Waka Flocka Flame Music Media Review Feb-Apr 2012

Waka Flocka Flame
Music Media Review
Feb-Apr 2012
Table of Contents
Overview
3
News Coverage
4
News Popularity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
News Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Publishers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Top News Publishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Best 5 News Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
News Highlights
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Twitter Coverage
17
Twitter Popularity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Twitter Comparison
Twitter Users
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Shared Twitter Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chart Popularity
21
Mainstream Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mainstream Singles Comparison . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendicies
23
Appendix A - Top Mainstream Artists . . . . . . . 23
Appendix B - Top Emerging Artists . . . . . . . . 26
Appendix C - All Artists by Facebook Reach . . . . 29
Appendix D - All Publishers by Internet Reach . . . 32
2
Overview
234th in the Music Press
754th on Twitter
110th on Mainstream Charts
This report reviews the popularity of Waka Flocka Flame
on the We Are Hunted music charts and in the music
news for the period Feb-Apr 2012. It benchmarks Waka
Flocka Flame against the 1,148 artists that appeared on
the We Are Hunted charts during this period. The results
are based on an analysis of 217,799 music articles,
12,020,940 music related tweets and inspection of the
Facebook Open Graph. News is sourced from a range of
publishers including major music news sites and an army
of passionate bloggers worldwide. Charts are compiled
from samples of hundreds of charts in a range of music
genres. This report was collated by the We Are Hunted
team and generated using the text analytics software that
powers the wearehunted.com website.
3
News Coverage
News Popularity
This section shows the total number of music articles mentioning Waka Flocka Flame during this
time period and the overall rank of Waka Flocka Flame when compared to similar artists.
234th Overall Rank
180 Articles
0.015% Share
Artist
Rank
Articles
Share
Kendrick Lamar
27th
702
0.057%
Earl Sweatshirt
31st
645
0.052%
Azealia Banks
49th
487
0.039%
TYGA
88th
357
0.029%
MGK
130th
261
0.021%
Iggy Azalea
182nd
209
0.017%
Waka Flocka Flame
234th
180
0.015%
Sam Adams
1423rd
26
0.002%
Figure 1: News Coverage Comparison
50
40
30
20
10
0
01/02
02/03
01/04
Figure 2: News Coverage over Time
Waka Flocka Flame
Kendrick Lamar
MGK
Azealia Banks
Iggy Azalea
TYGA
Earl Sweatshirt
Sam Adams
4
News Comparison
This section compares the number of music articles mentioning Waka Flocka Flame during this
time period to similar artists.
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
15
10
5
0
40
30
20
10
0
15
10
5
0
15
10
5
0
01/02
02/03
01/04
Figure 3: Comparisons for Waka Flocka Flame
Waka Flocka Flame
Kendrick Lamar
Iggy Azalea
TYGA
MGK
5
Top Publishers
HipHopDX
rap-up
Prefix Magazine
Top Publishers
ill roots
SOHH.com
Spin
Other
Figure 4: Top Publishers mentioning Waka Flocka Flame
Top Publishers
Mentions
HipHopDX
30
rap-up
16
Prefix Magazine
15
ill roots
13
SOHH.com
10
Spin
9
hiphopisdream
8
donewaiting.com
5
Planet Ill
4
Under The Gun Review
4
nah right
4
Hip Hop Press
3
Pitchfork
3
mostly junkfood
2
AUX TV
2
Figure 5: Most frequently mentioned Top Publishers
6
Top News Publishers
Publisher
Rank
Articles
HipHopDX - http://www.hiphopdx.com/
1
30
rap-up - http://www.rap-up.com/
2
16
Prefix Magazine - http://prefixmag.com
3
15
ill roots - http://illroots.com/
4
13
SOHH.com - http://www.sohh.com/
5
10
Spin - http://www.spin.com/
6
9
hiphopisdream - http://hiphopisdream.com/
7
8
donewaiting.com - http://www.donewaiting.com/
8
5
Planet Ill - http://www.planetill.com/
9
4
Under The Gun Review - http://underthegunreview.net/
10
4
nah right - http://www.nahright.com/news
11
4
Hip Hop Press - http://www.hiphoppress.com/
12
3
Pitchfork - http://pitchfork.com/
13
3
mostly junkfood - http://mostlyjunkfood.com/
14
2
AUX TV - http://www.aux.tv/newmusic
15
2
The Smoking Section - http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS
16
2
Global Grind - http://globalgrind.com/
17
2
NJ Underground - http://thenjunderground.com/
18
2
Sound Buffet - http://soundbuffet.tumblr.com/
19
2
The 405 - http://thefourohfive.com/
20
2
Colt-On - http://colt-on.com/
21
2
White Folks Get Crunk - http://www.whitefolksgetcrunk.com
22
2
Spinner.com - http://www.spinner.com/
23
2
stereogum - http://www.stereogum.com/
24
2
RealTalkNY - http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/
25
2
Figure 6: Top 25 Publishers mentioning Waka Flocka Flame
7
Best 5 News Days
1
10 March 2012 : 13 articles published
Popular Articles this Day
Waka Flocka Flame: "I Don't Really Care" F. Trey Songz
Prefix Magazine, 10 March 2012
Seemingly out of nowhere, Waka Flocka Flame has delivered the second single off his upcoming
album,
Triple
F
Life:
Friends,
...
Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/media/waka-flocka-flame/i-dont-really-care-f-trey-songz/63011/
The Ballad of Waka Flocka Flame
Spin, 10 March 2012
Juaquin James Malphurs is born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York; his family settles in
Riverdale, Georgia nine years later. 1986 , Malphurs' 10-year-old brother is run over by a ...
Waka Flocka Flame Exclusive: Hear 'I Don't Really Care' Now
Spin, 10 March 2012
Waka Flocka Flame's new single, "I Don't Really Care," featuring Trey Songz (produced by upstart
Skyy Stylez and R&B vet Troy Taylor) — from Flocka's forthcoming second album, Triple F ...
Roscoe Dash: "Like Diz" F. 2 Chainz
Prefix Magazine, 10 March 2012
When Roscoe Dash isn't regurgitating hooks for Big Sean and Waka Flocka Flame, he's actually
making
pretty
decent
club
rap
...
Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/media/roscoe-dash/like-diz-f-2-chainz/63002/
Waka Flocka Flame's Security Banned From North Carolina
Prefix Magazine, 10 March 2012
Waka Flocka Flame's security team has pretty much been banned from entering the state of North
Carolina
following
an
incident
...
Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/news/waka-flocka-flames-security-banned-from-north-caro/62983/
Waka Flocka Flame Plays Kanye's Fashion Show Afterparty
Prefix Magazine, 09 March 2012
What do you all make of Kanye West's gatecrashing of the fashion world? I mean, I don't know shit
about
...
Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/news/waka-flocka-flame-plays-kanyes-fashion-show-afterp/62940/
[Singles] Waka Flocka Flame f. Trey Songz - "I Don't Really Care"
HipHopDX, 10 March 2012
The new single off Waka Flocka Flame's upcoming "Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family." Squad!
8
Waka Flocka – I Don’t Really Care ft. Trey Songz
mostly junkfood, 10 March 2012
FLEXXXXXX. PETA Activist Waka Flocka Flame is back with the single to his new album, Triple F
Life: Friends, Fans and Family entitled “I Don’t Really Care,” produced by Skyy ...
Waka Flocka Flame's Security Catches Heat, Banned In North Carolina
SOHH.com, 10 March 2012
Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka, may just have to watch his back when traveling through North
Carolina these days, with reports claiming his security team is banned from entering the state.
Listen: Waka Flocka Flame - "I Don't Really Care" (ft. Trey Songz)
NJ Underground, 10 March 2012
Another taste of the Atlanta emcee's forthcoming LP.
2
23 March 2012 : 19 articles published
Popular Articles this Day
Drake to Embark on 27-City Club Paradise Tour Beginning May 7
Artist Direct, 23 March 2012
Drake announced a 27-city US amphitheatre run of his Club Paradise Tour. J. Cole, Waka Flocka
Flame, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and French Montana will be on hand to provide ...
Drake Announces Summer Tour
Pitchfork, 22 March 2012
Drake has been on tour since February , and in two days, he starts a run of dates across Europe. It
looks like he's not stopping any time soon, as ...
Video: Waka Flocka Flame Talks Rappers Biting His Style, 'Triple F Life' And
More On The Breakfast Club
Prefix Magazine, 23 March 2012
Waka Flocka Flame's Triple F Life is finally set to drop June 12 , so we can expect dude to ... Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/news/video-waka-flocka-flame-talks-rappers-biting-his-s/63558/
Drake sets summer Club Paradise tour dates with J. Cole, Waka Flocka
Flame
HitFix, 23 March 2012
Drake's tour has gone so well this winter and spring, he's taking Paradise straight into this
summer. http://www.hitfix.com
9
Waka Flocka Flame's Sophomore Album, 'Triple F Life,' Due Out On June 12
Prefix Magazine, 23 March 2012
Waka Flocka Flame, who crushed hip-hop's modus operandi in 2010, has been working on his
sophomore
LP,
titled
Triple
F
...
Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/news/waka-flocka-flames-sophomore-album-triple-f-life-d/63513/
Drake Announces US Club Paradise Tour Dates
Idolator, 23 March 2012
GQ cover guy Drake is taking his Take Care tunes on the road in the States this spring, and he’s
bringing some famous faces along for the ride. J. Cole, ...
Drake announces 2012 summer tour
Consequence of Sound, 22 March 2012
J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, and 2 Chainz to open.
Drake Announces Tour With J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill
Prefix Magazine, 22 March 2012
Drake might be in the midst of his Club Paradise tour with Kendrick Lamar and ASAP Rocky, but ...
Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/news/drake-announces-tour-with-j-cole-waka-flocka-flame/63489/
Drake Announces 'Club Paradise Tour' With J. Cole, Waka Flacka Flame,
Others
Billboard Biz, 22 March 2012
Drake is hitting the road for a 27-city, cross country tour of U.S. amphitheaters in support of his
chart-topping album "Take Care." Dubbed "The Club Paradise Tour," Drake is bringing ...
[Singles] Mike Will f. Gucci Mane & Waka Flocka Flame - "Back 2 The
Basics"
HipHopDX, 23 March 2012
The second installment in Mike Will's "Est. in 1989" series is on the way. Here's the first advance
track off the album featuring Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka.
3
22 March 2012 : 10 articles published
Popular Articles this Day
Drake Announces Summer Tour
Pitchfork, 22 March 2012
Drake has been on tour since February , and in two days, he starts a run of dates across Europe. It
looks like he's not stopping any time soon, as ...
10
Drake announces 2012 summer tour
Consequence of Sound, 22 March 2012
J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, and 2 Chainz to open.
Drake Announces Tour With J. Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill
Prefix Magazine, 22 March 2012
Drake might be in the midst of his Club Paradise tour with Kendrick Lamar and ASAP Rocky, but ...
Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/news/drake-announces-tour-with-j-cole-waka-flocka-flame/63489/
Drake Announces 'Club Paradise Tour' With J. Cole, Waka Flacka Flame,
Others
Billboard Biz, 22 March 2012
Drake is hitting the road for a 27-city, cross country tour of U.S. amphitheaters in support of his
chart-topping album "Take Care." Dubbed "The Club Paradise Tour," Drake is bringing ...
Waka Flocka Flame announces new album details
The 405, 22 March 2012
One of rap's wittiest lyricists, Waka Flocka Flame , has announced details of his second album,
which is strange thought considering he released a total nine mixtapes last year. Triple ...
[News] Drake Announces "Club Paradise" Tour With J. Cole, 2 Chainz, Waka
Flocka Flame & More
HipHopDX, 22 March 2012
Drake will also hit the road with Meek Mill and French Montana for the second leg of his "Club
Paradise" tour.
[News] Waka Flocka Flame "Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family" Release
Date
HipHopDX, 21 March 2012
UPDATE: The Brick Squad member says that his sophomore LP will release this summer.
Drake announces North American tour with Waka Flocka Flame, J. Cole,
Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, and French Montana, but neglects Canada
AUX TV, 22 March 2012
Drake’s Club Paradise tour has eluded us once again. After the European leg of the strip-club
named tour that was announced back in December wraps up in April, Drake is ...
Drake Announces US Summer Tour
Under The Gun Review, 22 March 2012
After the wide-spread success of Drake ‘s latest effort Take Care he is planning on taking over the
summer touring schedule, with help from some good friends in the rap ...
11
Waka Flocka Flame – Road To Triple F Life [Episode 1]
ill roots, 22 March 2012
Directed by: Major League Films Source: YouHeardThatNew With the June 12th release of his
sophomore album Triple F Life fastly approaching, Waka Flocka kicks off the first episode of his ...
4
09 February 2012 : 7 articles published
Popular Articles this Day
Bei Maejor: "Lights Down Low" F. Waka Flocka Flame
Prefix Magazine, 09 February 2012
With his Upscale EP not too far away, Bei Maejor seems to be looking for some of that radio hype
...
Read
the
full
article
at
http://www.prefixmag.com/media/bei-maejor/lights-down-low-f-waka-flocka-flame/61653/
Gucci Mane Drops New Mixtape
BaebleMusic, 08 February 2012
This mixtape has plenty of guest acts from Waka Flocka Flame to Jadakiss and others. If you've
never bought into Atlanta/Southern rap, this mixtape won't do much to change your ...
The French Revolution:Frenchie Talks Brick Squad, Slim Dunkin, Stack
Bundles & More
Planet Ill, 09 February 2012
Frenchie talks the Brick Squad, Waka Flocka Flame, the deaths of Slim Dunkin and Stack Bundles
and his music.
New! Bei Maejor – Lights Down Low (Ft. Waka Flocka Flame)
decently dope, 09 February 2012
This was released a little ways back as an unfinished version but now we get Bei’s single “Lights
Down Low” featuring the worst rapper in the game, Waka. Bei has ...
Bei Maejor ft. Waka Flocka Flame: Lights Down Low
fresh new tracks, 09 February 2012
Because of this song this is the order of events that are going to happen: I am going to listen to
Fell in Love on the Dancefloor by Bei (aka ...
Bei Maejor ft. Waka Flocka Flame: Lights Down Low
hype floats, 09 February 2012
Final version with Waka on it.
Bei Maejor – Lights Down Low (Ft. Waka Flocka Flame)
ill roots, 09 February 2012
Source: @BeiMaejor For the final version of ‘Lights Down Low’, Bei Maejor grabs a verse from
Waka Flocka. Bei’s upcoming project Upscale EP is set to drop sometime this month.
12
5
26 February 2012 : 8 articles published
Popular Articles this Day
Hear Das Racist Rap on BBU's Fiery 'Please, No Pictures'
Spin, 25 February 2012
"Fuck gangsta rap," a member of BBU declares at one point on the Chicago rap group's new
mixtape, " 'cause black power is the hardest." That's the gist of bell ...
Video: Waka Flocka Flame “Round of Applause” (Ft. Drake)
donewaiting.com, 26 February 2012
Waka Flocka Flame has replaced the Fozzie chain with a Foghorn Leghorn chain.
[Videos] Waka Flocka Flame f. Drake - "Round Of Applause"
HipHopDX, 26 February 2012
When strippers need saving, and Drake and Waka Flocka are down to come to their rescue. This
Lex Luger produced collab will appear on Waka's "Triple F Life."
Video: Waka Flocka Flame f/ Drake – ‘Round of Applause’ (Uncut Version)
rap-up, 26 February 2012
If you were wondering where the extra scenes from Waka Flocka Flame’s “Round of Applause”
video went, they’re right here in the uncut “dirty” version. MTV debuted a shorter clip ...
MUSIC VIDEO: Waka Flocka Flame ft. Drake – Round Of Applause
Under The Gun Review, 26 February 2012
The audio dropped back in October, but this morning offers your first opportunity to see the official
video for “Round Of Applause.” Telling the tale of a girl lost to ...
Soulja Boy – God Forgive Me
hiphopisdream, 25 February 2012
Name: Soulja Boy – God Forgive Me Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop Release Date: 2012 Format: mp3 Size:
77 Mb Quality: 256 Kbps Tracklist: 01 God Forgive Me (Go Hard) 02 YGRN (Young ...
Waka Flocka Flame – Round Of Applause [Remix] (Ft. Drake)
ill roots, 26 February 2012
Directed by: Mr. Boomtown Source: MTV Waka Flocka Flame delivers this Mr. Boomtown-directed
clip of the remix to ‘Round Of Applause’, featuring Drake. Waka Flocka’s upcoming album, Triple F
Life, ...
Drake Brings Out Waka Flocka Flame In Lexington Kentucky
ill roots, 26 February 2012
Shot by: BlindFolksVision During the Lexington, Kentucky stop of the Club Paradise Tour, Drake
brought out Waka Flocka Flame for the remix to ‘Round Of Applause’ as well as ‘Hard ...
13
14
News Highlights
This section includes a brief summary of what the music press had to say about Waka Flocka
Flame during this period.
February
"Waka Flocka Flame to Jadakiss and others. If you've never bought into Atlanta/Southern
rap, this mixtape won't do much to change your mind, but for Gucci's ..."
Wed 08/02 - Gucci Mane Drops New Mixtape - BaebleMusic
"Waka Flocka Flame says that he enjoyed Nicki Minaj's highly criticized performance at the
2012 Grammy Awards"
Mon 20/02 - [News] Waka Flocka Flame Addresses Nicki Minaj's Grammy Performance Illuminati
Connection - HipHopDX
"Waka Flocka Flame is a rapper from Atlanta whose style is hard-hitting, aggressive and
in-your-face. Surprisingly, Bei’s smooth flow and Waka’s bark vibe off each other ..."
Tue 21/02 - Bei Maejor - "Lights Down Low (ft. Waka Flocka Flame)" - Sound Buffet
"Waka Flocka Flame has come to his mother's ex-client's defense"
Tue 21/02 - Waka Flocka Flame On Nicki Minaj Grammy Awards Criticism, "That's Bullsh*t" [Video] SOHH.com
"Waka Flocka Flame has replaced the Fozzie chain with a Foghorn Leghorn chain"
Sun 26/02 - Video: Waka Flocka Flame “Round of Applause” (Ft. Drake) - donewaiting.com
March
"Waka Flocka Flame is once again holding it down for his dogs"
Wed 07/03 - Waka Flocka Flame's Still Down For His Dogs [Video] - SOHH.com
"Waka Flocka Flame is back with another pose and this time with a rescued dog, Daphna
for the latest PETA ad for animals. In an interview, ..."
Sat 10/03 - Waka Flocka Flame Stands For New PETA Campaign - Hip Hop Press
"Waka Flocka Flame is back with the single to his new album, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans
and Family entitled “I Don’t Really Care,” produced by ..."
Sat 10/03 - Waka Flocka – I Don’t Really Care ft. Trey Songz - mostly junkfood
15
"Waka Flocka Flame has delivered the second single off his upcoming album, Triple F Life:
Friends, ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag"
Sat 10/03 - Waka Flocka Flame: "I Don't Really Care" F. Trey Songz - Prefix Magazine
"Waka Flocka Flame would make an appearance was present, but there was no Waka in
sight. Even though Waka was missing in action, Machine Gun Kelly's ..."
Fri 16/03 - WILD BOY! Machine Gun Kelly Moshes At The Woodies (VIDEO) - Global Grind
"Waka Flocka Flame has a busy year ahead. The Atlanta rapper will join Drake’s tour this
spring and release his sophomore album on June 12. Led ..."
Mon 26/03 - Waka Flocka Flame Rides with Tyga, Ludacris, B.o.B on ‘Triple F Life’ - rap-up
"Waka Flocka Flame has announced June 12th as the release date of his sophomore
album, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans, and Family. Led by the Drake-assisted ..."
Fri 30/03 - Waka Flocka Flame to Release Sophomore Album, “Triple F Life” - Hip Hop Press
April
"Waka Flocka Flame is about the least likely guest for Pitchfork TV's Selector series, as
you don't think of him ... Read the full article at ..."
Thu 12/04 - Watch Waka Flocka Flame Freestyle On Pitchfork TV - Prefix Magazine
"Waka Flocka Flame is upside down on the cover of our brand new May/June issue. The
25-year-old Atlanta rapper is the couldn't-be-more-perfect face of our first-ever ..."
Wed 18/04 - Waka Flocka Flame Drops the World on Its Head: SPIN's Loud Issue Is Here - Spin
"Waka Flocka Flame is on the cover of Spin Magazine. Below is a hilarious video of Waka
taking over Spin Magazine"
Wed 18/04 - Video: Waka Flocka Flame Takes Over Spin Magazine - donewaiting.com
"Waka Flocka Flame is set to put a mixtape with Odd Future man Tyler, The Creator .
Shapiro: Have you recorded a mixtape with Tyler, The ..."
Tue 24/04 - Waka Flocka Flame to put out a joint mixtape with Tyler, The Creator - The 405
"Waka Flocka Flame has stood by remarks he recently made about Wiz Khalifa and
pointed out the "Black Yellow" hitmaker's change in content since becoming ..."
Wed 25/04 - Waka Flocka Flame Addresses Wiz Khalifa Rift, "I Voiced My Opinion Because It's True It's
Facts" [Video] - SOHH.com
16
Twitter Coverage
Twitter Popularity
This section shows the number of tweets indicating that someone was listening to Waka Flocka
Flame during this time period. Included is the overall ranking of Waka Flocka Flame when
compared to similar artists.
754th Overall Rank
1,072 Tweets
0.001% Share
Artist
Rank
Tweets
Share
TYGA
26th
25,600
0.016%
Kendrick Lamar
128th
6,786
0.004%
MGK
371st
2,414
0.002%
Azealia Banks
659th
1,272
0.001%
Waka Flocka Flame
754th
1,072
0.001%
Earl Sweatshirt
1052nd
649
0.000%
Iggy Azalea
1286th
456
0.000%
Sam Adams
1650th
285
0.000%
Figure 7: Twitter Coverage Comparison
1000
800
600
400
200
0
01/02
02/03
01/04
Figure 8: Twitter Coverage over Time
Waka Flocka Flame
Kendrick Lamar
MGK
Azealia Banks
Iggy Azalea
TYGA
Earl Sweatshirt
Sam Adams
17
Twitter Comparison
This section compares the total number of tweets mentioning Waka Flocka Flame to similar
artists.
60
40
20
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
120
100
80
60
1000
800
600
400
200
40
30
20
01/02
02/03
01/04
Figure 9: Comparisons for Waka Flocka Flame
Waka Flocka Flame
Kendrick Lamar
Iggy Azalea
TYGA
MGK
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Twitter Users
This section lists the twitter users mentioning Waka Flocka Flame in tweets most during this
period.
Rank
Twitter User
Name
Location
Tweets
Followers
Reach
1
twitter.com/YEAHimFROM13sT
←⇐⇦ Got 17 KIDS
工 D◯nt ﾚo√乇 ㄚ◯∪ h◯乇s
19
3,732
70,908
2
twitter.com/i55LoveCereal
#1 Cereal Lover
Pine Bluff (◎_◎;)
10
4,462
44,620
3
twitter.com/WhatsOnRadio1
Now Playing Radio 1
Leamington Spa
4
1,832
7,328
4
twitter.com/firefire100
unpforgettable pfire
the queen of social media
3
2,392
7,176
5
twitter.com/alien1kg
Team alien1kg
Andromeda1
16
362
5,792
6
twitter.com/luckyjohnson73
Lucky J
Baltimore, Maryland (USA)
4
1,075
4,300
7
twitter.com/bj_erskine
Bj Erskine
Connecticut
3
1,277
3,831
8
twitter.com/Hell0KittyFiend
Reese
Narnia Bitch (:
4
929
3,716
9
twitter.com/rudeee_boy
brandon
SUM WHEA U COULD NEVER BE....
2
1,815
3,630
10
twitter.com/Big_Butt_Lover_
**A Big Dick Nigga**
*Wit Da Big Butt Bois*
2
1,779
3,558
11
twitter.com/iFawkinLive_
Cierra Nicole'
Ohio, Columbus
4
826
3,304
12
twitter.com/onego
25号
名古屋県岐阜市
2
1,634
3,268
13
twitter.com/iabhealthplans
Cris Badgley
United States
2
1,607
3,214
14
twitter.com/shamanshyne
KING ZOE
HEAVEN
4
785
3,140
15
twitter.com/AutumnSodomy
AutumnSodomy ♥♊♋♀♫☮☠
CT, USA
11
274
3,014
16
twitter.com/BoyyWonder_24
Gary Coleman
Chillin in LA
2
1,101
2,202
17
twitter.com/rob_iTussin
Robbie Rob
Virginia Beach | International
2
1,095
2,190
18
twitter.com/912graphics
Print It For Cheap!!
Savannah, GA
2
1,014
2,028
19
twitter.com/KINGWOAT
BasedLord
Based World
2
1,012
2,024
20
twitter.com/PureBakingSoda
Pellion Purrp
[email protected]
2
1,004
2,008
21
twitter.com/ReemsDope
Kareem
NYC-OH
2
874
1,748
22
twitter.com/tweetnasty
Sabby Poppins
Lawrence, Blandsas.
2
828
1,656
23
twitter.com/Mike_Mr200m
Mr.007
200m Mark-China-NY-NC-DC
2
827
1,654
24
twitter.com/cmykcolours
M△RK ELZEY
San Francisco
2
805
1,610
25
twitter.com/johnnyblz_26
johnny blaze
da martian planet
2
707
1,414
Figure 10: Top 25 Users tweeting about Waka Flocka Flame
19
Shared Twitter Links
This section lists the most popular urls in tweets mentioning Waka Flocka Flame during this
period.
URL
Rank
Tweets
http://t.co/HKr10sU7)
1
22
http://www.last.fm/music/Waka+Flocka+Flame
2
7
http://www.tweekly.fm/twitter/StojanGBSUzelac
3
6
http://www.autumnsodomy.me
4
5
http://www.last.fm/music/Slim%2BDunkin%2B%2526%2BWaka%2BFlocka%2BFlame/_/Tyler+Perry+[Prod.+By+808+M...
5
4
http://tuniver.se/artist/Trap-A-Holics/album/Trap Music (Gorilla Warfare Edition)/song/14 Waka Flock...
6
4
http://www.pandora.com/land/song/d41b3768f55700c0425ba2910f7abf8b
7
3
http://t.co/F3GFoojZ)
8
3
http://tuniver.se/artist/Alien1kg/album/%23FollowAlien1kg/song/03 Waka Flocka Flame - Hard In The Pa...
9
3
http://www.last.fm/music/Waka+Flocka+Flame
10
3
http://tuniver.se/artist/Trap-A-Holics/album/It's A Southside Track Pt. 2/song/10 Waka Flocka Flame ...
11
3
http://t.co/x86HQkyH...
12
3
http://tuniver.se/artist/Trap-A-Holics/album/It's A Southside Track Pt. 2/song/16 Waka Flocka Flame ...
13
3
http://t.co/v9gfsh7n...
14
3
http://www.last.fm/music/Waka%2BFlocka%2BFlame%252C%2BFetti%2BGang%252C%2BYG%2BHootie%2B%2526%2BP%2B...
15
3
http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click
16
2
http://t.co/WubxclGP)
17
2
http://www.pandora.com/land/station/67c0d9422189b7cbca345151af63d6f7ef6976cf01487acf
18
2
http://www.tweekly.fm/twitter/jamesthesis
19
2
http://www.tweekly.fm/twitter/tweetnastyy
20
2
http://tinysong.com/HfsU
21
2
http://www.pandora.com/land/song/b2bcefaa143e591c425ba2910f7abf8b
22
2
http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/252/59361811.gif
23
2
http://www.tweekly.fm/twitter/jambajulz
24
2
http://www.pandora.com/land/song/b2bcefaa143e591c425ba2910f7abf8b
25
2
Figure 11: Top Shared Links on Twitter mentioning Waka Flocka Flame
20
Chart Popularity
Mainstream Singles
This section presents the best charting singles for Waka Flocka Flame on the Mainstream We Are
Hunted charts
Single
Round Of Applause (F..
Best Single
Avg Position
Round Of Applause (Feat. Drake)
59
Round Of Applause
74
59th
Avg Position
Figure 12: Best Single Positions
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
01/02
02/03
01/04
Figure 13: Singles Chart Comparison over Time
Round Of Applause (F..
Round Of Applause
21
Mainstream Singles Comparison
This section compares the mainstream chart performance of the most popular singles released
by Waka Flocka Flame. These charts illustrate relative popularity over time. Popularity is
computed from the normalised chart position for each day. 1.0 means the single was ranked 1st
overall of our charts for that day. 0.0 denotes the single not charted at all.
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
01/02
02/03
01/04
Figure 14: Chart ranking for Waka Flocka Flame
Round Of Applause (F..
Round Of Applause
22
Appendicies
Appendix A - Top Mainstream Artists
This section presents the top 100 Artists for this period based on their popularity on the We Are
Hunted mainstream chart.
Artist
Rank
Avg Position
Gotye
1
2
Coldplay
2
3
One Direction
3
3
Bruno Mars
4
3
The Black Keys
5
3
Avicii
6
3
FUN featuring Janelle Monae
7
3
David Guetta
8
3
Pitbull
9
3
Flo Rida
10
3
The Wanted
11
4
Jason Mraz
12
4
Brantley Gilbert
13
4
Gym Class Heroes
14
4
Gavin DeGraw
15
4
Katy Perry
16
4
Rizzle Kicks
17
4
Beyoncé
18
5
Kirko Bangz
19
5
Calvin Harris
20
5
Drake
21
5
Chris Brown
22
5
Ed Sheeran
23
5
Taylor Swift
24
5
Outasight
25
5
Breathe Carolina
26
6
Rihanna
27
6
Figure 15: Top 100 Artists on We Are Hunted Mainstream Chart
23
Artist
Rank
Avg Position
Timomatic
28
6
TYGA
29
6
Maroon 5
30
6
Hunter Hayes
31
6
Laurent Wery
32
6
Carrie Underwood
33
6
The Throne
34
6
Hilltop Hoods
35
6
Hot Chelle Rae
36
6
Snoop Dogg
37
7
Toby Keith
38
7
Florence and the Machine
39
7
Mary J. Blige
41
8
Jake Owen
42
8
Reece Mastin
43
8
Selena Gomez
44
8
Skrillex
45
8
Emeli Sandé
46
8
Big Sean
47
8
Dierks Bentley
48
8
Lana Del Rey
49
8
The Babysitters Circus
50
9
Kenny Chesney
51
9
Matt Corby
52
9
Miranda Lambert
53
9
T-Pain
54
9
Young Jeezy
55
9
Blake Shelton
56
9
J.Cole
57
9
Walk Off The Earth
58
9
Luke Bryan
59
9
George Strait
60
10
Cher Lloyd
61
10
Tim McGraw
62
10
Wale
63
10
Scotty McCreery
64
10
The Fray
65
10
Jason Derulo
66
10
Figure 15 (continued): Top 100 Artists on We Are Hunted Mainstream Chart
24
Artist
Rank
Avg Position
Justin Bieber
67
10
B.o.B.
68
10
Alyssa Reid
69
11
Charlene Soraia
70
11
Madonna
71
11
MELANIE FIONA
72
11
M83
73
11
Martina McBride
74
11
Rick Ross
75
11
usher
76
12
Taio Cruz
77
12
WILL.I.AM
78
12
The Band Perry
79
12
Jessie J
80
13
JLS
81
13
Guy Sebastian
82
13
Professor Green
83
13
Six60
84
13
Qwote
85
14
David Nail
87
14
Lady Antebellum
88
14
Travis Porter
90
14
Labrinth
92
15
Hedley
93
15
Arctic Monkeys
94
15
DJ Fresh
95
16
MGK
96
16
Far East Movement
97
16
Colbie Caillat
98
16
Eric Church
99
17
Nicki Minaj
100
18
Karmin
101
21
Lady GaGa
102
21
Sean Paul
103
24
Waka Flocka Flame
106
24
Figure 15 (continued): Top 100 Artists on We Are Hunted Mainstream Chart
25
Appendix B - Top Emerging Artists
This section presents the top 100 Artists for this period based on their popularity on the We Are
Hunted Emerging chart.
Artist
Rank
Avg Position
Beach House
1
4
Best Coast
2
5
Frank Ocean
3
6
The Cribs
4
6
Peace
5
6
dirty projectors
6
7
Santigold
7
7
Alabama Shakes
8
7
Airhead
9
7
Lotus plaza
10
8
Lemonade
11
8
Electric Guest
12
8
Schoolboy Q feat A$AP Rocky
13
8
FUN featuring Janelle Monae
14
8
Miike Snow
15
9
Django Django
16
9
La Sera
17
9
Redlight
18
9
Philco Fiction
19
10
Outfit
20
10
JJ DOOM
21
10
Sleep Party People
22
10
Jonquil
23
10
Grimes
24
10
El-P
25
10
of Monsters & Men
26
10
Band Of Skulls
27
10
Figure 16: Top 100 Artists on We Are Hunted Emerging Chart
26
Artist
Rank
Avg Position
Ladyhawke
28
10
Gang Colours
29
11
Azealia Banks
30
11
Blood Red Shoes
31
11
Sleigh Bells
32
11
Julianna Barwick
33
11
Torches
34
11
Theme Park
35
11
Regina Spektor
36
11
Kodiak
37
11
Lana Del Rey
38
12
Mike Wexler
39
12
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
40
12
Rhye
41
12
Haim
42
12
Eugene McGuinness
43
12
Travis Porter
44
12
Lower Dens
45
12
Katalyst
46
12
Dirty Three
47
12
The Temper Trap
50
13
Carnivals
51
13
Kirko Bangz
52
13
Brantley Gilbert
53
13
Simian Mobile Disco
54
13
The Twilight Sad
55
13
Bleeding Knees Club
56
13
Swizz Beatz x A$AP Rocky x araabMUZIK
57
13
M. Ward
58
13
Saschienne
59
13
TYGA
60
13
Civil Twilight
61
13
Zulu Winter
62
13
Emeli Sandé
63
13
Sufjan Stevens
64
13
Jack Penate
65
13
Jai Paul
67
14
Seams
68
14
Figure 16 (continued): Top 100 Artists on We Are Hunted Emerging Chart
27
Artist
Rank
Avg Position
Killer Mike
69
14
The Drums
70
14
Gossling
71
14
Parachute Youth
72
14
Field Music
73
14
Wolf & Cub
74
14
Cloud Nothings
75
14
Crushed Beaks
76
15
Yoofs
77
15
Mister Lies
78
15
Georgia Anne Muldrow
79
15
San Cisco
80
15
Niki & The Dove
81
15
Dragonette
82
15
Ben Howard
83
15
Zedd
84
15
Night Works
85
16
Spector
86
16
Korallreven
87
16
School Of Seven Bells
88
16
Horse Feathers
89
16
Alex Clare
90
16
Young Magic
91
16
The Horrors
92
16
Shearwater
94
16
All The Young
96
16
KAVINSKY
97
17
Vacationer
98
17
Marina and the Diamonds
99
17
Tribes
100
17
Odd Future
101
17
Charlene Soraia
102
17
Tanlines
103
17
Becoming Real
104
17
Flux Pavilion
105
17
Figure 16 (continued): Top 100 Artists on We Are Hunted Emerging Chart
28
Appendix C - All Artists by Facebook Reach
This section presents the top Artists ranked by their Facebook Reach. Reach is calculated as the
sum of the standard deviations of the Likes, Shares, Clicks and Comments of each artist's
Facebook page compared to the rest.
Artist
Rank
Shares
Likes
Comments
Clicks
Rihanna
1
16,106
55,548,054
45,503
45
Justin Bieber
2
10,485
42,766,448
6,404
872
Regina Spektor
3
2,580
1,200
880
31,373
Katy Perry
4
3,309
42,390,280
2,365
1,289
Selena Gomez
5
2,330
3,719
415
17,713
Crystal Castles
6
4,428
1,673
1,634
10,437
Chris Brown
7
4,568
21,160,176
1,225
644
Paramore
8
3,185
20,821,417
856
1,986
Alicia Keys
9
2,292
17,387,477
3,003
15
The Bloody Beetroots
10
4,538
2,649
2,404
4,615
Jennifer Lopez
11
2,395
12,088,653
2,844
1,712
Coldplay
12
1,304
20,254,881
309
1,333
Secondhand Serenade
13
1,238
5,807
1,253
8,616
Rusko
14
1,843
838,394
777
7,582
Taylor Swift
15
1,328
3,373
375
7,340
Mumford And Sons
16
5,266
1,746
1,941
293
Skrillex
17
3,008
5,788,061
2,802
3
Madonna
18
1,845
8,895,306
440
1,898
Trey Songz
19
3,635
7,005
1,628
1,244
Angus Stone
20
3,659
1,652
1,652
790
Sleigh Bells
21
3,747
1,078
2,103
181
Edward Sharpe
22
4,088
1,100
1,543
164
David Guetta
23
1,627
2,175
319
4,496
She & Him
24
2,259
727
1,420
1,975
Bon Iver
25
3,532
1,173,255
617
223
The Gaslight Anthem
26
2,606
20,947
1,329
1,437
Fleet Foxes
27
3,725
753,808
423
241
Figure 17: Top Artists by Facebook Reach
29
Artist
Rank
Shares
Likes
Comments
Clicks
The Black Keys
28
2,609
2,108
1,481
1,236
Foo Fighters
29
750
7,680,074
358
1,027
Jeffree Star
30
2,084
1,530
1,121
1,806
First Aid Kit
31
2,120
585
843
1,990
Lil Wayne
32
3,127
5,259
636
501
Nicki Minaj
33
2,262
1,980,907
540
900
A Day To Remember
34
2,235
2,040
1,378
1,035
Local Natives
35
2,914
505
1,191
126
Beach House
36
2,661
946
1,096
475
Black Veil Brides
37
1,886
1,891,189
1,631
37
Lady GaGa
38
2,499
10,769
1,056
451
Bonobo
39
2,071
901
686
1,264
Drake
40
1,570
2,290
262
2,296
Protest The Hero
41
1,387
745
888
1,897
The Civil Wars
42
2,402
1,892
1,349
15
Crookers
43
1,213
569
284
2,442
Birdy
44
1,146
353
264
2,528
The Drums
45
2,302
287,497
961
104
Miike Snow
46
2,441
534
733
204
Carrie Underwood
47
721
6,989,327
88
3
Demon Hunter
48
1,096
933
642
2,055
Eyes Set to Kill
49
969
875,150
1,012
1,406
Mary J. Blige
50
842
4,727,360
815
9
T-Pain
51
878
6,033,775
82
2
The Temper Trap
52
2,275
412
635
157
Washed Out
53
2,078
54,740
758
206
Miss May I
54
1,338
5,089
2,108
97
Lacuna Coil
55
950
3,096
790
1,795
We Have Band
56
1,295
408
385
1,545
Little Dragon
57
1,800
393
452
731
Breakbot
58
1,261
593
448
1,336
James Blake
59
1,715
1,568
1,023
178
Far East Movement
60
2,055
859
569
48
Parov Stelar
61
1,520
970
634
727
Soko
62
973
434
335
1,768
Ellie Goulding
63
1,450
1,515,369
477
197
Toro y Moi
64
1,700
70,071
861
100
Pretty Lights
65
1,536
483
465
675
Figure 17 (continued): Top Artists by Facebook Reach
30
Artist
Rank
Shares
Likes
Comments
Clicks
George Strait
66
774
4,202,431
360
0
Suicide Silence
67
1,392
4,108
1,059
358
Zola Jesus
68
830
413
446
1,664
The Do
69
1,757
611
213
513
Atmosphere
70
1,012
838,946
237
1,137
coeur de pirate
71
1,790
514
575
52
Band of Horses
72
1,568
858,747
533
16
Frank Turner
74
1,614
295
497
292
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart
75
1,715
478
457
157
Laura Marling
76
1,294
359
391
784
Semi Precious Weapons
77
647
209,145
373
1,505
Hot Chip
78
1,404
602
401
452
Delta Spirit
79
941
323
399
1,110
Iron & Wine
80
1,448
896
723
83
Zeds Dead
81
1,417
1,076
749
79
Cocoon
82
1,029
329
198
1,095
School Of Seven Bells
83
1,136
23,184
296
816
Fanfarlo
84
1,407
280
489
231
Timber Timbre
85
1,496
653
533
40
Huoratron
86
766
238
409
1,196
Sleeping With Sirens
87
1,145
896
1,032
26
The Agonist
88
694
905
396
1,228
The Joy Formidable
89
1,272
511
444
339
Noah and the Whale
90
1,455
341
368
113
Lady Antebellum
91
1,442
1,168
411
89
The Glitch Mob
92
948
301,321
194
817
Russian Circles
93
1,276
450
647
77
Oh Land
94
1,164
575
473
335
Mutemath
95
1,199
205,651
261
353
Cee-Lo
96
1,257
546
667
0
Japandroids
97
1,075
117
278
592
Young Jeezy
98
568
3,461,963
35
0
Agnes Obel
99
1,208
819
690
8
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
100
1,161
899
319
374
Colbie Caillat
101
852
853,176
167
568
Figure 17 (continued): Top Artists by Facebook Reach
31
Appendix D - All Publishers by Internet Reach
This section presents the top Music News publishers ranked by their Facebook Reach. Reach is
calculated as the sum of the standard deviations of the Likes, Shares, Clicks and Comments of
each publisher compared to the rest.
Publisher
Rank
Shares
Likes
Comments
Clicks
Daytrotter.com
1
12,300
4,626
5,548
2,586
Pitchfork
2
12,600
3,593
6,735
245
Metal Hammer
3
2,251
9,602
2,526
47
Alternative Press
4
2,141
6,266
1,936
6,936
Between The Sheets Podcast & Gaye Ann's Playlist
5
4,855
7,915
2,715
0
MTV Newsroom
6
902
8,453
1,913
0
Rolling Stone
7
5,642
4,224
2,782
2,770
La Blogoth que mp3blog
8
6,710
2,025
2,182
3,201
DJ Magazine
9
4,456
3,425
2,264
888
Hypebeast
10
5,039
1,972
1,152
5,078
HIPSTER RUNOFF
11
5,493
1,054
2,269
2,992
AbsolutePunk
12
1,248
4,267
1,024
158
Noisecreep
13
1,190
4,190
818
11
fresh new tracks
14
4,756
2,123
1,475
58
NME
15
3,780
1,974
1,297
822
Idolator
16
641
1,592
466
3,203
earmilk.com
17
3,929
1,017
1,301
25
the kollection
18
3,428
992
1,393
0
aurgasm
19
4,161
651
1,295
226
The A.V. Club
20
3,112
660
1,598
23
XXLMag.com
21
2,031
1,702
766
248
There Goes The Fear
22
1,279
1,765
930
0
indie shuffle
23
3,054
759
1,259
36
Metal Injection
24
1,061
1,386
575
1,165
RealTalkNY
25
3,179
1,270
521
50
2dopeboyz
26
2,739
482
670
1,198
DJ Booth
27
2,164
1,159
419
642
Figure 18: Top Music News Publishers
32
Publisher
Rank
Shares
Likes
Comments
Clicks
GAFFA.dk
28
933
1,352
774
308
rap-up
29
1,240
215
187
2,878
stereogum
30
1,871
324
433
1,808
Spin
31
1,776
1,142
588
18
AllHipHop.com
32
1,389
461
310
1,901
Paste Magazine
33
1,660
756
599
611
HipHopDX
34
2,491
733
578
23
Classic Rock Magazine
35
929
1,150
478
342
Gotta Dance Dirty
36
2,340
510
699
165
Dancing Astronaut
37
1,850
882
491
7
PunkNews
38
769
587
430
1,299
Spinner.com
39
1,520
822
585
103
Guardian music
40
546
1,364
391
0
ill roots
41
963
924
602
23
Pretty Much Amazing
42
1,873
711
457
71
Mixmag
43
1,140
645
300
685
club fono grama
44
994
745
412
5
Vacay Wave
45
1,647
406
515
16
brooklynvegan
46
1,682
232
416
376
Gorilla vs Bear
47
1,683
259
466
154
The Wire
48
817
700
335
13
An Aquarium Drunkard
49
1,486
274
343
330
said the gramophone
50
1,301
329
282
375
Faster Louder
51
457
277
270
942
The Music Ninja
52
1,512
236
448
10
Rap Basement
53
1,417
213
191
381
Fuel Fandango
54
440
593
331
4
Beyond Race
55
115
868
136
4
CMJ New Music Monthly
56
741
452
251
156
White Folks Get Crunk
57
1,068
355
285
26
Pigeons and Planes
58
1,146
329
276
26
Minimal Freaks
59
1,444
303
191
34
Undertheradar.co.nz
60
694
409
330
12
R.fm
61
887
432
164
60
The FADER
62
817
227
175
433
CHROMEMUSIC
63
1,310
237
207
30
Sound On The Sound
64
469
400
214
172
Discobelle
65
812
338
123
156
Figure 18 (continued): Top Music News Publishers
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Publisher
Rank
Shares
Likes
Comments
Clicks
Nialler9 Music Blog
66
360
388
263
3
Buzzbands.LA
67
465
415
185
14
The Burning Ear
68
848
194
272
5
Consequence of Sound
69
658
288
210
12
Einstein Music Journal
70
364
317
204
131
JUICE
71
280
469
142
6
DANCEiSM
72
707
194
229
63
fluo kids
73
622
112
87
518
HearYa: An Indie Music Blog
74
401
344
110
180
Alter The Press
75
341
352
207
4
Under the Radar
76
429
329
146
37
swedesplease
77
568
171
176
180
bigstereo
78
742
108
143
247
Drowned In Sound
79
483
180
75
327
LeMellotron
80
571
302
95
12
Metal Insider
81
393
187
233
78
Beatportal
82
513
187
146
161
TheNeedleDrop
83
620
116
263
0
nyctaper
84
693
137
210
10
AudioPorn Central
85
523
132
150
223
Who The Bloody Hell Are They?
86
225
157
161
319
the bay bridged - San Francisco Bay Area Indie Music
87
311
102
103
452
Motel de Moka
88
651
98
177
120
Pachaholic
89
620
240
109
0
The Quietus
90
644
166
171
7
Potholes In My Blog
91
445
263
129
8
The Word Is Bond
92
397
240
145
0
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles
93
388
234
127
45
HARD CANDY
94
297
273
96
83
bring your jack
95
306
312
89
7
Buzz Grinder
96
46
20
8
842
Dallas Observer - Music
97
343
156
107
225
Killed By Death Records
98
517
98
92
250
Soundvenue
99
281
241
97
117
BaebleMusic
100
433
109
128
209
Figure 18 (continued): Top Music News Publishers
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