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Post by rickroller on Jul 14, 2018 4:50:15 GMT -5
I wonder if it flops or not, but it obviously deserves some hoopla around, it's unique and the one at least. Still don't understand some easter eggs things here.
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Jul 14, 2018 5:59:47 GMT -5
I really donβt get all the hype for this. I completely fell for NTLTC...probably my favorite AG song ever and a much deserved #1.
This is a huge step backwards in my opinion. It also doesnβt sound very radio friendly to me. I wouldnβt be surprised to see it under-perform.
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Post by Keelzit on Jul 14, 2018 6:03:44 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm not feeling the video. Several thought: -Too much CGI. A lot of it looked fake and cheap, like the galaxy hula-hoop and the scenes where she's on some tall structure with waves crashing around her. Like, obviously it's fake, but it looked extra fake here. -I'm lost at what the gophers were doing. The song just stops playing and an animation gopher screamed. Why? 1. I believe they intentionally made the scenes look completely CGI and unrealistic because of the whole late 90s/early 00s revival that seems to be taking place currently. I remember music videos from back then looking completely cheap and tacky but nowadays that imagery has transformed into an aesthetic and a reference point because we obviously have superior technology in 2018 than in 2001 so if they wanted to make the scenes realistic they more than could. 2. I've read an interesting theory that those rodents represent middle america/conservatives and the possible outrage of them upon hearing her stating that 'God is a woman'. They come out of their holes to scream 'blasphemy!!1!' but no one actually pays them any attention. Given her past statement of 'hating America', I think it makes sense.
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Post by Snowbeast on Jul 14, 2018 6:20:33 GMT -5
This song fucking knocks. NTLTC was good, but this is a lot more what I vibe with. Driving with this tonight=ππ»
I donβt think it will be a hit. They should have sent it strictly to urban and tried to get her more heavy there
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Post by Mayman on Jul 14, 2018 9:26:02 GMT -5
#2 on iTunes.
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Post by ILLUSION on Jul 14, 2018 9:39:28 GMT -5
#1 iTunes Worldwide (no shocker)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 10:12:52 GMT -5
The music video was amazing
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Post by Unhinged on Jul 14, 2018 10:13:56 GMT -5
This is great. Sheβs quickly becoming a new favorite of mine.
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Post by yuh yuh on Jul 14, 2018 11:15:52 GMT -5
Debuts at #8 on US Spotify with 1,470,156 plays. #9 Worldwide
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 11:18:43 GMT -5
That's way more than I expected. Almost as good as NTLTC debuted, and that was her lead. Gonna be interesting to see how this holds up over the next couple of days.
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Post by deepston on Jul 14, 2018 11:26:48 GMT -5
Debuts at #8 on US Spotify with 1,470,156 plays. #9 Worldwide Considering this didn't have that much promo going on on Spotify, that's an amazing debut!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 11:40:49 GMT -5
when all is said and done, you'll believe god is a woman
such an instant, moody, hooky, sexy, infectious refrain. and smart way to open the song.
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Post by Au$tin on Jul 14, 2018 12:13:29 GMT -5
Debuts at #8 on US Spotify with 1,470,156 plays. #9 Worldwide Wow, that honestly beat my expectations. I was thinking ~800k.
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Post by MyLastView on Jul 14, 2018 12:53:36 GMT -5
I looove this. A little surprised so many people think it will flop. I could see it making top 10. Probably not much past that but I think itβll be fine!
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Post by toomuchboy on Jul 14, 2018 16:09:50 GMT -5
I like this better than NTLTC on first listen. She sounds like Rihanna at moments throughout the song.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 17:20:34 GMT -5
This is a lot better than no tears left to cry
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Post by Live Your Life on Jul 14, 2018 18:08:37 GMT -5
Ok, I'm fully on board with this now. This is her lane. Great pop track.
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Post by wjr15 on Jul 14, 2018 19:58:13 GMT -5
Holy visuals!!! Ariana has one hell of a budget this era. All other queens take note on how to do a music video in 2018.
Between this and NTLTC, Ariana is coming for the Video of the Year VMA
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Post by anafan on Jul 14, 2018 20:01:59 GMT -5
It's okay. I liked the first single better. But the video is pretty good.
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Post by Rocky on Jul 15, 2018 3:05:36 GMT -5
Me every time I watch the video.
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Post by yuh yuh on Jul 15, 2018 6:35:16 GMT -5
Keeps at #8 on US Spotify for a second day with streams of 1,338,765. One spot down to #10 Worldwide.
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Post by Au$tin on Jul 15, 2018 9:02:19 GMT -5
That stability, though!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2018 9:37:28 GMT -5
When it comes to streaming she's one of the few pop artists with strong consistency on the platform I hope this does as well as NTLTC
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Post by divasummer on Jul 15, 2018 11:06:14 GMT -5
Any early updates on radio yet??
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Post by breathingrande on Jul 15, 2018 11:15:25 GMT -5
Yeah anyone knows the Radio Updates? (Even though the adds date is the 24th)
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Post by Exclusive on Jul 15, 2018 11:26:20 GMT -5
This mix is sooooo good!!
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Post by Juan Carlos on Jul 15, 2018 21:18:22 GMT -5
Debuts at #65 on the Sunday published update with 172 spins from 52 stations.
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Post by Bluemargay on Jul 15, 2018 21:22:48 GMT -5
I can't see this being a radio hit because Southern stations will reject it on the title alone.
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Post by Mayman on Jul 15, 2018 21:29:27 GMT -5
I can't see this being a radio hit because Southern stations will reject it on the title alone. That's not true but okay.
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Post by Leo β on Jul 15, 2018 21:46:17 GMT -5
Debuts on the Published Update at #65, 172 spins from 52 stations.
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