I mean, it can still rebound, obviously, but there really should have been some sort of break in between Cheers and this. There was literally no pent-up demand from the public as a result.
Who knows, it may have longevity once airplay factors in.
I mean, it can still rebound, obviously, but there really should have been some sort of break in between Cheers and this. There was literally no pent-up demand from the public as a result.
Who knows, it may have longevity once airplay factors in.
They just need to commit to some type of promotion....you can't just throw a song out there (even a great one like 'We Found Love') with barely any promotion or hype and expect it to go #1. I think the song will eventually stabilize and do fine once airplay starts to factor in (still expect it to peak in the BB top 5) At the moment it's competing with a very strong top 2, MLJ has +130 AI and SLY is gaining 3 mil a day sooooooo yeah they need to be promoting the song!
The problem with WFL is that it's such a weak lead single, it could go like a Bonus Track in Calvin's album
Songs like Only Girl and Umbrella screamed smash hit the moment they were released
I disagree I think it's a strong first single it's just dealing with an unusal set of circumstances....Cheers is still gaining on iTunes and its' airplay is around 70 mill, she has another song out with Nicki and again there has barely been any promotion for the song, the anticipation for the drop of the new release was only two days out and it was a thursday release which wasn't the smartest idea. Most people aren't even aware that Rihanna has a new song out so the casual consumer has yet to be exposed to 'We Found Love'......a little more promotion would go a long way I say
As I said earlier, "Cheers" is still very much alive. It's sitting in the top 10 on iTunes with no promo other than a video and radio. Their concern should have been on that single, and then release a single for the new album after "Cheers" starts to fall. The label rushes too much with Rihanna. You can tell they are in love with the charts and records. The girl is 23 years old. There is no need to rush everything.
Most people aren't even aware that Rihanna has a new song out so the casual consumer has yet to be exposed to 'We Found Love'......a little more promotion would go a long way I say
That and the single is not strong enough to eclipse the epic Cheers
As I said earlier, "Cheers" is still very much alive. It's sitting in the top 10 on iTunes with no promo other than a video and radio. Their concern should have been on that single, and then release a single for the new album after "Cheers" starts to fall. The label rushes too much with Rihanna. You can tell they are in love with the charts and records. The girl is 23 years old. There is no need to rush everything.
Honestly I think they've found a formula that works for them....new music/new image/ slight promo. As crazy as that sounds it's the only way she can continue to release new music at a rapid pace without running the risk of overexposure. Heck she hasn't even been to a televised award show since the AMAs and I don't even remember when her last interview was. They're not spending much money on the promotional end but they still get to bank on single and album sales (LOUD) that's as good as it gets frankly from a business stand point.
Honestly I think they've found a formula that works for them....new music/new image/ slight promo. As crazy as that sounds it's the only way she can continue to release new music at a rapid pace without running the risk of overexposure. Heck she hasn't even been to a televised award show since the AMAs and I don't even remember when her last interview was. They're not spending much money on the promotional end but they still get to bank on single and album sales (LOUD) that's as good as it gets frankly from a business stand point.
This is true, but I wonder why they didn't at least let "Cheers" finish doing its job before releasing a single for a new album. I would hate for her to move to single #2 when she's barely off single #7 (or does it count as #6 since the whole "Raining Men" confusion?) on the previous album.
This is true, but I wonder why they didn't at least let "Cheers" finish doing its job before releasing a single for a new album. I would hate for her to move to single #2 when she's barely off single #7 (or does it count as #6 since the whole "Raining Men" confusion?) on the previous album.
I don't think they thought cheers would have much shelf life at all considering they put absolutely no effort in promoting it, heck they gave it a concert video and it deserved so much better I think the plan was always to release a new single in Sept to usher in a new era or LOUD rerelease just in time for a Nov release (Holiday Sales)....6th single I think since 'Raining Men' was only released to Urban stations then snatched idk really lol
This is true, but I wonder why they didn't at least let "Cheers" finish doing its job before releasing a single for a new album. I would hate for her to move to single #2 when she's barely off single #7 (or does it count as #6 since the whole "Raining Men" confusion?) on the previous album.
B/c for the type of song it is (party, drinking, weekend, fun) Cheers is probably not as big as they'd hoped. And there's nothing left on Loud. So the holidays are coming, but Cheers is doing good but not great and won't last until Nov-Dec. They've got tons of recorded material and decide to drop it now in time for a Black Friday album release.
MLJ stills decreasing hard!!!!
While SLY and WFL stops decreasing.
I'm ready
1 Maroon 5 f/Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger 1.0000
2 ADELE - Someone Like You 0.8600 (+0.0029)
3 Rihanna f/Calvin Harris - We Found Love 0.8203 (+0.0021)
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(Impact after iHeartRadio Festival)
10. You & I
36. The Edge of Glory
114. The Lady Is A Tramp (w/ Tony Bennett)
136. Born This Way
181. Poker Face
232. Just Dance
308. Bad Romance
393. You & I
466. The Edge of Glory
478. Paparazzi
544. Born This Way
617. Judas
694. Alejandro
934. Telephone (w/ Bey)
20. Born This Way
43. Born This Way (Deluxe)
227. You & I (The Remixes)
310. The Fame
393. The Fame Monster (Deluxe)
838. The Fame Monster