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Originally posted by Cap10Planet
I didn't know the exact date, but I do recall "Countdown" and "Someone Like You" charting at the same time. I also recall some of the Beyhive wondering why LOT was the choice for the VMA performance. But LOT does sound like something too "urban" for pop radio, but that doesn't mean Columbia shouldn't have tried it out on that format. It officially went to Urban AC last month.
"Love on Top" is #123 on iTunes. If it were being played at pop radio, it would be sitting in the top 30 right now.
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Well, SLY's been charting for months since even before the VMAs and has outlasted "Party," "Love On Top" and "Countdown"
"Too Urban" though? Beyonce is known for being an urban crossover artist, isn't she? So was Usher, for that matter, back in the 00s. Well, I mean, we had SLY smashing AND "Pumped Up Kicks" as well. Not that they knew it then, but I'm sure LOT could have fit in with the somewhat surprising variety at the time that most people on here tend to overlook us actually having.
Plus I think that with songs like "Rack City" starting to pick up steam on Top 40, there shouldn't be a "too urban" excuse anymore. Really, I could only see that working against "Party."
Personally, I think "Love On Top" and "End Of Time" could have been pop smashes, and with the right momentum from prior singles, "Countdown" could too. And I agree that LOT would be in the top 30, at least...
By the way, SLY was sent out to US radio two months before Countdown. (August 9)
I hope this hits #1, i've been jamming to it all weekend 
Justins digital pull in those first few says is incredible 
