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Post by jenglisbe on Jun 22, 2022 14:36:34 GMT -5
The most forgettable number 1 in Hot 100 history. Life Goes On, Permission To Dance and My Universe say hi Hmmm so apparently you remember them? |
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Post by phieaglesfan712 on Jun 22, 2022 14:44:37 GMT -5
I wouldn’t put My Universe with the other two. At least that #1 was kind of legitimate and although it didn’t quite make it to the 20 weeks, it stayed on the chart for a respectable amount of time (16 weeks), when compared to PTD, LGO, and some other #1 hits in 2020.
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Post by KeepDeanWeird on Jun 22, 2022 15:04:50 GMT -5
Lol am I talking to myself in here? Am I the only one that thinks it’s too soon to deem whether Beyoncé’s song is a hit or flop just based on these mid-week numbers? No video, no promo, no radio deal. Everyone is so used to the insta-hit that nobody can fathom the idea of a song that grows. Not sure about the 'no promo' - I've seen a great deal of mainstream media coverage about BMS - local morning anchors talking about it, ABC, CNN, Fox News, NBC news, NYPost, - even CNBC - the business network - had a feature somehow tying it to 'The Great Resignation.' Michelle O dancing to it has received coverage. There's a lot of awareness beyond music-focused media. |
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Post by kimberly on Jun 22, 2022 15:06:30 GMT -5
Lol am I talking to myself in here? Am I the only one that thinks it’s too soon to deem whether Beyoncé’s song is a hit or flop just based on these mid-week numbers? No video, no promo, no radio deal. Everyone is so used to the insta-hit that nobody can fathom the idea of a song that grows. Not sure about the 'no promo' - I've seen a great deal of mainstream media coverage about BMS - local morning anchors talking about it, ABC, CNN, Fox News, NBC news, NYPost, - even CNBC - the business network - had a feature somehow tying it to 'The Great Resignation.' Michelle O dancing to it has received coverage. There's a lot of awareness beyond music-focused media. that's not promo that's Beyoncé making headlines lol |
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Post by telso on Jun 22, 2022 15:07:55 GMT -5
The most forgettable number 1 in Hot 100 history. No. Taylor Hicks’ “Do I Make You Proud” exists. Try Divine's "Lately". So forgotten it's not even available on Spotify and there's barely any info on the group online. |
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jun 22, 2022 15:09:12 GMT -5
Lol am I talking to myself in here? Am I the only one that thinks it’s too soon to deem whether Beyoncé’s song is a hit or flop just based on these mid-week numbers? No video, no promo, no radio deal. Everyone is so used to the insta-hit that nobody can fathom the idea of a song that grows. Not sure about the 'no promo' - I've seen a great deal of mainstream media coverage about BMS - local morning anchors talking about it, ABC, CNN, Fox News, NBC news, NYPost, - even CNBC - the business network - had a feature somehow tying it to 'The Great Resignation.' Michelle O dancing to it has received coverage. There's a lot of awareness beyond music-focused media. Media coverage isn’t really promo, at least not generated promo like advertising and interviews in most cases. |
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Post by jamatthews83 on Jun 22, 2022 15:11:21 GMT -5
No. Taylor Hicks’ “Do I Make You Proud” exists. Try Divine's "Lately". So forgotten it's not even available on Spotify and there's barely any info on the group online. Samantha Mumba covered Lately, so I'm vetoing this one. |
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Post by atg on Jun 22, 2022 15:11:26 GMT -5
People need to realize that going to just #3 on AM is still a smash hit, especially when you’re blocked by 2 songs that are from the streaming king himself, even if it is a “flop” album under his standards. Also we have to take in that Beyonce hasn’t really had a true hit in the streaming era as of yet (on her own). Lemonade came out months on Tidal before everywhere else, and the random stuff she was doing between then and now were not anything major or her main stuff. If anything, BMS is the best performing streaming era hit for her so far. Also we haven’t seen the spotify numbers yet so we still can’t tell if it’ll be a hit or not, but you could also say that she broke the platform too who knows…
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Post by jenglisbe on Jun 22, 2022 15:13:21 GMT -5
No. Taylor Hicks’ “Do I Make You Proud” exists. Try Divine's "Lately". So forgotten it's not even available on Spotify and there's barely any info on the group online. I love this #1 and the Number Ones column about it was posted today! I don't mean any of that to say it's remembered, just saying. Having said that, I think it's unavailable on Spotify because their label apparently went under not long after they hit (they also split and never made a second album). Is it officially available to stream anywhere? The YT video is available on Gaman Worldwide Music Videos. Not sure what that is. |
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Post by rideordie on Jun 22, 2022 15:17:30 GMT -5
Is today a public holiday? No Spotify update?
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Post by renfield75 on Jun 22, 2022 15:20:19 GMT -5
Try Divine's "Lately". So forgotten it's not even available on Spotify and there's barely any info on the group online. I love this #1 and the Number Ones column about it was posted today! I don't mean any of that to say it's remembered, just saying. Having said that, I think it's unavailable on Spotify because their label apparently went under not long after they hit (they also split and never made a second album). Is it officially available to stream anywhere? The YT video is available on Gaman Worldwide Music Videos. Not sure what that is. I loved how Tom Breihan wrapped up that column today. A fair nod to the fact that every song is important to someone. |
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Post by KeepDeanWeird on Jun 22, 2022 15:21:40 GMT -5
Not sure about the 'no promo' - I've seen a great deal of mainstream media coverage about BMS - local morning anchors talking about it, ABC, CNN, Fox News, NBC news, NYPost, - even CNBC - the business network - had a feature somehow tying it to 'The Great Resignation.' Michelle O dancing to it has received coverage. There's a lot of awareness beyond music-focused media. that's not promo that's Beyoncé making headlines lol You don't think Beyonce team issued press releases and reached out to those outlets? That's promo. Her team is creating awareness, which is important. Contrary to those of us focused on music, the overwhelming majority of the GP doesn't follow new releases, etc. Beyonce has been out of the music world for a while now, so alerting the GP to to seek out the new release is part of the strategy. CNBC didn't randomly come out with the 'Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' is an ode to the Great Resignation' out of the blue. That's definitely the result of her team reaching out. |
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Post by Groovy on Jun 22, 2022 15:57:09 GMT -5
Joji’s shitting on our faves, Glimpse of Us blocked Break My Soul at 1.
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Post by kierz7 on Jun 22, 2022 16:01:52 GMT -5
Not bad!
The WW numbers could be much better.
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Post by kimberly on Jun 22, 2022 16:03:05 GMT -5
that's not promo that's Beyoncé making headlines lol You don't think Beyonce team issued press releases and reached out to those outlets? That's promo. Her team is creating awareness, which is important. Contrary to those of us focused on music, the overwhelming majority of the GP doesn't follow new releases, etc. Beyonce has been out of the music world for a while now, so alerting the GP to to seek out the new release is part of the strategy. CNBC didn't randomly come out with the 'Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' is an ode to the Great Resignation' out of the blue. That's definitely the result of her team reaching out. do you have proof or are you just yapping? I work in the media industry and can tell you Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter does not need to send anyone a press release for them to cover her, lmao. she's the celebrity of celebrities. these news producers are probably looking at Twitter trends and hit tweets and seeing what people are talking about to pick their stories for the day. and Beyoncé has not stopped trending on Twitter in about 2 weeks. as soon as the song dropped, people were pointing out the Great Resignation connection and the hilariousness of Beyoncé singing about having a 9-to-5. and it's a domino effect—if NBC covers this and gets positive online feedback, CNBC and CBS and ABC will follow suit not to miss out on any of that attention. Beyoncé can create a media frenzy by blanking her profile photos. why wouldn't they report on a surprise single release? |
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Post by mms82 on Jun 22, 2022 16:05:41 GMT -5
The most forgettable number 1 in Hot 100 history. Gooba deserved / Trollz did not (Gooba would've been number one its week, and Trollz would not have been number one if they updated sales rules in 2020) Plus GOOBA is the much better song of the two |
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Post by joshtheking on Jun 22, 2022 16:10:37 GMT -5
Taylor with 2 deep cuts both 3+ years old on the spotify chart (Don't Blame Me #156 & Cruel Summer #187) who's doing it like her tbh
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Post by phieaglesfan712 on Jun 22, 2022 16:26:37 GMT -5
Taylor with 2 deep cuts both 3+ years old on the spotify chart (Don't Blame Me #156 & Cruel Summer #187) who's doing it like her tbh Not to mention, Blank Space reached a new peak on Spotify earlier this year, 7 years after release. Blank Space (TV) is so going to #1 whenever 1989 TV drops. |
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jun 22, 2022 16:29:40 GMT -5
that's not promo that's Beyoncé making headlines lol You don't think Beyonce team issued press releases and reached out to those outlets? That's promo. Her team is creating awareness, which is important. Contrary to those of us focused on music, the overwhelming majority of the GP doesn't follow new releases, etc. Beyonce has been out of the music world for a while now, so alerting the GP to to seek out the new release is part of the strategy. CNBC didn't randomly come out with the 'Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' is an ode to the Great Resignation' out of the blue. That's definitely the result of her team reaching out. That’s literally the bare minimum lol Not to say they’re not doing anything but it’s not like she has a worldwide as campaign with billboards and skywriting and the works. Yet anyway. |
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Post by fridayteenage on Jun 22, 2022 17:03:45 GMT -5
Taylor with 2 deep cuts both 3+ years old on the spotify chart (Don't Blame Me #156 & Cruel Summer #187) who's doing it like her tbh Oh good for CS. I hadn't seen the rise yet. But weather wise it's a very cruel summer so far, so that could help. |
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Post by kindofbiased on Jun 22, 2022 17:18:21 GMT -5
People are gonna freak out that BMS didn't get the #1 but considering Glimpse Of Us has become a streaming monster and in most other climates this year it would've easily had the #1 I'd still say this is a very good showing for her. Maybe could've been a little better WW but her US numbers are quite good
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Post by Push The Button on Jun 22, 2022 17:30:22 GMT -5
No. Taylor Hicks’ “Do I Make You Proud” exists. Try Divine's "Lately". So forgotten it's not even available on Spotify and there's barely any info on the group online. Definitely not forgettable! I listen to that eternal bop all the time. |
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Post by Limited Edition on Jun 22, 2022 17:58:38 GMT -5
I don't think the Beyonce single will be a big hit but the debut numbers are solid
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Post by kierz7 on Jun 22, 2022 18:01:06 GMT -5
No. Taylor Hicks’ “Do I Make You Proud” exists. Try Divine's "Lately". So forgotten it's not even available on Spotify and there's barely any info on the group online. I LOVE THIS SONG. To be fair, I still, genuinely, hear “Lately” on Urban AC, Quiet Storm radio programmes from time to time. It’s definitely a slow-jam CLASSIC among R&B lovers. To the GP, however, it’s arguably forgotten. Unfortunately their label dissolved 8 months after the song hit #1 on the Hot 100 and they never released a sophomore album; the parent album only had one other song released also, not to mention they haven’t performed the song live since their brief 2003 reunion. 💀 Two of the three singers were on American Idol (2007) and The Voice (2014) though. They’re all really talented. It’s a shame they didn’t last. |
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Post by firefox on Jun 22, 2022 18:01:17 GMT -5
"Do I Make You Proud" is a classic! Loved that song.
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Post by iHype. on Jun 22, 2022 18:40:04 GMT -5
How does a record label go from having a Hot 100 #1 to dissolving in less than a year?
And how did American Idol let someone who had a Hot 100 #1 be a contestant??
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Post by jenglisbe on Jun 22, 2022 19:08:09 GMT -5
How does a record label go from having a Hot 100 #1 to dissolving in less than a year? Well 1 single doesn't really bring in that much money. More so, it's amazing the song hit #1 considering the label Divine was on and how the group didn't have much in general going for them. People really responded to the song (it went #1 in sales months before it peaked at Top 40), which makes it more of a shame the song is forgotten in a general sense. |
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Post by kierz7 on Jun 22, 2022 19:08:35 GMT -5
How does a record label go from having a Hot 100 #1 to dissolving in less than a year? And how did American Idol let someone who had a Hot 100 #1 be a contestant?? 1) No idea. I read an article about the label being in the midst of bankruptcy just as Divine was seeing mainstream success. Everything, seemingly, crashed and burned soon after. 2) Perhaps the rules were different on American Idol at the time, or the judges knew who she was but didn’t care. Here she is, auditioning in 2007. She got through to the last of three Hollywood rounds, just before the live shows, but didn’t make it. Her name is Kia Thornton - she sings on the intro for “Lately” as well as the entire first verse” m.youtube.com/watch?v=_thrfzRFIpY |
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Post by iHype. on Jun 22, 2022 19:23:30 GMT -5
How does a record label go from having a Hot 100 #1 to dissolving in less than a year? Well 1 single doesn't really bring in that much money. More so, it's amazing the song hit #1 considering the label Divine was on and how the group didn't have much in general going for them. People really responded to the song (it went #1 in sales months before it peaked at Top 40), which makes it more of a shame the song is forgotten in a general sense. I mean it does make sense for sure, especially when the follow-up single and album weren't hits and promoting those two probably absorbed most the profit. That's just surprising to see a label/business go that downward so quick. In general R&B singles sold a lot during the 90s without the need of Top 40 support so that isn't surprising either. That was the same year The Boy Is Mine, Too Close, Nice & Slow, etc were dominating Hot 100 due to heavy sales. I also wonder if the song was heavily discounted. That was common with enticing people to buy a single from a new/developing artist they didn't care for normally. Which would also then make the label losing money and the song having relatively good sales make even more sense. |
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Post by phieaglesfan712 on Jun 22, 2022 19:52:28 GMT -5
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