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Post by Taylor. on Nov 3, 2022 12:19:25 GMT -5
Rihanna had a radio deal across multiple formats + comeback hype, so the huge first week on radio isn't unexpected, but it will be interesting to see how it holds on after week 1.
With the Drake/21 Savage album coming tonight + continued streaming decline + big drop in sales + potentially slowing radio, could it maybe break Taylor's record for biggest fall from #1? Probably not unless radio absolutely collapses (unlikely), but it would be an even trade for the #1, imo!
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Post by dremolus - solarpunk on Nov 3, 2022 12:26:48 GMT -5
  lol also new video was released 12 hours ago. "Rihanna - Lift Me Up (Behind The Scenes)" Alternate Covers is the tell-tale sign of desperation. And in the being fair, yes it was also desperate what Taylor did last week but at least we now know that even if she hasn't done that, she'd have the top spot. |
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Post by KeepDeanWeird on Nov 3, 2022 12:40:59 GMT -5
Y'all forgot the 'buy it again' campaign for OG and the wretched Britney remix for S&M. I'm a stan so I'm glad both songs nabbed #1. Let's not act like this is RiRi's first push to get a #1.
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Post by somelikeitwhen on Nov 3, 2022 13:22:01 GMT -5
well to be fair, we're still unsure if billboard will switch to mediabase this week. the billboard article mentioning lift me up's first 3 days performance seems to still be using nielsen's numbers (26.3m vs 34.23m). maybe they'd still use nielsen numbers this week for consistency sake and switch to mediabase next week.Actually not sure. It looks like there will be a mix of BDS and Mediabase number for this week's radio number, at least judging from what will happen to country charts. (Just a tidbit, you may remember that in the original announcement article by Billboard, it says the transition would occur in December instead of November) So by "eliminate the BDS platform" does this mean they're going to ditch over 3 decades worth of archived data and station logs? If that's the case someone should probably start archiving as much of it as they can. That shit is historic and shouldn't just be deleted in seconds. |
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Post by imbuemyblue on Nov 3, 2022 13:42:03 GMT -5
looks like rihanna has led exactly one #2 hit, her very first song. I don't see an "exchange for the missed 'deserved' opportunities." She's had two other #2 hits where her hook was vital to their success. She's had multiple other top 3, 5 and 10 hits that permeated public consciousness, 'felt' bigger than some #1's and perhaps with the right push could have gotten there. It's all subjective, so you can disagree, but I don't think this is necessarily worse than other flash-in-the-pan #1's from celebrities. Even though I hate radio's power and think this is a super odd fit, it is also unsurprising that radio would want to make fetch happen with a song from one of the biggest artists of the century making a return after 6 years. |
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Post by awkwardowl on Nov 3, 2022 13:42:42 GMT -5
looks like rihanna has led exactly one #2 hit, her very first song. I don't see an "exchange for the missed 'deserved' opportunities." She had another one with feature on DJ Khaled song (w/ Maria Maria sample). |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2022 13:44:55 GMT -5
lol also new video was released 12 hours ago. "Rihanna - Lift Me Up (Behind The Scenes)" Alternate Covers is the tell-tale sign of desperation. And in the being fair, yes it was also desperate what Taylor did last week but at least we now know that even if she hasn't done that, she'd have the top spot. Anti-Hero didn't have any alternate covers tho I think you mean the two instrumentals from those tracks to secure the entire Top 10 (Aka scam the chart swifties) |
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Post by somelikeitwhen on Nov 3, 2022 13:45:38 GMT -5
Actually not sure. It looks like there will be a mix of BDS and Mediabase number for this week's radio number, at least judging from what will happen to country charts. (Just a tidbit, you may remember that in the original announcement article by Billboard, it says the transition would occur in December instead of November) So by "eliminate the BDS platform" does this mean they're going to ditch over 3 decades worth of archived data and station logs? If that's the case someone should probably start archiving as much of it as they can. That s**t is historic and shouldn't just be deleted in seconds. Looks like they ditched the whole thing. I'm furious. |
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Post by Baby Yoda Hot100Fan on Nov 3, 2022 13:49:14 GMT -5
kworb's Billboard Radio Songs Estimates « 2022 » / « 11 » / « 03 »
1(=) Harry Styles - As It Was 81.37(-0.67)
2(+1) Steve Lacy - Bad Habit 75.04(+0.23)
3(-1) Nicky Youre & Dazy - Sunroof 74.41(-0.70)
4(=) Post Malone - I Like You (A Happier Song) [feat. Doja Cat] 71.96(-0.84)
5(=) Doja Cat - Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS) 67.46(-0.02)
6(=) Sia - Unstoppable 64.80(-0.02)
7(=) OneRepublic - I Ain't Worried 60.53(-0.72) + 8(=) Nicki Minaj - Super Freaky Girl 59.42(+1.34)
9(+3) Rihanna - Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Music From and Inspired By) 56.46(+6.12)
10(-1) Lizzo - About Damn Time 54.91(-0.61)
13(+1) Sam Smith & Kim Petras - Unholy 48.74(+1.49)
15(+2) Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero 45.78(+1.55)
22(=) Thomas Rhett - Half Of Me (feat. Riley Green) 40.97(+0.63)
96(+4) Chris Brown - Under the Influence 12.28(+0.70)
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Post by thyler on Nov 3, 2022 13:49:30 GMT -5
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Post by TakeMe on Nov 3, 2022 15:01:08 GMT -5
looks like rihanna has led exactly one #2 hit, her very first song. I don't see an "exchange for the missed 'deserved' opportunities." She had another one with feature on DJ Khaled song (w/ Maria Maria sample). I remember the week the song was surely spose to go number one after the despacito hype..Taylor blocked it with her lead single 😭 |
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Post by thegreatdivine on Nov 3, 2022 15:16:03 GMT -5
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Post by awkwardowl on Nov 3, 2022 15:21:51 GMT -5
She had another one with feature on DJ Khaled song (w/ Maria Maria sample). I remember the week the song was surely spose to go number one after the despacito hype..Taylor blocked it with her lead single 😭 If I remember well, then Cardi gets over DJ Khaled song week after Taylor debut. So, it wasn't close to #1, because Despacito had massive lead throughout all Summer and then other (Cardi, then Logic/Alessia, etc) songs quickly overtake it . |
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Post by Ｓｏｕｎｄｃｌ🕤ｃｋ on Nov 3, 2022 15:25:31 GMT -5
She had another one with feature on DJ Khaled song (w/ Maria Maria sample). I remember the week the song was surely spose to go number one after the despacito hype..Taylor blocked it with her lead single 😭 Wild Thoughts was #4 when LWYMMD hit #1, Taylor only blocked Despacito from breaking the record for most weeks at #1. |
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 3, 2022 15:29:37 GMT -5
Taylor just dropped an instrumental of Anti-Hero on her site. A little late to play but we'll see.
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Post by jja2389 on Nov 3, 2022 15:40:44 GMT -5
I wouldn’t count out swift just yet… I would assume another 7 points could come from the instrumental.
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Post by jenglisbe on Nov 3, 2022 15:42:08 GMT -5
Taylor just dropped an instrumental of Anti-Hero on her site. A little late to play but we'll see. Lmao! Where is the "Anti-Hero (Witch in the Oven)" version though? |
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Post by kimberly on Nov 3, 2022 15:53:27 GMT -5
Taylor just dropped an instrumental of Anti-Hero on her site. A little late to play but we'll see. not the retaliation on a Thursday afternoon... mess |
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Post by Mayman on Nov 3, 2022 15:55:06 GMT -5
I hope Taylor can stay at #1. She's #1 on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes. It's gaining radio at a steady rate and will have these extra webstore sales as well. If that isn't enough for #1... that would be ridiculous.
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Post by awkwardowl on Nov 3, 2022 15:59:55 GMT -5
Taylor just dropped an instrumental of Anti-Hero on her site. A little late to play but we'll see. Lmao! Where is the "Anti-Hero (Witch in the Oven)" version though? I feel like everybody is a sexy witch version |
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Post by jayhawk1117 on Nov 3, 2022 16:15:02 GMT -5
If Rihanna can get a number with THIS kinda streaming… while getting GAPPED pretty hard by Taylor, I’d be pretty sick no lie lmao. The fact that it’s even a discussion should be enough for Radio to have its power slashed in half.
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Post by Choco on Nov 3, 2022 16:20:50 GMT -5
Look Rih is my favorite act of all time, but if this isn't evidence that sales are still weighed too heavily...
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Post by Envoirment on Nov 3, 2022 16:21:06 GMT -5
I hope Rihanna does get to #1. The soundtrack release tomorrow and then the film release the week after should hopefully help keep the song somewhat stable. Taylor can then re-claim the #1 spot after. If "Life Me Up" does get to #1, hopefully the lead single for her next album will debut at #1 much more easily.
At least she isn't as unlucky in the US as she is in the UK. She's had 9 #2 peaking hits here (and has had 9 #1s as well).
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Post by Music Fan on Nov 3, 2022 17:18:56 GMT -5
Rooting for RiRi.
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Post by Taylor. on Nov 3, 2022 17:26:39 GMT -5
^ But won't Rihanna's #1 need an asterisk if it only gets there because of the plethora of versions available? Taylor and BTS are playing the same damn game. Stop pretending Taylor is almighty and can do no wrong. Is she playing the game by what's allowed? Hell yes! Do we wish our faves probably played the game as well as Taylor does? Duh! Is it still desperate as f**k, inconsiderate to her fans, and come with an added asterisk? ALSO f**kinG HELL YES!! |
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Post by Choco on Nov 3, 2022 17:48:25 GMT -5
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Post by Ｓｏｕｎｄｃｌ🕤ｃｋ on Nov 3, 2022 18:17:47 GMT -5
kworb's Billboard Radio Songs Estimates « 2022 » / « 11 » / « 03 »
8(=) Nicki Minaj - Super Freaky Girl 59.42(+1.34) Surprised radio likes the song this much and I'm not complaining tho, one of the catchiest 2022 songs. |
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Post by wavey. on Nov 3, 2022 18:24:32 GMT -5
GP loves PopNika. DWHAP? Might've hit Top 50 if I'm not mistaken.
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Post by Ｓｏｕｎｄｃｌ🕤ｃｋ on Nov 3, 2022 18:33:31 GMT -5
GP loves PopNika. DWHAP? Might've hit Top 50 if I'm not mistaken. Yeah, I think #38. Surprised for SFG because radio wasn't really there for Anaconda (peak #22 and 8 weeks on chart) and they're pretty much similar. |
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Post by Ｓｏｕｎｄｃｌ🕤ｃｋ on Nov 3, 2022 18:58:15 GMT -5
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