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Poll: Should Rihanna and Beyoncé watch out for Nicki?
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Yes
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Member Since: 3/30/2009
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Should Rihanna and Beyoncé watch out for Nicki?
Last month we had a huge thread about who would be remembered as the ultimate black female superstar. Beyoncé won. But what about the current ultimate black female superstar? In 2010, when ‘Pink Friday’ was released, after billion collaborations, Nicki Minaj scored big first week sales and eventually a #1 album, without a big solo hit at the time. Her fanbase was already there. Moreover, after the success of ‘Superbass,’ she’s now working with Guetta, Dr. Luke, and RedOne, scoring big pop smashes. ‘Starships’ is owning Katy Perry’s ‘Part of Me’ with less promo, less airplay, and no video. As for the local argument, she’s getting bigger overseas.
Meanwhile, despite the massive success of ‘We Found Love,’ Rihanna’s ‘Talk That Talk’ is underperforming, and the two follow-up singles to the biggest hit of her career went nowhere. On the other hand, Beyoncé hasn’t had a top 10 hit since 2009 and ‘4’’s sales are underwhelming. Could Nicki Minaj show up to the next red carpet with a crown on her head? Except this time, it won’t be one of her random nonsensical fashion choices. It will be the crown she snatched from Beyoncé and Rihanna, for the title of biggest black female superstar (I got that metaphor from Nicole, but I don’t steal stuff, so I’ll give her credit.)
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Nah I don't think so. She's getting really popular though...
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Originally posted by Duca
Last month we had a huge thread about who would be remembered as the ultimate black female. Whitney Houston won. But what about the current ultimate black female superstar? In 2010, when ‘Pink Friday’ was released, after billion collaborations, Nicki Minaj scored big first week sales and eventually a #1 album, without a big solo hit at the time. Her fanbase was already there. Moreover, after the success of ‘Superbass,’ she’s now working with Guetta, Dr. Luke, and RedOne, scoring big pop smashes. ‘Starships’ is owning Katy Perry’s ‘Part of Me’ with less promo, less airplay, and no video. As for the local argument, she’s getting bigger overseas.
Meanwhile, despite the massive success of ‘We Found Love,’ Rihanna’s ‘Talk That Talk’ is underperforming, and the two follow-up singles to the biggest hit of her career went nowhere. On the other hand, Beyoncé hasn’t had a top 10 hit since 2009 and ‘4’’s sales are underwhelming. Could Nicki Minaj show up to the next red carpet with a crown on her head? Except this time, it won’t be one of her random nonsensical fashion choices. It will be the crown she snatched from Beyoncé and Rihanna, for the title of biggest black female superstar (I got that metaphor from Nicole, but I don’t steal stuff, so I’ll give her credit.)
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Sis, "Your Love" was #1 on the rap chart for 8 weeks.
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Meanwhile, despite the massive success of ‘We Found Love,’ Rihanna’s ‘Talk That Talk’ is underperforming, and the two follow-up singles to the biggest hit of her career went nowhere. On the other hand, Beyoncé hasn’t had a top 10 hit since 2009 and ‘4’’s sales are underwhelming.
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Let's not get carried away,she's not coming for anybody wig but her own.
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Why they? Just because they're black? . Nicki is way more comparable to Gaga and perry but ok. Anyways she doesn't stand a chance to none of the girls, she isn't that likeable to build a strong fanbase from the general public IMO.
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yes, esp. Beyonce given her success with her latest album
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Originally posted by Honey
Sis, "Your Love" was #1 on the rap chart for 8 weeks.
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#14 on the Hot 100 is hardly a big hit.
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Beyoncé isn't worried about anyone, nor does she need to be.
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She's using everything in her arsenal to become more famous.
Crazy ridiculous over-the-top fashion is hot? Show up on red carpet wearing chicken. Rihanna and Beyonce wouldn't.
Psychotic horror movie performances getting buzz? Grammy exorcism. Rihanna and Beyonce wouldn't.
Red One, Dr Luke & David Guetta scoring lots of hits? Make songs with all 3. Beyonce wouldn't.
There are no limits to what she'll do. There are limits to what Rihanna and Beyonce will do.
So yes, they should watch out for her.
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Originally posted by Last Boy on Earth
Why they? Just because they're black? . Nicki is way more comparable to Gaga and perry but ok.
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Originally posted by Duca
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Originally posted by Duca
#14 on the Hot 100 is hardly a big hit.
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Rap was Nicki's core format at the time, though.
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Originally posted by Remixed
yes, esp. Beyonce given her success with her latest album
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I've noticed you seem to be really hating on Beyoncé lately, I'm gonna let this one slide though.
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No
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Originally posted by ChrisRTW
Let's not get carried away,she's not coming for anybody wig but her own.
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This. Nicki may be gaining a few more pop fans but her respect by critics and hip hop fans is deteriorating fast. How is she gonna come for any of these girls when half of her audience wont be here to help her within the next few years.
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Member Since: 11/23/2011
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So are we just segregating pop stars by race now? It's 2012. Go somewhere with this BS. And Rih and Bey shouldn't give a **** about some other girl just because she's black. How ****ing stupid.
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Originally posted by satellites™
I've noticed you seem to be really hating on Beyoncé lately, I'm gonna let this one slide though.
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Thanks
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Member Since: 11/3/2010
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Not at all.
She'd literally have to physically murder the both of them in order to have a more successful career.
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Didn't Beyoncé win that 'superstar' poll, though?
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Nobody is touching Rihanna. Beyonce is in jeopardy though.
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