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Post by skizzo on Mar 12, 2016 14:38:39 GMT -5
Since when? I think the exact opposite. The best artists are the ones who are versatile. But not too versatile, correct? That's kinda how I view her right now as an artist. I don't hate her music for that, all I'm saying is that all that experimentation is probably not the best choice in the long run. R&B and Pop have been mixing for decades now, its nothing new. She fits right in with the the rest of them.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2016 14:42:30 GMT -5
I wish they had gone harder with the guitar and shortened the song by about 30 seconds (get rid of that dated post-chorus). Other than that, Ariana sounds great.
Now WHO the hell is responsible for picking out her promo shots? Someone must have planted a mole in her camp to destroy her from within because she is a cute girl but she looks g-d awful in these pictures.
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Post by Dylan :) on Mar 12, 2016 15:25:34 GMT -5
7 Years is catching up quick, she is lucky she has SNL tonight Hopefully she has something else planned during the week, maybe GMA or something?
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Post by born on Mar 12, 2016 17:57:52 GMT -5
Every time I try to picture the music video, I see Beyoncé's 'Dance For You'.
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Post by toomuchboy on Mar 12, 2016 18:18:22 GMT -5
I didn't hate "Focus" like a lot of people here did (although I did think it sounded better live), but this is miles better. Really hope it takes off.
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Post by Choco on Mar 12, 2016 22:25:02 GMT -5
This is ok, I guess. Not what I was expecting from her, feels like album filler and not a lead single.
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Post by surfy on Mar 13, 2016 0:29:32 GMT -5
THAT PERFORMANCE WAS SO GOOD! She nailed every note!!! (of course!)
(She's also doing great with the comedy, her opening was hilarious!)
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Post by Hurricane Lee on Mar 13, 2016 0:30:31 GMT -5
Ariana sang the FUCK outta this on SNL. I love it even more now, as if that were even possible. I love how quickly she recovered after her name was fumbled.
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Post by richardalexander on Mar 13, 2016 4:10:47 GMT -5
My reaction to this is just blah. Better than Focus, but not much is worse. I expected an undeniable hit like Problem or Love Me Harder after the rough start. This isn't it.
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Post by Az Paynter on Mar 13, 2016 7:05:30 GMT -5
-- 31 ARIANA GRANDE Dangerous Woman 1781 0 1781 16.744
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Post by Dylan :) on Mar 13, 2016 7:17:54 GMT -5
For everyone who thought they were similar
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Post by Hurricane Lee on Mar 13, 2016 8:35:26 GMT -5
For everyone who thought they were similar
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Post by Ling-Ling on Mar 13, 2016 8:46:11 GMT -5
For everyone who thought they were similar Uhhhhhh... this is pretty much perfect.
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Post by divasummer on Mar 13, 2016 11:52:25 GMT -5
I Liked her performance of this on SNL and it really got me into the song. I love the pre chorus when she starts to sing more powerfully.
I also Lived for her other performance. Very campy, lol where did she find those dancers? They seemed like good dancers at the local Gay bar. lol Her voguing was cute but kind of comical. I can't wait for it to come out!
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Post by Live Your Life on Mar 13, 2016 13:50:21 GMT -5
The SNL performance was so awkward but she absolutely nailed the vocal. It was better than the studio version.
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Post by Enigma. on Mar 13, 2016 14:11:08 GMT -5
I've listened this 4 times now, love it! It's classic pop with lovely production. Maybe my favourite single of hers right now.
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Post by surfy on Mar 13, 2016 16:47:36 GMT -5
SNL Performance:
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Post by Caviar on Mar 13, 2016 16:59:38 GMT -5
Great performance. She was serving serious vocals.
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Post by Clauss on Mar 13, 2016 18:19:06 GMT -5
I love when she starts the outro with the weird voice, i can't deny Max talent
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Post by Peterawr on Mar 13, 2016 20:21:45 GMT -5
I was anticipating this being pretty awesome live - but she looked like she was kind of bored during the performance until the end when she got to hit those fun high notes.
It was vocally awesome, but performance wise a little meh.
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Post by Hashtag Pow on Mar 13, 2016 23:38:04 GMT -5
hot as fuck.
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Post by ritymeez on Mar 14, 2016 0:43:27 GMT -5
Awesome vocal performance. But next time, she should open her eyes more often.
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Post by Az Paynter on Mar 14, 2016 5:23:45 GMT -5
-- 29 ARIANA GRANDE Dangerous Woman 2078 0 2078 19.357
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Post by MTSChart21 on Mar 14, 2016 8:19:24 GMT -5
I wasn't sure of this at first but now I like it. It will translate well live. Hopefully that will be my opinion on this song. Right now, I'm not sure if I should like it or not. I feel a bit disappointed. Ok, so I like this now. Not a huge fan of this song, but it's pretty good. I especially love her vocals and the way the beats in the chorus match with the vocals (or basically they make her vocals have so much power to them, if I am saying this correctly).
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Post by mc54 on Mar 14, 2016 8:48:05 GMT -5
Loving these 2 singles. "Focus" was such a "what the fuck no" moment for me with her, especially after i LOVED her 2nd album. Girl's got talent, I hope she stays in this lane. "Be Alright" is a bop & "Dangerous Woman" shows off those pipes. Go 'head girl.
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Post by JayBoozer on Mar 14, 2016 9:43:46 GMT -5
Ok I'm in full on Stan mode after those performances. Ughhhh
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Post by EPG on Mar 14, 2016 11:15:40 GMT -5
The live performance on SNL is fucking fire. I'm in stan mode.
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Post by Dylan :) on Mar 14, 2016 11:44:02 GMT -5
Does anyone know where this is on rhythmic and/or HAC? Surprised to see this in the top 50 of only CHR
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Post by kanimal on Mar 14, 2016 11:46:31 GMT -5
Does anyone know where this is on rhythmic and/or HAC? Surprised to see this in the top 50 of only CHR It was officially #57 at rhythmic this week. Not sure about Hot AC.
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Post by Az Paynter on Mar 15, 2016 5:35:50 GMT -5
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