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Post by popbox on Sept 29, 2014 1:35:47 GMT -5
This sounds like Do What You Want which sounded like Your Body A big fat NO to that whole sentence.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2014 7:10:26 GMT -5
I think the perceived "awkwardness" on stage is part of her schtick. Like, it's intentional-- she's the endearing little girl with a big voice who's still getting her feet wet. It doesn't make sense that an established actress with years of experience in the industry on and off a stage would be so crippled by a spotlight. I don't think she has a lack of stage presence. She's just catering to the target audience she's built for herself, whether that appeals to everyone or not.
Or, you know, maybe she just snapped when she turned 21 and bright lights trigger her? Because that's SO likely.
Based on initial reactions I was expecting these performances to be complete disasters. They weren't. They didn't blow me away or anything, but I thought it was pretty clear what they were trying to do with her image and, for the most part, they pulled it off. Vocally it was good, probably could've benefitted from a better transition in 'Break Free' and a better choreographed performance with the Weeknd (come on people, let's not act like performers just go on stage and pull it out of their ass when they perform-- whatever happened up there was pre-planned); but it was by no means a bomb. That's being ridiculously overcritical.
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Post by sapphire on Sept 29, 2014 7:25:59 GMT -5
Not a fan of this right now, probably a grower but I like her past singles way more. I also think the performance is awkward and The Weeknd's vocals is good!
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Post by darko95 on Sept 29, 2014 7:50:52 GMT -5
Maybe her being a little awkward is what makes her different from everybody else. I think the majority of people can relate to that. Nobody is perfect all of the time.
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Post by Wave. on Sept 29, 2014 9:36:51 GMT -5
#60 on iTunes.
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Post by divasummer on Sept 29, 2014 10:25:26 GMT -5
I haven't even watched this performance yet but "Break Free" was ok. Her stage performance was better than it has been but I don't think she really sounded all that good. It may have something to do with all the press about her being such a Diva and not being able to mention Mariah in interviews etc etc. Maybe I have to rewatch it but I don't think she's living up to her current hype. I am by no means saying she has a bad voice but lately I've been expecting her to sound better live that she does a lot of times.
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Post by toomuchboy on Sept 29, 2014 15:21:05 GMT -5
She hasn't really given a good live performance for this album. She did really good with "Tattooed Heart" a year or so ago at some awards show, so I'm surprised.
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Post by Mega248 on Sept 29, 2014 19:31:26 GMT -5
This is easily my favorite of her three singles from this album. Her voice was a bit too dominant on "Problem", was drowned out too much by generic production on "Break Free", but sounds great on this song.
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Post by kmbgs on Sept 29, 2014 20:38:46 GMT -5
Maybe her being a little awkward is what makes her different from everybody else. Have you seen Taylor Swift try and dance?
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Post by jdanton2 on Sept 30, 2014 17:40:01 GMT -5
only 2 adds at Pop this week though it includes Z100. it has 23 adds at Rhythmic which is the 2nd most added and 10 adds at Urban.
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Post by josh on Sept 30, 2014 18:31:21 GMT -5
Well it didn't go for adds on pop, so not surprising. Urban though!!! Did it go for adds? :O
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Post by Cor on Sept 30, 2014 18:35:43 GMT -5
She definitely needs to work on her stage presence but most artists are very awkward/shy in the beginning of their careers. It's always nice to see them evolve into stage divas :) As for the song I prefer it a lot over problem and break free, her voice is a lot smoother in this song.
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Post by jdanton2 on Sept 30, 2014 18:41:56 GMT -5
Well it didn't go for adds on pop, so not surprising. Urban though!!! Did it go for adds? :O alot more than 2 stations are playing it though but i guess with Break Free and Bang Bang still gaining they might be holding off in pushing it there.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Oct 1, 2014 3:30:41 GMT -5
They are filming the video according to Scooter Braun's twitter.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Oct 1, 2014 8:53:04 GMT -5
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Post by josh on Oct 1, 2014 9:30:21 GMT -5
looks like the wild west
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Post by maine on Oct 2, 2014 14:33:07 GMT -5
Under Cool New Music on All Access.
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Post by Live Your Life on Oct 3, 2014 18:46:16 GMT -5
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Post by ILLUSION on Oct 3, 2014 19:32:37 GMT -5
What the hell is on that dude from The Weeknd's head :O
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Post by josh on Oct 3, 2014 19:44:56 GMT -5
What the hell is on that dude from The Weeknd's head :O He IS The Weeknd, fyi. But it's just his hair.
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Post by josh on Oct 4, 2014 16:13:21 GMT -5
Pop Mock Update: ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 333 120 213 3.376
Rhythmic Mock Update: ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 255 42 213 1.655
Urban Mock Update: ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 55 0 55 0.124
No spins detected on HAC, although was having problems showing stations for Fergie just now, so that might be broken. Probably nothing happening there since "Break Free" is still gaining well.
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Post by josh on Oct 5, 2014 11:37:54 GMT -5
Pop Mock Update: ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 288 124 164 3.723
-45 spins -49 bullet +0.347 audience
Rhythmic Mock Update: ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 334 47 287 2.114
+79 spins +74 bullet +0.459 audience
Urban Mock Update: ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 75 0 75 0.158
+20 spins +20 bullet +0.034 audience
Lost all the pop stations that played this 2x last week in OHP.
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Post by Kurt on Oct 5, 2014 21:00:05 GMT -5
Goes for adds this Tuesday, according to AllAccess.
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Post by J'back on Oct 5, 2014 21:34:04 GMT -5
Love this. She's 3 for 3 with me right now(or 4 if I include bang bang). This isn't as in your face as break free or problem, but I love how low key it is. Really like the weeknd feature as well. Her album is very hit and miss for me, but so far they've picked singles that I like.
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Post by jdanton2 on Oct 6, 2014 4:34:37 GMT -5
Goes for adds this Tuesday, according to AllAccess. finally ! just a week after the Rhythmic date . Break Free seems to have peaked so hope it takes off fast.
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Post by Az Paynter on Oct 6, 2014 7:38:41 GMT -5
According to Mediabase's weekly PDF:
#56 on Pop in the Sunday update with 352 spins. #52 on Rhythmic in the Sunday update with 341 spins. Will probably enter the top 50 tomorrow.
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Post by Spidey on Oct 6, 2014 9:51:44 GMT -5
This sounds great on radio!
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Post by josh on Oct 6, 2014 10:47:44 GMT -5
Pop Mock Update: (starters list is broken) ?? ?? ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 333 125 208 4.596
+45 spins +44 bullet +0.873 audience
Rhythmic Mock Update: ?? ?? ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 396 48 348 2.543
+62 spins +61 bullet +0.429 audience
Urban Mock Update: ?? ?? ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 95 0 95 0.198
+20 spins +20 bullet +0.040 audience
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Post by Az Paynter on Oct 7, 2014 6:22:20 GMT -5
Top 50 on Rhythmic today, as expected. RHYTHMIC:95 47 ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 466 65 401 2.854
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Post by josh on Oct 7, 2014 10:35:35 GMT -5
Pop Mock Update: ?? ?? ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 389 127 262 5.362
+56 spins +54 bullet +0.766 audience
Urban Mock Update: ?? ?? ARIANA GRANDE & THE WEEKND Love Me Harder 112 0 112 0.230
+17 spins +17 bullet +0.032 auidence
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