Soon after the release of this week's chart, were Taylor Swift's new single "Loving the Wrong Way" topped with 315,000 copies sold and Paige Elliot debuted at #3 with "S/E/X", which sold 300,000, the two girls revealed their latest single, due to release tomorrow, March 9, 2014.
"It's sort of an anti-love song," Taylor announced, with Paige by her side. "The song, named after the diamond and crystal manufacturer, is sort of saying love does have a price tag... And this certain man isn't worth what he's charging."
"In essence, we'd prefer some bling over love," Paige picked up, displaying a giant Swarovski-designed ring on her right index finger. "I mean, why would I want love and comfort from a man when I can just take a bath in a pool of diamonds? They look good, never wear out, and sure won't leave me... It's all jokes, in case Robert's listening to this."
Release date: March 9, 2014
Recorded: October 2013; Los Angeles, California, USA
Length: 5:17; 3:18 (Radio edit)
Genre: Electro, house, complextro, dance
Written by: Paige Brooklyn, Taylor Swift, David Vonikk & Angel Brooklyn
Produced by: Vonikk
The song is listed as a duet, with neither artist featuring the other. The song, which has been described as "an anti-love song" by Swift, features a largely electro production, ranging from a bass-heavy beat to a rather etheral, synth-based construction. It also features almost hateful lyrics, with Swift and Elliot bashing a lover, claiming they'd rather be on their own than be with him, unless he would be willing to shower them with gifts and riches.
The video is set to release some time this week, and has been confirmed to be entirely decorated in Swarovski designs, ranging from simple crystal artifacts to an entire dome covered in giant diamonds. A release for the production of the video stated that over $28,000,000 in lead crystal and diamonds were used just for decoration, though none of it was spent by the artists as it is all given for just the music video's use. The production stats also listed other donors to the music video, including: Alexander McQueen Fashion House, Gianni Versace S.p.A., Porsche Automobil Holding, and even a personal donation from Cher. The donated objects are unconfirmed, but the list continues on.
The song, which officially releases tomorrow, has already been uploaded to both artist's YouTube pages and official websites. It's been sent to radios, and is set to begin playing tomorrow, the official radio debut being at 11:00 AM on KIIS FM.
I don't need a man to justify my love
Perfectly fine getting off to my own touch
My aspiration in life doesn't involve a man
Who forces me to fit into his own plans
Perfectly content with being the lonely one
I'm just a girl who seeks an expensive rush
I need some bling to light up my life
So, baby, just give me what I want
CHORUS: 0:45 - 1:14 [Taylor]:
I don't need a man to justify my love
Perfectly fine getting off to my own touch
My aspiration in life doesn't involve a man
Who forces me to fit into his own plans [Paige]:
Perfectly content with being the lonely one
I'm just a girl who seeks an expensive rush
I need some bling to light up my life
So, baby, just give me what I want
VERSE: 2:00 - 2:30 [Paige]:
I don't want to feel the love here tonight
Sweating out the pain in the neon lights
I'm sure what you heard isn't a lie
For me, there's some things you gotta buy [Taylor]:
You want to get to see the girl I hide
But she's chained up back at home
And she's guarded by dignity tonight
Your love isn't something in her sights [Paige]:
For some bling, I can be your slave
Obeying for all the gifts you gave [Taylor]:
Your love doesn't amount to much
The diamonds are all I want to touch
CHORUS: 3:00 - 3:29 [Paige]:
I don't need a man to justify my love
Perfectly fine getting off to my own touch
My aspiration in life doesn't involve a man
Who forces me to fit into his own plans [Taylor]:
Perfectly content with being the lonely one
I'm just a girl who seeks an expensive rush
I need some bling to light up my life
So, baby, just give me what I want
CHORUS: 4:15 - 4:44 [Both]:
I don't need a man to justify my love
Perfectly fine getting off to my own touch
My aspiration in life doesn't involve a man
Who forces me to fit into his own plans
Perfectly content with being the lonely one
I'm just a girl who seeks an expensive rush
I need some bling to light up my life
So, baby, just give me what I want
OUTRO: 4:45 - 4:59 [Taylor]:
Your love's wallet's running empty
And fun's reaching a new low [Paige]:
You don't have anything I need
So I guess it's time to go
Official Audio:
Be sure to purchase "Swarovski" on iTunes and Amazon, along with Paige's previous single "S/E/X" and Taylor's, "Loving the Wrong Way"!
Midsummer Days to appear on The Fault In Our Stars soundtrack
As more and more tracks and snippets are getting leaked, it's becoming more and more apparent that the soundtrack to the highly anticipated movie The Fault In Our Stars will be getting better reviews than the film itself. And the latest song from the album that got leaked - Phoebe Tonkin's current single Midsummer Days, which was probably remaked for the movie. The new version of the song that leaked on the internet today is more of an acoustic ballad, simple and just nostalgic. For the instrumental, the remaked version's producers chose completely natural sounds and created a beautiful masterpiece out of guitar, violins and drums. The song itself sounds like it could perfectly work for a soundtrack and definately for Majestic Casual channel on YouTube. Phoebe teamed up with her producers/friends Paul Epworth and Emile Haynie to recreate the song for the soundtrack. The original version of the song is Phoebe's current single, which will also be available on her upcoming debut album.
Host: Our musical guest today is Miley Cyrus who is going to perform her new single with Macklemore soon, but first let’s bring her down here.
*Miley appears*
Host: Hello Miley, how’s your weekend going?
Miley: It’s been alright.
Host: So the CAL chart is out and “On the Radio” is at #8 and ‘My Truth’ is at #2. What are your thoughts on that?
Miley: I was hoping for “On the Radio” to do a bit better, but my album sales were higher than I thought they’d be, so I’m happy at the end of the day.
Host: Well don’t be discouraged.
Miley: Yeah, I’m definitely not. I mean “Free Falling” debuted at #10 and peaked at #3 so I’m just focusing on the longevity, I mean I wanted to come off being an album seller too so I got what I wanted.
Host: You were having an alright run last week, and then you disappeared a bit? What happened?
Miley: I actually got in the studio with Pharrell to record our International Women’s Day single “Pretty Mask”, and I did some pre-recorded promotion in the UK. So I’ve just been behind-the-scenes a bit but this week I’m planning to promote more.
Host: And what does that plan include?
Miley: I’ll be in the UK for a bit and just around by the West Coast. I’ll continue some album signings there too and just keep doing my job!
Host: The fans want to know, when is the music video for “On the Radio” coming out?
Miley: We did Day #1 of the shoot yesterday, and we’ll finish on Monday. It’s going to be a great video, but it’s not gonna come out any time soon.
Host: Is Macklemore in the video?
Miley: Of course he is! The video was actually inspired by him a lot, Ryan Lewis and Georgie Skai co-directed it. Trust me, it’ll be worth the wait.
Host: Let’s talk about “Pretty Mask”, your Charity Single with Pharrell. What was it like working with him?
Miley: We’ve collaborated a lot together, especially for my new album coming late this year. But “Pretty Mask” was such an easy song to record, we literally just went in the studio, put our heart in it and the vocals were done within an hour. The song’s just about girls, women trying to cover up themselves physically, emotionally, etc. The concept was that we took this idea of a half-dead, worn out girl who tries to become beautiful but struggles inside to let herself become beautiful, so she puts on this “mask” to hide her pain. And the “pretty” part is all the glitz, glamour, make-up, clothes, etc. We thought it’d be really fitting if we made the single empowering and comforting to females, so this ended up being perfect.
Host: Well it’s #1 on iTunes in some countries in the world already, Top Ten in many others… will you promote it?
Miley: No, “Pretty Mask” is just a Charity Song I did for fun with Pharrell but both of us have very busy eras going on at the moment. It’s not really tied in with our albums, but I might perform it like once or twice somewhere, I just have no idea where.
Host: Maybe on tour?
Miley: Maybe…
Host: And speaking of the tour, do we have any updates on that?
Miley: Well… I’m not 100% sure if my label would be happy with me saying this, but we are going to reveal the tour dates and have tickets go on sale sometime this week, but not over the weekend.
Host: That’s fantastic news! Are you excited?
Miley: Absolutely. I’ve never had such motivation to perform, I really just wanna travel the world and keep doing what I love. I mean performing in front of tens of thousands of people is truly special, and they’re the reason why I’m successful so I have to thank my fans for everything they’ve done. Getting out there on stage and putting on the best damn show I can is my way of paying them back.
Host: That’s really rare coming from artists nowadays. Who do you look up to now?
Miley: In the Industry at the moment… not much. I mean I think there’s certain artists who’ve set a bar of success which is commendable by all means, but in terms of my music and performing I kind of have my own influences for that.
Host: Which are?
Miley: I was definitely influenced by the fans. Over my hiatus I was looking at my fan sites and just looking at all these ideas and singles and whatever they were planning out or envisioning, and I actually took a lot of it into consideration, and there’s some ideas I’ve put into action.
Host: Well I’m sure they’ll be very happy to see that.
Miley: I know they will.
Host: When we come back, Miley Cyrus and Macklemore will take the stage to perform their brand-new single “On the Radio”. Stay tuned!
After the break, Miley and Macklemore were introduced. They both stood side by side, wearing black leather jackets, jeans, white shirts, and red and blue shades. They had a live band play for the performance along with five back-up dancers. The song started as the dancers began the choreography and Miley began to sing her verse, staying right on Macklemore like a statue. When she finished her verse and the pre-chorus played she strutted off and threw her red shades into the audience, and began to do some choreography while singing the chorus amazingly. Then, Macklemore stayed still while he rapped his verse, something he never does. Then he stepped out while the pre-chorus played and both of them rapped/sung the chorus together while everyone performed some clean choreography. They both did the bridge, not in unison though, flawlessly. They ended off back in the pose they started in as all the dancers dropped to the floor, and the crowd gave them a round cheer.
Host: Well that’s Miley and Macklemore! You can buy their single “On the Radio” off Miley Cyrus’s album ‘My Truth’ now.
I know you guys have been complaining that i haven't promoted much lately, but things are about to change.
10/3/14-Monday- Jay Leno- Interview + Performance
11/3/14- Tuesday- Ellen + Exclusive Oprah interview
12/3/14- Wednesday- Good Morning America + Jimmy Kimmel
13/3/14- Thursday- Exclusive Youtube Special. Exclusive VH1 Special.
14/4/14- Friday- I'm Still the Femme Fatale- Documentary 10 minute teaser to broadcast on E!
15/4/14-Saturday- I am flying out to Australia for a promotional tour!- Sunrise Performance + Interview
16/4/14-Sunday- So You Think You Can Dance Australia, Pre-record a performance at the X-Factor AUS, Pre-Record a performance at The Voice AU. Lastly I will be having an interview with 7 News.
d; you should do like a did with Bieber and make her have her own career. Like her real life one doesn't exist.
But PM me an interview, or if you want I'll PM you questions for ha to answer.
You can PM questions and I'll respond.
But yeah, in this lineage, nothing after March 8, 2014 in the real world applies. The past applies - the once great pop superstar who controlled the world, that is. But in here, her aim is to take it all back.
This week, Paige Brooklyn, formerly known as Paige Elliot covers the magazine known for her movies and recently music. She sits with Hyped Music, talks about the music, the breakup, and more. It gets down and personal.
In the music industry, two big events get lots of labels talking. Payola among television is completely cut, as television bonds together with a plea to start choosing acts that are popular and upcoming to perform. Previously, labels constantly paid for television spots which drastically helped artists do better. 'The power should be used correctly. To promote actual big songs, and artists that need' was the main answer being thrown around.
With sales lower than the following years (CAL3, CAL3-TRU, and CAL4 weekly sales) lots of hot artists are doing touring now. Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and Selena Gomez are a few names to throw around. Touring also has experienced a need with television performances being limited.
Paige Bares The Truth On top of an amazing cover on CAL:Magazine, you recently went Top 3 with a new single 'S/E/X'. How do you feel on this? Did it meet your standards, or do you consider this below your standards?
"Personally, it's a bit better than I expected. I wasn't expecting something like it, with more of a French house sound to it on top of the provocative lyrics and general themes which aren't usually seen in music, to even reach the top five. I was sort of taking a risk with it, and I'm sort of glad I did... It's a great song, one I really love, and I'm glad that the public seemed to think so as well."
Your last album scanned Gold quickly around it's release; but the release happened during the ending of the era due to label conflicts. Any sales projections this time around with more hits under your hood?
"I think this era can be around the same as 'Celebration', if not bigger. There are some songs on it that I definitely think are good for radio and would appeal to the general public while also catering to my own plans that I wanted to have with the album, and I think that's definitely going to help with the album. When the album does release, I have my own standard I'm holding myself to with it, and I won't accept anything below it... I'd rather not share them, but from a realistic standpoint, I think having the album go #1 isn't something to take out of consideration."
It's been known, that you and ex-husband David Elliot have ran into problems, even after the divorce. It's became as known as much as your music. Do you feel it's affecting your music?
"Well, it depends on what you mean by 'affecting my music'. Success-wise, I realized it lead to some publicity just today. I didn't plan that, and I'm not trying to use my issues with David as promotion. I originally wanted to keep the whole thing under wraps, but due to my sister, my label and some loud-mouthed police officers in my city, the latest problem with David got out, and I just kind of went with it. My label manager, Carlton, insisted I go to Maury about it, hoping that it would result in a public outlash towards David, which I, personally, wouldn't mind. I'm pretty sure Carlton was expecting it to help with sales, but that's not my goal; I'm a person, just like anyone else, and I have my personal quarrels I have to deal with. Now, if you mean content-wise, yes, to an extent. I have some minor references towards David on my music, specifically the song 'Fire' on 'Heaven/Hell', but I haven't made a full song about any issues we've had. I don't want him to affect anything in my life anymore, and I'm trying to keep him out of my system. I mean, there's a reason there's a restraining order against him; physical and mental boundaries are necessary."
When you're not atop the charts, atop the newspapers, you are also atop the box office. The last 2 movies you did were with Hollywood stars Justin Bieber & Eric Saade. Is there any upcoming movies that will work along with your music?
"Well, there's one film I'm working on... It has some really huge names involved, and I think it's going to dominate when it finally releases. It's is actually a sequel to one of my previous films, and since the entire previous cast is coming back for it, I'm not even going to be modest about it... It's going to be big. Jennifer Lawrence better keep herself in check if she thinks she's safe right now... Now, with that, I have two songs that are directly used in the movie. One is on my upcoming album, and the second song is one I recorded specifically for it... You'll see it all when more information is released on the matter."
You recently said, the music scene has been the 'same and boring'. Do you think it has anything to do with music icons / legends constantly having success, or is it the new comers that are effecting music compared to years ago?
"It's usually the new artists, if you can call them that. I think some of the artists that have been dominating recently are really good... I'd list Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber as some of my favorite artists, because they always bring great stuff to the table... Though, both of them are some of my best friends, so that might have an influence in it. But some artists just release the same boring thing. Nothing is innovative, nothing is even mildly interesting... Generally, the goods are good, but the bads are awful."
Gaga - Back On The Rise? Now this has been something you're contempt to be quiet on. With your recent album, 'ARTPOP' selling less than 700k to date only passing Gold, and giving 2 Top 10 hits -- how have you been throughout the break?
I've been great, thanks. Recently I've been doing a lot of reflection upon why the album performed as it did and why I am viewed in the ways that I am, and that's why I cancelled the project. I'd turned into an entirely different artist from the one that I was four years ago when I was on top of the world. It was still "me", but not the same "me" - and this time around I've decided to wear the mask that the world wants, rather than the one I thought it needed. I've been working hard on my music - some new, some old - and I think people will be rather impressed with where it's gone as a record.
Critics mainly dubbed ARTPOP a failure, due to it's tracks not being friendly enough for public -- like it's predecessor 'Born This Way'. Is there any new approach, such as working with new people you plan to take on this album?
Definitely. The album is going to be a little bit darker than those two albums, though not much. With this record, I don't focus so strongly on the emotions I have about my current life and the world right now. I more focus on life, love, fun, and of course some glitter and sex. I heard what people said about "preaching" - I listened. I heard what people said about my lyrics and attitude - I listened. It's going to be on a bit of a different path than my last few records.
Born This Way Ball was a massive tour, and broke records. Now with a new era, it usually means a new tour. Do you plan on having one? Any ideas you can share on it?
Definitely. All I can say right now is that if all goes as planned, it's going to be the biggest show I've had in a while, and if we're lucky, an old friend of mine might make an appearance.
With you coming back to music soon, are you able to reveal the first single title or album title?
I'll be releasing an old track as the first single - a track that was never finished. It's been reworked for the new album with a bit of extra tweaking by the fabulous Timbaland. The album title has been decided to be Reloaded, and yes, that's in reference to both my Darkchild track which will make an appearance on the album as well as the current state of my career. All else I can tell you about the single is that it's not the title track - that won't be released to radios.
We understand you are under a new label. How did this happen, and since how has your artistry improved?
I left Interscope because I felt that they were focusing more on the interests of other artists like Eminem and Madonna - both big names of course, but names that I can't be on a label with if they're going to take from what the label can do for my career. RS Music Group offered me a better contract on the grounds that I change my image - since I'd planned to do so anyway, I happily moved on to a label that will hopefully be able to invest more financially and temporally into my career.
Thanks for having me and I hope those of you at Hyped Music have a wonderful day.
Hyped Soundscan
Top Overall Singles:
#1 | Taylor Swift | "Loving the Wrong Way" | Tigerlily Recordings | 315,000 |
#2 | Phoebe Tonkin | "Midsummer Days" | Indigo Records | 312,000 |
#3 | Paige Elliot | "S/E/X" | Written Without Warrant | 300,000 |
#4 | Azealia Banks | "Dramatix" | DREAMCREAM Recordings | 288,000 |
#5 | Justin Bieber | "Take Me to Your Heaven" | Hyped Music Records | 246,000 |
#6 | Selena Gomez | "Crown" | Paradise Records | 159,000 |
#7 | Britney Spears | "Vengeance" | BlackoutRecords | 144,000 |
#8 | Miley Cyrus | "On the Radio" | Revolution Records | 120,000 |
#9 | Marina & the Diamonds | "Selfie" | IconicSmashes | 96,000 |
#10 | Rihanna | "Pain Killer" | Pheremone Records | 48,000 |
Top Overall Albums:
#1 | Justin Bieber | Crossing Paths | Hyped Music Records | 294,000 |
#2 | Miley Cyrus | My Truth | Revolution Records | 258,000 |
#3 | Selena Gomez | Fool's Paradise | Paradise Records | 213,000 |
#4 | Marina & the Diamonds | One Night Stand | IconicSmashes | 144,000 |
Top Overall Artists (based on Record sales, total of albums + singles):
#1 | Justin Bieber | 540,000 |
#2 | Miley Cyrus | 378,000 |
#3 | Selena Gomez | 372,000 |
#4 | Taylor Swift | 315,000 |
#5 | Phoebe Tonkin | 312,000 |
#6 | Paige Elliot | 300,000 |
#7 | Azealia Banks | 288,000 |
#8 | Marina & The Diamonds | 240,000 |
#9 | Britney Spears | 144,000 |
#10 | Rihanna | 48,000 |
* CAL2,3,and 4 Charts Coming Possibly.
Overall Summary:
Taylor Swift takes atop the chart, with a #1 single this week blocking the #2 contender Phoebe who blocked a single of hers previously. Paige Brooklyn gains a 3rd consecutive Top 3 hit, following her 2 consecutive #1's from her past album. Rapper Azealia Banks debuts #4, with the Top Rap Song. Next up, are runners Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez past lovers who do what some critics call 'disappointing previews' at #5 and #6 considering past history including them having a 2 Top 3 hits together. Althought Justin's album starts solidly at #1 with 296k, and Selena starts in the Top 3 with 213k to shut the industry up. Could their new albums have tampered with their single sales? Elsewise, past but calm artists Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Marina & The Diamonds, and Rihanna round out the rest of the albums & singles positions.
Britney Spears begun GMA with a performance of her lead single- 'Vengeance' in a red and black outfit. She stunned the crowd with spectacular choreography she hasnt shown in years. After that she performed a medely of some of her older hits. These Hits included: Baby one more time, Gimme more, Womanizer, Im a slave 4 U and Work Bitch.
Britney, how have you been keeping such an amazing body all of these years?
Britney: Well its a lot of hard work, im on a strict diet now, and im becoming a vegetarian. I have to train a lot to keep myself in shape but its worth it.
Your performance was amazing, are we going to see choreography like this in your new video?
Britney: Of course, i feel like im back to my old self now with this music and its showing through.
You havent promoted live much in the past few years, how come?
Britney: I had a lot of things to do behind the scenes with tours and all that but I feel like my schedule is balanced now and i can promote and tour at the same time, i also feel much more confident now after being on stage so much.
Tell us a bit about what to expect from your album;
Britney: Well I cant say much, but its a lot darker and urban that most of my albums, its something edgy, sleek and just, well dark haha.
Are there any collaborations on the album?
Britney: You'll have to wait and see.
Haha, well thank you Britney for gracing us with your performance and interview. Ladies and gentlemen give it up for the Queen of Pop!