Jive Records Drops David Archuleta

By Michael Lopez

It’s been an interesting week for American Idol. On the TV front, the series has been performing well in the ratings, introducing viewers to a whole new batch of talented crooners. But for alum David Archuleta, things haven’t been going so well. His latest album, The Other Side Of Down, has sold way below expectations, leading Jive Records to drop him from the label.

Archuleta’s disappointing album sales have come as somewhat of a surprise. The Other Side Of Down’s lead single, “Something ‘Bout Love,” generated positive buzz, and fans clamored for a peek at David’s stylish video. But since then, Down has only sold 67,000 copies, not even close to the platinum status of his self-titled debut.

But if there’s one thing that David is famous for, it’s his upbeat personality. After news of his split with Jive broke, Archuleta went viral, posting a clip addressing the situation. Filmed at California’s Magic Mountain theme park, David smiled and said his peace in a seven-minute video.

“Jive has been changing as a company,” Archuleta said. “[Working there] just didn’t feel like the right thing now. I’m looking forward to the future, what David is going to be giving to you guys!”

With such talent and likeability, we’re sure Archie is going to land on his feet. Perhaps he can start working on some duets with new Idol hopefuls or carry out that plan to record en Español.

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Tags American Idol, David Archuleta, Jive Records, Música