NO lol .. she helped but she wasn't the only reason ..
he can definitely get a hit on his own .. lets not ..
Well, of course she's not the only reason. But it won't be the same if Em recorded it with other generic voices. People saying even Hayley could replace Riri's chorus is so lame. Did Airplanes reach #1? NO. Would Airplanes go #1 if Riri sang the chorus? YES.
The song itself holds a significantly profound meaning behind it. Domestic violence isn't something trivial. To be someone to speak/sing of it, you need to experience it yourself or people won't be able to relate to it.
Riri pulls the radio in for the song. I don't remember any of Em's song gained up to 120+ AI, and it's still increasing fast. They just topped Pop and Rhythmic radio chart. Em alone won't be able to do that.
Yeah, she completely embarrassed herself and was in desperate need of a stylist.
it's my opinion and everyone else's who were sitting in the room with me were all embarrassed for her. Performing Rude Boy is no excuse.
And the ego thing comes from various behaviours, have you actually listened to 'Hard'?
I like Rihanna, but she has been a mess this whole era imo.
so we can say Beyoncé and Ciara have big egos too because of "Diva" and "Basic Instinct (You Got Me)"? It's just a song, being a Lady Gaga fan you should not care much about the these kind of lyrics
If Rihanna only actually had great selling albums BESIDES GGGB then she would be free of all of this criticism about her star power decreasing. She was never a WW powerhouse like Gaga, Britney, or Beyonce but that doesn't mean she isn't known worlwide either. She just needs a stable fanbase, and that is NOT achieved by staying the same with your music, like others have stated before. Madonna re-invented herself MANY times, and she has a great stanbase. You get a stanbase by not only singles, albums as well. You need a wide appeal, not only pop like Rihanna has
so we can say Beyoncé and Ciara have big egos too because of "Diva" and "Basic Instinct (You Got Me)"? It's just a song, being a Lady Gaga fan you should not care much about the these kind of lyrics
Lady Gaga doesn't have any egotistical songs and yeah, I would know.
And yeah, Beyoncé and Ciara have big egos. Beyoncé has earned hers, Ciara and Rihanna, not so much.
If Rihanna only actually had great selling albums BESIDES GGGB then she would be free of all of this criticism about her star power decreasing. She was never a WW powerhouse like Gaga, Britney, or Beyonce but that doesn't mean she isn't known worlwide either. She just needs a stable fanbase, and that is NOT achieved by staying the same with your music, like others have stated before. Madonna re-invented herself MANY times, and she has a great stanbase. You get a stanbase by not only singles, albums as well. You need a wide appeal, not only pop like Rihanna has
rihanna is very versatile .. she does more than just pop music so i don't get what you mean ..
the reason she can never keep a solid fanbase is because she indeed changes her sound a lot ..
If Rihanna only actually had great selling albums BESIDES GGGB then she would be free of all of this criticism about her star power decreasing. She was never a WW powerhouse like Gaga, Britney, or Beyonce but that doesn't mean she isn't known worlwide either. She just needs a stable fanbase, and that is NOT achieved by staying the same with your music, like others have stated before. Madonna re-invented herself MANY times, and she has a great stanbase. You get a stanbase by not only singles, albums as well. You need a wide appeal, not only pop like Rihanna has
I agree with you.
And actually as I recall, where I live anyways, Rihanna had a big hit with Pon De Replay, then completely dissapeared after having 2 well...flop albums imo, which imo were also bad albums, I've listened to both. Then had a hit with Umbrella after completely changing her style.
She has had many successful singles but only one very successful album. 1/4 is not a great track record. That does not make a global superstar, she could still get there, but she is not anywhere near there yet.
Lady Gaga doesn't have any egotistical songs and yeah, I would know.
And yeah, Beyoncé and Ciara have big egos. Beyoncé has earned hers, Ciara and Rihanna, not so much.
I was talking about lyrics that are just for fun, not to be taken seriously. If I were a millionaire I would have a big ego too and you seem to know a lot of these girls personalities, do you have their number too?
I was talking about lyrics that are just for fun, not to be taken seriously. If I were a millionaire I would have a big ego too and you seem to know a lot of these girls personalities, do you have their number too?
I am willing to bet I have more personal experience with Rihanna than you do. I do know from personal experience that she has got a huge ego and is a huge diva. But that is to do with my personal life and is not something I need to explain to you.
rihanna is very versatile .. she does more than just pop music so i don't get what you mean ..
the reason she can never keep a solid fanbase is because she indeed changes her sound a lot ..
She does do more than pop music, but her fans are mostly pop fans, which is why her albums don't sell as well as other genres, say Country
Well, of course she's not the only reason. But it won't be the same if Em recorded it with other generic voices. People saying even Hayley could replace Riri's chorus is so lame. Did Airplanes reach #1? NO. Would Airplanes go #1 if Riri sang the chorus? YES.
The song itself holds a significantly profound meaning behind it. Domestic violence isn't something trivial. To be someone to speak/sing of it, you need to experience it yourself or people won't be able to relate to it.
Riri pulls the radio in for the song. I don't remember any of Em's song gained up to 120+ AI, and it's still increasing fast. They just topped Pop and Rhythmic radio chart. Em alone won't be able to do that.
well yeah .. thats what i meant when i said she helped the song lol .. as far as radio goes she helped the song get massive updates everyday but as far as digital sales eminem can do that on his own .. but i get what you mean though .. rihanna just really works for collabos ..
rihanna is very versatile .. she does more than just pop music so i don't get what you mean ..
the reason she can never keep a solid fanbase is because she indeed changes her sound a lot ..
I'm not sure if that's the case. Madonna changes her sound on every album, but yet it works for her. I think it has to be some other reasons.
Music of The Sun > 1.5M
A Girl Like Me > 4M
GGGB > 9M
I don't see any flop here, maybe Music of The Sun but that was a reggae album, can you tell me someone in 2000s that would sell greatly with a reggae album? I don't think so
She does do more than pop music, but her fans are mostly pop fans, which is why her albums don't sell as well as other genres, say Country
pop fans are fickle .. they like you one moment and then the next they don't .. country fans are loyal so them selling a lot of albums period isn't a shock to me ..
Yeah, she completely embarrassed herself and was in desperate need of a stylist.
it's my opinion and everyone else's who were sitting in the room with me were all embarrassed for her. Performing Rude Boy is no excuse.
And the ego thing comes from various behaviours, have you actually listened to 'Hard'?
I like Rihanna, but she has been a mess this whole era imo.
First of all, Alan actually brought sex up when he brought up her nipple ring.
Second, she wasn't even really trying to make jokes.
Third, please tell me you're kidding. You're judging her ego because of a song? You obviously haven't watched this.
Fourth: What does this era being a mess have to do with her non existent ego?