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Post by Ling-Ling on Jul 18, 2018 19:09:24 GMT -5
Yeah, I actually like this sound from her and the song is cute (the video is again, HOT). This will no doubt go in my workout mix ASAP. But she's done this song before and she's done it better. This isn't an album launcher and it's certainly not a career re-launcher. But like becky rose said, maybe she's not concerned with that right now? I mean, in 2018, is it even possible for Ciara to truly land a hit? Is Urban going to touch her? Is pop going to touch her even with poppier material? She certainly isn't the type of artist that's just going to cater to UAC at this point in her career. And even if she does land a random hit at Urban, her album still isn't going to sell. So what is success for Ciara at this point in time? I honestly don't even know.
I just want an album ASAP. And as we've seen more than once, once her first single flops/underperforms, it can take awhile for that sh*t to get out of the gate.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Jul 18, 2018 19:31:03 GMT -5
I feel like I've heard this song 793 times from her. Blah.
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Post by MaterialGirl on Jul 18, 2018 19:48:09 GMT -5
More new MUSIC coming!!! “Level Up” is just an intro.
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Post by tamed09 on Jul 18, 2018 19:57:55 GMT -5
She clearly has an artistic vision for this era...the Level Up photos were shot in Feb. She’s anxious and there is alot more to come....and for Ciara to say “soon” and not “stay tuned” is always a great signfir supporters of hers. As far as her Budget, Ciara is still recieving “Free Yourself” and “Goodies” checks....she’s def good on that end and she’s never really needed huge budgets to have dope content.
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Post by tazzman on Jul 19, 2018 0:55:15 GMT -5
Yeah, I actually like this sound from her and the song is cute (the video is again, HOT). This will no doubt go in my workout mix ASAP. But she's done this song before and she's done it better. This isn't an album launcher and it's certainly not a career re-launcher. But like becky rose said, maybe she's not concerned with that right now? I mean, in 2018, is it even possible for Ciara to truly land a hit? Is Urban going to touch her? Is pop going to touch her even with poppier material? She certainly isn't the type of artist that's just going to cater to UAC at this point in her career. And even if she does land a random hit at Urban, her album still isn't going to sell. So what is success for Ciara at this point in time? I honestly don't even know. I just want an album ASAP. And as we've seen more than once, once her first single flops/underperforms, it can take awhile for that sh*t to get out of the gate. Great question. I think success for Ciara at this point is consistent impact. When she is having impact with a record, no matter where it lands on the chart it reaps positive benefits for her. Having it consistently 4-5 songs back to back would do wonders for her, as opposed to 1 record every 3 or so years(every album). Doing that consistently would give her great momentum and a great era that can translate into an even more stable following. Everything else can workout from there.
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Post by tamed09 on Jul 19, 2018 9:52:19 GMT -5
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Post by SHOOTER on Jul 19, 2018 14:00:04 GMT -5
She doesn't follow WBR on social media and I've yet to see them post anything about the song or video.
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Post by tamed09 on Jul 19, 2018 14:07:10 GMT -5
She doesn't follow WBR on social media and I've yet to see them post anything about the song or video. She follows them and Warner Brazil tweeted yesterday...also she wouldn’t be able to keep the records that she made under their sessions if they weren’t involved somehow. Level Up was one of the first records she recorded under them.
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Post by SHOOTER on Jul 19, 2018 14:54:34 GMT -5
She doesn't follow WBR on social media and I've yet to see them post anything about the song or video. She follows them and Warner Brazil tweeted yesterday...also she wouldn’t be able to keep the records that she made under their sessions if they weren’t involved somehow. Level Up was one of the first records she recorded under them. Not on Instagram and @ Brazil campaigning for her. Clearly they want her to smash!
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Post by MaterialGirl on Jul 20, 2018 7:59:12 GMT -5
That aside, it would have been nice if she'd jumped into the Ella Mai/Normani/H.E.R. lane a bit. Ew! I don’t know who these people are but no.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jul 20, 2018 8:23:15 GMT -5
That aside, it would have been nice if she'd jumped into the Ella Mai/Normani/H.E.R. lane a bit. Ew! I don’t know who these people are but no. You don't know Ella Mai? The good London sis that is currently in the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 with an actual R&B record? Damn that sucks to not know what's good.
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Post by MaterialGirl on Jul 20, 2018 8:34:51 GMT -5
Ew! I don’t know who these people are but no. You don't know Ella Mai? The good London sis that is currently in the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 with an actual R&B record? Damn that sucks to not know what's good. Oh. Her... Yeah, no.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2018 10:01:08 GMT -5
Idk how seriously I'm supposed to take 'I don't actually know what anyone in that lane sounds like so Im just gonna reject the whole thing without checking it out' but that aside, let's not act like Ciara would not slay Love Lies or something like it effortlessly.
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Post by Ty on Jul 20, 2018 22:46:50 GMT -5
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Post by wavey.✨️ on Jul 21, 2018 13:18:08 GMT -5
She's doing something right. I really hope WB sends the song for adds at least.
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Post by Snowbeast on Jul 22, 2018 16:54:20 GMT -5
Level Up the god damn sound. Single sounds like a Fantasy Ride b-side.
Dance Like Wwre Making Love remix with The Weeknd. I will forever crave
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Post by tamed09 on Jul 22, 2018 22:25:12 GMT -5
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Jul 22, 2018 22:50:58 GMT -5
I love CiCi, but I don’t love Level Up. I hope she has success tho.
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Post by Jamal on Jul 22, 2018 23:19:13 GMT -5
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Post by wavey.✨️ on Jul 23, 2018 10:44:24 GMT -5
It would be dope if she got a VMA spot.
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Post by tamed09 on Aug 1, 2018 12:23:10 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2018 14:10:50 GMT -5
did the song enter hot 100? or it is 4 next week?
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Post by SHOOTER on Aug 1, 2018 14:30:58 GMT -5
did the song enter hot 100? or it is 4 next week? Debuted at #77.
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Post by stunnedout on Aug 1, 2018 20:03:43 GMT -5
Ya know....I talk a lot of shit about Ciara, but I'm happy that Level Up is causing some buzz for her. I still HATE the song, but it's making people dance and that's something I feel is missing from the industry these days. I like seeing all o the challenges, but I wish she would repost more of them.
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Post by wavey.✨️ on Aug 1, 2018 20:15:43 GMT -5
Ya know....I talk a lot of s**t about Ciara, but I'm happy that Level Up is causing some buzz for her. I still HATE the song, but it's making people dance and that's something I feel is missing from the industry these days. I like seeing all o the challenges, but I wish she would repost more of them. She should. It's one of few challenges that's trending.
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Post by divasummer on Aug 2, 2018 8:51:21 GMT -5
How is "Level Up" streaming??? I was very happy to see that 2 versions of the song was in the iTunes Top 125. I was however surprised my friends 20 year old daughter hadn't really heard of the "Level Up" challenge and she's all over social media.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2018 12:28:39 GMT -5
IS this going to go up on hot 100 next week? I expected entry in top 40 tbh
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Aug 2, 2018 12:37:56 GMT -5
IS this going to go up on hot 100 next week? I expected entry in top 40 tbh The points were split because she debuted the song on a Wednesday instead of the normal Friday when the tracking week refreshes.
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Post by bat1990 on Aug 3, 2018 12:35:16 GMT -5
Stumping in here for my fav missed single opportunity - "Turn It Up" with Usher. A much better choice than "Gimmie Dat"
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Post by tamed09 on Aug 5, 2018 3:51:35 GMT -5
Ci so shady political
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