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Post by popbox on Apr 29, 2016 19:55:58 GMT -5
I've legit been waiting 5 years for this. Of course I can't say it lives up to the impossible expectations of WFL, which I'd argue is easily the most impactful pop song of the decade so far, since it ushered in a sound never really mainstream before and still hasn't died off half a decade later. This on the other hand is clearly following a trend instead of trendsetting. It's basically a tropical house update of WFL. But it's obviously a smash. After CHR kinda cold shouldering her for the last couple of years this will finally put her back at the top of pop.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 20:08:06 GMT -5
I'm into it for sure at this point. All in.
It's the kind of song that can come off a little "basic" (that's the word that's been thrown around a little) I guess - debatable - but regardless, it's also exactly the song I'd want to hear at a pool party or a club or driving or at the gym. It's sexy and hypnotic and danceable. it's a slam dunk for summer. if it's not, i'll be so confused.
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Apr 29, 2016 20:13:38 GMT -5
I like this. It took me a couple of listens to get into it. I know I would love a stripped down/acoustic version of this.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 20:21:30 GMT -5
Almost a full day, still find it massively basic. Afraid to say that I even like Work over this.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Apr 30, 2016 0:15:35 GMT -5
The track was chosen as the Hottest Record on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show as well. Oh! And it goes for adds next week according to AllAccess.
Is it officially his first single? I don't think so. I'm pretty sure "How Deep Is Your Love" is going to be included on his upcoming fifth album, so that one will be labeled as the first single. It's up on all streaming services from the get go and the official audio is on youtube. The full song isn't on his YouTube/VEVO channel and it's only a 1:30min. version there. That said, this is the best strategy Calvin could have done with the track because he's going to maximize people to listen to it in the other streaming services, especially Spotify, where he usually does better.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Apr 30, 2016 5:25:16 GMT -5
Early UK midweek update and "This Is What You Came For" is currently atop there. It should be considered that this is mostly from sales and streaming data hasn't been added yet.
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Post by Florencia on Apr 30, 2016 5:41:15 GMT -5
I don't think it'sneither his first or second single of a new album. On an interview with KISS FL UK Calvin said that he is not planning on releasing a new album, that he only wants to focus on releasing stand out singles
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Post by Juan Carlos on Apr 30, 2016 6:04:03 GMT -5
SATURDAY 4/30 UPDATE:
CHR/Pop: 0 34 CALVIN HARRIS This Is What You Came For f/Rihanna 1400 0 1400 14.969
Top 40!
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Apr 30, 2016 6:28:22 GMT -5
I like this (the verses in particular). Will smash on star power. Doesn't touch WFL.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 7:35:08 GMT -5
I actually like this and prefer this over everything on Anti. The house influence was a nice touch.
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Post by Ty on Apr 30, 2016 8:23:19 GMT -5
Very mediocre. And Riri is giving me a pre-good-girl-gone-bad level vocal performance.
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Post by hitseeker. on Apr 30, 2016 8:38:31 GMT -5
#1 on US iTunes!
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Post by Caviar on Apr 30, 2016 9:03:41 GMT -5
Yasss! Finally a quality #1.
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Post by allow that on Apr 30, 2016 9:23:57 GMT -5
Yasss! Finally a quality #1. As opposed to, say, Prince.
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Post by Caviar on Apr 30, 2016 10:00:19 GMT -5
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Post by Wavey✨️ on Apr 30, 2016 10:03:09 GMT -5
but she's looking at youuuooooo
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Apr 30, 2016 10:20:26 GMT -5
I don't think it'sneither his first or second single of a new album. On an interview with KISS FL UK Calvin said that he is not planning on releasing a new album, that he only wants to focus on releasing stand out singles I wish this was the direction a number of artists would go instead of releasing albums.
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Apr 30, 2016 10:39:24 GMT -5
I LOVE this.
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Post by dm2081 on Apr 30, 2016 10:43:19 GMT -5
I think this is great. This is exactly what I was hoping it would sound like. I could see some thinking its a little slow in the beginning as its building up, but I enjoy the build. Rihanna has never sounded better IMO, her vocals are so smooth.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Apr 30, 2016 13:25:12 GMT -5
#1 on US iTunes! not for long. That stupid Drake song is coming hard. Does that have a new video or something? I heard it on the radio and don't see the appeal at all.
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Post by allow that on Apr 30, 2016 13:31:12 GMT -5
#1 on US iTunes! not for long. That stupid Drake song Bye.
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Post by maine on Apr 30, 2016 13:40:59 GMT -5
#1 on US iTunes! not for long. That stupid Drake song is coming hard. Does that have a new video or something? I heard it on the radio and don't see the appeal at all. I don't know if you've heard, but he has a new album out. It's been flying really under the radar...
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 30, 2016 13:44:16 GMT -5
On the topic of vocals though, I'm pretty sure half of them are Taylor. From what I can tell, it's just the pre chorus/hook, but when/if Calvin releases the acapella it will be a lot easier to tell
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Post by The Music Man on Apr 30, 2016 13:54:14 GMT -5
This is not exactly the best thing either of them have ever released, but I'm just thanking the Lord for an actual upbeat song. Pop radio has sounded so gloomy for the last few months.
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Post by Live Your Life on Apr 30, 2016 14:58:41 GMT -5
She sounds bored to death on this, IMO. The song isn't bad, but I'm glad this sound was left off of Anti.
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Post by ¤ Matthea ¤ on Apr 30, 2016 15:28:40 GMT -5
This is nowhere near as good as WFL, but it's still good considering the current poor state of pop radio.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 30, 2016 15:33:42 GMT -5
SATURDAY 4/30 UPDATE:CHR/Pop:0 34 CALVIN HARRIS This Is What You Came For f/Rihanna 1400 0 1400 14.969 Top 40! Those spins were paid for, right? Kinda hard to be too excited. Lol.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Apr 30, 2016 23:33:48 GMT -5
On an interview with KISS FM UK Calvin said that he is not planning on releasing a new album, that he only wants to focus on releasing stand out singles I listened to that interview too and Calvin is clearly following the steps of 18 Months and Motion, where he released a bunch of tracks before the album. Even, the reason why the former has that title is because of the time between the release of "Bounce", which was the first single and was coincidentally premiered on April 29, 2011 on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show, and the release of the album, which came out on October 29, 2012 in the UK. That said, although Calvin is not focused on releasing an album yet, there will be one at some point later this year or early 2017, and it will include "How Deep Is Your Love", "This Is What You Came For" and his upcoming collaborations with John Newman, Ellie Goulding and Dizzee Rascal, among other stuff. Those spins were paid for, right? Kinda hard to be too excited. Lol. If you say so...
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Post by Juan Carlos on May 1, 2016 6:02:18 GMT -5
Climbs from #6 to #3 on Spotify UK. There's a highly chance that it will be #2 tomorrow there.
Spotify UK: 1. Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla - "One Dance": 834k (-8k) 2. Mike Posner - "I Took a Pill In Ibiza" (SeeB Remix): 411k 3. Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna - "This Is What You Came For": 402k (+116k)
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Post by Juan Carlos on May 1, 2016 6:04:02 GMT -5
SUNDAY MORNING 5/1 UPDATE:
CHR/Pop: 0 32 CALVIN HARRIS This Is What You Came For f/Rihanna 1679 0 1679 17.678
+ 279 Spins + 279 Bullet + 2.709 Audience
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