozay and 50 Cent are two of the most engaging and entertaining rap artists on social media. They […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/08/07/what-do-rick-ross-first-week-sales-really-mean/
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How Important Are First-Week Sales in Hip-Hop?
By Cornell Dews Rick Ross is the latest Hip-Hop artist over 40 years old to drop a solid piece of art, yet public perception is questioning its success and vitality because of one thing: First-week sales. During a time when record sales are more or less left to complicated streaming formulas, some of our most prolific artists are being defined by a fairly new—and arguably unjust—metric. Does anyone truly know how streaming sales are calculated? I bet if you asked 100 people, you'd […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/08/04/how-important-are-first-week-sales-in-hip-hop/
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How Important Are First-Week Sales in Hip-Hop?
By Cornell Dews Rick Ross is the latest Hip-Hop artist over 40 years old to drop a solid piece of art, yet public perception is questioning its success and vitality because of one thing: First-week sales. During a time when record sales are more or less left to complicated streaming formulas, some of our most prolific artists are being defined by a fairly new—and arguably unjust—metric. Does anyone truly know how streaming sales are calculated? I bet if you asked 100 people, you'd […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/08/04/how-important-are-first-week-sales-in-hip-hop/
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Rick Ross Has Seven ‘Maybach Music’ Records—But Which One Is Really the Best?
Which Maybach Music Record Is the Best? During Rick Ross’s extremely entertaining press run to promote his 12th studio album, Set In Stone, while on the JBP Show, he was asked, “What’s your favorite Maybach Music?” He didn’t give a direct response. I mean, seriously, how could he? Those are some dynamic records, with guest appearances from some of the biggest names in music. Plus they're each his babies. So rather than say his favorite, he suggested that JBP, or the likes, […] -
Rick Ross Has Seven ‘Maybach Music’ Records—But Which One Is Really the Best?
Which Maybach Music Record Is the Best? During Rick Ross’s extremely entertaining press run to promote his 12th studio album, Set In Stone, while on the JBP Show, he was asked, “What’s your favorite Maybach Music?” He didn’t give a direct response. I mean, seriously, how could he? Those are some dynamic records, with guest appearances from some of the biggest names in music. Plus they're each his babies. So rather than say his favorite, he suggested that JBP, or the likes, […] -
The Devil Don’t Play Fair
The Enemy's Greatest Weapon Is Isolation I asked a childhood friend of mine to attend church with me—someone I've known since I was 8 years old. We're both now 52. He didn't come. Every morning, after reading Our Daily Bread, I highlight a particular portion of the devotional, copy and paste it into a text message, and share it with family and friends. My childhood friend is one of the recipients of that "good morning" message. He always responds with, "Thank you, good brother," to […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/07/13/the-devil-dont-play-fair/
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The Devil Don’t Play Fair
The Enemy's Greatest Weapon Is Isolation I asked a childhood friend of mine to attend church with me—someone I've known since I was 8 years old. We're both now 52. He didn't come. Every morning, after reading Our Daily Bread, I highlight a particular portion of the devotional, copy and paste it into a text message, and share it with family and friends. My childhood friend is one of the recipients of that "good morning" message. He always responds with, "Thank you, good brother," to […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/07/13/the-devil-dont-play-fair/
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What Dee-1 Understands About Hip Hop That Others Don’t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIGrzYX-diY What Dee-1 Understands About Hip Hop That Others Don't If you’ve never engaged a group of young people you love in a conversation about something that should be perceived as art—and not their roadmap for life, credibility, and validation—you’d never understand the purpose of rapper Dee-1’s message. I taught elementary school-aged kids who said they wanted to get shot because 50 Cent the rapper got shot. They heard it in his music. They […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/07/06/what-dee-1-understands-about-hip-hop-that-others-dont/
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What Dee-1 Understands About Hip Hop That Others Don’t
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIGrzYX-diY What Dee-1 Understands About Hip Hop That Others Don't If you’ve never engaged a group of young people you love in a conversation about something that should be perceived as art—and not their roadmap for life, credibility, and validation—you’d never understand the purpose of rapper Dee-1’s message. I taught elementary school-aged kids who said they wanted to get shot because 50 Cent the rapper got shot. They heard it in his music. They […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/07/06/what-dee-1-understands-about-hip-hop-that-others-dont/
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The Rise of GhettoBaby QP: A Star Is Born
I’ve been blessed to teach some unforgettable and extraordinary young people. Years ago, I had the privilege of teaching an all-boys class at Furman L. Templeton Elementary School in West Baltimore. When I recollect, I often say those young men made me into the educator I am today. They grew me, not only as a teacher. But as a man. One of those young men was Quinton. He was respectful, humble, and came from a household that valued family. His father was a constant presence in my […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/06/29/the-rise-of-ghettobaby-qp-a-star-is-born/
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The Rise of GhettoBaby QP: A Star Is Born
I’ve been blessed to teach some unforgettable and extraordinary young people. Years ago, I had the privilege of teaching an all-boys class at Furman L. Templeton Elementary School in West Baltimore. When I recollect, I often say those young men made me into the educator I am today. They grew me, not only as a teacher. But as a man. One of those young men was Quinton. He was respectful, humble, and came from a household that valued family. His father was a constant presence in my […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/06/29/the-rise-of-ghettobaby-qp-a-star-is-born/
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If An Alien Landed on Earth, What Hip Hop Song Would You Play?
If An Alien Landed on Earth, What Hip Hop Song Would You Play? Me, my wife and oldest daughter were comfortably seated on the couch watching YouTube. It was Father's Day. We were just hanging. We share a love for music. So we were just chilling, listening to timeless rap and R&B. Then me, being the person I am, had the strangest thought. I asked my daughter and wife, "If an alien visited Earth and you only had one chance to interest him to Hip Hop, what song would you play?" A fun, […] -
If An Alien Landed on Earth, What Hip Hop Song Would You Play?
If An Alien Landed on Earth, What Hip Hop Song Would You Play? Me, my wife and oldest daughter were comfortably seated on the couch watching YouTube. It was Father's Day. We were just hanging. We share a love for music. So we were just chilling, listening to timeless rap and R&B. Then me, being the person I am, had the strangest thought. I asked my daughter and wife, "If an alien visited Earth and you only had one chance to interest him to Hip Hop, what song would you play?" A fun, […] -
Squirrel Wyde Is Still Picking Us Up
Screenshot Once there was a time in Baltimore radio that thee voice was Squirrel Wyde. “Aye Squirrel, come pick me up” wasn’t just a catchphrase. It was a double entendre of sorts. For decades Squirrel Wyde picked us up from around the way aboard his illusory Hooligan Express. Having listeners call in and represent their neighborhood. If I’d call in, I’d say, “Aye Squirrel, come pick me up.” When he asked for my location, I’d reply, “East Baltimore, Harford Road and […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/06/17/squirrel-wyde-is-still-picking-us-up/
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Squirrel Wyde Is Still Picking Us Up
Screenshot Once there was a time in Baltimore radio that thee voice was Squirrel Wyde. “Aye Squirrel, come pick me up” wasn’t just a catchphrase. It was a double entendre of sorts. For decades Squirrel Wyde picked us up from around the way aboard his illusory Hooligan Express. Having listeners call in and represent their neighborhood. If I’d call in, I’d say, “Aye Squirrel, come pick me up.” When he asked for my location, I’d reply, “East Baltimore, Harford Road and […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/06/17/squirrel-wyde-is-still-picking-us-up/
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It’s Only 5 Years
Screenshot It's Only 5 Years “It’s only 5 years. I can do that.” Me and his assigned One on One Aide were astonished by the words uttered out the mouth of this student. And simultaneously we said, “only five years”! This morning during our homeroom class, we found ourselves engaged in a conversation about the perils of growing up in inner city America. The avoidable, yet easily trappable lows of street culture. A culture so often glamorized to young impressionable youth. Leading […] -
It’s Only 5 Years
Screenshot It's Only 5 Years “It’s only 5 years. I can do that.” Me and his assigned One on One Aide were astonished by the words uttered out the mouth of this student. And simultaneously we said, “only five years”! This morning during our homeroom class, we found ourselves engaged in a conversation about the perils of growing up in inner city America. The avoidable, yet easily trappable lows of street culture. A culture so often glamorized to young impressionable youth. Leading […] -
How I Ended Up Here
Screenshot This wasn't on my proverbial "BINGO" card. But by the grace of GOD, I'm glad it's happening to me. After leaving my full-time position as a Special Educator, I began working as a PRP Counselor. One afternoon, after navigating rush-hour traffic to make a scheduled 5:00 p.m. appointment, I found myself sitting at the living room table of one of the young men I have the privilege of serving. We were playing UNO. As we played, we talked about school, home life, and the excitement […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/06/03/how-i-ended-up-here/
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How I Ended Up Here
Screenshot This wasn't on my proverbial "BINGO" card. But by the grace of GOD, I'm glad it's happening to me. After leaving my full-time position as a Special Educator, I began working as a PRP Counselor. One afternoon, after navigating rush-hour traffic to make a scheduled 5:00 p.m. appointment, I found myself sitting at the living room table of one of the young men I have the privilege of serving. We were playing UNO. As we played, we talked about school, home life, and the excitement […]https://thedewsperspective.com/2026/06/03/how-i-ended-up-here/