"Killing in the Name" For Christmas No.1

[Robin Hood]

I didn't actually purchase any track, but I think it's an amazing example of the power of social media in this day and age. Even 5 years ago it would have been damn near impossible to arrange a petition of this magnitude and get so many people on board for a single cause in such a short period of time. Granted it might not be the most noble, or best use of it, but it's pretty damn funny, provided some entertainment and was an interesting experiment at the same time.

 

[Sid Sidgwick]

arent RATM part of simon cowells record label in some shape or form, he still is a winner in all of this???

RATM are on Epic labels which is part of Sony BMG, Sony licence Simon cowells records so money going to Sony BMG will eventually go into Cowells pocket but will also go to plenty others too.

 

[AL21784]

just listen live on bbc radio

edit dam you al

the profits RATM are getting for the sales are going to charity, there's also another charity been set up so that the proceeds from the song sales are going to a homeless shelter, 71k has been raised so far

http://www.justgiving.com/ratm4xmas/

not just a media hype really


AL

 

[wings]

whats the website you can check the official xmas no1?

radio1 on the bbc

 

[Bolter]

Well I really loved this tune the first time around, and is a part of my teenage years soundtrack, so when the idea of purchasing it again came along, to maybe have a different sound and style at number 1, I jumped at the chance!

A brilliant way of spending 29p

Good work everyone!

 

[Mudafunka]

Well I really loved this tune the first time around, and is a part of my teenage years soundtrack, so when the idea of purchasing it again came along, to maybe have a different sound and style at number 1, I jumped at the chance!

A brilliant way of spending 29p

Good work everyone!

Snap

 

[spangley_special]

and every one who bought RATM was following forums what's the difference ?

your all sheep

It's more than a bit different Lumpy, It's a unification for a cause.

Like protesting, only not nearly as noble.

We didnt buy RATM to support forums or facebook, we (for most of us I'd imagine) did it as we are sick of all the manufactured pop that the likes of cowel are force feeding the general public.

 

[Mikey D]

Am I the only one who thinks this whole 'protest' is pathetic?

Cowell may be arrogant and smug, but its because he gets bitches and makes money. Fair play to him. Im sure he's worked his arse off to get where he is so he deserves it.

Without the whole Pop Idol/X Factor/Britains got talent we'd only be listening to the wonderful and non-manufactured talents like N-Dubz etc

thank christ Cowell came along in that case

at least some money is made for charity even if it does make the RATM purchasers look stupid

 

[Lump]

na mate im with you

 

[Mikey D]

do you have to be