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Post by Choco on Apr 20, 2018 8:06:04 GMT -5
200k would probably be enough for #1 on the Hot 100... If it has really sold 60k so far I'd still expect it to slow down a lot on the next few days, considering how poor sales are right now.
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Post by Enigma. on Apr 20, 2018 8:13:07 GMT -5
And it's not going to do super badly on streaming either given her history.
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Post by The Black Bird on Apr 20, 2018 8:13:43 GMT -5
The chorus is quite catchy and very well sung. It should be a hit for sure.
The ''picking it up'' part is annoying though, the song would sound better without it.
Having said that, I don't understand half of what's she's singing.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Apr 20, 2018 8:13:55 GMT -5
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Post by Normi on Apr 20, 2018 8:16:32 GMT -5
This is supposed to appeal to many demographics I think I could see this working on various formats
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 8:20:42 GMT -5
The ''picking it up'' part is annoying though, the song would sound better without it. NGL, it makes me think McDonald's jingle ("I'm lovin' it") every time. Cross-promo queen! I wish it was fully 'sung' rather than her sliding off the melody in a sung/spoken manner, but I don't mind it.
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 8:27:44 GMT -5
200k would probably be enough for #1 on the Hot 100... If it has really sold 60k so far I'd still expect it to slow down a lot on the next few days, considering how poor sales are right now. She sold 60k (supposedly) in half a day though. Maybe she can even cross 100k in the first 24h and then she has the rest of the week to get another 100k. Radio is stanning but I'm not sure about streaming, we'll have to see tomorrow on Spotify.
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Post by wavey.✨️ on Apr 20, 2018 8:36:54 GMT -5
Juanca yes Basement Jaxx, that's what the song sounds like!!! I couldn't put my finger on it. picking it up
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 20, 2018 8:36:57 GMT -5
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Post by Choco on Apr 20, 2018 8:43:21 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm expecting this to go top 20 on Pop on it's first week. Hot 100 debut will depend on how sales hold and if the Spotify audience bites.
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Post by bat1990 on Apr 20, 2018 8:45:47 GMT -5
What is this laidback house groove?!?!?! The only thing missing is an epic belting breakdown in the last third of the song.
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Post by Juanca on Apr 20, 2018 9:04:31 GMT -5
What is this laidback house groove?!?!?! The only thing missing is an epic belting breakdown in the last third of the song. Actually, that’d make me like the song much more. In my dreams she’d release an extended mix in June to bring new life to the song when it’s approaching its airplay peak :)
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Apr 20, 2018 9:11:33 GMT -5
Homegirl desperate for that #1. Discounting it on its release? That’s what we’re doing now?
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Post by Caviar on Apr 20, 2018 9:31:17 GMT -5
Homegirl desperate for that #1. Discounting it on its release? That’s what we’re doing now? How is it desperate? Other artists could do the same.
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 9:32:42 GMT -5
Homegirl desperate for that #1. Discounting it on its release? That’s what we’re doing now? Sales are dead. $.69 should be the standard price.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 20, 2018 9:33:24 GMT -5
Homegirl desperate for that #1. Discounting it on its release? That’s what we’re doing now? How is it desperate? Other artists could do the same. What does other artists being able to do it have to do with whether or not it’s desperate? I think it’s a clear move to get her a #1, but I don’t knock her for it. Can’t knock the hustle. I just wish it was for a better song.
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Post by Caviar on Apr 20, 2018 9:36:14 GMT -5
How is it desperate? Other artists could do the same. What does other artists being able to do it have to do with whether or not it’s desperate? I think it’s a clear move to get her a #1, but I don’t knock her for it. Can’t knock the hustle. I just wish it was for a better song. I wish more artists would play the chart game by discounting early. It's awful the #1 selling song is barely selling 50k, assuming its doing that much. No reason songs still sell for more than a $1.
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Apr 20, 2018 9:39:37 GMT -5
Homegirl desperate for that #1. Discounting it on its release? That’s what we’re doing now? How is it desperate? Other artists could do the same. And they’ve chosen not to, which only helps to support my argument that it’s desperste. There’s a clear agenda. It’s clear and blatant. And that’s fine. There’s no shame in playing the game. As a fan, don’t get mad that someone has pointed it out.
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 20, 2018 9:40:02 GMT -5
What does other artists being able to do it have to do with whether or not it’s desperate? I think it’s a clear move to get her a #1, but I don’t knock her for it. Can’t knock the hustle. I just wish it was for a better song. I wish more artists would play the chart game by discounting early. It's awful the #1 selling song is barely selling 50k, assuming its doing that much. No reason songs still sell for more than a $1. Well, sales are dying out regardless. Lowering the price point might help overall sales temporarily, but it won’t stop the erosion. Labels probably want the money while they can get it.
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 9:42:02 GMT -5
How is it desperate? Other artists could do the same. And they’ve chosen not to, which only helps to support my argument that it’s desperste. There’s a clear agenda. It’s clear and blatant. And that’s fine. There’s no shame in playing the game. As a fan, don’t get mad that someone has pointed it out. I mean, I agree it's desperate but wouldn't get to #1 make it all worth it? Even more so when she's competing against Drake's biggest era?
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 20, 2018 9:48:45 GMT -5
5.2 million views on YouTube, 810,000 likes
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Post by jenglisbe on Apr 20, 2018 9:53:16 GMT -5
And they’ve chosen not to, which only helps to support my argument that it’s desperste. There’s a clear agenda. It’s clear and blatant. And that’s fine. There’s no shame in playing the game. As a fan, don’t get mad that someone has pointed it out. I mean, I agree it's desperate but wouldn't get to #1 make it all worth it? Even more so when she's competing against Drake's biggest era? FAK said there’s no shame in it, so i don’t know why this discussion is still going.
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Apr 20, 2018 9:54:27 GMT -5
^ What he said.
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 20, 2018 9:58:50 GMT -5
#1 on 59 countries, top 10 in 11 others :)
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Post by g8erboi on Apr 20, 2018 10:03:24 GMT -5
Coming for that top 3 debut on Billboard!
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Post by Oprah on Apr 20, 2018 10:17:03 GMT -5
I fuck with this. I mean, it's not the pussy popping anthem that Side to Side was, but that song will never be topped. (*WINK*)
I get the feeling this era is going to be pretty big. Just feels like this is her moment.
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Post by leonagwen on Apr 20, 2018 10:22:17 GMT -5
The first time I heard this I'm like what the heck is this? But it clicked on the 3rd listen.The production on this is amazing.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 10:25:43 GMT -5
Can't lie, I absolutely love this. It somehow manages to incorporate 80's, 90's, and 00's pop without sounding like a complete mess -- it wouldn't feel out of place on Gaga's Artpop album.
The video is very Gaga too -- aka weird as hell, lol.
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 20, 2018 10:27:41 GMT -5
I love how constrasting the dance beat is to euphoric piano/shimmering sound
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Post by kcdawg13 on Apr 20, 2018 10:28:48 GMT -5
I did not expect this kind of sound and I'm pleasantly surprised.
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