[BlueNavy]

she will post album cover on instagram, 45seconds later she will tweet the itunes DL link....

[WeFoundWill]

If you think she'll pull Unapologetic numbers in Q1/2 with the tragic state album sales are currently in, then you're clearly delusional

[PhreshDiamond]

Originally posted by WeFoundWill

If you think she'll pull Unapologetic numbers in Q1/2 with the tragic state album sales are currently in, then you're clearly delusional

She can pull anything off if she has the right promo and continues the hype into Christmas with the right singles

[WeFoundWill]

she better surprise release at zippyshare.com



research and analysis of target audience on point.

[WeFoundWill]

Originally posted by PhreshDiamond

She can pull anything off if she has the right promo and continues the hype into Christmas with the right singles

Now you DAMN well know that won't happen

[M i x]

30 million views.

I hope for atleast 90+ in the first month.

[PhreshDiamond]

Originally posted by WeFoundWill

Now you DAMN well know that won't happen

I hate the dumb bitch she has so much potential but its always wasted

[Rihhyonce]

Originally posted by PhreshDiamond

She can pull anything off if she has the right promo and continues the hype into Christmas with the right singles

Haaaaaaa.

[PhreshDiamond]

people change, she might of changed


its been 3 years

[MikeFenty]

Originally posted by PhreshDiamond

Why was S&M not featured in 50 shades of grey its literally perfect for the film

It actually isn't.... Just cause the song is about S&M doesn't mean it's perfect for it.

[Chemical X.]

Originally posted by WeFoundWill

she better surprise release at zippyshare.com



research and analysis of target audience on point.

i cackled

[Eóghan Scherzy]

Originally posted by Rihhyonce

This.

Let's not be delusional...If Rih tried to do a surprise release it would flop (by Rihanna standards) and she'd get dragged to Hell by everyone, me included. She doesn't have the fanbase to surprise drop an album and have it be a major success. Hell, half the" Navy" doesn't even buy her albums now and her casual fans are really only here for singles.

I want an announcement at least a month in advance, and promo spots on Ellen, SNL, and late night.

Huge impulse sales is only about big name, not about Rih's history with sales or rapper's history with sales lol
Big established name, that's what it's about.

If you have a big name and you drop an album out of nowhere, people will talk about it, share links, and discuss it.
People will want to be part of the madness and tons of people will buy it blindly.
Everything inflates since it's available only if you buy it.
If you add those bonus sales to the core fans (who waited 2 years): you have huge sales.

That's what happened to Beyoncé who went from 300k in 7 days for "4" to 1 million+ in 7 days for BEYONCÉ.

[PhreshDiamond]

Originally posted by MikeFenty

It actually isn't.... Just cause the song is about S&M doesn't mean it's perfect for it.

from what i could tell from the trailer it seemed like that was a big theme

[MikeFenty]

Originally posted by WeFoundWill

She would smash with a surprise release and It's her only chance to get another 3 million seller.

It actually isn't. Smart promo would do the trick also but then again... she's Rihanna and lazy in the promo department.

[Rihhyonce]

Originally posted by Scherzy

Huge impulse sales is only about big name, not about Rih's history with sales or rapper's history with sales lol
Big established name, that's what it's about.

If you have a big name and you drop an album out of nowhere, people will talk about it, share links, and discuss it.
People will want to be part of the madness and tons of people will buy it blindly.
Everything inflates since it's available only if you buy it.
If you add those bonus sales to the core fans (who waited 2 years): you have huge sales.

That's what happened to Beyoncé who went from 300k in 7 days for "4" to 1 million + in 7 days for BEYONCÉ.

I get what you're saying, but I honestly don't see it for RiRi.

But hey, I'd love for ha to prove me wrong.

[MikeFenty]

Would a surprise release lead to front loaded sales? And in the end lead to average number? Would Rihanna continue to promote after the surprise release or perform every 6 months a la Beyoncé?

[Cas]

Originally posted by istan4badgalriri

This bitch will do whatever she wants because it's her album, under her label.

It's a dumb move, everyone is doing it. And she strips away the excitement of anticipating a new album.

Originally posted by Chemical X.

They are so stressful, I honestly hate them. Imagine my surprise when I came home yesterday after a long-ass trip and my other main fave has released an album it's too much and it's too confusing. Just do a Big Sean/Yeezus/J.Cole type of release. That way she avoids the dumb comparisons and I can maintain my sanity

Kinda.

[Cas]

And let's not forget that part of the "mystery" coming with a surprise release disappeared the moment FFS got released. It won't feel that BIG or feel like an event because people will know that it's coming soon rather than later.

[Cheers]

A surprise release would be STUPID

So yeah we might get one.

[Rihhyonce]

Originally posted by Cas

And let's not forget that part of the "mystery" coming with a surprise release disappeared the moment FFS got released. It won't feel that BIG or feel like an event because people will know that it's coming soon rather than later.

Great point, I didn't even think about that.

Originally posted by Cheers

A surprise release would be STUPID

So yeah we might get one.

nnnnn