Rihanna "Disturbia"

[shocker]

Her latest single has already topped the Billboard Hot 100, and is a fast-rising airplay hit at CHR. Seems to be gaining momentum at Hot AC.

This is one of her best songs, IMO. The video has somewhat of a throwback to "Thriller", and the beat is absolutely addictive.

Rihanna is a singer that I really believe has more AC/Hot AC crossover appeal than many other CHR/rhythmic artists. Admittedly, her songs may be a little too rhythmic to be massive Hot AC hits, but I'm glad to see that she's had some moderate success at this format with songs like "S.O.S", "Don't Stop the Music", "Take a Bow", and now her latest.

[atlantaboy]

Not sure this is gonna do too well at Hot AC cause of the repetitive dance hook thing...IMO the HAC's that'll pick it up are ones posin as CHRs, or that are leanin really close to CHR

[musicfanpete]

This was just added to WTMX in Chicago as of an hour ago.

[shocker]

Rihanna is probably the only singer I can relate to lately who is chiefly a CHR/rhythmic artist.
:)

Her songs have such an infectuous beat. I liked "Pon de Replay" and "S.O.S.". Didn't care much for "Umbrella"; but "Don't Stop the Music" has been THE song that really turned me on to her earlier this year. "Disturbia" follows a close 2nd as far as my personal favorite song by Rihanna.

I can honestly see her being more of crossover artist in a few years. She's already has had some mild-crossover success on the AC formats. Even regular AC has charted "Take a Bow". I think "Disturbia" could possibly be a decent Hot AC hit because of the hook, and possibly its somewhat-nostalgic feel of "Thriller".

[Rumors]

I actually like this song and the edgy video she made for it. As much as it surprises me to say this, I would rather hear this on my HotAC than another generic rock song by Lifehouse or Daughtry.

[musicfanpete]

Sept 8, 2008 17:59:55 GMT -5 Rumors said:

I actually like this song and the edgy video she made for it. As much as it surprises me to say this, I would rather hear this on my HotAC than another generic rock song by Lifehouse or Daughtry.

Agreed. I think Hot AC stations that have passed on Rihanna so far (outside of "If I Never See Your Face Again") have really missed the boat. I think she adds a lot of balance to the format, and I think core and sound will continue to evolve over the next few years to a more CHR leaning sound. Some Hot AC stations are already in that realm.

[shocker]

#20 on the latest R&R Hot AC listing, making "Disturbia" her 2nd biggest solo hit on this format, right behind "S.O.S."

Counting her inclusion with Maroon5, "Disturbia" would be Rihanna's 3rd biggest hit at Hot AC - right behind "If I Never See Your Face Again" and "S.O.S."