[MusicTalker]

Originally posted by Deemy

Hopefully Def Jam dont release CKB worldwide. As musch as I love the song, it is very local. Especially due to te California reference in the title. The sound of the song is not worldly either so I think they should make the song US/Canada based. They should release Man Down to the UK as the 4th single because it has that UK grime sound to it that will propel it on the charts also with a great video and promo I see it going number one. If they ever want to release a ballad from the album for overseas markets, Complicated is by far the only way to go.

International Singles should go:
Only Girl
What's My Name?
S&M
Man Down
Cheers
Complicated


US/Canada singles should go:
Only Girl
What's My Name
S&M
California King Bed
Man Down
Cheers
Fading



Because we know that this era is ending with 7 singles. While CKB is smashing the US, Man Down will be overseas and when Man Down is in the US they can release Cheers.

International
Only Girl (In the World)
What's My Name?
S&M
Complicated
Cheers (Drink to That)
California King Bed

US/Canada
Only Girl (In the World)
What's My Name?
S&M
California King Bed
Cheers (Drink to That)
Complicated

[Яeo.]

Fading is the most international-friendly song on the album. Dot.

[Eóghan Scherzy]

Originally posted by Cheriah

Agreed. Mandown for us in the UK and you guys in the US can take the CKB. Not because of the California reference but moreso because Country music is only really popular in the US. Many outside the US can not stand that form of music.

CKB is more pop/rock than country lol ... You people don't really know what country is, it's more traditional than CKB. Even the last Taylor Swift's album is more pop/rock than country.

Need You Now to cite a recent exemple is a country song, CKB not. But it's definitely have the country vibe with his riff guitare at the end.

I'm agree with most of you, when you said CKB will won't work in Europe it's not the good materiel, except the english market where it will Smash for sure. So Man Down will be a better success over here.

[Deemy]

Originally posted by Scherzy

CKB is more pop/rock than country lol ... You people don't really know what country is, it's more traditional than CKB. Even the last Taylor Swift's album is more pop/rock than country.

Need You Now to cite a recent exempleis a country song, CKB not. But it's definitely have the country vibe with his riff guitare at the end.

I'm agree with most of you, when you said CKB will won't work in Europe it's not the good materiel, except the english market where it will Smash for sure. So Man Down will be a better success over here.

CKB is more traditional Pop, pop-rock. Which is better for North America. Man Down is the far more exciting track and better single choice for Europe. Therefore it should be the 4th single over there and the 3rd urban single here in the US.

[J-cLOUD]

<The only fear i have with CKB is that it might be too 'boring' after LOUD UPTEMPO MONSTERS like S&M ... otherwise

[MusicTalker]

I don't the US will have time for Fading anymore. There's CKB, then the obvious choice Cheers, & I want DJ to release Complicated here.

[TheOnlyOne]

Originally posted by MusicTalker

I don't the US will have time for Fading anymore. There's CKB, then the obvious choice Cheers, & I want DJ to release Complicated here.

Not gonna happen. I'm pretty sure Fading, Cheers, and MD are the only other single options.

[zzmyth]

Originally posted by TheOnlyOne

Not gonna happen. I'm pretty sure Fading, Cheers, and MD are the only other single options.

(even LTWYL part 2 if the album does amazing. and she can get Eminem to do the video)

[TheOnlyOne]

Originally posted by zzmyth

(even LTWYL part 2 if the album does amazing. and she can get Eminem to do the video)

No one's here for a year old song being remixed and rereleased. It's strictly an album track, imo.

[MrFenty]

I don't think LTWYL 2 or Fading will be singles. the former has a chorus everyone is tired of, and it's an album only song, and for the latter, with CKB being a single, she won't release another ballad.
She wants to be LOUD! she wants to release uptempo songs!

To anyone saying Man Down isn't a radio song, that's what makes it perfect. It's so unique. Not to mention, all my friends like it better then any of her other stuff cause they like it when she has that caribbean vibe, that's why WMN? and Rude Boy have been some of her biggest hits, and her two most watched videos!!!! Come on guys, Man Down would do wonders!!!

[zzmyth]

Originally posted by TheOnlyOne

No one's here for a year old song being remixed and rereleased. It's strictly an album track, imo.

do not count that out.

I know one of my friends that heard the song last week and asked me if this was going to be played on the radio.... I said no it wasnt going to be a single... and she went and bought the album just for the song.

It is a very good ballad... and people already know the chorus.... I wouldnt count that one out so soon

[Wonda]

I REALLY want a re-release. i still listen to LOUD daily, but I always have that incessant neeed for new Rihanna material. Whether it's a music video, or a song.

Also, with a re-release, I think LOUD could be pushed into a whole new league of albums. It could pull in amazing worldwide numbers, almost certainly as much as GGGB.

[TheOnlyOne]

Yes, a rerelease would be perfect for early spring 2012.

Song from Battleship soundtrack + 3 new songs, and I'll be happy.

[zzmyth]

I think the only clear thing is...that if we are getting a re-release its going to come after 5 singles MAX.... we all know that it would be too much to have 6-7 singles and then re-release.

also.... If there's a re-release its going to come before the european tour. around september time.... coz 2 more singles are not going to last the whole year! lets say mid-late april for CKB and around July for the summer single.

[Last Boy on Earth]

Originally posted by TheOnlyOne

No one's here for a year old song being remixed and rereleased. It's strictly an album track, imo.

Empire State Of Mind part 2 was pretty succesful in some countries

[Wonda]

I also see the potential for a #1 debut, if she releases a new single on iTunes before releasing the re-release at the start of the sales-tracking week.

[Deemy]

Originally posted by TheOnlyOne

Yes, a rerelease would be perfect for early spring 2012.

Song from Battleship soundtrack + 3 new songs, and I'll be happy.

I would love if the re release would come after the Grammy if she was ever to perform the lead single there and/or if Loud gets a lot of Grammy love.

[Deemy]

The US cant handle Complicated. Thats strictly for overseas audiences. Its a great song and one of my favs but I dont see it. Raining Men is a good single choice for the summer but Def Jam wasted the opportunity and killed the songs' momentum plus Fly >>

[thewaitinggame]

lol the re-release WILL happen in the fourth quarter this year.

[Deemy]

Originally posted by thewaitinggame

lol the re-release WILL happen in the fourth quarter this year.

Did someone tell you? If it does hopefully its in December.