The sales numbers for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' The Heist revealed that the duo sold over 79,000 copies independently. Currently, they are sitting at No.2 on the Billboard 200. After hearing the good news, Mack jumped on Facebook to thank his fans and all the people involved in the process. Read his post below.
The fact that a small group people recording, mixing, editing videos and shipping albums from a 500 sq foot room can push 78,000 their first week is a testament to the fans. They are the ones that pushed this album, spread the word, and brought so much attention to what we do.