Cockiness was not sent to radio. It was a digital-only release. Therefore not a real single.
You didnt try at all. Much like Xtincta with Your Body.
But is it, or is it not, a flop?
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But is it, or is it not, a flop?
But is it, or is it not, a flop?
The artists you stan for know a lot about flops, so you tell us.
But is it, or is it not, a flop?
Dont change yo subject. It was not a single... why are we placing expectations similar to those of a major singles to a song that wasnt?
The Boys however. Official single: sent to radio, release digitally, has a video out. Poor dat.
Dont change yo subject. It was not a single... why are we placing expectations similar to those of a major singles to a song that wasnt?
The Boys however. Official single: sent to radio, release digitally, has a video out. Poor dat.
Why do the record labels consider it a single? I'm not trying to be shady, I want to know.
The artists you stan for know a lot about flops, so you tell us.
My fave also knows about #1 albums. I think that information might be more helpful.
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ngl, I kinda want Xtina to have a hit. I'm starting to feel bad for her 
So, y'all might remember when I posted lyrics for "Sing For Me" - a track from the upcoming Album of the Year: Lotus
In case you don't:
Now, we have a YT video of some dude who's friends with the songwriter singing the chorus.
Impressions:
1) I loved the lyrics but now I'm also in love with the melody.
2) Very anthemic. Would go well with BIG production (a sweeping string section matched with tribal drums to match the rumors, perhaps).
3) Sounds exactly like something Xtina would record.
2) I can't wait until we hear this with Xtina's vocals...aaaaand I'm going to keep it cute with this dude and leave it at that. Thanks for giving us tea though.
In case you don't:
Now, we have a YT video of some dude who's friends with the songwriter singing the chorus.
Impressions:
1) I loved the lyrics but now I'm also in love with the melody.
2) Very anthemic. Would go well with BIG production (a sweeping string section matched with tribal drums to match the rumors, perhaps).
3) Sounds exactly like something Xtina would record.
2) I can't wait until we hear this with Xtina's vocals...aaaaand I'm going to keep it cute with this dude and leave it at that. Thanks for giving us tea though.
Those high notes were deafening.
Sis you tellin me??? I had my speakers cranked all the way up.
I'm just picking out the melody within his messy attempt and imagining Xtina doing this.
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ngl, I kinda want Xtina to have a hit. I'm starting to feel bad for her
I need to see what this is from asap
More from the LOTUS rumor mill.
Amazon might have just accidentally given away the song that is being sampled in Xtina's "Red Hot Kind of Love". RHKOL is heavily rumored to be the second single.
Amazon.de accidentally linked this song in the Lotus tracklist instead of "Red Hot Kind of Love"...
May seem like an inconsequential thing, but Amazon.de has done this before. Before Bionic was released they accidentally linked a song called "Jungle Juice" by Elektrik Cokernut instead of the track "I Hate Boys" and, as you can hear, both songs have near-identical production.
So...take-aways:
1) Soultina is going to SLAY that intro.
2) Sounds like Xtina's coming for Rihanna's "Man Down" wig...teehee
Amazon might have just accidentally given away the song that is being sampled in Xtina's "Red Hot Kind of Love". RHKOL is heavily rumored to be the second single.
Amazon.de accidentally linked this song in the Lotus tracklist instead of "Red Hot Kind of Love"...
May seem like an inconsequential thing, but Amazon.de has done this before. Before Bionic was released they accidentally linked a song called "Jungle Juice" by Elektrik Cokernut instead of the track "I Hate Boys" and, as you can hear, both songs have near-identical production.
So...take-aways:
1) Soultina is going to SLAY that intro.
2) Sounds like Xtina's coming for Rihanna's "Man Down" wig...teehee
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EatChildren
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PSY > Ke$ha > Maroon 5 > Taylor Swift > Fun. > Rihanna
Fitting.
Fitting.
Oh, I just taunted them about their inadequacy compared to Footie-GAF and now they're compensating.
You are so #PRESSED over Rihanna. Its a shame. Her reign will not let up, and she will continue to assault your ears with music that is played everywhere and consumed by the general public. Poor you.
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Come now. Sixth is a very respectable chart position. It's almost top five!
You're right. No one buys her albums (even though they've all gone platinum). They're too busy buying her singles (11 #1s and the highest selling digital artist EVER) and Radio is too busy playing her music (#1 Top 40 artist since the chart's inception). Face it. People are here for Rih, and will continue to be. Unfortunately for you, you're in the minority.
It's really good. I don't see how it sold so little, bad promotion? Bad as in non-existent, more like.
I think it's a bit all-over-the-place, but didn't deserve to sell that badly. Not at all.
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"Trouble" (Wk. 2).........13
"Trouble" (Wk. 2).........13
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Loose was great and a massive success.
But other stars took over the industry during her hiatus, including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Katy Perry etc. They all became huge AFTER the Loose-era.
The POP industry moved on. And she didn't do enough to stay relevant...
Spirit Indestructible selling just 2637 copies during its openingweek in the UK, and less than 7000 copies during its US' opening week is disastrous.
Very bitter after this succes
But other stars took over the industry during her hiatus, including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Katy Perry etc. They all became huge AFTER the Loose-era.
The POP industry moved on. And she didn't do enough to stay relevant...
Spirit Indestructible selling just 2637 copies during its openingweek in the UK, and less than 7000 copies during its US' opening week is disastrous.
Very bitter after this succes
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Babel's been out for a MONTH?
Calvin Harris is overexposed and all his songs are completely overplayed.
So why have I got Sweet Nothing on loop?
Still fighting over snorelor swift, I don't know why you gerls expend so many words over such basic music. It was impressive that she could write her nursery rhyme quality jingles at like 13. The fact that people are still buying them now is embarrassing. I met some breeder friends yesterday and the first topic of conversation they brought up is how completely basic the songwriting on We Are Never... is, kiiiii
So why have I got Sweet Nothing on loop?
Still fighting over snorelor swift, I don't know why you gerls expend so many words over such basic music. It was impressive that she could write her nursery rhyme quality jingles at like 13. The fact that people are still buying them now is embarrassing. I met some breeder friends yesterday and the first topic of conversation they brought up is how completely basic the songwriting on We Are Never... is, kiiiii
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Jake Bugg is an 18 year old folk singer songwriter.
His songs get played on a wider variety of radio stations than Leona's songs do (she only gets played on pop stations) and his music appeals to a demographic that buys albums over singles (likewise the Mumfords). Leona didn't stand a chance competing against them.
His songs get played on a wider variety of radio stations than Leona's songs do (she only gets played on pop stations) and his music appeals to a demographic that buys albums over singles (likewise the Mumfords). Leona didn't stand a chance competing against them.
Go Godel, G-G-Go Go Go!
In my head its a sort of pop gaf anthem tbh
GO GERLS G-G-GO GO GO
WE GERLS GONNA TAKE CONTROL
FOOTIE GAF BETTER KNOW KNOW KNOW
WE GERLS GONNA RUN THIS SHOW
WE'RE THE LEADERS OF THE PACK
TELL ME CAN YOU HANDLE THAT
WE'RE THE LEADERS OF THE PACK
BOY YOU BETTER WATCH YOUR BACK
Calvin Harris is overexposed and all his songs are completely overplayed.
So why have I got Sweet Nothing on loop?
I'm not judging. I've been playing "Triumphant (Get 'Em)" since I played it in the DJ room for The Emancipation of Mumei.
Max Martin's chords are all over that song, not really the best place to go for analysis of Swift's songwriting. Not that any song really sounds like that, so what 'basic' means in this regard.. or more to the point, about Swift's discography which she's written herself, is anyone's guess. The subtle turns of melody and her still evolving but always uniquely TS'ian specific yet metaphysical narratives have not ever fit your 'jingle' description. Same old story about most Swift critics, though, no interest in looking at the actual music.
Don't know if this very nice interview/article was posted here, but it's worth reading again http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/oct/18/taylor-swift-want-believe-pretty-lies
wherein she references this very nice joni mitchell song (as suggested by the article's title): http://youtu.be/igj20M84hbo
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