[M A R C]

Originally posted by H-I-M

Then why is she so afraid to release the album if her songs are so successful ?

Any receipts of her team stating she's afraid?

[keerbyriri]

Originally posted by H-I-M

It's one of her weakest selling single, let alone LEAD single in markets like the US and France tho. Peaks don't mean much, look at Judas.

The single correlates more with G.U.Y. Which had an official music video release to promote the single, no? It wasn't held back by a streaming service, it peaked at #78 and was a pop song made ready for the charts.

BBHMM, an urban song which is not radio friendly, has peaked at 17. And sold much more than G.U.Y.

[M A R C]

Originally posted by H-I-M

It did better than I thought, peak-wise, happy? Breathe in and out now.

Glad to see you're finally admitting your actions, and kudos to you for putting Rih on such high standards.

[KingB®]

The song wasnt a smash itself even though it got released prior to the album. It had a good start and was strong til after the performance but It is too explicit and harsh for radio.

The video is great. But it can't do wonders after such a long period of not promoting it.

Weak shade.

[keerbyriri]

Originally posted by H-I-M

Then why is she so afraid to release the album if her songs are so successful ?

Then why are you so afraid of what she does?

[Superpower]

Originally posted by borntodiethisway

When did she say she was afraid?

Actions speak louder than words

[QueenBLadyG]

If only she released this a month after dropping the single.

[Six]

Don't doubt Rih's power. She's gonna snatch #1 eventually.

[AMENHOOKER]

The song wasn't a big hit to begin with.
Video came too late.
Etc.

[M A R C]

Originally posted by LadyDiana

why is my comment so upsetting u? Video is praised, right? rih is getting yet another iconic moment, right? song will revive R8 era, right?
you schuld not be upset by some atrl user stating her opinion

Girl you're clearly fuming.
You and a few others were waiting for a thread like this.

[H-I-M]

Originally posted by keerbyriri

The single correlates more with G.U.Y. Which had an official music video release to promote the single, no? It wasn't held back by a streaming service, it peaked at #78 and was a pop song made ready for the charts.

BBHMM, an urban song which is not radio friendly, has peaked at 17. And sold much more than G.U.Y.

But Guy was released AFTER ARTPOP's release, whereas this one came out before its album's release.




Not that it changes much since no one bought ARTPOP (might as well make that upcoming joke myself)

[Haunter]

Originally posted by Superpower

Actions speak louder than words

Or the album isn't complete.

[Superpower]

What I got from this thread:
--videos aren't supposed to boost a single
--Rihanna doesn't have longevity

[Coklek92]

Originally posted by Trent W

What a weak attempt of shade

No song will smash after the video comes out 3 months late

There's still plenty of songs smashed without official video. Nobody has R8 yet so BBHMM should sell more. With the video itself as promo, BBHMM should get huge boost especially it's from someone who known as Queen of Vevo

[M A R C]

Originally posted by Superpower

Actions speak louder than words

I fail to see what actions translate into that.

Unless any of you know Rihanna personally and work with her...

[keerbyriri]

Originally posted by H-I-M

But Guy was released AFTER ARTPOP's release, whereas this one came out before its album's release.




Not that it changes much since no one bought ARTPOP (might as well make that upcoming joke myself)

So Rih's single is doing better than Gaga's correlating single & the album hasn't even been released yet?! Wow.

Only Icon.

[RickyH.]

Originally posted by qurl

because a great video for a song that peaked months ago can only do so much

weak shade, 2/10

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[JBJT2786]

Originally posted by H-I-M

Then why is she so afraid to release the album if her songs are so successful ?

Only song that officially flopped was AO2. She has stated two things this entire time: She wanted her album to be timeless and she wanted her fans to listen to new music by her already. Based on that it's more of she might not be ready than she's afraid. But put any artist at the same path right now and they would be haply with their results.

[H-I-M]

Originally posted by M A R C

Glad to see you're finally admitting your actions, and kudos to you for putting Rih on such high standards.

Blame your people for that, I mean after all y'all were claiming that the GEE PEE was thirsty for new music from her and that she would slay everyone with "real, non generic dance, music".

[Haunter]

Originally posted by Superpower

What I got from this thread:
--videos aren't supposed to boost a single
--Rihanna doesn't have longevity

The song has had green updates since the release.