On July 19, JT, one half of City Girls, took a bold step by releasing her debut solo mixtape, City Cinderella. Featuring tracks like "OKAY," its remix with Jeezy, and "Sideways," the project has garnered positive reviews from critics. While it may not be groundbreaking, the ratings are quite strong. We share the sentiment that JT delivered impressive performances and selected energetic beats. Although there are instances of repetition and the featured artists don't add much, it remains a commendable debut. Now that it's been over a week since its release, the final sales figures for City Cinderella are available. According to That Grape Juice, it achieved 26,000 in sales, just 1,000 shy of initial predictions. This performance places it at 27th on the Billboard Hot 200. For comparison, the last City Girls project, RAW, managed only 6,000. Notably, it faced competition from artists like Childish Gambino and Denzel Curry that week, significantly outperforming the latter. With the final figures out, a lively discussion has emerged online. Many fans are expressing pride in JT, arguing that 26,000 sales represent significant growth compared to RAW, emphasizing that any progress is worthwhile. On the flip side, some critics are calling out fans who praised the mixtape but didn’t purchase it, arguing that this undermines authenticity. For instance, one commenter stated, "27k is not good for an established artist, regardless if this is her first solo effort," while another countered, "Her last project did 6k; the goal is to do better than your last project. Give my girl her 10’s ❤️."
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