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Post by deepston on Apr 10, 2018 18:47:22 GMT -5
It’s probably gonna be some euphoric upbeat self-empowerment anthem. I never liked self-empowerment anthems a lot. They rarely work. At least from me because they're heavily attractive and in privileged positions. Just my opinion though. Ariana is nowhere near privileged though. I can't imagine what she had to go through. A love/empowerment anthem is the right way to kick off this era!
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Post by kcdawg13 on Apr 10, 2018 18:51:10 GMT -5
I hope it isn't some cliche self empowerment anthem like Fight Song or Scars To Your Beautiful, I hope it's something that's a bit more personal and raw.
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Post by Naos on Apr 10, 2018 18:55:25 GMT -5
I never liked self-empowerment anthems a lot. They rarely work. At least from me because they're heavily attractive and in privileged positions. Just my opinion though. Ariana is nowhere near privileged though. I can't imagine what she had to go through. A love/empowerment anthem is the right way to kick off this era! Wasn't she born wealthy and one of her parents the chief executive officer of a highly successful company?
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Post by deepston on Apr 10, 2018 18:59:06 GMT -5
Ariana is nowhere near privileged though. I can't imagine what she had to go through. A love/empowerment anthem is the right way to kick off this era! Wasn't she born wealthy and one of her parents the chief executive officer of a highly successful company? Have you been living under a rock? The Manchester attack messed her up for a while, it's not easy to process that young kids who got out of their homes to see you and have a good time died while attending your concert. I do not want to bring this discussion here though. I hope this comeback will be very successful, she deserves it.
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 11, 2018 1:44:52 GMT -5
Wasn't she born wealthy and one of her parents the chief executive officer of a highly successful company? Have you been living under a rock? The Manchester attack messed her up for a while, it's not easy to process that young kids who got out of their homes to see you and have a good time died while attending your concert. I do not want to bring this discussion here though. I hope this comeback will be very successful, she deserves it. I think you are both talking about two different things. You are saying that she should make a self empowerment anthem because of Manchester and the huge effect that had on her, her fans and the whole world. However, I don’t think that the other person is saying she shouldn’t make one for that. They mean a self empowerment anthem about life (for example, Drake’s “made it from the bottom and now we are here”, despite them never necessarily being at the bottom so the message coming across as fake and just for money)
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Post by wjr15 on Apr 11, 2018 2:31:35 GMT -5
When I said self empowerment anthem, I meant a song that talks about inner strength, moving on from tragedy, finding happiness in life, and being stronger than before. Granted this is just pure speculation based on the rumored title of the song and the stuff Ariana and her fan base have been through. A song that just makes people happy and feel good.
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 11, 2018 6:51:58 GMT -5
When I said self empowerment anthem, I meant a song that talks about inner strength, moving on from tragedy, finding happiness in life, and being stronger than before. Granted this is just pure speculation based on the rumored title of the song and the stuff Ariana and her fan base have been through. A song that just makes people happy and feel good. I have a feeling it will be like that as well. I just hope it is fun, upbeat and happy, especially since we are coming into summer
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Post by Naos on Apr 11, 2018 11:09:49 GMT -5
Have you been living under a rock? The Manchester attack messed her up for a while, it's not easy to process that young kids who got out of their homes to see you and have a good time died while attending your concert. I do not want to bring this discussion here though. I hope this comeback will be very successful, she deserves it. I think you are both talking about two different things. You are saying that she should make a self empowerment anthem because of Manchester and the huge effect that had on her, her fans and the whole world. However, I don’t think that the other person is saying she shouldn’t make one for that. They mean a self empowerment anthem about life (for example, Drake’s “made it from the bottom and now we are here”, despite them never necessarily being at the bottom so the message coming across as fake and just for money) Essentially right out on the money. Another (maybe controversial) opinion regarding those would be Selena Gomez and The Scene's "Who Says" (it's funny because I like that song still). Considering how much it brings up looks, and it comes from an artist who's highly attractive, it rings a little hollow. Not saying attractive artists can't do these songs and do them well, but it's how they phrase it from their perspective. And yeah, Drake grew up in middle class Toronto (if not better). Hard to feel sad for his upbringing. But I can agree if it's something more like Sara Bareilles' "Brave", I can definitely get on board with that.
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Post by johnm1120 on Apr 12, 2018 22:52:28 GMT -5
www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8301666/ariana-grande-new-single-reports-aprilAriana Grande will drop the first single from her upcoming album on April 27, Billboard has confirmed after the news was first reported by Variety. The album will feature collaborations with Max Martin, Savan Kotecha and Pharrell Williams, as well as deeply personal themes relating to the last two years of Grande’s life. The set will be Grande's first following the deadly terrorist attack that occurred outside an arena where the pop star was performing on May 22 of last year, which killed 23 (including the attacker) and wounded approximately 500 others. Two weeks after the attack, Grande staged the One Love Manchester benefit concert with Justin Bieber, The Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus and many more. More recently, Grande struck a pro-gun-control note when she performed her song “Be Alright” at the March For Our Lives in Washington, DC. Billboard has reached out to Grande's camp for further comment.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Apr 12, 2018 23:10:44 GMT -5
The post above, which was done in a new thread, was merged with this one. As a consequence, I decided to move this thread here to avoid another dupe thread.
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Post by kcdawg13 on Apr 12, 2018 23:16:45 GMT -5
Cannot wait!
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Post by justlurkingaround on Apr 12, 2018 23:18:36 GMT -5
I’m excited for this. Into You was such a good pop song.
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Post by Zach on Apr 12, 2018 23:32:32 GMT -5
This is gonna be so good, I can feel it
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Post by deepston on Apr 13, 2018 20:25:32 GMT -5
The single isn't even out yet and I want the sweatshirt already!
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Post by Exclusive on Apr 13, 2018 21:05:15 GMT -5
I'm not ready!!
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Post by Lumi on Apr 14, 2018 1:06:26 GMT -5
www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8301666/ariana-grande-new-single-reports-aprilAriana Grande will drop the first single from her upcoming album on April 27, Billboard has confirmed after the news was first reported by Variety. The album will feature collaborations with Max Martin, Savan Kotecha and Pharrell Williams, as well as deeply personal themes relating to the last two years of Grande’s life. The set will be Grande's first following the deadly terrorist attack that occurred outside an arena where the pop star was performing on May 22 of last year, which killed 23 (including the attacker) and wounded approximately 500 others. Two weeks after the attack, Grande staged the One Love Manchester benefit concert with Justin Bieber, The Black Eyed Peas, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus and many more. More recently, Grande struck a pro-gun-control note when she performed her song “Be Alright” at the March For Our Lives in Washington, DC. Billboard has reached out to Grande's camp for further comment. Doesn't she have a collab with Troye Sivan too, or is she only featured on his album? The queen is coming. I'm going to secure my wig brb.
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Post by Normi on Apr 14, 2018 5:29:36 GMT -5
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 15, 2018 16:19:43 GMT -5
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Post by Juan Carlos on Apr 15, 2018 16:55:12 GMT -5
Although there's not any confirmation if the song is called "No Tears Left To Cry" yet, I'm going to change the title of this thread because it seems pretty obvious that it is. In case it isn't, please report this post and/or PM me or other member of staff and any of us will change it with the right one.
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Post by deepston on Apr 15, 2018 16:55:25 GMT -5
Yey finally the title of the thread was updated!
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Post by rfucom on Apr 16, 2018 7:41:55 GMT -5
Woot at the title. I expect a banger but the title says not
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Post by leonagwen on Apr 16, 2018 12:32:29 GMT -5
She needs an upbeat song as a lead single.Not sure if a ballad will work.
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Post by hitmakaontharise on Apr 16, 2018 12:34:52 GMT -5
number 1 debut comin soooooooon!!!
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Post by Au$tin on Apr 16, 2018 12:38:39 GMT -5
We don't know this is a ballad. You can't tell anything about what this will sound like from the title. The track could just as easily be an upbeat track about not letting things get to you. Check out Miranda Cosgrove's "There Will Be Tears" as an example of this.
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Post by g8erboi on Apr 16, 2018 12:53:02 GMT -5
I could see this being a power ballad with slow and stripped production in the verses but a huge anthemic chorus.
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 16, 2018 13:46:11 GMT -5
It could be like Praying
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Post by Taylor. on Apr 16, 2018 14:25:07 GMT -5
nahhhh i'm still expecting a full banger
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Post by deepston on Apr 16, 2018 14:40:39 GMT -5
I'm expecting this to be an iconic upbeat song. She better not disappoint.
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Post by Normi on Apr 16, 2018 14:50:11 GMT -5
She better release a bop because she don't wanna be the 'Manchester Girl', it wouldn't be wise to release a ballad
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Post by kmbgs on Apr 16, 2018 14:56:34 GMT -5
I'd love a song that starts slow and then turns into a major dance smash. See, e.g., "Hush Hush; Hush Hush," and "No More Tears."
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