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Post by stunnedout on Jan 7, 2018 2:57:35 GMT -5
I literally prayed for God to give me a sign that 2018 will be a good year. After that prayer, Finesse was announced as the next single and everything that comes with it was the answer. Look at God! Real talk, we need to take a roll call for all the people who have been team Finesse since 2016. We have been vindicated! To see it actually be a single when almost none of us expected it, and then to see it being given lead/re-release single treatment with a remix and that classic ode to ILC video, and then to see it smashing on arrival as if this song is not 14 months old, has got me feeling like Yaaaasss! So many people said it wouldn’t work as a single. Now look at where we are.
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Post by greentoo on Jan 7, 2018 3:39:53 GMT -5
Will radio hold this back from going top 10 at the moment or is everything else so strong that it can go top 10?
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Post by divasummer on Jan 7, 2018 7:24:49 GMT -5
Wow, I don't remember which thread it was in but I commented "people really think a remix is going to affect JT's lead single"??? I didn't think it was possible when I read the remix was just going to be Cardi adding a verse to it. I guess I was wrong because this does seem to be stealing a little of JT's thunder........
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jan 7, 2018 7:33:46 GMT -5
Will radio hold this back from going top 10 at the moment or is everything else so strong that it can go top 10? TOP 10 is pretty much on lock at this point. POP:0 37 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 1656 0 1656 12.371 +508 spins +508 spins +3.752 Audience HAC:0 35 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 315 0 315 2.111 +112 spins +112 spins +0.579 Audience RHYTHMIC:0 35 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 840 0 840 5.368 +253 spins +253 spins +1.477 Audience URBAN:0 47 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 554 0 554 5.835 +179 spins +179 spins +1.422 Audience URBAN AC:0 45 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 69 0 69 0.656 +26 spins +26 spins +0214 Audience
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Post by Envoirment on Jan 7, 2018 8:50:00 GMT -5
What was the last song to smash out the gate on Pop/HAC/Rhythmic/Urban/Urban AC at the same time? I know there have been songs to smash on all those formats, but usually at different times. I can't remember the last song to have such a big cross-format start in airplay.
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Post by jeiboy on Jan 7, 2018 9:04:12 GMT -5
What was the last song to smash out the gate on Pop/HAC/Rhythmic/Urban/Urban AC at the same time? I know there have been songs to smash on all those formats, but usually at different times. I can't remember the last song to have such a big cross-format start in airplay. Uptown Funk?
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jan 7, 2018 9:34:53 GMT -5
What was the last song to smash out the gate on Pop/HAC/Rhythmic/Urban/Urban AC at the same time? I know there have been songs to smash on all those formats, but usually at different times. I can't remember the last song to have such a big cross-format start in airplay. Uptown Funk? Nah...It took a while for Urban to catch up and it only went Top 20 there. But it reminds me of UF in so many ways already. The single cover triggered fanart to pop up like... a day after. But there's a one major difference between these two... UF was a ft, while Finesse is a 4th single from an album that is at 1.2m copies sold, so on paper its smash potential seemed already doomed. But just look at it now...God...Finesse already proved me wrong...but I'm not ready for what's coming... Watch this, and tell me it doesn't turn you into a MESS. I dare you...
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Post by Jay D83 on Jan 7, 2018 12:47:01 GMT -5
Nah...It took a while for Urban to catch up and it only went Top 20 there. But it reminds me of UF in so many ways already. The single cover triggered fanart to pop up like... a day after. But there's a one major difference between these two... UF was a ft, while Finesse is a 4th single from an album that is at 1.2m copies sold, so on paper its smash potential seemed already doomed. But just look at it now...God...Finesse already proved me wrong...but I'm not ready for what's coming... Watch this, and tell me it doesn't turn you into a MESS. I dare you... That was pretty much my mother's reaction. She called me screaming in my ear this morning that I KNEW BRUNO WAS A BAD BOY BUT WOW! This is another level! She said. FINESSE may be a major album seller for him. Should we do a rerelease or nah? 14 months later and this song still makes me feel so good. It reminds me of my childhood and the good times, while the next song on the album (you know which) makes me think of what's was lost. I'm kinda scared to see his career trajection after this because honestly....I want a sequel to this album! I stan him so much!
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 7, 2018 12:56:13 GMT -5
This album definitely turned me into a fan of his. Just like I wish about Finesse’s release for so long, I’m hoping “Calling All My Lovelies” will get a chance to shine at some point as well.
“Pick up the phone! Pick up the phone! Cause all this loving...needs a hoooooomee!”
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 13:13:29 GMT -5
Still an amazing bop Still at #1 on iTunes, light red and still at a good lead over Filthy. Filthy is also light red right now too
#1 on YouTube, over 33 million views #1 Apple Music #4 Spotify
Destroy JT, Bruno & Cardi saviors of Q1 2018
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Post by kcdawg13 on Jan 7, 2018 14:28:37 GMT -5
I was listening to the radio with my mother last night, Finesse followed Umbrella on the pop station and she thought I changed it to the retro station. She was shocked that it's new. But now we share the love of a modern pop song finally. Bruno Mars, bringing family's together.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jan 7, 2018 15:21:42 GMT -5
I just love how shady he turned out to be. I didn't see that coming and I'm diggin' it. He didn't even have to say a thing, but people know what's up. He could drop his 4th single whenever he wanted...Atlantic waited for his green light since November, and chose a day before Timberlake which is even worse... He gave GP a day to fall in love w/ Finesse, so when JT released ppl already were all about Finesse. Seeing how JT fans don't even want to mention Bruno & Finesse in the same sentence, I bet it gotta hurt so bad that Bruno, and the new IT girl - Cardi B (whose's btw here to stay) stole his hype with +14 months song. Hillarious...but Bruno LOVES him some Janet since since he was 8, so all of this makes sense. Well-played Mr Mars, I'm impressed.
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Post by Glove Slap on Jan 7, 2018 15:59:24 GMT -5
Down to #2 on iTunes with all the versions of Perfect combined.
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Post by NeRD on Jan 7, 2018 16:01:23 GMT -5
What was the last song to smash out the gate on Pop/HAC/Rhythmic/Urban/Urban AC at the same time? I know there have been songs to smash on all those formats, but usually at different times. I can't remember the last song to have such a big cross-format start in airplay. Work? Before Pop dropped it due to the horrible callouts.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 7, 2018 16:06:28 GMT -5
Down to #2 on iTunes with all the versions of Perfect combined.I don't get this? It is #1 right now on iTunes.
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Post by NeRD on Jan 7, 2018 16:07:55 GMT -5
Down to #2 on iTunes with all the versions of Perfect combined.I don't get this? It is #1 right now on iTunes. Perfect has three versions charting. With all versions combined it's actually #1 despite Finesse being #1 on the chart.
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Post by Glove Slap on Jan 7, 2018 16:11:07 GMT -5
Down to #2 on iTunes with all the versions of Perfect combined.I don't get this? It is #1 right now on iTunes. There's 3 versions of Perfect; the main one, the Beyoncé duet, and the Symphony version with Andrea Bocelli. For some reason, the Bocelli version jumped into the top 10 today, and when the percentages are added up on kworb, it comes out to 1.0527, with this being 1. The album version of Finesse isn't in the top 100, but #100 is at 0.0304, so it's below that percentage wise.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 7, 2018 16:13:43 GMT -5
Is there any chance that this will debut at #1 on the Hot 100?
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Post by Glove Slap on Jan 7, 2018 16:15:09 GMT -5
Is there any chance that this will debut at #1 on the Hot 100? No, it's predicted to debut around #40 from one day of sales and streams, and four days of airplay.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jan 7, 2018 16:28:53 GMT -5
I predict it's gonna reach #1 in it 4th-5th wk charting. Airplay is growing like crazy, it's pulling strong streams and has good sales. I think it's a wrap after the GRAMMYs...that award show made TWIL happen last year, so god only knows what's gonna do for Finesse.
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Post by graham on Jan 7, 2018 16:31:46 GMT -5
I’m impressed by this song. I’d be very happy if it reached #1
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Post by Kishi KCM on Jan 7, 2018 18:06:57 GMT -5
I literally prayed for God to give me a sign that 2018 will be a good year. After that prayer, Finesse was announced as the next single and everything that comes with it was the answer. Look at God! Real talk, we need to take a roll call for all the people who have been team Finesse since 2016. We have been vindicated! To see it actually be a single when almost none of us expected it, and then to see it being given lead/re-release single treatment with a remix and that classic ode to ILC video, and then to see it smashing on arrival as if this song is not 14 months old, has got me feeling like I've always loved the song and always thought it was the strongest on the album. The title track was never a favorite of mine. But I started to lose hope that they'd do a 4th single after VOTF surprisingly underperformed. So glad they decided to do this remix, because it's going to benefit everyone involved. This was a smart choice and a win!
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Post by stunnedout on Jan 7, 2018 18:08:58 GMT -5
I just love how shady he turned out to be. I didn't see that coming and I'm diggin' it. He didn't even have to say a thing, but people know what's up. He could drop his 4th single whenever he wanted...Atlantic waited for his green light since November, and chose a day before Timberlake which is even worse... He gave GP a day to fall in love w/ Finesse, so when JT released ppl already were all about Finesse. Seeing how JT fans don't even want to mention Bruno & Finesse in the same sentence, I bet it gotta hurt so bad that Bruno, and the new IT girl - Cardi B (whose's btw here to stay) stole his hype with +14 months song. Hillarious...but Bruno LOVES him some Janet since since he was 8, so all of this makes sense. Well-played Mr Mars, I'm impressed. I really don’t think it was that deep or calculated. They were advertising new Bruno music in January for at least a month. No1 knew when Justin was releasing something new. Fans are really trying to make this some type of beef like he was on a mission to destroy Justin, but the truth is if Justin’s song was good and people liked it Finesse wouldn’t be an issue and It has nothing to do with Janet. Stop reaching.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 7, 2018 18:52:21 GMT -5
I just love how shady he turned out to be. I didn't see that coming and I'm diggin' it. He didn't even have to say a thing, but people know what's up. He could drop his 4th single whenever he wanted...Atlantic waited for his green light since November, and chose a day before Timberlake which is even worse... He gave GP a day to fall in love w/ Finesse, so when JT released ppl already were all about Finesse. Seeing how JT fans don't even want to mention Bruno & Finesse in the same sentence, I bet it gotta hurt so bad that Bruno, and the new IT girl - Cardi B (whose's btw here to stay) stole his hype with +14 months song. Hillarious...but Bruno LOVES him some Janet since since he was 8, so all of this makes sense. Well-played Mr Mars, I'm impressed. I really don’t think it was that deep or calculated. They were advertising new Bruno music in January for at least a month. No1 knew when Justin was releasing something new. Fans are really trying to make this some type of beef like he was on a mission to destroy Justin, but the truth is if Justin’s song was good and people liked it Finesse wouldn’t be an issue and It has nothing to do with Janet. Stop reaching. let us have some fun ok?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 19:29:42 GMT -5
I prayed on it. The many gods and divagods out there delivered it. Yassss bitch words aren't needed. The 90s are back! New Edition and Salt N Pepper get your albums ready!
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Post by XXX. on Jan 7, 2018 19:45:20 GMT -5
This song just makes you feel good! It was an instant fave from the album, but I prefer this version with Cardi. Her verse reminds me of Left Eye from TLC. And the video was such a great way to kick off 2018.
Can't wait to watch this sit at #1 on the Hot 100 for weeks!
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Post by Glove Slap on Jan 8, 2018 4:55:46 GMT -5
Back up to #2 on Spotify.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jan 8, 2018 8:08:59 GMT -5
POP 0 31 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 2118 0 2118 15.544 +462 Spins +462 Bullet +3.173 Audience
HAC 0 30 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 428 0 428 2.717 +113 Spins +113 Bullet +0.606 Audience
RHYTHMIC 0 29 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 1069 0 1069 6.576 +229 Spins +229 Bullet +1.208 Audience
URBAN 0 41 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 673 0 673 7.01 +119 Spins +119 Bullet +1.175 Audience
URBAN AC 0 38 BRUNO MARS & CARDI B Finesse 84 0 84 0.766 +15 Spins +15 Bullet +0.110 Audience
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Post by The Brazilian Guy 🇧🇷 on Jan 8, 2018 13:20:26 GMT -5
Nevermind, I love it now. Especially Cardi's verse. But I also realised after listening to the lyrics some more, that I have no idea what Finesse means I thought it was slang for "finest", like "Swalla" by Jason Derülo meant Swallow. In Brazil we use it as a word that describes refinement or elegance, and that's what i always took from the song as well. Don't know if people use it in that same sense in the USA though
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Jan 8, 2018 14:04:59 GMT -5
Drippin' in finesse = swaggin/looking fine. You can do something with finesse if you're so experienced that you make it look so easy, like you're not even trying to own it, but you still own it. ...at least that's how I see it. When I think about finesse the 1st person that comes to my mind is Aaliyah.
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