and i think its a good choice...ckb and man down are both different than what is out right now and the riskier songs from LOUD...interesting to see her shake it up a lil
I can't help but think the people who are disappointed with this being released are one of 2 things. Either Rihanna haters, or people who are more concerned with the songs they personally like, as opposed to what will garner the most success.
Man Down would have been an awful choice right now. Loud is on a roll and has steadily been producing hits. MD is not a certified smash; it is very risky and could very easily go either way. Releasing it now could make or break the momentum of the album. In order for the maximum amount of singles to be released, we need to have the guaranteed hits released first. Especially this late into the album (going on a 4th single), an underperforming release could very well cause Def Jam to end the era/move on to a rerelease. Man Down is a late single, one that shouldn't be released until DJ and Rihanna would be happy with finishing the era.
CKB and Cheers were always the safest choices after S&M was released. I am extremely happy with CKB being chosen over Cheers because that keeps the possibility of Fading open to be released, as well since it's highly unlikely they'd release back-to-back ballads.
The single releases have been perfection thus far. OG screamed first single, WMN was an amazing follow-up and S&M has done amazing despite it's racy content. CKB is hands down the next option. To keep it going, the following needs to happen.
4. California King Bed
5. Cheers
6. Man Down
7. Fading (if MD is successful)
I can't help but think the people who are disappointed with this being released are one of 2 things. Either Rihanna haters, or people who are more concerned with the songs they personally like, as opposed to what will garner the most success.
Man Down would have been an awful choice right now. Loud is on a roll and has steadily been producing hits. MD is not a certified smash; it is very risky and could very easily go either way. Releasing it now could make or break the momentum of the album. In order for the maximum amount of singles to be released, we need to have the guaranteed hits released first. Especially this late into the album (going on a 4th single), an underperforming release could very well cause Def Jam to end the era/move on to a rerelease. Man Down is a late single, one that shouldn't be released until DJ and Rihanna would be happy with finishing the era.
CKB and Cheers were always the safest choices after S&M was released. I am extremely happy with CKB being chosen over Cheers because that keeps the possibility of Fading open to be released, as well since it's highly unlikely they'd release back-to-back ballads.
The single releases have been perfection thus far. OG screamed first single, WMN was an amazing follow-up and S&M has done amazing despite it's racy content. CKB is hands down the next option. To keep it going, the following needs to happen.
4. California King Bed
5. Cheers
6. Man Down
7. Fading (if MD is successful)
As usual you are coming in here spilling the true tea. but guuuuuurl Man Down has to come after CKB. Cheers can come in the fall come holiday time and new years and Fading can close the era. Even the title is fitting.
I can't help but think the people who are disappointed with this being released are one of 2 things. Either Rihanna haters, or people who are more concerned with the songs they personally like, as opposed to what will garner the most success.
Man Down would have been an awful choice right now. Loud is on a roll and has steadily been producing hits. MD is not a certified smash; it is very risky and could very easily go either way. Releasing it now could make or break the momentum of the album. In order for the maximum amount of singles to be released, we need to have the guaranteed hits released first. Especially this late into the album (going on a 4th single), an underperforming release could very well cause Def Jam to end the era/move on to a rerelease. Man Down is a late single, one that shouldn't be released until DJ and Rihanna would be happy with finishing the era.
CKB and Cheers were always the safest choices after S&M was released. I am extremely happy with CKB being chosen over Cheers because that keeps the possibility of Fading open to be released, as well since it's highly unlikely they'd release back-to-back ballads.
The single releases have been perfection thus far. OG screamed first single, WMN was an amazing follow-up and S&M has done amazing despite it's racy content. CKB is hands down the next option. To keep it going, the following needs to happen.
4. California King Bed
5. Cheers
6. Man Down
7. Fading (if MD is successful)
+3
Cheers (Pop) and Man Down (Urban) after CKB (or last) please Rih
As long as Man Down gets released at some point, I'll be happy
Gotcha.
