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Post by Bob on Oct 17, 2004 21:27:56 GMT -5
It looks like it could end up a respective "urban" hit, even as "Wonderful" continues to rise up the chart. It looks like a pop flop, though. :( Not surprised. I didn't know it would be so anti-pop friendly. it looks like it COULD be an across-the-board flop... we'll have to wait a few more weeks to see, but this isn't good for a lead single. if i had to predict, i'd say comparable to "talk about our love"
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Post by bluenote on Oct 18, 2004 1:25:21 GMT -5
it looks like it COULD be an across-the-board flop... we'll have to wait a few more weeks to see, but this isn't good for a lead single. if i had to predict, i'd say comparable to "talk about our love" didnt "talk about our love" take offf ALOT faster than this? I'm certain TAOL took off fatser, at least at urban but it just fizzled along the way..
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Oct 18, 2004 7:43:41 GMT -5
I did not watch exact numbers but someone told me that TAOL took off like a third single from a mediocre selling album. Thats not very scientific though so someone can probably give something more in depth.
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Post by bluenote on Oct 18, 2004 11:01:37 GMT -5
I did not watch exact numbers but someone told me that TAOL took off like a third single from a mediocre selling album. I dont think thats true. I wasnt paying much attetion to it but I believe it took off much like "who is she to u" which was the most added at Urban and Rhythmic but fizzled after a few weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2004 16:43:26 GMT -5
So this song went for adds on Tuesday.... and it's bullet is really small. I realized this song is really catchy but the instrumental is a mess. REMIX!
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Post by Bob on Oct 20, 2004 16:47:42 GMT -5
it needs some help, i agree, the hook is really good. the music behind it just messes it up. real bad.
hot 2-single album on the way!
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Post by bluenote on Oct 20, 2004 16:53:05 GMT -5
I think the hook is a mess and is just a rehash from the hook she sung on "Jimmy Choo." The beat is hot though.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2004 18:16:22 GMT -5
Most added at Urban with 58 adds. Second most added at CHR/Rhythmic with 49 adds.
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Post by strong4PMB! on Oct 20, 2004 21:05:35 GMT -5
Next stop, #1!
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Post by George Tropicana on Oct 21, 2004 15:25:30 GMT -5
Wow, an out of the box SMASH. Only Ashanti could pull that. Don't forget to buy "Concrete Rose" as stocking stuffers!!!
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Post by bluenote on Oct 21, 2004 15:31:06 GMT -5
Most added at Urban with 58 adds. Second most added at CHR/Rhythmic with 49 adds. This reminds me of Brandys "who is she 2 u" Most added at Urban and Rhythmic I believe...but that didnt matter much.
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Post by timbodaonlyking on Oct 22, 2004 8:01:24 GMT -5
The beat on the track is hot, but other than that...Ashanti needs to break away from murder inc....and then let's see how her career goes.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2004 13:35:36 GMT -5
ASHANTI Only U Producer(s): 7 Aurelius, Irv Gotti Writer(s): A. Douglas, S. Aurelius, Publisher(s): Pookie Toots/Universal (ASCAP); Aurelius Publishing/Famous (BMI); DJ Irv Music (BMI) Genre: R & B Label/Catalog Number: (CD promo) Source: Billboard Magazine Originally Reviewed: October 30, 2004
When it comes to being featured on another artist's track, Ashanti may indeed take top honors. The singer has guested on songs by Fat Joe, Ja Rule and Fabolous, among others. She also has delivered two studio albums—"Ashanti" (2002) and "Chapter II (2003)—both of which topped The Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. However, to now compete with the Ciaras of the world, Ashanti likely came to the conclusion that change was needed. To paraphrase Patti LaBelle, girl needed a new musical attitude. As the lead track from the artist's third album ("Concrete Rose," due Dec. 7), "Only U" is sexy, sleek and cool, with trademark hip-hop rhythms getting sideswiped by jagged rock guitars. Her neck. Her back. Lean back. Work.—MP
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2004 14:04:58 GMT -5
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Post by Bob on Oct 22, 2004 16:47:04 GMT -5
that's the most retarded Billboard review I've ever read :-\
this is starting to take off some, I kind of hope it does better... the beat is still messed up, but Ashanti is one of the few artists that I like more as time passes and not less... I'm sure this will be her least succesful lead single yet though.
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Post by strong4PMB! on Oct 22, 2004 17:42:19 GMT -5
Yeah, that review sucks.
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Post by siggy on Oct 23, 2004 17:14:33 GMT -5
I like it. I picture the video being like Janets "pleasure principle" or J.lo's "glad", but since Ashanti has a reputation of copying I doubt either of those video ideas will happen. The song just makes me want to see her dance for some reason.
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Post by Ling-Ling on Oct 23, 2004 19:40:47 GMT -5
Too bad she can't dance.
I've never been big on Ashanti, but this song is really mediocre, even by her standards.
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Post by bluenote on Oct 23, 2004 20:27:15 GMT -5
that's the most retarded Billboard review I've ever read :-\ How so? It basically said she had to do somehting new to compete with other females now......thats pretty simplistic.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2004 20:28:56 GMT -5
The review doesn't even really give an opinion of the song itself. It just describes it and says it's a new sound for her.
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Post by George Tropicana on Oct 24, 2004 0:56:20 GMT -5
"Only U" is sexy, sleek and cool, Sounds like a good review to me. Sexy, sleek, and cool sounds almost as good as crazy, sexy, cool!
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Post by bluenote on Oct 24, 2004 1:09:49 GMT -5
Sounds like a good review to me. Sexy, sleek, and cool sounds almost as good as crazy, sexy, cool!
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Post by HER MINAJesty on Oct 24, 2004 20:25:05 GMT -5
This song is good...I love the guitar-type beat is has...I dont get why people dont like it that much?
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Post by Bob on Oct 24, 2004 23:46:17 GMT -5
How so? It basically said she had to do somehting new to compete with other females now......thats pretty simplistic. Simplistic, exactly. and the "Her neck. Her back. Lean back. Work." part is RIDICULOUS. what does it even mean.
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Post by bluenote on Oct 25, 2004 0:10:03 GMT -5
Simplistic, exactly. and the "Her neck. Her back. Lean back. Work." part is RIDICULOUS. what does it even mean. I guess u wanted a detailed essay
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2004 5:19:12 GMT -5
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Post by siggy on Oct 25, 2004 12:17:46 GMT -5
The video is kind of how I pictured it. Can't wait to see it!
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Post by Bob on Oct 25, 2004 16:07:53 GMT -5
this is finally taking off like a lead-single needs to
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Post by HER MINAJesty on Oct 26, 2004 23:07:14 GMT -5
The video premieres next Wednesday night, November 3rd at 7:30 PM Eastern on BET's Access Granted
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Post by jond7699 on Oct 26, 2004 23:42:43 GMT -5
that's the most retarded Billboard review I've ever read :-\ I agree I have giving this song a couple more listens and it is not as bad as I thought it was at first listen. It still doesn't compare to her first two singles from her last two albums
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