IB tease

RECORD WORLD: I.B. Bad takes a close look at a number of upcoming high-profile September releases in his singles special edition, just posted, which examines the relationship between key singles and the albums from which they’re pulled. In his lead, I.B. asks, how many smash singles can a major pop artist have during an album cycle? Just look, for example, at Lady Gaga, Rihanna and David Guetta, as well as the reigning queen of multiple chart-toppers, Katy Perry. It’s a fascinating read, and it explores a topic that is central to today’s music biz. You can’t afford to miss it. (8/24a)