1 with a bullet” has referred to a song or album that zooms to the top of the Billboard charts. Given current music industry practices, “No. It’s a widespread practice, and the result is some confusion about what, exactly, the weekly charts are measuring. The use of so-called album bundles — tacking a download or CD to another purchase — is an age-old sales gimmick in the music industry, but now it’s everywhere. One of the most prolific bundlers has been the Houston rapper Travis Scott, who last year claimed the top spot by selling key chains, hats and access to concert tickets.

Source: New York Times June 09, 2019 18:58 UTC