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Y'all are crazy for saying she shouldn't do Work at all. What's the damn point of having a single then 
There will be other opportunities for KIB/LOTB. She can do a medley if she pleases. But don't throw Work in the trash for some long-standing agenda they may not even pan out well. Work is the single, Work is her best shot at number one, so it needs to be performed. A SLAYFUL performance is SLAYFUL no matter the genre or sound. Work deserves promo and a chance to thrive 
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Originally posted by RihRihGirrrl
I really think she needs to use this era to appeal to a new audience and garner some respect from the GP....that's literally the BEST thing she can get out of this era and it will pay off for the next era because she will have broadened the level of interest that people have in her music. ANTI is a transition period for her, the worst thing she could do is to got back to being the same old Rihanna
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Didn't she do that all of UA with Diamonds/Stay, like stop with this argument.
Basically every performance since 2012 on every major has been Diamonds, and Stay. The people who already have an opinion most likely won't change their minds. She went, and did PHENOMENAL jobs several times with Diamonds/Stay if those weren't enough, then a few more won't the same. There's also FFS at the last Grammys were she delivered a fantastic job vocally.
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KIB, LOTB have actual single potential. They should be kept for a later date.
KIB is literally perfect for the Spring, and could transition into the Summer. She should keep it for BBMA.
LOTB can be released later.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, don't be messy. Snatch your hits, get your #1s.
WORK should be the centre, main-point, focus of BOTH her Grammys, and BRITs performance. 
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#justiceforWoo. It's in the trinity.
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Member Since: 9/17/2011
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Originally posted by MikeFenty
Didn't she do that all of UA with Diamonds/Stay, like stop with this argument.
Basically every performance since 2012 on every major has been Diamonds, and Stay. The people who already have an opinion most likely won't change their minds. She went, and did PHENOMENAL jobs several times with Diamonds/Stay if those weren't enough, then a few more won't the same. There's also FFS at the last Grammys were she delivered a fantastic job vocally. |
What are u talking about Diamonds/Stay are straight up pop songs. No one heard those songs and thought oooo something totally different from Rihanna. Songs like LOTB/KIB are something totally new and out of the ordinary from Rihanna. FFS was great but again nowhere near as impressive as LOT would be if she nails it vocally. I think she should perform Work once and then showcase her versatility/growth with the other promo slots is all I'm saying
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Originally posted by MikeFenty
KIB, LOTB have actual single potential. They should be kept for a later date.
KIB is literally perfect for the Spring, and could transition into the Summer. She should keep it for BBMA.
LOTB can be released later.
Keep it simple, keep it clean, don't be messy. Snatch your hits, get your #1s.
WORK should be the centre, main-point, focus of BOTH her Grammys, and BRITs performance.
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Agreed. KIB, LOTB, Needed Me/Same Ol Mistakes (A radio edit maybe of SOM, maybe).
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Originally posted by MikeFenty
Didn't she do that all of UA with Diamonds/Stay, like stop with this argument.
Basically every performance since 2012 on every major has been Diamonds, and Stay. The people who already have an opinion most likely won't change their minds. She went, and did PHENOMENAL jobs several times with Diamonds/Stay if those weren't enough, then a few more won't the same. There's also FFS at the last Grammys were she delivered a fantastic job vocally. |
The lyrical content and production have a lot more substance and blatant creativity on Anti in comparison to those two songs. They're good songs but lets be real; once the GP slowly realise that Anti is out (probably after the Grammys) it's only up from there.
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Member Since: 1/2/2014
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Originally posted by RihRihGirrrl
she better not DARE perform Higher at the Grammys! She will get dragged! I'm sorry but those vocals should NOT be representing the album on the biggest stage that music has to offer
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How so? Her raw live vocals for FFS were fire.
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I don't know why you guys want Rihanna to perform all her hits from ANTi at once, let them flourish at their time, and SHINE on their own. LOTB&KIB, can potentially be major hits for A LATER time. It's not a "THROW OUT ALL THE HITS AT ONCE!".
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I hope u guys aren't pushing for a #1:single so yall can go around ATRL bragging about another #1 while the album can't even scan platinum (for real ) that would just be embarrassing lol
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Originally posted by MikeFenty
I don't know why you guys want Rihanna to perform all her hits from ANTi at once, let them flourish at their time, and SHINE on their own. LOTB&KIB, can potentially be major hits for A LATER time. It's not a "THROW OUT ALL THE HITS AT ONCE!". |
If this were a normal era I would totally be down for this but let's be real it's much more likely that she'll abandon this era midway through lol it would just be nice to hear her perform LOTB before that happens. I agree that a KIB performance should be saved until the song is actually released as the inevitable 2nd single
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Go listen to Work; that's exactly why it should never be performed at an award show other then the VMAs. Lyrically it's absolutely terrible. The chorus is so repetitive that in such a prestigious night such as either award show coming up, the performance would be instantly overlooked. You all want her to perform it just because it's the single. Gotta have that #1 single!!1!!1!!1!2!  She should promote the ALBUM and perform something good, not that trash. She needs to showcase her vocals as well as a decent song from her ALBUM, and LOTB is a great choice.
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Originally posted by keerbyriri
How so? Her raw live vocals for FFS were fire.
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FFS isn't nearly as vocally demanding as Higher. The notes are higher and more drawn out and it sounds like she's straining hard in the song. I love the song, but it's a huge risk, I don't think she's sung anything that intense live before
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Member Since: 12/22/2010
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Originally posted by MikeFenty
Didn't she do that all of UA with Diamonds/Stay, like stop with this argument.
Basically every performance since 2012 on every major has been Diamonds, and Stay. The people who already have an opinion most likely won't change their minds. She went, and did PHENOMENAL jobs several times with Diamonds/Stay if those weren't enough, then a few more won't the same. There's also FFS at the last Grammys were she delivered a fantastic job vocally. |
Going by this logic, she doesn't need any more #1 songs, since she already has several.
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Originally posted by RihRihGirrrl
I really think she needs to use this era to appeal to a new audience and garner some respect from the GP....that's literally the BEST thing she can get out of this era and it will pay off for the next era because she will have broadened the level of interest that people have in her music. ANTI is a transition period for her, the worst thing she could do is to got back to being the same old Rihanna
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Half the reason a lot of these critics are even taking her so seriously this era is because of the goodwill she built up by delivering solid vocal performances over the past couple of years. To not continue to build up on that would be  Not to mention that a Work performance at an awards show just sounds like a recipe for disaster. If she were Beyonce who had a great track record with uptempo live performances then okay. But we know uptempos are not Rihanna's strongest point when it comes to live performances. She's a far better vocalist than she is a dancer. We've seen this over the years, time and time again so I can't believe this is even up for debate, ESPECIALLY when Work doesn't even need a performance to help it get to #1.
ANYWAY, I'm pretty sure she herself knows this. She didn't release this album just to revert to putting herself in a position where she'll deliver a less-than-stellar performance, just for the sake of getting a #1. She'll do what's better for her brand and artistry in the long run.
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Originally posted by TheFireLexus
Half the reason a lot of these critics are even taking her so seriously this era is because of the goodwill she built up by delivering solid vocal performances over the past couple of years. To not continue to build up on that would be Not to mention that a Work performance at an awards show just sounds like a recipe for disaster. If she were Beyonce who had a great track record with uptempo live performances then okay. But we know uptempos are not Rihanna's strongest point when it comes to live performances. She's a far better vocalist than she is a dancer. We've seen this over the years, time and time again so I can't believe this is even up for debate, ESPECIALLY when Work doesn't even need a performance to help it get to #1.
ANYWAY, I'm pretty sure she herself knows this. She didn't release this album just to revert to putting herself in a position where she'll deliver a less-than-stellar performance, just for the sake of getting a #1. She'll do what's better for her brand and artistry in the long run. |
All of this!!!
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Originally posted by TheFireLexus
Half the reason a lot of these critics are even taking her so seriously this era is because of the goodwill she built up by delivering solid vocal performances over the past couple of years. To not continue to build up on that would be Not to mention that a Work performance at an awards show just sounds like a recipe for disaster. If she were Beyonce who had a great track record with uptempo live performances then okay. But we know uptempos are not Rihanna's strongest point when it comes to live performances. She's a far better vocalist than she is a dancer. We've seen this over the years, time and time again so I can't believe this is even up for debate, ESPECIALLY when Work doesn't even need a performance to help it get to #1.
ANYWAY, I'm pretty sure she herself knows this. She didn't release this album just to revert to putting herself in a position where she'll deliver a less-than-stellar performance, just for the sake of getting a #1. She'll do what's better for her brand and artistry in the long run. |
okay after reading this I guess I'll get over her not performing Work (I just want to see some choreo  )
LOTB would be perfect honestly.
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She's doing the Brits? Yay 
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I listen to this album at work, in the car, during study, whilst getting ready, showering, EVERYTHING
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Member Since: 8/21/2008
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Pop:
-- 23 RIHANNA Work f/Drake 3999 0 3999 33.644
+504 Spins
+504 Bullet
+3.350 AI
Rhythmic:
-- 17 RIHANNA Work f/Drake 2028 0 2028 16.035
+323 Spins
+323 Bullet
+2.210 AI
Urban:
-- 15 RIHANNA Work f/Drake 1798 0 1798 18.243
+246 Spins
+246 Bullet
+2.208 AI
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Also, I'm so excited she's doing the BRITs! :woo:
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