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Single: Rihanna f/ Kanye West & Paul McCartney - "FourFiveSeconds"
Member Since: 2/17/2010
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Rih this is so weird Idk what to think about ALL of this
give me time
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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I WANTED cheesy, wonderful DISCO, Black MADONNA
how could you do this
if not disco then at least something like ray of light
what is this mess
this sounds like those indie songs that get acclaim which no one even understands
its so inaccessible and those background DEMON SCREAMS
dammit
rih delete all history of this song and well burn it and record something n
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Member Since: 8/1/2012
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I'm going to give my honest opinion, and real reaction to the song. After just my first listen, and truthfully, that can be a really bad idea, because 1. you can actually find the song is a lot better at first glance, but after a few listens you find it has no replay value, or 2. the song sounds like complete trash at first listen, and you drag it to the pits, to find yourself having the song on replay only week later.
Their were a few moments throughout the song where I was a bit like 
But I have to say, I actually applaud her, and this isn't coming from some die hard Rihanna fan, yes I appreciate when she releases a good single, but their is a lot of Rihanna songs, that I just don't like, and truthfully I don't care very much for her albums.
But with this song, although their are a few moments where I made cringed the good for me actually out ways the bad. Here's why...
She is a mainstream pop girl, but she set herself apart from them, and did something entirely new for her, which is something women in pop music continually claim, but in a lot of ways, it just isn't true. I mean Taylor Swift going pop, really wasn't that far off what she was doing before, but this song for Rihanna is something completely new, and in a lot ways, she is in a position right now where she is able to take that risk, because she is still relevant.
You guys ask for popstars to take risks, this is it. Will it go #1? I don't presume it would, I don't really see it being the biggest song of her career, but with her starpower who knows, I have a lot of praise, and I could actually go on and on, which is strange, because I don't stan for Rihanna nor do I plan to, because I don't relate to her whatsoever, but I think it's great that she took a risk, where it would've been just a lot easier for her to deliver something radio-friendly, and maybe that is why I stan for somebody like Lady Gaga, because I appreciate the true risk-takers, and when a risk is taken, I admire that.
To get back to the cringe moments for me, why is Kanye West on this song? I really would've prefered it to just be Rihanna espiecially because it's such a short song, I don't really understand why he needed to be apart of the project, maybe he wrote the song or something, I don't know the details, but I actually don't like the concept of Kanye West being their, I think it would've been a strong moment for females, if it were just her alone, and also they've performed together before, and after a while I tire of certain collaborations, and this is one. And didn't he just release a song with Paul McCartney so that sense of shock is sort of down the drain.
I also feel like Paul Paul McCartney is only added for credibility, so she can go that route, and also to demand a new demographic, which actually depending how you look on it, doesn't really need to be a fault, it might just be smart marketing, but I don't believe adding Paul McCartney makes this "real" music, or anything like that. I think if the song stands the test of time, that will prove it's legacy, not just adding someone from The Beatles, to make it OK for her to make a song like this. But this happens all the time, and I'm not sure if that's a bad thing, or a good thing.
And also in moments, I felt her vocals didn't suit the song, (she's obviously going for that rock-strany voice, but at moments it felt more squeaky, and tired) but she brought something, something different for her. I think it could possibly bring her new fans, but also loose her a lot of older ones, possibly loose some of the general public, to go in a more artist muse way, that other artists have taken.
At the end of the day you guys asked, and prayed for another Rated R. Well this is it! Jumping ship over 1 song, that possibly you aren't a fan of, but may bring in a vast new demographic, is exactly where fan bases go wrong, anyway I've said enough..
I don't know if in a weeks time, I'll be replaying it, or if it'll fade away, only time will tell, but for taking a risk, as a popstar, I applaud Rihanna, and I must say, I actually did find the chorus to be quite catchy. In a unique way. 
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Member Since: 10/2/2011
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Originally posted by Disco
So we have white girls like Iggy and Miley trying to make black music. And now we have black folks like Rih and Ye making music that's whiter than white. I wonder if Miss Azealia Banks is mad at them for crossing into that territory  |
Here we go 
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Member Since: 9/1/2013
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Originally posted by Disco
So we have white girls like Iggy and Miley trying to make black music. And now we have black folks like Rih and Ye making music that's whiter than white. I wonder if Miss Azealia Banks is mad at them for crossing into that territory |
Shut up ho since when was strumming a guitar considered white? Whack bitch.
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Member Since: 8/25/2012
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Originally posted by Disco
So we have white girls like Iggy and Miley trying to make black music. And now we have black folks like Rih and Ye making music that's whiter than white. I wonder if Miss Azealia Banks is mad at them for crossing into that territory |
No because Rock is black music.
Ignorance is a sin.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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I WANTED cheesy, wonderful DISCO, Black MADONNA
how could you do this
if not disco then at least something like ray of light
what is this mess
this sounds like those indie songs that get acclaim which no one even understands
its so inaccessible and those background DEMON SCREAMS
dammit
rih delete all history of this song and well burn it and record something new
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Member Since: 10/2/2011
Posts: 4,285
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Originally posted by HabbGaga
I'm going to give my honest opinion, and real reaction to the song. After just my first listen, and truthfully, that can be a really bad idea, because 1. you can actually find the song is a lot better at first glance, but after a few listens you find it has no replay value, or 2. the song sounds like complete trash at first listen, and you drag it to the pits, to find yourself having the song on replay only week later.
Their were a few moments throughout the song where I was a bit like
But I have to say, I actually applaud her, and this isn't coming from some die hard Rihanna fan, yes I appreciate when she releases a good single, but their is a lot of Rihanna songs, that I just don't like, and truthfully I don't care very much for her albums.
But with this song, although their are a few moments where I made cringed the good for me actually out ways the bad. Here's why...
She is a mainstream pop girl, but she set herself apart from them, and did something entirely new for her, which is something women in pop music continually claim, but in a lot of ways, it just isn't true. I mean Taylor Swift going pop, really wasn't that far off what she was doing before, but this song for Rihanna is something completely new, and in a lot ways, she is in a position right now where she is able to take that risk, because she is still relevant.
You guys ask for popstars to take risks, this is it. Will it go #1? I don't presume it would, I don't really see it being the biggest song of her career, but with her starpower who knows, I have a lot of praise, and I could actually go on and on, which is strange, because I don't stan for Rihanna nor do I plan to, because I don't relate to her whatsoever, but I think it's great that she took a risk, where it would've been just a lot easier for her to deliver something radio-friendly, and maybe that is why I stan for somebody like Lady Gaga, because I appreciate the true risk-takers, and when a risk is taken, I admire that.
To get back to the cringe moments for me, why is Kanye West on this song? I really would've prefered it to just be Rihanna espiecially because it's such a short song, I don't really understand why he needed to be apart of the project, maybe he wrote the song or something, I don't know the details, but I actually don't like the concept of Kanye West being their, I think it would've been a strong moment for females, if it were just her alone, and also they've performed together before, and after a while I tire of certain collaborations, and this is one. And didn't he just release a song with Paul McCartney so that sense of shock is sort of down the drain.
I also feel like Paul Paul McCartney is only added for credibility, so she can go that route, and also to demand a new demographic, which actually depending how you look on it, doesn't really need to be a fault, it might just be smart marketing, but I don't believe adding Paul McCartney makes this "real" music, or anything like that. I think if the song stands the test of time, that will prove it's legacy, not just adding someone from The Beatles, to make it OK for her to make a song like this. But this happens all the time, and I'm not sure if that's a bad thing, or a good thing.
And also in moments, I felt her vocals didn't suit the song, but she brought something, something different. I think it could possibly bring her new fans, but also loose her a lot of older ones, possibly loose some of the general public, to go in a more artist muse way, that other artists have taken.
At the end of the day you guys asked, and prayed for another Rated R. Well this is it! Jumping ship over 1 song, that possibly you aren't a fan of, but may bring in a vast new demographic, is exactly where fan bases go wrong, anyway I've said enough..
I don't know if in a weeks time, I'll be replaying it, or if it'll fade away, only time will tell, but for taking a risk, as a popstar, I applaud Rihanna, and I must say, I actually did find the chorus to be quite catchy. In a unique way. |
What kind of doctoral thesis 
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Member Since: 8/19/2011
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Why don't you guys like this?  We all know Rih has plenty of hits coming. This is refreshing to hear from her.
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Member Since: 8/27/2011
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Originally posted by Great Username
Wow, definitely not listening to that ever again! Literally so glad my fave doesn't just throw out any old thing.
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ehh .. lemme not
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Member Since: 9/1/2013
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Finally a current pop girl makes something different. Last time someone was a risk taker we got Stripped, the younger generation was lacking a female boss like Christina Aguilera and Rihanna has done a wonderful career move in that direction.Love her for this I can now see her in a different light. Take notes everyone, this is how you cement your reputation, regardless of it smashing or flopping she took a authentic risk. No one except Xtina had been a risk taker recently, Rihanna deserves all the acclaim she can get. Bow down to queen Rihanna
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Member Since: 8/29/2011
Posts: 3,420
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Originally posted by Disco
So we have white girls like Iggy and Miley trying to make black music. And now we have black folks like Rih and Ye making music that's whiter than white. I wonder if Miss Azealia Banks is mad at them for crossing into that territory |
This isn't "white music" though. 
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Member Since: 9/16/2011
Posts: 6,130
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Sorry Rih, this sucks!
& I stan OWT.
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Member Since: 5/15/2009
Posts: 8,461
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I'm so happy my sarcastic post has people fuming
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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I LOVE IT! I love it even more upon second listen.
Really stripped down , raw, and just such a good and easy song to listen to.
Adding versatility to the mix, great job Rih!
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Member Since: 4/13/2011
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Member Since: 8/1/2012
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2nd listen, I really am not here for when Kanye West comes in
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Member Since: 3/29/2008
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Originally posted by AVINERISMAEL
I WANTED cheesy, wonderful DISCO, Black MADONNA
how could you do this
if not disco then at least something like ray of light
what is this mess
this sounds like those indie songs that get acclaim which no one even understands
its so inaccessible and those background DEMON SCREAMS
dammit
rih delete all history of this song and well burn it and record something new
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Love this song. Sorry 5H. My queen came back early so now my avi and signature will need to be updated and reprioritized .
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Member Since: 1/10/2010
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so Rihanna is doing country now and Taylor is doing pop...
life's gone mad
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Member Since: 4/4/2014
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Originally posted by ISlayForX
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Finally a pop girl makes something different. At last! Last time someone was a risk taker we got Stripped, the younger generation was lacking a female boss like Christina Aguilera and Rihanna has done a wonderful career move. Love her for this decision I can now see her in a different light. Take notes everyone, this is how you cement your reputation, regardless of it smashing or flopping she took a authentic risk. No but her and Christina have done that in the female pop world
I bow down to queen Rihanna
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wtf
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