Boy, I’m sure all the labels that passed on Kanye West sure feel like idiots now. With 443,000 units under his belt in his first week, Kanye West met the expectations that he had for himself all along, even if no one else did.
I’m really happy about my success as a new artist,” West said. “I feel like God has really had his hand on this project. I’m sure he feels like I’m not humble enough, and maybe he figured if I had that #1 spot, I would’ve lost my mind.”
Due to bad timing with another big release, West’s near half-mil in sales weren’t good enough for the number one spot on the Billboard 200. That spot belonged to Grammy award winner Norah Jones. “It’s been a humbling experience to come out the same week as Norah,” West continued. “I even went out and bought her album. I hope she buys mine. But, I’m the most competitive artist in the game. I want to win, I want that number one slot. If me and Norah come out at the same time next year, I’m gonna beat her.”
