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Chart Listings: Mediabase & Radio Formats (February 26-March 4, 2012)
Member Since: 5/2/2011
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Originally posted by ClashAndBurn
I'm here for this, as well as the song whose cover is currently my avatar.
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I love Somebody That I Used To Know! SUCH A GOOD SONG
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Somebody that I Used to Know will be humongous.
I think We Are Young is peaking digitally right now, so eventually the airplay will compensate for weakened digital sales. I don't know what high-profile performance this group could do to give it such a huge boost, so yeah.
Somebody that I Used to Know has proved amazing resilience. It's higher than ever despite having so much competition in the past month. It could have disappeared into obscurity like Domino & Turn Me On did, but it didn't (that's an exaggeration, but Domino & Turn Me On have greatly weakened in the past few weeks). I think it will eventually hit #1 as it will most likely peak digitally when airplay is higher. I don't know how much airplay it has. I hope it has a chart-run like RItD.
We Are Young might be snubbed from #1 on the Hot 100. Timing is currently not looking to be on it's side.
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Member Since: 1/27/2006
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Originally posted by MusicTalker
Somebody that I Used to Know will be humongous.
I think We Are Young is peaking digitally right now, so eventually the airplay will compensate for weakened digital sales. I don't know what high-profile performance this group could do to give it such a huge boost, so yeah.
Somebody that I Used to Know has proved amazing resilience. It's higher than ever despite having so much competition in the past month. It could have disappeared into obscurity like Domino & Turn Me On did, but it didn't (that's an exaggeration, but Domino & Turn Me On have greatly weakened in the past few weeks). I think it will eventually hit #1 as it will most likely peak digitally when airplay is higher. I don't know how much airplay it has. I hope it has a chart-run like RItD.
We Are Young might be snubbed from #1 on the Hot 100. Timing is currently not looking to be on it's side.
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If Fun. can get on Idol, which I expect they will with the promotion/advertising their label has done this far, then they could hit #1. If even for a week.
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Member Since: 5/3/2010
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Originally posted by FAN
How was it dumb?
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Saying that +1.000 AI updates for a new artist isn't big is dumb.
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Member Since: 11/18/2008
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2/28 Mainstream
Cher Lloyd f/Astro "Want U Back" (Epic)
Eric Turner f/Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah "Angels & Stars" (Capitol)
Neon Hitch "F U Betta" (Warner Bros)
One Direction "What Makes You Beautiful" (SYCO/Columbia)
going for ads tomorrow
2/28 Rhythm/Crossover
Eric Turner f/Lupe Fiasco & Tinie Tempah "Angels & Stars" (Capitol)
M.I.A. "Bad Girls" (XL/Interscope)
Neon Hitch "F U Betta" (Warner Bros)
Travis Porter F/Tyga "Ayy Ladies" (Porter House/RCA)
Usher "Climax" (RCA)
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Member Since: 2/16/2010
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Originally posted by Rico Shameless v2
If Fun. can get on Idol, which I expect they will with the promotion/advertising their label has done this far, then they could hit #1. If even for a week.
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Oops. I forgot about that show.
Gotye & Kimbra need to perform ASAP.
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Member Since: 11/18/2008
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US radio usually jump on alternative/indie WW hits why do yall think not even AC/HAC is playing Lana Del Rey?
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Originally posted by Superbitch
US radio usually jump on alternative/indie WW hits why do yall think not even AC/HAC is playing Lana Del Rey?
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Lana is not radio-friendly at all. Radio pretty much requires big, memorable choruses and melodies, which is not her. Her songs are more memorable for other reasons.
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Originally posted by MusicTalker
Lana is not radio-friendly at all. Radio pretty much requires big, memorable choruses and melodies, which is not her. Her songs are more memorable for other reasons.
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I expected Video Games to make some kinda impact but it didnt even go over 1 milli on AI did it?
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Member Since: 2/15/2012
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The fact that Red Solo Cup is going for adds next week... I don't know about this...
I mean, I'm not complaining, but couldn't they have put it up for adds while they still had the buzz from Glee? Not sure why they waited so long...
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Originally posted by Superbitch
US radio usually jump on alternative/indie WW hits why do yall think not even AC/HAC is playing Lana Del Rey?
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Well Interscope has not sent out an official single. While those kinds of stations do play material on their will at times, an adds date would be beneficial. Especially since she's a new act. "Blue Jeans" is apparently the first official single for the US, so I expect it to do something for her if they have an adds date.
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Member Since: 2/15/2012
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Originally posted by Rico Shameless v2
Well Interscope has not sent out an official single. While those kinds of stations do play material on their will at times, an adds date would be beneficial. Especially since she's a new act. "Blue Jeans" is apparently the first official single for the US, so I expect it to do something for her if they have an adds date.
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I think they're more intent on building her up in Europe than the US, anyway. I mean, other than the botched appearance on SNL and the Letterman performance, they've really not made much of an effort to break her in the states. I mean, outside of ATRL, mainly the only ones I've seen that really know anything about Lana are Gaga stans on Twitter.
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Member Since: 1/27/2006
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Originally posted by ClashAndBurn
I think they're more intent on building her up in Europe than the US, anyway. I mean, other than the botched appearance on SNL and the Letterman performance, they've really not made much of an effort to break her in the states. I mean, outside of ATRL, mainly the only ones I've seen that really know anything about Lana are Gaga stans on Twitter.
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That's quite noticeable, and they're doing a great job since the album is easily heading to 1 million worldwide, while it's just under 150-200k in the States. I've had like two of my friends buy the album from me playing her out in my apartment, LOL. If they're serious about "BJ", she could have expanded popularity.
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I'm very excited to see STIU2K (a song that I always loved) and WAY (a song that has grown on me a lot) doing so well on iTunes and getting radio support.
I just listened to the new Madonna single and it made me realize how I am completely over electro-pop/dance music (I couldn't even get through 1 minute of it).
I hope the tide changes soon...and it's looking good.
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Member Since: 2/15/2012
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Originally posted by Rico Shameless v2
That's quite noticeable, and they're doing a great job since the album is easily heading to 1 million worldwide, while it's just under 150-200k in the States. I've had like two of my friends buy the album from me playing her out in my apartment, LOL. If they're serious about "BJ", she could have expanded popularity.
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If the tide successfully changes from the focus on EDM that we have now, to something more alternative, or at least less electro, then she should be able to get a song in the Top 40 on Billboard Hot 100, at least. She needs the radio support here desperately. Especially since Adele blocked her from getting buzz behind having a debut album go to number one.
Just that one little position could have done wonders for her career in the long run. Oh well.
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Originally posted by MusicTalker
Lana is not radio-friendly at all. Radio pretty much requires big, memorable choruses and melodies, which is not her. Her songs are more memorable for other reasons.
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Have you listened to her album? You can't really only judge "Video Games", if that's the case. Or even only "Born To Die" for that matter. Her songs can only be deemed "non-radio friendly" because of the influx of uptempo/dance songs in comparison. But her album hosts several songs with digestible choruses/melodies. They just have to be given the chance, which won't happen easily with LMFAO/Katy being the preferred choices.
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Originally posted by ClashAndBurn
If the tide successfully changes from the focus on EDM that we have now, to something more alternative, or at least less electro, then she should be able to get a song in the Top 40 on Billboard Hot 100, at least. She needs the radio support here desperately. Especially since Adele blocked her from getting buzz behind having a debut album go to number one.
Just that one little position could have done wonders for her career in the long run. Oh well.
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I would've loved that, as who knows if she'll be able to achieve a No. 1 album. The most I can hope for now is Gold.
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Member Since: 3/3/2011
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Originally posted by MusicTalker
We Are Young is, in essence, very radio-friendly. The chorus is monstrous, memorable & made to be remembered. It's anthemic.
It's only because the band is unknown. Once radio jumps in, they will jump on hard. Get ready for one of the most overplayed songs of 2012.
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They really need to just jump on hard right now. I feel like its popularity has been pretty thoroughly tested. It could be a monster smash, but it'll be a shame if it never hits #1 because of radio's hesitancy.
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Anyone have the AI peaks for all of Taylor Swift's singles?
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2. RIHANNA - We Found Love f/Calvin Harris: 124.679 (- 0.329)
What the hell......
8. DRAKE - Take Care f/Rihanna: 81.981 (+ 1.084)
Future Number 1 Ya'll !!!
THE WANTED - Glad You Came: 49.572 (+ 1.017)
Im surprised they are doing so well
CHRIS BROWN - Turn Up The Music: 27.737 (+ 0.854)
USHER - Climax: 12.043 (+ 0.939)
RIHANNA - Talk That Talk f/Jay-Z: 34.498 (+ 0.100)
RIHANNA - Birthday Cake: 14.690 (+ 1.937)
I'd rather not discuss this.
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