Other notable superyacht owners mentioned in the report include director Steven Spielberg, America business magnate David Geffen and Greek hedgefund owner Elena Ambrosiadou. The Eclipse, owned by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, boasts two swimming pools and two helicopter pads, and a three-man "leisure" submarine. Venus, owned by Steve Jobs’ family, has a large pane of special glass around the side to resemble an Apple store. Many come equipped with bomb-proof windows, motion sensors, biometric fingerprint entry and escape pods. Ten-percent of yacht purchases are paid in-full immediately, and owners typically own their vessels for no more than three years before flipping them.Īnd price and length aren't the only features worth bragging about. In 2013, 355 superyachts were sold, totaling $3.4 billion. Towergate found that of the nationalities of 125 owners it was able to identify, 14% were American, followed by Russians. But like most other luxury sectors, the biggest gains year-to-year were Asian owners, who purchased 11% of the superyachts delivered in 2014 as compared to just 3% in 2011. What else does the report tell us about these impressive vessels? A lot about their owners, for one. Study up.The Katara, a 124 meter superyacht owned by the emir of Qatar, docked in Nice's harbor. For example, you get paid exponentially more for a “one-off” (a random show at a festival, college, or private party) than you would for stops on an extended tour.įor anyone interested in which rappers are really getting the most money and who is dominating in the most important area in the music industry today, this list has all you need. However, there are interesting quirks that can twist some of these figures. All these numbers are ballpark estimates gathered by scouring the Internet for details on tours posted by industry sites or speaking with agencies and third party dealers and asking for their artists’ quotes. Chance the Rapper has yet to link up with a label, but in 2013 inking a contract with Cara Lewis and CAA was more than enough to verify his hype.īecause of how important touring has become, we compiled a list letting you know how much your favorite rapper gets paid for a show. For up-and-comers, getting signed to a powerful booking agency can be a bigger cosign than signing your first deal. The Big Mac Index was first invented in 1986 after it was recognised as a meal that can be found in almost every capital of the world. A few major companies-William Morris Endeavor, CAA, the Agency Group, and ICM-represent nearly all your favorite rappers, and a few agents, major players like Cara Lewis or Peter Schwartz, have taken on the behind-the-scenes roles of tastemakers. How much does a Big Mac meal cost in Australia In Australia, the average price for a Big Mac comes in at 6.45, ranking at number 25 in the chart of 71 countries. As record deals mean less and less, who your booking agent is can count for everything. the companies whose agents book artists’ tours, have become. Remember when 50 Cent and Kanye West had their sales competition? That was 2008, but in 2014, they should be seeing whose quote is higher (Answer: 'Ye by a million).Īnother major development is how massively important booking agencies, a.k.a. Now, you’re much better off checking how much they get for a show. Rap fans geeked out over sales numbers to see how their favorite and least favorite rappers' careers are fairing. their quote, becomes more interesting and more important. As touring becomes more crucial, the amount that artists get paid for a show, a.k.a. The answer? Touring.Ĭurrently, everyone from struggle rappers to superstars are touring more often, hitting more cities, and generally, getting more money.
So, with record purchases more or less going the way of Blockbuster rentals, those who make their living through music have had to find another way to make money. Due to torrenting, streaming, and music sharing (basically the Internet), records just don’t sell like they used to. You probably know this because you and all your friends likely haven’t paid for an artist’s music in a minute. If you haven’t noticed, the rap business has changed.
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