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PrintableI wonder how many of you guys who claim to be 'fans' or used to be 'fans' could write an entire album/artist off just because you don't like the first single.
M*****a fans still bought "American Life" and "Ray of Light." Oops...I mean... I'll leave it alone babe...just be me | |
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I agree with some of the rest of you. I like the song-- it's carefree, fun vibe--but I'm wondering about it being the first single. For me, it's just not as strong as I expected. I was expecting more of a dance track since J.D. and the buzz mentioned that Janet was going back to her dance roots.
Do any of you know how first singles are chosen? Exactly what would be the marketing strategy by choosing Call on Me as the first single for this well-publicized "dance-oriented" cd? My biggest complaint is that it's not a dance track. I read that J.D. or someone mentioned that it was gonna be mid-tempo, but it's possible to have a mid-tempo dance track. I'm sure it will do quite well, but I was just curious as to the strategy of releasing/choosing first singles in general? | |
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Isel said: I agree with some of the rest of you. I like the song-- it's carefree, fun vibe--but I'm wondering about it being the first single. For me, it's just not as strong as I expected. I was expecting more of a dance track since J.D. and the buzz mentioned that Janet was going back to her dance roots.
Do any of you know how first singles are chosen? Exactly what would be the marketing strategy by choosing Call on Me as the first single for this well-publicized "dance-oriented" cd? My biggest complaint is that it's not a dance track. I read that J.D. or someone mentioned that it was gonna be mid-tempo, but it's possible to have a mid-tempo dance track. I'm sure it will do quite well, but I was just curious as to the strategy of releasing/choosing first singles in general? it all depends on what's out in the market? if an uptempo track would just get lost amongst all of the other uptempo tracks on radio, it could make more sense to release something that fulfills a missing sound. that said, if the uptempo track is slammin' it could just show everybody how its really done! more than likely, though, its because they planned on releasing two singles BEFORE the cd comes out. by the time september rolls around, a hot dance track will be released and all will be right in the universe.  | |
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I mean....
I just woke up one morning.... I get my cd, put on a track... 
As I'm just sitting there, really absorbing the song.. I'm like....WOW!!!! HOT DAMN!! This bitch can't sing for worth shit, can she?  Turn this shit off. People always told me that, but I was so indenial.  love is a fate resigned memories mar my mind love it is a fate resigned Over futile odds and laughed at by the Gods and now the final frame Love is a losing game | |
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sallysassalot said: Isel said: I agree with some of the rest of you. I like the song-- it's carefree, fun vibe--but I'm wondering about it being the first single. For me, it's just not as strong as I expected. I was expecting more of a dance track since J.D. and the buzz mentioned that Janet was going back to her dance roots.
Do any of you know how first singles are chosen? Exactly what would be the marketing strategy by choosing Call on Me as the first single for this well-publicized "dance-oriented" cd? My biggest complaint is that it's not a dance track. I read that J.D. or someone mentioned that it was gonna be mid-tempo, but it's possible to have a mid-tempo dance track. I'm sure it will do quite well, but I was just curious as to the strategy of releasing/choosing first singles in general? it all depends on what's out in the market? if an uptempo track would just get lost amongst all of the other uptempo tracks on radio, it could make more sense to release something that fulfills a missing sound. that said, if the uptempo track is slammin' it could just show everybody how its really done! more than likely, though, its because they planned on releasing two singles BEFORE the cd comes out. by the time september rolls around, a hot dance track will be released and all will be right in the universe. Woooo hooooo!!!!! Thank you because I really want a dance track!lol Yeah, I guess it all depends upon what's out there right now. It IS probably too early to show all of her cards, so to speak!! 
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I've still yet to hear the song.  | |
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Scorpion said: I mean....
I just woke up one morning.... I get my cd, put on a track...
As I'm just sitting there, really absorbing the song.. I'm like....WOW!!!! HOT DAMN!! This bitch can't sing for worth shit, can she? Turn this shit off. People always told me that, but I was so indenial. wow. thanks for that. I'll leave it alone babe...just be me | |
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VoicesCarry said: ehuffnsd said: Seems to be a pattern of sorts with JJ to do this.
That's The Way Love Goes/If Got Til It's Gone/Together Again didn't do it with All 4 U I Want You/All Nite This and whatever may follow Problem is The material on janet. and Velvet Rope are light years ahead of anything she's done since. I'm a little disheartened that she's been trying to play it safe since Velvet Rope didn't do as well commerically as her pervious albums. And I'm sure dimise of Damita Jo won't help her want to try something different. For some reason I get the sense she is more worried about the numbers than doing something that is artisticlly daring for her. It'll probably do well on radio... will I get the new janet maybe out of a feeling of nostalgia, sp, will I think it will come anywhere near her past success no. I Want You wasn't the first single off Damita Jo. Also, didn't do it with her first four albums. It has been the pattern since she signed to Virgin. Also i thought Just A Little While was only released because it had leaked on the radio. i remember the video for I Want U being played more and also that was the song she did at promotions for the album. You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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badujunkie said: I wonder how many of you guys who claim to be 'fans' or used to be 'fans' could write an entire album/artist off just because you don't like the first single.
M*****a fans still bought "American Life" and "Ray of Light." Oops...I mean... i'm still going to but it. i bought Damita Jo even though i was highly disappointed by what i had heard off of the album. You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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ehuffnsd said: VoicesCarry said: I Want You wasn't the first single off Damita Jo. Also, didn't do it with her first four albums. It has been the pattern since she signed to Virgin. Also i thought Just A Little While was only released because it had leaked on the radio. i remember the video for I Want U being played more and also that was the song she did at promotions for the album. I Want You was rush released because JALW bombed. | |
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badujunkie said: Scorpion said: I mean....
I just woke up one morning.... I get my cd, put on a track...
As I'm just sitting there, really absorbing the song.. I'm like....WOW!!!! HOT DAMN!! This bitch can't sing for worth shit, can she? Turn this shit off. People always told me that, but I was so indenial. wow. thanks for that. "We only hurt the ones we love(d)" - (THAT WOMAN WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED ON THIS THREAD) | |
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VoicesCarry said: badujunkie said: wow. thanks for that. "We only hurt the ones we love(d)" - (THAT WOMAN WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED ON THIS THREAD)funny you don't mention her name on Janet threads anymore... yet we all know [Edited 6/19/06 19:45pm] You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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ehuffnsd said: VoicesCarry said: "We only hurt the ones we love(d)" - (THAT WOMAN WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED ON THIS THREAD)funny you don't mention her name on Janet threads anymore... yet we all know [Edited 6/19/06 19:45pm] Right! And that way things don't spiral. | |
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Scorpion said: I mean....
I just woke up one morning.... I get my cd, put on a track...
As I'm just sitting there, really absorbing the song.. I'm like....WOW!!!! HOT DAMN!! This bitch can't sing for worth shit, can she? Turn this shit off. People always told me that, but I was so indenial. Janet is a pretty singer.. I just can't understand what the hell she's saying half the time. | |
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I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing but since I find the first single lackluster, I now have really really high hopes for the second track. All I can think of is the first time I heard the song Control or If. I want to be at attention like that. I want to believe she's setting us up for an ass kicking. A cute midtempo appetizer to be followed by an undeniable-booty-shaking-neck-snapping-entree. That's what I want to believe and until then I'll sip my sparkling water and wait. Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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squiddyren said: Scorpion said: I mean....
I just woke up one morning.... I get my cd, put on a track...
As I'm just sitting there, really absorbing the song.. I'm like....WOW!!!! HOT DAMN!! This bitch can't sing for worth shit, can she? Turn this shit off. People always told me that, but I was so indenial. Janet is a pretty singer.. I just can't understand what the hell she's saying half the time. Nobody can!!!!!
I'm kidding....we love Janet. love is a fate resigned memories mar my mind love it is a fate resigned Over futile odds and laughed at by the Gods and now the final frame Love is a losing game | |
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sallysassalot said: ok, i know what a spin is but what is an impression?
 uh huh...so, um...can someone out there tell me what an impression is? thanks.  | |
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sallysassalot said: sallysassalot said: ok, i know what a spin is but what is an impression?
uh huh...so, um...can someone out there tell me what an impression is? thanks. It means how many people heard the song, and that counts towards billboard, weird huh! I hear a lot of songs on the radio I don't like, yet it still counts towards the songs success, even more reason to change a station if a song u don't like comes on! I guess it works like TV ratings. . [Edited 6/19/06 22:23pm] | |
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sallysassalot said: sallysassalot said: ok, i know what a spin is but what is an impression?
uh huh...so, um...can someone out there tell me what an impression is? thanks.  All I know is that you never get a second chance to make a good first one.Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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Moonbeam said: sallysassalot said: uh huh...so, um...can someone out there tell me what an impression is? thanks. All I know is that you never get a second chance to make a good first one.i love you! | |
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twink69 said: sallysassalot said: uh huh...so, um...can someone out there tell me what an impression is? thanks. It means how many people heard the song, and that counts towards billboard, weird huh! I hear a lot of songs on the radio I don't like, yet it still counts towards the songs success, even more reason to change a station if a song u don't like comes on! I guess it works like TV ratings. . [Edited 6/19/06 22:23pm] thanks for the info! | |
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ah the M word. it's like "don't mention MacBeth in the theatre"
lol. madonna  and true love lives on lollipops and crisps | |
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Anyone else kind of surprised it isn't on Itunes yet? I thought it was supposed to be online yesterday as well as on radio. | |
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dreamfactory313 said: I've still yet to hear the song.
You can hear it on this site: http://us.video.aol.com/a...wsongs.adp | |
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Where's JANFAN4L??
I've been waiting for her review. | |
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VoicesCarry said: Don't know yet.
Here's a new shot: 
The album cover will have her clothed. Awwww...Charlene! | |
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Labels don't usually release singles to iTunes as soon as they go to radio.
Christina Aguliera was the exception. | |
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amit1234 said: Labels don't usually release singles to iTunes as soon as they go to radio.
Christina Aguliera was the exception. she who should not be mentioned did You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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ehuffnsd said: amit1234 said: Labels don't usually release singles to iTunes as soon as they go to radio.
Christina Aguliera was the exception. she who should not be mentioned did lol! | |
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CinisterCee said: ehuffnsd said: she who should not be mentioned did lol! i'm just being respectful of people's wishes You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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