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Post by andrebra on Jul 15, 2021 23:10:01 GMT -5
that video is a WHOLE ass serve π₯
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Post by kimberly on Jul 15, 2021 23:15:38 GMT -5
Cardi B's verse kind of ruins the vibe in my opinion, but not enough that I won't come back to this. Normani delivered both on the song and with the visual. The scene with Cardi is already iconic.
As a regular enjoyer of r&b music I'm pleased with this but I'm sure we'll hear the pop girlies complain in 3... 2... 1...
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Post by hitmakaontharise on Jul 15, 2021 23:23:15 GMT -5
On pop tho ???
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Post by leonagwen on Jul 15, 2021 23:26:13 GMT -5
This is good for what it is. It should do well on R&B and Rhythmic not sure about Pop. Not sure why it's not on Spotify Today's Top Hits playlist?
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Post by Ty on Jul 15, 2021 23:30:28 GMT -5
The song needs to grow on me. That video is pure π₯.
Edit: I really dig the song now after 5 listens. I don't think Cardi's verse added a lot of substance to the song, but her ad-libs in the last 45 seconds are sick.
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Post by kimberly on Jul 15, 2021 23:36:04 GMT -5
some solid playlist support:
#2 on New Music Friday on Spotify missing from Today's Top Hits though :/
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Post by π‘πππππ€ on Jul 15, 2021 23:38:41 GMT -5
Itβs not on TTH?!? Bulllllllshit
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Post by fearlessarrow on Jul 15, 2021 23:40:03 GMT -5
Finally the wait is over and she SERVED! I loved the video - the choreography and aesthetics were top notch imo. I'll need a couple more listens to fully vibe with the song but I like what I'm hearing.
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Post by Mazo on Jul 15, 2021 23:40:06 GMT -5
The MV is fire. The song is notβ¦ once the buzz dies, back to square oneβ¦
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Post by circadian on Jul 15, 2021 23:45:46 GMT -5
Not crazy about the song. It's a vibe and I like it, but not the banger I wanted for her to start her domination.
The video though... HOLY FUCK, what a star she is!
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Post by The Brazilian Guy π§π· on Jul 15, 2021 23:47:05 GMT -5
I wonder if I wouldβve liked the song as instantly as I did if I hadnβt seen the video, but I have to say that listening/watching this was an experience π₯ π₯ π₯
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Jul 15, 2021 23:48:55 GMT -5
There are moments were it sounds like itβs Ariana singing. π€―
Cute song. Video is hot.
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Post by elementd5 on Jul 15, 2021 23:50:51 GMT -5
The video version of the song is a bit better. The extra verse really add a new element to it. This. I listened to it first on apple music and was somewhat disappointed. I love the chorus so much, though, so I know Iβll come back to this but Normaniβs third verse >> otherwise, the song as a whole isnβt a banger on first listen. Itβll need some repeats for me.
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Post by Mazo on Jul 16, 2021 0:04:46 GMT -5
Cardi is singing on the hook after her rap verse. She doesnβt sound bad.
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Post by Caviar on Jul 16, 2021 0:20:09 GMT -5
Cardi ruined this but I can get behind it. Love the video!
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jul 16, 2021 0:28:55 GMT -5
The music video is FIRE. She delivered what she needed to, and a Cardi feature (especially in the accompaniment of a soft-porn video showcase) will definitely get her off to a good start in terms of buzz/streams, I think.
That said, the song feels a bit limp and hook-less to me after my first few listens? Not really hearing a smash with this song, sadly. I'd love to be proven wrong, but I can't imagine this doing exceptionally well on the airplay side of things. Maybe if sales/streams are solid enough she can get enough buzz to at least make an album launch finally happen. It's long overdue.
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Post by avatar on Jul 16, 2021 0:36:19 GMT -5
The MV is fire. The song is not⦠once the buzz dies, back to square one⦠this.
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Post by itsatravesty on Jul 16, 2021 0:40:16 GMT -5
Nice vid. If Cardi cant get her on TTH then I dont see what Cardi added artistically.
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Post by HamedM1 π on Jul 16, 2021 0:50:53 GMT -5
Why THE FUCK DID THEY NOT PUT THE VIDEO VERSION ON STREAMING AAAAAAH
Anyways R&B is so her lane, I love this though Cardi was not needed like at all. Anyways I need her team to come correct and put the video version on streaming
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Post by survivorqt on Jul 16, 2021 0:54:58 GMT -5
This is a nice chill r&b track, not as pop friendly as Love Lies though
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Post by Tylerjamesnerd on Jul 16, 2021 0:55:27 GMT -5
Why THE f**k DID THEY NOT PUT THE VIDEO VERSION ON STREAMING AAAAAAH Anyways R&B is so her lane, I love this though Cardi was not needed like at all. Anyways I need her team to come correct and put the video version on streaming Itβs streaming on YouTube, what do you mean? π
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Post by leonagwen on Jul 16, 2021 1:11:35 GMT -5
Why THE f**k DID THEY NOT PUT THE VIDEO VERSION ON STREAMING AAAAAAH Anyways R&B is so her lane, I love this though Cardi was not needed like at all. Anyways I need her team to come correct and put the video version on streaming If R&B is her lane then what is the purpose of sending this song to Pop radio?
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Post by circadian on Jul 16, 2021 1:42:45 GMT -5
Why THE f**k DID THEY NOT PUT THE VIDEO VERSION ON STREAMING AAAAAAH Anyways R&B is so her lane, I love this though Cardi was not needed like at all. Anyways I need her team to come correct and put the video version on streaming If R&B is her lane then what is the purpose of sending this song to Pop radio? Cause she has a pop radio background with several hits and a mainstream following, and Pop radio is not limited to bubblegum pop. Just cause "R&B is so her lane" doesn't mean she's not marketable to a broader audience. Is it going to be a Pop radio #1? Who knows, probably not, but since she's not a new artist in the format and it features a hit maker rapper, there's a chance they embrace the song. It was also sent to Rhythmic, by the way.
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Post by Sounds from the Other Side on Jul 16, 2021 1:51:23 GMT -5
I love this song on first listen. I actually think the hook is catchy. I like the harmonies ("ooooh") just before Cardi B part. Great video.
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Post by SHOOTER on Jul 16, 2021 2:47:58 GMT -5
Why THE f**k DID THEY NOT PUT THE VIDEO VERSION ON STREAMING AAAAAAH Anyways R&B is so her lane, I love this though Cardi was not needed like at all. Anyways I need her team to come correct and put the video version on streaming Asking people to stream a 4-minute single is a tall order these days. π₯²
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Post by Dreams on Jul 16, 2021 3:51:23 GMT -5
The video is π₯ π₯ π₯ Sheβs giving me Janet and Iβm loving it. The song is just OK to me right now.
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Post by JOJO SIWA DERANGEMENT SYNDROME on Jul 16, 2021 4:16:01 GMT -5
I really like the song and the video. The production is FIRE. I love Normani's vocals and Cardi's verse. The video is EVERYTHING.
THIS is a cultural reset. We need R&B on Pop again. It has been too long.
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Post by NeRD on Jul 16, 2021 4:46:42 GMT -5
The MV is fire. The song is not⦠once the buzz dies, back to square one⦠This.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Jul 16, 2021 6:06:57 GMT -5
The music video is a whole serve, the scene where she's dancing with herself... WHEW.
I like the song too, was nervous about the sample, but it's used very well and doesn't sound like a straight jack. I don't find the chorus particularly catchy, but this is more of a sexy vibe track, so I didn't expect a huge hook. It starts to grab after repeated listens. Cardi slides right in, love her verse. I do agree the video version is superior and I actually missed the drop and "ahhhh" before Cardi's verse.
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Post by NeRD on Jul 16, 2021 7:44:49 GMT -5
I don't get how they keep missing the mark musically. It's clear she has label support given that video and it's budget, but who is her A&R? Who is making the decisions regarding the music?
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