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Wu-Tang's New Album

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Andrew Zusman
@uxandrew · UX Designer
I think this idea is absolutely the best idea in product I've heard in a long time... They've combined exclusivity, democratization, and social proof in a combination that is just so rare...it's brilliant and breathtaking! Check out the attached Forbes articles!
Scott Allen
@scottalln · HR Manager, ChefStable Group
I think the idea is awesome but I'm really curious to see if they can keep it from leaking to the public.
Derek Shanahan
@dshan · GM @ SuperRewards
It really is a brilliant idea, albeit not a model that many could replicate - a la NIN's giveaway a few years back. I really like bigger bands testing the market in new ways because it challenges the status quo and encourages lesser known bands and labels to try different revenue models. As for keeping the album from leaking, it's really the distribution p… See more
Scott Allen
@scottalln · HR Manager, ChefStable Group
@dshan You don't think someone will try to record it at one of these listening events?
Derek Shanahan
@dshan · GM @ SuperRewards
@scottalln I'm sure due to the notoriety of it people will try to get it leaked. I can think of many more ways to control that when you're just worried about one copy, as opposed to the current method of managing an album before release, which typically involves lots of copies (think screeners leading up to the Oscars and how they leak every single time). … See more