I agree. People see Rihanna and think "pop star", but her performing style is completely unique to her. At her shows she's more Mick Jagger than Lady Gaga.
We all know she's a horrible live performer. The fans enjoy the show because they enjoy the music and they get to see her in real life, not because she's good.
As for her being a rockstar... lol Have you ever seen Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, Freddie Mercury or Bono perform live? They give their all and they sound fabulous. Rihanna can't compete with rock concerts.
If you do a good job and really make every show count (Lily Allen, P!nk, Muse etc.) you will do really well here.
If you do a half assed mess, we will let you know.
I love Rih but I've seen some of the performances. She either doesn't sing or doesn't dance or walks and does neither.
Its sounds like they're just not here for swagged out Urbanna, they don't understand that aspect of her style. She starts her concerts with the same energy as a rap concert. In America, especially in cities like Detroit, Atlanta, Philly, and Brooklyn the first section of the show was called the best. Birthday Cake, Pour it Up & Talk That Talk were huge urban hits in America. I'm not sure if they were even released in Australia. AUS is clearly more here for Only Girl/ What Now/ California King Bed Rihanna.
Exactly.
It must be that Aussies are not consciously aware that Riri is not an American pop princess but a Caribbean queen.
If they call themselves fans they better get educated & know that that will be vivid in her live performances far more than in her records. In fact that is what I like about her gigs - and that makes them special. If Aussies don't like it and only want to hear a series of singles then they should stay at home and stick to their ipods.
Lmao "within her first minute she's begun rubbing her crotch". *sigh* Rih. You know what, this site and the world try to put Rihanna in the pop girl category but she really isn't that. She's a rockstar. You will def enjoy but the show isn't very 5,6,7,8. Its like a rock concert. Plus Rihanna just has this charisma and character you'll just feel so badass. I went to see her at Hackney and I just loved her.
Lmao "within her first minute she's begun rubbing her crotch". *sigh* Rih. You know what, this site and the world try to put Rihanna in the pop girl category but she really isn't that. She's a rockstar. You will def enjoy but the show isn't very 5,6,7,8. Its like a rock concert. Plus Rihanna just has this charisma and character you'll just feel so badass. I went to see her at Hackney and I just loved her.
Good. She deserves the dragging, hopefully it will make her a better professional.
It's not hard to at least TRY to perform and look interested. I am sure she can do better.
but the first 10 songs included just one single - Talk That Talk.
let me see...first 10 songs:
phresh off the runway
birthday cake (urban single)
talk that talk (single)
pour it up (urban single)
cockiness (urban single)
numb
you da one (single)
man down (single)
no love allowed
rude boy (single)
hello?????the first act was urban and everytime Rihanna doesn't sing the whole song cause that's who she is! god its like you wanted to go to another's singer concert!
Rihanna Is The Queen and she is THE ONLY PopStar/RockStar who can take a show so simple as DiamondsWorldTour is and make it shine bright like a diamond!
Well, half of that weren't even singles there but you're right.
Anyway why's she always late? Most of the reviews I've seen, say she's late.
The usual delusion from the stanbase. No true rockstar relies on backing track. And Mick Jagger in his late 60 had more energy and charisma than Rihanna
And what about not singing every word because Rih "dances her ass off" Her choreo is to basic to qualify and even then she has poor execution. And does MD even have a choreo?