Pink Ranger Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, lostcause said: This sounds like what katycats used to say before…… a big fanbase is always more important to cultivate because the gp is fickle and will drop anyone in a heartbeat. But Dua has time to build, Nicki will never have the gp interested again and is doomed to only fanbase support. It’s a delicate line between building a fanbase while not totally alienating the gp for when they are ready to support again. A big fanbase is important yes but if your #1 plummets like a rock it doesn’t feel like a #1 which is the whole point of the thread. I know id much rather have a #2 peaking song that was a massive hit in the US and all around the globe than a quick #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostcause Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Pink Ranger said: A big fanbase is important yes but if your #1 plummets like a rock it doesn’t feel like a #1 which is the whole point of the thread. I know id much rather have a #2 peaking song that was a massive hit in the US and all around the globe than a quick #1. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirrtydiana Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 If you’re referring to Dua, it would open great doors for her in the US. Plus it’s literally the one thing she needs this amazing era, a #1 single Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Ranger Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 minute ago, lostcause said: Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeyBraith Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Nip Tuck said: There’s a difference between wanting a #1 and dragging an artist for not having one or acting like it’s the be all end all for an artist. Exactly. A number one doesn’t = longevity. There are songs that didn’t even peak top 20 that are more remembered and liked than some #1s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treason Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Pink Ranger said: You’re seriously not getting the point here My whole argument is based on songs like Willow, that Nicki song etc and all these songs that go #1 then plummet like a rock or serve hardly any longevity, those #1s don’t feel like #1s when you have songs like DSN which are huge hits that missed the top spot but people will claim she’s not huge because she doesn’t have a #1 what’s not clicking? that user does not know how to use logic unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotportugal Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I think it's frustration since it's always a goal for any artist. But yeah some of us myself included get more frustrated than Dua herself who is so chill about it lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 They were a big deal and it was embarrassing for an alleged MPG to not be able to get one 10, hell even 5 years ago... but we’re now at a point where life goes on, Trollz, willow, and stuck with u are all #1s so theyre pretty much value-less nowadays. Dua will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrows Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Because artists do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlitdick Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Pink Ranger said: Like I’ve always preached #1s are for strictly for bragging rights and that’s that. The only way I deem a #1 song worthy of that title would be if it actually didn’t fall like a rock and served longevity or spent multiple weeks at #1 From what we’ve learnt from 2020’s quick “lil hits” #1s have lost their achievement as being this “huge deal” there’s so many songs out there that didn’t peak at #1 or even go top #5 that are bigger than ALOT of quick #1s Bad Romance for example. Dont Start Now for example Levitating for example Sorry Not Sorry for example 1,2 step for example. Stay With Me for example You Belong With Me for example. If I Ain’t Got You for example Since You’ve Been Gone for example Y.M.C.A for example Wake Me Up for example Thinking Out Loud for example. We Don’t Talk Anymore for example. We Can’t Stop for example. the list goes on but yall get the point. Problem / Bang Bang / Side To Side also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev8 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 True especially now when it's so easy to get even a 1# debut..then fall off like a rock chart achievements never impressed me tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomarr Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1. This is a pop music forum 2. Statistics are the holy grail of this website, so if you're here, chances are you're gonna debate about numbers and who edges out who 3. A lot cared less about these number 1s recently until Levitating got a strong change of getting it this week. Many people love Levitating and this is the reason behind the sudden surge of interest. And many will be watching the BTS Army and their fraudulent ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainDreamer Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Because no one wants to be #2, they just act like they're okay with settling for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEEKND Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 well it would have been amazing for her so her fans are frustrated. Ha era is still everything them non singing, grammyless chicks like Selena Gomez coudld ever dream of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dula Peep Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Because its a fun thing to fight over Sales/Streams with longevity >>>>>> Going #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissmemore Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Because they're out of touch with reality, songs like When's the Party Over or wish you were gay are flops by their standard, but Stupid Love treated like a #5 smash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaticAndroid Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, kissmemore said: Because they're out of touch with reality, songs like When's the Party Over or wish you were gay are flops by their standard, but Stupid Love treated like a #5 smash Who on Earth has ever said this Not even Liddos think it was a big hit. But I do agree, I'd rather have my fav have a low peak but great sales across time than a quick peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezter Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 It’s a nice accomplishment but it’s always been so stupid to drag an artist for not having one. So many legends don’t have a #1 song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katamari Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Weren’t you that same user who cried about nicki not getting a number one during queens release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyboy Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Katamari said: Weren’t you that same user who cried about nicki not getting a number one during queens release No? That wasn’t be boo. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceAgain Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Having a number #1 song is huge for any artist The only ones who act like there irrelevant are the ones who faves haven't got them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalism Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 They don't matter in the long run Mariah and Rih have a bunch of them and most of them are forgoten. I like both of them but the GP will forget about the songs even if they are #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsay Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 In the words of Marina back when her music was still well written- "yeah I'm no good to anyone, cause all I care about is being number one" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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