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Post by nighttime on Oct 16, 2010 7:43:48 GMT -5
"What's My Name" has been confirmed to be the official second single from her upcoming album Loud due November 16th. The sexy track was produced by Stargate and features an intro from hip-hop's current "it" boy and former flame, Drake. The single has been sent to all major stations as of yesterday and is impacting now with an iTunes release to follow on October 25th. The release will be swiftly promoted by a video release (October 28th) and heavy promotion the week of, including Saturday Night Live's Halloween show. To clear up any rumors, this is the final version of the song - not a remix. There is (or maybe was, now)a version without Drake, but everything else about it is identical. - First (Less-Than-Half)Day Universal AI Update: RIHANNA - What's My Name f/Drake: 2.346  |
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Post by brb on Oct 16, 2010 8:04:42 GMT -5
First day in Top 40
119 RIHANNA What's My Name f/Drake 40 0 40 0.691
+40 spins
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+0.691 AI
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Nadia
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Post by Nadia on Oct 16, 2010 8:07:11 GMT -5
YAY :) Smash
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Post by worldwide on Oct 16, 2010 9:22:36 GMT -5
I am really disappointed with Only Girl. So i hoped this would be better. But it's not.
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Post by itsbritneybitch on Oct 16, 2010 9:25:27 GMT -5
will Whats My Name hurt OnlyGirl's run? i wanted OG to be a mega smash but i dont see it doing more than what it already did! is she performing OG anywhere soon?
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Post by Live Your Life on Oct 16, 2010 9:28:01 GMT -5
This is going to be huge.
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Post by Rodze on Oct 16, 2010 9:32:17 GMT -5
Only Girl might not reach no. 1 on the Hot 100, but it could very well reach top 3 on CHR. This is too soon.
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Post by ₫anny Jerz ♔ on Oct 16, 2010 9:35:32 GMT -5
This is kind of dull on first listen but I'm loving it after hearing it a few times. I'm not convinced it will be massive but it should definitely do well across all formats. I'm glad she is releasing something with Urban appeal. Didn't want her to shun that format completely this era. This manages to be both equally Pop and Urban; a hard balance to find but she accomplished it here. (much like "Rude Boy")
I'm looking forward to the video. I have a feeling that it will completely sell the song to me.
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Post by Nic (Britney Spears) on Oct 16, 2010 9:35:58 GMT -5
They need to move all those dates BACK a month.
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Post by Haley on Oct 16, 2010 9:42:14 GMT -5
The bridge really makes the song. That being said, I don't see the strategy of releasing this yet, unless they release it to Urban stations and it gets some moderate Pop airplay. I'm just hoping it doesn't hurt Only Girl's run.
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Post by $uperb@tDuDe on Oct 16, 2010 9:50:46 GMT -5
After a few listens it's a f*cking smash. The only problem is they are releasing this too soon, Only Girl isn't even close to peaking yet.
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Post by Cerbius on Oct 16, 2010 9:59:26 GMT -5
Darn, I wish they sent a different single for Pop and international markets. I don't see this doing as well as Only Girl in those markets.
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Post by $uperb@tDuDe on Oct 16, 2010 10:17:22 GMT -5
^Internationally, I'm not sure how this will perform but should do fine on pop. If Hard could get to the top 10 on pop, this should have no problem.
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Post by Cerbius on Oct 16, 2010 11:48:05 GMT -5
^Internationally, I'm not sure how this will perform but should do fine on pop. If Hard could get to the top 10 on pop, this should have no problem. Well yeah, but Only Girl looks like it'll go straight to the top on Pop. That way, top 10 for the second single would be underwhelming. They definitely need another single for international markets, though. |
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Post by brb on Oct 16, 2010 11:55:28 GMT -5
^Internationally, I'm not sure how this will perform but should do fine on pop. If Hard could get to the top 10 on pop, this should have no problem. Well yeah, but Only Girl looks like it'll go straight to the top on Pop. That way, top 10 for the second single would be underwhelming. They definitely need another single for international markets, though. They have "Who's That Chick" for international markets imo, and I don't think top 10 for 2nd single would be underwhelming, especially if it's a bigger crossover hit than OG. |
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Post by antoinelk955 on Oct 16, 2010 11:58:00 GMT -5
A #1 For Sure!
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Post by circadian on Oct 16, 2010 11:58:43 GMT -5
MULTIFORMAT SMASH! Mark my words, and perfect fall single... The only thing, is I'd like them to push back the release a little bit... Only Girl needs to reach the top spot first...
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Post by Brazilian Guy on Oct 16, 2010 12:00:20 GMT -5
I hate how Rihanna`s team screws up some of her singles peaks with these way early releases. Homegirl needs Urban play though and she`s gonna get it.
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Post by antoinelk955 on Oct 16, 2010 12:06:28 GMT -5
love love love!!!!!!!! This Song Omg
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Post by antoinelk955 on Oct 16, 2010 12:12:46 GMT -5
What's My Name (Feat. Drake) & We R Who We R goin To Be Released October 25, 2010 OMG OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2010 13:06:43 GMT -5
I hate how Rihanna`s team screws up some of her singles peaks with these way early releases. Homegirl needs Urban play though and she`s gonna get it. IA. And I don't know why Def Jam has been releasing her first singles so close to the album release for the past 2 eras. It just seems rushed whereas "SOS" and "Umbrella" were out about 3 months before the albums came out where they could have reached their FULL potential and impact. They should'ave repressed OG a little longer digitally like they did with those 2 singles also. |
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Post by slw84 on Oct 16, 2010 14:03:59 GMT -5
This is kind of dull on first listen but I'm loving it after hearing it a few times. I'm not convinced it will be massive but it should definitely do well across all formats. I'm glad she is releasing something with Urban appeal. Didn't want her to shun that format completely this era. This manages to be both equally Pop and Urban; a hard balance to find but she accomplished it here. (much like "Rude Boy") I'm looking forward to the video. I have a feeling that it will completely sell the song to me. The good thing about Rihanna is that her appeal crosses pop, rhythmic, and urban so she doesn't need to have a #1 pop hit to do well on the charts. She can do well on one chart and okay on two charts and still give enough airplay. Is there a youtube that someone can post on the 1st post? |
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Post by $uperb@tDuDe on Oct 16, 2010 14:30:00 GMT -5
Oh na na
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Post by Minor Scratch on Oct 16, 2010 14:48:54 GMT -5
Huge first day at KAMP/Los Angeles. WXRK/New York, KMVQ/San Francisco, and WEZB/New Orleans are starting on this as well.
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Post by $uperb@tDuDe on Oct 16, 2010 15:27:47 GMT -5
^Getit Rih
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Post by Rεvôlvεr† on Oct 16, 2010 15:30:15 GMT -5
This song is going to be huge this winter..
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Post by NeRD on Oct 16, 2010 15:32:31 GMT -5
No doubt this is going to get amazing airplay but if they decide to release two versions onto Itunes #1 on the Hot 100 is a big possibility.
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Post by onefrayedrepublic on Oct 16, 2010 15:43:35 GMT -5
Between this stinker, Russian Roulette, and Rockstar 101, you have to wonder if the people picking her singles are malevolent or merely profoundly incompetent.
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Post by brb on Oct 16, 2010 15:47:39 GMT -5
What's My Name (Feat. Drake) & We R Who We R goin To Be Released October 25, 2010 OMG OMG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heh, I think WMN would top WRWWR in Ituens that week. ;) |
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Post by Rεvôlvεr† on Oct 16, 2010 16:10:24 GMT -5
Between this stinker, Russian Roulette, and Rockstar 101, you have to wonder if the people picking her singles are malevolent or merely profoundly incompetent. Or you have to wonder if your opinion is just that, YOUR opinion. Are you the head of a record label? Do you know what's "perfect" for radio? No. |
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