Plus they probably see how well S&M is doing all on it's own already. It's gaining on itunes and has almost entered the Top 50 on pop without any release or promotion. I expect them to let S&M go until April/May anyway and at that point release Cheers or CKB for a summer smash. It makes sense.
DefJam is being very smart with "marketing" LOUD. We can complain at how Rihanna hasn't had much promo, but Look at the album, its in the upper part of the top 10 on BB200 and is #4 on ITUNES!!! They wanna see how Rihanna can do without much promo, and she's doing amazing! They know, once she promotes its over, she will get her first #1 album. Rihanna right now is owning Radio, and L.A. Reid said himself that Rihanna "struggles" with Urban. Hence why maybe RM was selected as a single, along with FLY and ALL OF THE LIGHTS, the Urban audience will hear not one but three songs from her, (four with WMN). This will add a push in sales in the album and she will then own that format. We all know Rihanna owns POP and RHY!!! Hence why they released S&M. They want to keep her fresh on that format. They are smart, I'll give it too them.
I just realized Rihanna is credited on the single version of All of the Lights. 11th #1.
And SOS is about to reach 2m.
SOS 1,970,078 (as of Oct. 2010)
Unfaithful 1,059,576 (as of Jun. 2008).
I know, it says All of the lights (ft.Rihanna) So she's creditted..
are thoes the sales of the songs in the US? I thought Unfaithful sold more than that
YESS SOS go 2x plat!!
I know, it says All of the lights (ft.Rihanna) So she's creditted..
are thoes the sales of the songs in the US? I thought Unfaithful sold more than that
YESS SOS go 2x plat!!
I just saw it...I was so mesmerized by seeing S&M I didn't even see AoTL.
Yep, US. The Unfaithful one was from 2 and half yrs ago so ofc it's probably more.
I just saw it...I was so mesmerized by seeing S&M I didn't even see AoTL.
Yep, US. The Unfaithful one was from 2 and half yrs ago so ofc it's probably more.
Can Rihanna end the year with a total of 15 #1's??
S&M
CHEERS
CKB
FLY
ALL OF THE LIGHTS
the Katy Ft. Rihanna song
There might be other songs that Rihanna is featured on and could have a chance to hit the top spot, so we don't know. Im not saying the songs listed above are going to go #1 but they have the chance too!!!
Can Rihanna end the year with a total of 15 #1's??
S&M
CHEERS
CKB
FLY
ALL OF THE LIGHTS
the Katy Ft. Rihanna song
There might be other songs that Rihanna is featured on and could have a chance to hit the top spot, so we don't know. Im not saying the songs listed above are going to go #1 but they have the chance too!!! [/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]
Imagine.
I really don't see Fly doing anything, though. Who knows, though.
I really don't see Fly doing anything, though. Who knows, though.
Would be amazing, eh?
FLY could surprise us all, it's a catchy tune and has a great message behind it. I wouldn't be surprised, Nicki is doing amazing right now in the US and with Rihanna thats an added plus!
Plus they probably see how well S&M is doing all on it's own already. It's gaining on itunes and has almost entered the Top 50 on pop without any release or promotion. I expect them to let S&M go until April/May anyway and at that point release Cheers or CKB for a summer smash. It makes sense.
More than likely early May. March and April are gonna be the GaGa/britney battles seeing as GaGa will more than likely have her 2nd single out by then.
More than likely early May. March and April are gonna be the GaGa/britney battles seeing as GaGa will more than likely have her 2nd single out by then.
CHEERS would be in a category of itself, no matter what is out at the moment. Cheers should be released in the Summer, followed by California King Bed.
11th #1. 
