Which album is better? "Dangerously in Love" by Beyonce or "In the Zone" by Britney Spears?

I have to say "Dangerously in Love", since I don't have Britney's album. Also I am hearing Beyonce all over the radio dial, while I am berly hearing Britney on the radio.

If both albums were released the same week, "Dangerously in Love" would have sold many many more copies than "In the Zone" in my opinion.

I don't have Beyonce and Britney album not just yet but I going to say In the zone cause I like Britney more then Beyonce

neither

oops, wrong thread

Both of the albums suck.

i generally like Britney better, so i chose "In the Zone"

Neither

Neither, but if I had to pick, I'd say Britney.

Whats the point of comparing them, anyways?

If both albums were released the same week, "Dangerously in Love" would have sold many many more copies than "In the Zone" in my opinion.

I doubt that. Britney has more fans than god.

Originally posted by Nirvana



I doubt that. Britney has more fans than god. :lol:

Britney. I love her!

Originally posted by tvje

If both albums were released the same week, "Dangerously in Love" would have sold many many more copies than "In the Zone" in my opinion.

Dangerously In Love debuted with 300,000 (est.) copies sold, and In The Zone sold 700,000 copies its first week, and 300,000 it's second.

Let me respnd to you SBTB Geek. First of all "Dangerously in Love" was released two weeks ahead of its orignal release date due to internet piratecy, if it was released in its original release date, it would have sold more. Also the economy is getting better, and it is the holiday season, Those all play factors into "In the Zone" favor.

But the main reason I think "Dangerously in Love" would have sold more copies than "In the Zone" if they were released in the same week is radio play. Radio staton were and still are playing "Crazy in Love" in heavy rotation. "Me against the Music" even close to the amount of radio play "Crazy in Love" got last summer. "The album second single "Baby Boy" is the current number one single.

You can disagree with me if you want, but that is my theory.

^Radio play does not equal sales.

For example, Christina Aguilera has had 6 #1 singles, 4 more Top 40 songs (10 in total), and Britney Spears only had one #1 hit ("Baby One More Time,") and two Top 40s ("I'm a Slave 4 U," and "Me Against The Music.") Yet Britney's albums sales GREATLY overpower Christina's.

Also... No Doubt's Rock Steady had more hits, yet Return of Saturn sold more. ;)

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
^Radio play does not equal sales.

For example, Christina Aguilera has had 6 #1 singles, 4 more Top 40 songs (10 in total), and Britney Spears only had one #1 hit ("Baby One More Time,") and two Top 40s ("I'm a Slave 4 U," and "Me Against The Music.") Yet Britney's albums sales GREATLY overpower Christina's.

Also... No Doubt's Rock Steady had more hits, yet Return of Saturn sold more. ;) good points :)

For example, Christina Aguilera has had 6 #1 singles, 4 more Top 40 songs (10 in total), and Britney Spears only had one #1 hit ("Baby One More Time,") and two Top 40s ("I'm a Slave 4 U," and "Me Against The Music.") Yet Britney's albums sales GREATLY overpower Christina's.

What about oops i did it again?

I don't really listen to Beyonce. I like Britney therefore I like 'In the Zone.'

Originally posted by tvje
Which album is better? "Dangerously in Love" by Beyonce or "In the Zone" by Britney Spears?

I have to say "Dangerously in Love", since I don't have Britney's album. Also I am hearing Beyonce all over the radio dial, while I am berly hearing Britney on the radio.

wow, gee. Beyonce is r&b/hip hop, which is the hottest thing in the world right now. Britney is pop, which currently isn't doing so hot. No wonder Beyonce's getting more airplay

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
^Radio play does not equal sales.



Also... No Doubt's Rock Steady had more hits, yet Return of Saturn sold more. ;)
Of course you know i am going to correct you;)

Return Of Saturn-1.4 million

Rock Steady- 2.9-3.0 million

Radio play only really helps new artists.

Even if Return of Saturn's singles were successful(it only had 3, 4 if u count New which was later added), it wouldn't of been selling good. It was a "dark" album released after they were gone for years during the bubblegum pop "explosion"(Britney's Oops I made another ****ty album Again, Nsyncs album..).

uh, so basically, release an album when the genre its in is popular, and it'll be a hit.

Originally posted by tvje
Let me respnd to you SBTB Geek. First of all "Dangerously in Love" was released two weeks ahead of its orignal release date due to internet piratecy, if it was released in its original release date, it would have sold more. Also the economy is getting better, and it is the holiday season, Those all play factors into "In the Zone" favor.

You can disagree with me if you want, but that is my theory.

In The Zone leaked weeks before it was released. Didn't seem to hurt her sales too much.

Dangerously in Love!!!!!!!!!! *jumps up and down* :lol: :D

judging by what ive heard from each, dangerously in love sucks and in the zone sounds ok.

I like Beyonce and Britney, but from what I've heard of each, In The Zone is better.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
^Radio play does not equal sales.

For example, Christina Aguilera has had 6 #1 singles, 4 more Top 40 songs (10 in total), and Britney Spears only had one #1 hit ("Baby One More Time,") and two Top 40s ("I'm a Slave 4 U," and "Me Against The Music.") Yet Britney's albums sales GREATLY overpower Christina's.

Britney has 9 top 40 hits in total. Not defending her, but pointing out the facts (Baby #1, Sometimes #21, Crazy #10, From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart #14, Oops #9, Lucky #23, Stronger #11, I'm A Slave 4 U #27 and Me Against The Music)

Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
Britney has 9 top 40 hits in total. Not defending her, but pointing out the facts (Baby #1, Sometimes #21, Crazy #10, From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart #14, Oops #9, Lucky #23, Stronger #11, I'm A Slave 4 U #27 and Me Against The Music)

Those numbers aren't from the Billboard charts. Those numbers are from her performance in the AC/Rhythmic/Pop charts, which are not quite reliable. According to them, every single Christina released was number one, which in fact is not accurate.

Come on... do you honestly believe that "FTBOMBH" peaked at #14?! LOL!

BTW, good looking out Tim. I knew there was something wrong, I got that from a No Doubt fansite.

Forget about the past. Talking about how Britney had 9 top 40 hits. It doesn't matter. It is the present that matters. And I have some news about the present.

First of all Beyonce received 6 Grammy Nomination, and "Crazy in Love" is the favorite to win the Billboard Award for single of the year.

Looking at the charts, in its second week "In the Zone" falls to number 3, while in its 23rd week "Dangerously in Love" rises three spots on the album charts. Numbers don't lie. "Dangerously in Love" has staying power, and Beyonce already has something Britney will never have, a Grammy.

Everyone on this board can disagree with me, that is cool with me, but it seems to me that the rest of the world agrees with me.

Originally posted by tvje
Beyonce already has something Britney will never have, a Grammy.

So true :woohoo: :D :lol:

Thanks, it is nice to have an allie.

Originally posted by tvje
Thanks, it is nice to have an allie.

:lol: :p

Originally posted by tvje


First of all Beyonce received 6 Grammy Nomination, and "Crazy in Love" is the favorite to win the Billboard Award for single of the year.

Looking at the charts, in its second week "In the Zone" falls to number 3, while in its 23rd week "Dangerously in Love" rises three spots on the album charts. Numbers don't lie. "Dangerously in Love" has staying power, and Beyonce already has something Britney will never have, a Grammy.

Everyone on this board can disagree with me, that is cool with me, but it seems to me that the rest of the world agrees with me.

Oh well, Britney fell to number 3. I don't expect anyone to sell 700,000 copies in their third week. Can you?
Beyonce fell during her second week as well and she continues to fall, with the exception of minor "sprouts." In The Zone sold around 300,000 copies its second week, and Dangerously In Love only sold that amount its first. So who in fact is doing better?.... It's only fair if you compare them week by week.

Dangerously In Love has staying power?!... Come on, the only reason it's still afloat is because she took advantage of Jay-Z, and Sean Paul's popularity. Can you imagine "Crazy In Love," or "Baby Boy" without them?... No, because she wouldn't have done them by herself. She is isn't strong enough to be a solo star, and that's why her new single "Me, Myself, and I" is doing TERRIBLE in radio. Face it, she will never top The Writings On The Wall.

CORRECTION, Destiny's Child has a GRAMMY.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
Oh well, Britney fell to number 3. I don't expect anyone to sell 700,000 copies in their third week. Can you?
Beyonce fell during her second week as well and she continues to fall, with the exception of minor "sprouts." In The Zone sold around 300,000 copies its second week, and Dangerously In Love only sold that amount its first. So who in fact is doing better?.... It's only fair if you compare them week by week.

Dangerously In Love has staying power?!... Come on, the only reason it's still afloat is because she took advantage of Jay-Z, and Sean Paul's popularity. Can you imagine "Crazy In Love," or "Baby Boy" without them?... No, because she wouldn't have done them by herself. She is isn't strong enough to be a solo star, and that's why her new single "Me, Myself, and I" is doing TERRIBLE in radio. Face it, she will never top The Writings On The Wall.

CORRECTION, Destiny's Child has a GRAMMY.

Me, Myself, and I isn't doing terrible over here.

Originally posted by Ravey
Me, Myself, and I isn't doing terrible over here.

Overall (throughout the whole country) it is.

Also, Britney Spears is riding off of the fame of Madonna...

Originally posted by Ravey
Also, Britney Spears is riding off of the fame of Madonna...

What fame?... Madonna is over. SHE is taking advantage of Britney.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
What fame?... Madonna is over. SHE is taking advantage of Britney.

Still, do you think Britney would have sold so many albums, if she didn't get all the press for kissing Madonna?

Originally posted by Ravey
Also, Britney Spears is riding off of the fame of Madonna...

right, cause anyone cares about that old washed up hag.

Beyonce is riding(no pun i swear) the fame of her boyfriend. Crazy In love would of sucked ass without him, and would of tanked.

Isn't Beyonce putting out ANOTHER solo album? Shes so loyal to the group that got her all those millions and her name, isn't she.

Originally posted by Ravey
Still, do you think Britney would have sold so many albums, if she didn't get all the press for kissing Madonna?

That was like August. Her album just came out. OLD NEWS.

Originally posted by Nirvana
right, cause anyone cares about that old washed up hag.

Beyonce is riding(no pun i swear) the fame of her boyfriend. Crazy In love would of sucked ass without him, and would of tanked.

Isn't Beyonce putting out ANOTHER solo album? Shes so loyal to the group that got her all those millions and her name, isn't she.

The group said they didn't mind, and they said they support her. And all 3 members are having solo careers.

Originally posted by Nirvana
That was like August. Her album just came out. OLD NEWS.

People were STILL talking about it when her stupid album came out.

Originally posted by Ravey
People were STILL talking about it when her stupid album came out.

Right, because seeing Britney kiss Madonna made me run out and get her album! Maybe theres like some hidden part of the cd where u can hear them having sex!

or not.

the ONLY thing their kiss sold was magazines.

Originally posted by Nirvana
Right, because seeing Britney kiss Madonna made me run out and get her album! Maybe theres like some hidden part of the cd where u can hear them having sex!

or not.

Alot of guys bought the album because of that. And that stupid "touch of my hand" song, which is about masturbation. GO BRITNEY. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Ravey
Still, do you think Britney would have sold so many albums, if she didn't get all the press for kissing Madonna?

Yes she would of. Oops!... I Did It Again sold 1.something million copies, and Britney sold 700,000 and that was all before Madonna.

The kiss didn't do anything for either Britney or Madonna. No one was buying American Life, and Britney just went on and bragged about it [the kiss.]

Originally posted by Ravey
Alot of guys bought the album because of that. And that stupid "touch of my hand" song, which is about masturbation. GO BRITNEY. :rolleyes:

so they say.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
Yes she would of. Oops!... I Did It Again sold 1.something million copies, and Britney sold 700,000 and that was all before Madonna.

The kiss didn't do anything for either Britney or Madonna. No one was buying American Life, and Britney just went on bragged about it [the kiss.]

Yeah, and she got alot of press because of it, which probably helped her album sales. Not to mention all the specials about her on TV EVERY SINGLE DAY...

Originally posted by Ravey
Yeah, and she got alot of press because of it, which probably helped her album sales. Not to mention all the specials about her on TV EVERY SINGLE DAY...

her name is always in the news. her wipping her ass would get her press. duh, thats called PROMOTION. It gets the music on the album heard. if people like it, then they went out and bought the album. Every big named artists gets it.

Originally posted by Ravey
Yeah, and she got alot of press because of it, which probably helped her album sales. Not to mention all the specials about her on TV EVERY SINGLE DAY...


7 million people watched the kiss on the VMA's. In The Zone sold 700,000... I doubt people just saw the kiss and immediately wanted to buy Britney's album as if there was a bonus DVD with porn in it.

Originally posted by Nirvana
her name is always in the news. her wipping her ass would get her press. duh, thats called PROMOTION. It gets the music on the album heard. if people like it, then they went out and bought the album. Every big named artists gets it.

whatever. :rolleyes: And her name is not ALWAYS on the news. It started getting back on the news after the kiss, basically.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
7 million people watched the kiss on the VMA's. In The Zone sold 700,000... I doubt people just saw the kiss and immediately wanted to buy Britney's album as if there was a bonus DVD with porn in it.

I didn't say that everybody that watched the kiss bought it. I said that the kiss DID help album sales.

Originally posted by Ravey
whatever. :rolleyes: And her name is not ALWAYS on the news. It started getting back on the news after the kiss, basically.

There was news about Britney BEFORE the kiss. Do you remember the following:

-Britney Regrets Allowing 'Cry Me a River' video
-Britney is a BRUNETTE!
-Spears smokes
-Spears wants a baby

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
There was news about Britney BEFORE the kiss. Do you remember the following:

-Britney Regrets Allowing 'Cry Me a River' video
-Britney is a BRUNETTE!
-Spears smokes
-Spears wants a baby

The cry me a river thing was a looooong time ago. And I don't remember hearing anything about "Britney is a BRUNETTE" And Britney smokes was like a year ago, at least the last time I heard about it. And I don't recall hearing "Spears wants a baby" The last time I heard about that was when Britney admitted she had sex with Justin.

Originally posted by Ravey
I didn't say that everybody that watched the kiss bought it. I said that the kiss DID help album sales.

If the damn kiss would of helped her sells, the damn album would of sold more than her previous two. Which idiot will buy an album after seeing a kiss?

It's like saying people started to buy Beyonce's CD because she began screwing Jay-Z. Doesn't it seem ridiculous?

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
If the damn kiss would of helped her sells, the damn album would of sold more than her previous two. Which idiot will buy an album after seeing a kiss?

It's like saying people started to buy Beyonce's CD because she began screwing Jay-Z. Doesn't it seem ridiculous?

The damn kiss did help her ****ing sales. I've talked to people before who said they started liking Britney after the damn kiss. And there are a lot of idiots out there who would start liking Britney because she's a hoe. Face it, something has to have helped Britney sell records, and it's not her singing.

Originally posted by Ravey
The cry me a river thing was a looooong time ago. And I don't remember hearing anything about "Britney is a BRUNETTE" And Britney smokes was like a year ago, at least the last time I heard about it. And I don't recall hearing "Spears wants a baby" The last time I heard about that was when Britney admitted she had sex with Justin.

All those things happened after Britney (the album) ran its course. And I mentioned those events to prove to you that THERE WAS news about Britney when she was gone. Even you proved it yourself, "Britney admitted she had sex with Justin."

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
All those things happened after Britney (the album) ran its course. And I mentioned those events to prove to you that THERE WAS news about Britney when she was gone. Even you proved it yourself, "Britney admitted she had sex with Justin."

Yeah, but that wasn't THAT recently. There was a time period before the kiss when she didn't have any news.

Originally posted by Ravey
The damn kiss did help her ****ing sales. I've talked to people before who said they started liking Britney after the damn kiss. And there are a lot of idiots out there who would start liking Britney because she's a hoe. Face it, something has to have helped Britney sell records, and it's not her singing.

you're in denial kid. Britney has a lot of hardcore fans. She has a huge fan base world wide. They like her music, they buy it. Hell, my sister usually hates her music, but went out and bought her new one because she liked what she heard. She could care less about a kiss. "The kiss" didn't do anything but piss some people off and get them the cover of magazines and news papers.

you must be talking to the voices in your head.

Originally posted by Ravey
The damn kiss did help her ****ing sales. I've talked to people before who said they started liking Britney after the damn kiss. And there are a lot of idiots out there who would start liking Britney because she's a hoe. Face it, something has to have helped Britney sell records, and it's not her singing.

YOU said that the kiss got people to buy Britney's album, and now you are saying that people began to LIKE Britney.
Just because they 'like' her doesn't necessarily mean they like HER MUSIC.

seriously, i'd go out and buy a poster of half naked britney because of a kiss. i wouldn't go buy a damn album.

Originally posted by Ravey
Yeah, but that wasn't THAT recently. There was a time period before the kiss when she didn't have any news.

It was just weeks before the kiss.

Originally posted by Nirvana
you're in denial kid. Britney has a lot of hardcore fans. She has a huge fan base world wide. They like her music, they buy it. Hell, my sister usually hates her music, but went out and bought her new one because she liked what she heard. She could care less about a kiss. "The kiss" didn't do anything but piss some people off and get them the cover of magazines and news papers.

you must be talking to the voices in your head.

Well if you ask the majority of people who are "hardcore" Britney fans, why they like Britney, you usually hear: "She has a great personality", "She can Dance", "She puts on a good show", or "I like the way she dresses", you never hear "I like her voice, she can sing"...

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
YOU said that the kiss got people to buy Britney's album, and now you are saying that people began to LIKE Britney.
Just because they 'like' her doesn't necessarily mean they like HER MUSIC.

Alot of people I talked to that liked her because of the damn kiss, did buy her album.

Originally posted by Ravey
Well if you ask the majority of people who are "hardcore" Britney fans, why they like Britney, you usually hear: "She has a great personality", "She can Dance", "She puts on a good show", or "I like the way she dresses", you never hear "I like her voice, she can sing"...

yes, because them buying a cd is all about her dancing and clothes. you don't have to think someone has an amazing voice to like their music.

Originally posted by Nirvana
yes, because them buying a cd is all about her dancing and clothes. you don't have to think someone has an amazing voice to like their music.

No one is buying her albums because of the way she sings. Most of the people probably don't even like her songs, they probably just want to support their fav. whore.

Just because she can't sing like Christina or Mariah doesn't mean she can't put out listenable music. Because the lack of voice talent, she is more creative with her music. Mariah, Christina, or Beyonce can not pull off a song like "Toxic," "Breathe On Me," or "Touch of My Hand" like Britney does. She makes her music her own.

In the other hand, anyone else can do "Crazy In Love" or "Baby Boy."

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
Just because she can't sing like Christina or Mariah doesn't mean she can't put out listenable music. Because the lack of voice talent, she is more creative with her music. Mariah, Christina, or Beyonce can not pull of a song like "Toxic," "Breathe On Me," or "Touch of My Hand" like Britney does. She makes her music her own.

In the other hand, anyone else can do "Crazy In Love" or "Baby Boy."

Well I don't think its fair to say "lack of vocal talent". I don't consider people screaming their heads off to be the only vocal talent out there. I prefer her voice over Christina or Mariah's whispering and screaming. But thats just me.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
Just because she can't sing like Christina or Mariah doesn't mean she can't put out listenable music. Because the lack of voice talent, she is more creative with her music. Mariah, Christina, or Beyonce can not pull off a song like "Toxic," "Breathe On Me," or "Touch of My Hand" like Britney does. She makes her music her own.

In the other hand, anyone else can do "Crazy In Love" or "Baby Boy."

In order to do a song like Toxic, you'd have to a completley computerized voice. Which Beyonce doesn't have.

Originally posted by Ravey
In order to do a song like Toxic, you'd have to a completley computerized voice. Which Beyonce doesn't have.

Yes she does. The EMA's proved that.;)

I didn't say she did not have any talent, but it's safe to say she does lack some.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
I didn't say she did not have any talent, but it's safe to say she does lack some.

As do Christina and Mariah.

and Beyonce. staying on topic:lol:

Originally posted by Nirvana
Yes she does. The EMA's proved that.;)

When she picked up the microphone and started singing, it sounded good. Unlike Britney. When Britney used to sing live, it sounded even worse then it did on the radio.

Originally posted by Nirvana
As do Christina and Mariah.

and Beyonce. staying on topic:lol:

Mariah's voice is impeccable, she has the "it" voice. Chritina could be much better but as the critics say, she has one of the best voices in music.

Back to Beyonce and her computerized voice...

Originally posted by Ravey
When she picked up the microphone and started singing, it sounded good. Unlike Britney. When Britney used to sing live, it sounded even worse then it did on the radio.

I don't think you are talking about her REAL live performance at the EMA's. She COMPLETELY flucked up her real performance, and had to re-do it after the show was done in order for MTV to air it. Her second performance still sucked.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
Mariah's voice is impeccable, she has the "it" voice. Chritina could be much better but as the critics say, she has one of the best voices in music.

Back to Beyonce and her computerized voice...

Beyonce doesn't have a computerized voice, she can sing. :mad:

And Mariah sounds like **** too.

Originally posted by SBTB Geek
I don't think you are talking about her REAL live performance at the EMA's. She COMPLETELY flucked up her real performance, and had to re-do it after the show was done in order for MTV to air it. Her second performance still sucked.

I never saw her first performance. But her second performance did NOT suck.

I am amazed, this little poll I started has reached page 5. I never thought it could do that.

:whistle:

Originally posted by sArAh123¼
:whistle:

:lol:

Well I like Beyonce and Britney but if I had to pick it would be Britney Spears in the Zone