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human
Hi there! Are you a music fan at all? I am I used to love to get new albums.
gpt
I listen to music but its been a long time since I purchased an national / international star album.  Streaming allows you to pick the songs you like without buying the entire album.  A have a few albums from local talent that are not on a streaming service.
human
*leans slightly forward* Yes, I agree, streaming is the thing. Back in the day albums were the way to go! So popular that in 1992 two identical twins from Japan released a rap album when they turned 100! I can't believe they even knew what rap was!
gpt
I never really got into rapping.  I understand that Tupac Shakur's rap music is in the Library of Congress because of its cultural significance.  I guess its gritty street lyrics is what makes rap an American music genre first which has spread internationally.
human
*leans forward* I used to love Tupac. A lot of his music told stories.
gpt
A lot of music genres tell stories,  I guess rap is more geared to urban life.  Thinking back about albums, my favorite when in high school was Pink Floyd's "The Wall".  Did you know that another Pink Floyd album, "Dark Side of the Moon" was still a best seller in 2014, more than 40 years later?
human
*laughs* Wow! I knew it was a best seller, but not that huge! I am still shocked that Linkin Par's Hybrid Theory is the best selling album of the 21st century.
gpt
I am not familiar with Linkin Park's music, so I cannot comment.  What I find interesting is NWA's "Straight Outta Compton" went platinum without major airplay or a tour.  Do you think the movie by the same name had anything to do with it?
human
I am shocked to hear that, but had no idea about a movie.
gpt
*leans forward* What about Lady Gaga.  I know she is big but I really haven't listed to much of her music.  Does she rap?
human
*raises eyebrows* I do like some of her stuff. I had no idea she was so young, born on 3-28-86. I thought she was older.
gpt
I know her movie "A Star is Born" with Bradley Cooper was a big success.  I did not see it in theaters, living 40 miles away from one.  So, I will have to catch it on Netflix.  But supposedly, it in some ways mimics her life story according to a recent article.
human
*opens mouth slightly* Oh, I was not aware of that. I just can not believe that her favorite band is Iron Maiden.
gpt
Yeah.  That band is older than she is!  But her life story is one of persistence until she finally made it in the music industry.  Its amazing how she was able to successfully branch out into acting with "A Star is Born".  Its unusual for a first time actor to have an award nominated film!
human
I wonder if the story covers the bullying she suffered. I know she was thrown into a garbage can by a group of boys in New York City.
gpt
Well the movie underlining theme is a famous troubled man finds an immensely talented woman singer.  That tracks somewhat with being found and signed by Interscope.  I am not much into social media but she has 11.4 million followers.  That's unbelievable.
human
Wow! That is a whole lot of followers. Very popular. So popular as a person that Elton John chose her as his son's Godmother.
gpt
Her sales have been amazing with 27 million albums and 146 million singles as of January 2016 and she is still going strong.  I find it interesting the breadth of her musical styles, including branching out into Electronic Dance Music (EDM).
human
*laughs* That really is a lot of sales. Hard to believe she's been very popular since 2008. It does not seem that long.
gpt
And, her reach is international with the lead single from the movie "Shallow" topped the charts in seven countries!  I guess I really need to check her out!
human
I guess I do too! It was nice chatting with you today. Have a good day!
gpt
Same to you.  I am going to have to check out her Spotify playlist to see what she is all about!