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Chart Listings: iTunes Music Downloads (September 28-October 5, 2010)
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Originally posted by Celestial
I do hate the fact that the Hot 100 incorporates airplay into its chart formula, but I am quite aware of the fact that you like that they do. Digital sales should be all that matters, but unfortunately that is not the case so I accept the Hot 100 flaws and all. If a song is strong enough then it will top the chart regardless of whether or not airplay places it at a disadvantage. A large portion of Artists change their sound to adapt to what it popular, but that doesn't mean they can't bring their fans with them whilst they experiment and explore new genres. Rihanna received a lot of hype over the summer, LTWYL was a huge hit, it's just a shame she couldn't keep hold of the momentum she had.
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We're talking like OG is already out of the Top 10. It's #4 with no video, no promotion, and still increasing on radio.
We'll see in two-three months...
- And by the way, no. Pop fans are not loyal, and there aren't many hardcore fans that will like any style of certain artists. I know a lot of people who stop liking Rihanna after her change of style (Mostly Rated R).
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I honestly don't know how OG is going to perform from here on out at this point. It's increasing again & the video has yet to be released, so I'm not sure how much that can increase her sales. As long as it has longetivity in the Top 10 of the Hot 100, I'll be happy.
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If OG fails to hit #1, which is probably will, the problem isn't Rihanna. The problem is the song. It's just OK, and the chorus is abrasive.
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Originally posted by RudeBoy
We're talking like OG is already out of the Top 10. It's #4 with no video, no promotion, and still increasing on radio.
We'll see in two-three months...
- And by the way, no. Pop fans are not loyal, and there aren't many hardcore fans that will like any style of certain artists. I know a lot of people who stop liking Rihanna after her change of style (Mostly Rated R).
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I agree that the majority of people who purchase music are casual buyers who are not necessarily a fan of any artist in particular. They are fundamental to a songs success and ultimately its longevity, but there's a select few who do have loyal fanbases that they have built up over time. They are the artists who score hits frequently, sell albums, and tour successfully. Rihanna has been very inconsistent, that's worrying.
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A video will help it at this point. The song is fairly new, and if the video will be released in the next week or so, it'll have a noticeable impact on iTunes.
Mine's video release helped it get back to the Top 10.
OG has officially hit #1 in 4 places, and was #1 in 7(?) iTunes Stores, including the US, Canada & Australia.
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Originally posted by Haus_of_Nicole
If OG fails to hit #1, which is probably will, the problem isn't Rihanna. The problem is the song. It's just OK, and the chorus is abrasive.
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I've heard that one before. The excuses were endless when RR underperformed and it was the same thing when Hard didn't make the impact her fans would have hoped for following the disappointment of RR. Of course, radio saved the day in the end for Rihanna and she managed to get to number one with Rude Boy despite its extraordinarily average sales.
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Originally posted by Celestial
I agree that the majority of people who purchase music are casual buyers who are not necessarily a fan of any artist in particular. They are fundamental to a songs success and ultimately its longevity, but there's a select few who do have loyal fanbases that they have built up over time. They are the artists who score hits frequently, sell albums, and tour successfully. Rihanna has been very inconsistent, that's worrying.
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No she hasnt.
All her past 3 albums have gone platinum, and she just has a very successful tour.
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Originally posted by Haus_of_Nicole
If OG fails to hit #1, which is probably will, the problem isn't Rihanna. The problem is the song. It's just OK, and the chorus is abrasive.
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I have to disagree. So many people who I know hated Rihanna during the Rated R era fell back in love with her with Only Girl. I constantly see people posting the lyrics as their Facebook statuses. The beat is sick and its a really good party song. That is why it's my favorite Rihanna song of all time.
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Originally posted by Celestial
I agree that the majority of people who purchase music are casual buyers who are not necessarily a fan of any artist in particular. They are fundamental to a songs success and ultimately its longevity, but there's a select few who do have loyal fanbases that they have built up over time. They are the artists who score hits frequently, sell albums, and tour successfully. Rihanna has been very inconsistent, that's worrying.
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Rihanna is poorly managed by DJ. I wish she would leave that label already.
BTW, OG is going to be released in the UK the same week as PT.
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Originally posted by RudeBoy
A video will help it at this point. The song is fairly new, and if the video will be released in the next week or so, it'll have a noticeable impact on iTunes.
Mine's video release helped it get back to the Top 10.
OG has officially hit #1 in 4 places, and was #1 in 7(?) iTunes Stores, including the US, Canada & Australia.
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If the video is released before the single in the UK then I think it has a good chance of going to #1. Hopefully she'll do some promo.
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It's going to be her 8th #2 in the UK
Oh the irony, OG is Rihanna's 8th #1 in the US .
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Originally posted by discostickk23
I have to disagree. So many people who I know hated Rihanna during the Rated R era fell back in love with her with Only Girl. I constantly see people posting the lyrics as their Facebook statuses. The beat is sick and its a really good party song. That is why it's my favorite Rihanna song of all time.
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Maybe I'm wrong. That was my personal opinion of the song, and I do believe some people share it.
I much prefer her Rated R songs; Rude Boy puts Only Girl to shame.
And let's not even discuss the GGGB songs, they're incomparable to OG.
Tbh, I even prefer Who's That Chick to OG.
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Originally posted by rihannar0x8
No she hasnt.
All her past 3 albums have gone platinum, and she just has a very successful tour.
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Platinum is nothing to brag about, it's average. She's often compared to Beyonce, her album sales don't come close.
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Originally posted by RudeBoy
Rihanna is poorly managed by DJ. I wish she would leave that label already.
BTW, OG is going to be released in the UK the same week as PT.
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I hope people realise that Rihanna's only curse in the UK is her label's stupidity, she's peaked at #2 so many times due to poor releases.
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lmao I don't get how some people don't like Only Girl! It must be cause I'm from Jersey
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Originally posted by discostickk23
lmao I don't get how some people don't like Only Girl! It must be cause I'm from Jersey
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She is screaming for the Gawds but i like the chorus. I still haven't listened to the song in its entirety, its a bit annoying.
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Maybe it will grow on me. I also found the Bad Romance chorus (the "rah rah" part) extremely abrasive at first, but one day it just clicked.
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Originally posted by Celestial
Platinum is nothing to brag about, it's average. She's often compared to Beyonce, her album sales don't come close.
I hope people realise that Rihanna's only curse in the UK is her label's stupidity, she's peaked at #2 so many times due to poor releases.
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Atleast you agree that her label is stupid
Well, I'm content with the fact that we're getting new Rihanna music I enjoy watching her being successful, too.
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Quote:
Originally posted by Celestial
Platinum is nothing to brag about, it's average. She's often compared to Beyonce, her album sales don't come close.
I hope people realise that Rihanna's only curse in the UK is her label's stupidity, she's peaked at #2 so many times due to poor releases.
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Now a days platinum is something to be proud of.
Ke$ha isnt even platinum yet, Miley Cyrus couldnt even go gold, neither could Christina Aguilera.
Alicia Keys, a huge album seller, only went platinum.
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Originally posted by Haus_of_Nicole
Maybe it will grow on me. I also found the Bad Romance chorus (the "rah rah" part) extremely abrasive at first, but one day it just clicked.
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it's very similar to BR in that aspect that it takes time to grow on people. And she's not screaming during the chorus... people just aren't used to hearing Rih use her voice so strongly in any of her songs. It's very different from everything she's ever done and I really hope OG isn't the only HOUSE track on the album.
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15. What's Wrong With Them
This should be the second single from his album. It could be a big multiformat hit.
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