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Just now, nooniebao said:

 

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Really thought this was going to be a tougher sell even in the US. It’s still early days but I think we underestimated how much good RENAISSANCE and CUFF IT especially did for her on streaming and TikTok. @Cbreezy @trainsskyscrapers

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8 minutes ago, nooniebao said:

Really thought this was going to be a tougher sell even in the US. It’s still early days but I think we underestimated how much good RENAISSANCE and CUFF IT especially did for her on streaming and TikTok. @Cbreezy @trainsskyscrapers

Actually we underestimated the power of carefree, lighthearted, fun Bey. 

If you look at the last 10-13 years, the subject matter has not been very "happy" regarding Bey - its been about a possible divorce, overcoming that, its been about legacy, about BLM, about reclaiming power, about racism, about surpression, about lack of respect, about manifestation, about sexuality - all very heavy topics

 

While Texas Hold Em still in its essence is a political statement in itself (black female superstar doing Country, hello?), its core is light, fun, accessible. It doesnt take itself too seriously, its playful, its engaging and catchy.

 

Its the Beyoncé we got to know in songs like Bootylicious, in Nasty Girl, in BugaBoo, in Check On It, in Irreplaceable, in Single Ladies, in Telephone, in Countdown. 

And the world has missed seeing that side of hers, heck even I as a fan have missed that part of hers

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8 minutes ago, nooniebao said:

Really thought this was going to be a tougher sell even in the US. It’s still early days but I think we underestimated how much good RENAISSANCE and CUFF IT especially did for her on streaming and TikTok. @Cbreezy @trainsskyscrapers

At the end of the day it's Beyonce. The only reason Renaissance didn't perform even better was because 1) No Visuals 2) No Live Performance 3) No Interviews

 

Renaissance was a huge success without any of these things and if she wanted to focus on marketing then we wouldn't even be having this discussion today. 

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4 hours ago, 99sandthe2000s said:

Don't they only update playlist placement on Friday? Have they ever adjusted midweek? :celestial5:

they can adjust midweek

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Both songs sound like a much needed breath of fresh air in Beyonce's discography. Congrats to the Hive. If the songs bleed into each other like Ren, ACT 2 is gonna eat forreal!

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I like the Def leppard pour some sugar on me reference. 
 

It makes me wonder if it’s true Act 3 is rock

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2 hours ago, beyonceparkwood said:

 

Actually, Harlow is expected to stay at #1. Carnival is like TEXAS HOLD 'EM challenging for #2. Harlow is unstoppable currently because of his humongous radio audience.

Totally forgot about that song :rip:

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Not to curse us, but I could see Kanye falling off. He hasn't really been doing well after the first week in years, right? Even if he hits #2.

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I think we can clear Kanye if our streams stay consistent. We have digital sales on our side. If we had BMS radio deal we wouldn’t need to worry about jack :gaycat7:

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bought the clean version too - go bey!

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1 hour ago, nooniebao said:

Really thought this was going to be a tougher sell even in the US. It’s still early days but I think we underestimated how much good RENAISSANCE and CUFF IT especially did for her on streaming and TikTok. @Cbreezy @trainsskyscrapers

I guess I've reacted too much to other posts so I can't react to your post lol, but yes.

The stellar music, her tour fits (and most importantly, permitting her catalog to appear on TikTok) secured her with the TikTok generation.

As others above have said, holding back the visuals has also pushed people to go back to the music like never before.

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Y’all I converted to liking this song after hearing it on TikTok a few times. I’m sick of this ***** not letting me dislike anything she releases besides that DELESTRO mess. 

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 This tiktok taking off is reminding me of when Cuff it started blowing up on tiktok.

 

We will have to see if the trend continues 

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Kanye stans want that top 2 too  :skull: 

 

US itunes:

 

 

1 =
Beyoncé - TEXAS HOLD 'EM
2 =
Beyoncé - 16 CARRIAGES
     
4 +15
Beyoncé - TEXAS HOLD 'EM
     
11 +89
Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign - CARNIVAL
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7 minutes ago, Red Velvet said:

 This tiktok taking off is reminding me of when Cuff it started blowing up on tiktok.

 

We will have to see if the trend continues 

Her team needs to upload the song to Tik Tok. Did they get confused and think Columbia is a part of UMG :deadbanana4:

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#1 on AllAccess Mediabase Top Downloads and Top Streams :giantgrin:

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6 minutes ago, Machete said:

Her team needs to upload the song to Tik Tok. Did they get confused and think Columbia is a part of UMG :deadbanana4:

Stupid UMG.

istg i will spam their whole twitter account if this song gets blocked by #2. 

She can literally blow up on tiktok but because of greedy UMG, the song isnt even on tiktok! 

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think a lot of people are overanalyzing why this is successful

 

it's successful because no matter the genre, it's a GOOD, CATCHY song :clap3:

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watch this become bigger than any Act 1 single in the US

 

and people said a country album from her would just be for the critics and not for the charts :dies:

this is beyonce, she ain't lana del rey

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10 minutes ago, Human Fly said:

Stupid UMG.

istg i will spam their whole twitter account if this song gets blocked by #2. 

She can literally blow up on tiktok but because of greedy UMG, the song isnt even on tiktok! 

The gap between #1 and #2 is too big to close and not enough time anyway. Her team is smart to wait. Then Ari and Mariah will be #1 the following week so B will have to wait til the album drops. 

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