Rihanna’s ‘Kiss It Better’ Tanking?

Published: Monday 4th Apr 2016 by Sam
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Have Rihanna‘s lazy ways finally caught up with her?

The campaign for the model’s newest ‘ANTI’ single ‘Kiss It Better’ set sail last week, yet has already struck an iceberg.

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Though praised for being one of the 28-year-old’s best songs in years, the release was almost unanimously panned after it was paired with a non-event of a video.

The clip, which features the star doing little else than exposing her modesty, seems to be having an adverse effect on the song’s commercial clout.

As at writing, the visual has barely wracked up 10 million views (slow by Rihanna standards), while the track is nowhere to be found on the iTunes Top 100 in the US. Beyond its #167 Stateside placing, it currently sits at #80 and below in every major market on the Apple tally.

On the streaming front, the current Spotify count reads as:

81. Australia (-11)
93. New Zealand (-5)
137. Brazil (-5)
146. Poland (+2)
157. United States (+9)
165. Portugal (-25)
188. Worldwide (+6)

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Being the fair and unbiased outlet we are, it is imperative to stress that ‘Work’ is still #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after six weeks and remains inside the  top 10 on US iTunes.

One does have to wonder, especially in light of ‘Kiss” performance, just how much of that was attributable to guest star Drake.

All hell broke loose when we touted the song’s initial topping of the Hot 100 to Drizzy, but with the absence of a well-selling co-star Rih seems to be in free-fall.

What’s more, in an era where the likes of Justin Bieber, Adele, and Taylor Swift have multiple hits on the go, the argument that one single can’t co-exist with the other is debatable.

Still, it’s not over until it’s over (even though the writing looks to be on the wall). With an official add date at radio set for tomorrow, it’ll be interesting to see if there’s any

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  1. Kemar (@S_C_Jr on Twitter) April 4, 2016

    Relax. It was JUST made a single. Stop the hate on artists and just enjoy music PLEASE!

    • kmilan April 4, 2016

      please say that again… Sam Cant see lol

  2. Meghan Trainor Stan April 4, 2016

    Hey it’ll do better than any Ciara single…

    • FAF April 4, 2016

      I bet says hi
      Your fat ass fave is irrelevant with platinum singles , so ??

      PS NO FEATURES NEEDED!!!!!

      • Meghan Trainor Stan April 4, 2016

        Grammy award winning with platinum albums and singles in 2016 and no streaming needed. When will Ciara?

      • Weee April 5, 2016

        Out of curiosity…..

        Why do we sit here and argue about celebs? Is us arguing going to stop them from making money?? We all have our fav celebs, but what exactly does generating these kinda discussions do? Don’t you get a lil upset when someone throws shade at your fav? So eventually, wouldn’t that cause stress (ultimately) over a celeb who isn’t thinking about us? I’m not trying to diss or throw shade. Just really curious….

    • kmilan April 4, 2016

      Heres the thing, where not talking about Ciara this is a Rihanna article

      • mmmhmm April 4, 2016

        they bring up Ciara to make them feel better.

      • Rihboy April 4, 2016

        Why bring up Ciara to make us feel better. Ciara still hasn’t accomplished three years of Rihanna’s tenure yet ????

  3. Mariah April 4, 2016

    sam your hate is weird bro

    • Pat April 5, 2016

      @Mariah, it really is kinda weird…Iv’e seen bloggers throw shade but this dude is straight goofy, like on some goof troop type s***!

  4. shakira stan April 4, 2016

    Lol kiss it better is a ballad…if you weren’t a stupid and a foolish man ,you would know ballads don’t move up the chats as fast as dance pops …rihanna stay did the same ,it was outside the top 100 on iTunes but it ended up coming second on the chart .if there is any song tanking it is everything Beyonce has been on since single ladies…of course you wouldn’t report that ,wonders why after several years of blogging you can’t still pay your bills …hopefully Donald Trump wins and deports immigrants like you .

    • Toerag April 4, 2016

      Thats harsh and im confused Adele songs have opened up pretty high its just rihanna has a record of not doing so well with the good slow jams just rubbish ones like Take a bow and The awful Unfaithful this song and You need me are the best cuts for me

      • Credits April 4, 2016

        Ha, I actually prefer unfaithful and take a bow rihanna, she’s gone down hill for me after good girl gone bad.

    • mc90 April 4, 2016

      Well they would need to deport shakira too as shes an immigrant

    • Danny Bey April 4, 2016

      Take A Bow says Hi.
      Halo says hi.
      Whitney Houston says Hi.
      Mariah says what’s up.
      Adele says “Hello”.

    • Pat April 5, 2016

      Rotfl, damn @shakira!!!

  5. IStan4Rihanna. April 4, 2016

    STOP.

    It was just released as a single – it’s barely been four days since it was released and is already charting in the Top 30 (24) of “Top 40” radio and the song itself isn’t supposed to receive full adds until tomorrow – its doing wonderdully in the U.K though. “Needed Me” is doing just fine as well and was charting in the Top 40 of the Hot 100 without an official release at all.

    Rihanna is the only Black female artist with consistent presence on the Hot 100 and has been the only Black female to chart at #1 (9 times) since 2010 so even if this song falters, her achievements are already set in stone.

  6. LOU April 4, 2016

    Oh, get a fuccking life TGJ. It was just released as a damn single and is a ballad at that. When was the last time a power ballad topped the chart outside of Adele? At least give the song another 3 weeks before saying anything! Shiiit!

  7. HailBeysus April 4, 2016

    She should have focused on Needed Me since it’s already charting on it’s own. Kiss It Better just doesn’t seem like the type of song to dominate the current Billboard. It’s more of a fan/music lover favorite and not your typical general music listener. Whether the GP will eat it up idk. We’ll have to wait at least another 2 week’s to see how it fair’s on all platforms. Sam this post was way to early.

    • IStan4Rihanna. April 4, 2016

      I completely agree and thank you for remaining honest. I think she should have focused on “Needed Me” also seeing as it’s already charting on and is continuously rising in streams, downloads and radio airplay. I can only imagine how high that song would soar if and when she releases the video. We should at least several more weeks to see where ‘Kiss It Better’ is headed.

      I know I shade Bey. and im not that great a’ fan but she is the ONLY Black artist receiving multi-platinum plaques as of late and selling out tours more than her white peers whereas the other is the only Black artist who has topped Billboard since the turn of the new decade with high consistency and is dominating in the digital and streaming arena.

    • rosy3 April 4, 2016

      Stfu every thing this woman do yall dissect enough already wtf a lot of f****** artist music ain’t selling not charting how the f****** hell the site always pick on rih did we not have a big star release a song how come this site ain’t talking about how it went nowhere on the chart

      • HailBeysus April 4, 2016

        God you’re retârded, it’s not even annoying anymore it’s just sad. Take your meds sis stressing over me like this is not good for the herpès.

  8. Nakiah April 4, 2016

    I think it’ll go way up once Jay pays for her radio payola pays

  9. HailBeysus April 4, 2016

    DAMN IT!!!! I FORGOT ABOUT THE DAMN NUMBERS UGH!!!! When will this be fixed????

    • Pat April 5, 2016

      Right, this is the only blog that still focuses on that s***, smh!

  10. Adam_ April 4, 2016

    It’s funny that your report on this but not the fact that needed me is rising higher on radio, in streams, on iTunes and is in the top 50 of the hot 100! Lmaooooo, anything to discredit the only fuccking black female doing ANYTHING on the charts these days and since the new decade

  11. Abel Minaj (Arianator Barb) April 4, 2016

    It’ll do better than team….☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕☕

    • Oscar April 4, 2016

      and the night is still young

  12. JJFan1990 April 4, 2016

    Needed Me has steamed millions of times on Spotify. But, regardless, any single from Anti is bound to out chart ‘Formation’, without needing a platform like the Superbowl. Just facts people.

    • HailBeysus April 4, 2016

      Lmao… What’s the point of bringing Beyoncé in this? You’re a Janet Jackson fan sis, so why are you so bothered by Beyoncé?
      .
      BTW Formation won’t chart Because it’s A FREE BUZZ SINGLE! It’s not even available for purchase and the MV is unlisted. Please drop a list of current songs solely charting off of airplay in today’s music. Stop trying to cause a Stan War.

      • Memo April 4, 2016

        If ”Formation” had been given some attention, Beyoncé woulda released it as a single, but the only thing was… it was paid dust. Singers, after noticing people like their would-have-been buzz singles, they release them asap. What about Gaga’s ”Edge of glory?”

        Lame excuses.

    • rosy3 April 4, 2016

      I know right these maggots don’t talk about the damn bubbling under chart but come for rih really she just release the song why did you not post that rih video gave vevo 20 million subscribers than bey and gaga more than,anyone including Taylor white ass swift

    • Cinnamon Girl April 4, 2016

      Oh no! Not the Janet Jackson stans gunning for the fleahives! Lol! The fleahives have no friends!

  13. Duffster Lovato April 4, 2016

    Whether or not it tanks, it’ll get Rih a grammy next year besides it’s been barely a week it was released take Demi’s Stone Cold for instance as it is just starting to gain momentum despite being released over a month. I still expect Desperado and Love On the Brain to be singles tho.

    • Cherylsoldierr April 4, 2016

      What kind of lie? Stone cold has been dead

  14. RihYonce April 4, 2016

    People are still focused on “work” it will do well

  15. Stephon Jackson April 4, 2016

    Fix ya damn site instead of hating on Fenty SAM!

  16. yelyaH | Alternative Queen April 4, 2016

    Still charting higher than flopmation

    • Lethal April 4, 2016

      Lmfao exactly ?????

    • The Thot you’ll never be April 4, 2016

      Meanwhile Halo (“seven” year old song) is charting higher than both Needed me and KIB on iTunes
      .
      And no one knows your fave, you’re not welcome here
      .
      This is a urban blog, drag your asz to tha nearest bridge

      • HailBeysus April 4, 2016

        @The Thot KIII drag it into the Abyss of irrelevants ????

      • rosy3 April 4, 2016

        None of rih songs were on vevo and she still manage to get on billboard so that is a poor excuse if people liked formation she would have release it but no one is listening or requesting it like needed me and kiss it better

    • Cherylsoldierr April 4, 2016

      And anything that thing in your avi makes

  17. Mariah April 4, 2016

    Sam. Is your site tanking because all these pop ups and weird videos in the comment section. Maybe you can focus on fixing the pop ups and unnecessary videos instead of trying to be shady for hits

  18. Cake like Lady GaGa April 4, 2016

    but the real Kiiii is how it took #ANTi 3 months to sell what #Bangerz did in one week.
    .
    and not KIB flopping harder than American Sulphur Oxide
    .
    @LB and @Mark? what excuse do you have today?

    • yelyaH | Alternative Queen April 4, 2016

      You’re one to talk?
      How is gagz doing on the charts?

      • Cherylsoldierr April 4, 2016

        How’s that thing In ur avi doing?

  19. Cake like Lady GaGa April 4, 2016

    WTF IS GOING ON WITH THIS LOW BUDGET HOMOSEXUAL FORUM? WHY DOES MY COMMENT HAVE A VIDEO?
    .
    @sam maybe you should try fix this stupid site rather than trying to start stan wars.

    • Pat April 5, 2016

      Guh this site going bankrupt, just ride the wave until it crashes!

  20. Lethal April 4, 2016

    Where’s FLOPMATION THO??? ? Still bubbling under the top 100? 104 right?,??? bitxh tried to steal RIRIs shine trying to releases her b******* at the same time as RIRI & she looks a damn fool! ?? WORK #1 6 weeks & ANTI CERTIFIED PLATINUM & #1 DEBUT ??? #tryagainhaters

    • RihYonce April 4, 2016

      Formation isn’t on VEVO or on sale so you tried that

      • Cake like Lady GaGa April 4, 2016

        READ!!!!!!!

    • IneedReceipts April 4, 2016

      Ummmmmm not being funny but Beyonce didn try to steal Rihanna shine …. She did …. When the song and the Super Bowl performance aired WHOOOOOO CARED ABOUT ANTI? I can promise u I didn and I l0ve them both. Formation wasn going to chart… That wasn the purpose Of the song or it would be on sale or the video would be listed on her YouTube page vs being unlisted …. And lastly! The navy keeps claiming this anti album debut at #1 ……… IT DID NOT ! It rose to number one after debuting at number 27 because riri album rollout and campaign was A f***** mess…. This is why fans get labeled delusional cause they don’t research and take the time to know the truth be4 they speak !

  21. Samsung brought my albums April 4, 2016

    Poor Rihanna

  22. sashay April 4, 2016

    Sam, since you know all things Beyonce, why is she releasing s*** the same day/time as Rhi? What is she trying to accomplish? She’s coming off as really sad and desperate..if you want a story, write about that one and hop off Rhianna’s d***.

    • Annalise April 4, 2016

      What medication are you on? The nazi claimed that Beyonce was trying dodge Rihanna during the UnaFLOPagetic era and now that she is supposedly releasing around the same time you want to complain. Can y’all hœs be consistent!

    • HailBeysus April 4, 2016

      Whether Bey is purposely releasing the things the same time as Rih or not. One thing is for sure, Formation was most likely set in stone to be released during SB weekend. She was linked to play the Half-time show for months with coldplay. As for everything else, it is common knowledge that when it comes to a Bey’s tour Production for the tour starts an entire year before any dates are announced. She has said this herself. Nobody knew when Anti was gunna drop.
      .
      None the less. Member’s and none member’s of the Navy/Hive have been wanting these two woman’s era’s to collide to put an end to the stan wars. Now that it’s happening, neither side should be trying to cry wolf.

  23. Duffster Lovato April 4, 2016

    Y’all make me come for Rih when you try to shade Bey, Don’t know what part of “Formation is a free song” y’all don’t understand.

    • HailBeysus April 4, 2016

      It’s clear Beyonce fans ain’t pressed. We came in giving unbiased opinions but Navy came trying to ‘drag’ a FREE BUZZ SINGLE! Kinda sad tbh. Altho @IStan4Rihanna kept it civil.

  24. King B April 4, 2016

    Give it a few more weeks I guess. Fan favorite usually don’t do well. I still remember Criminal by Britney was voted by her fans as next single and it tanked. End of time was also fan favorite, but I guess that’s because Bey didn’t release a proper video.

  25. Butler_84 April 4, 2016

    Sales and streams aren’t always a good measure of what’s good. I personally feel that kiss it better is way better than work. But I’m not rushing out to buy either.

  26. Cinnamon Girl April 4, 2016

    DEATH at Hail Beysus trying to play it cool with the Janet Jackson stans! Ha! Ha! ” Let’s not start a Stan war” You of all people should not be saying that. What’s the matter, HailBeysus? Janet Jackson stans have you shook? Lol!

    • HailBeysus April 4, 2016

      BISH IM GAGGING AT THIS TRY HARD READ ????!!!!
      .
      That’s not a Janet stan sweetie. Its most likely Navy hiding behind a fake account. I mean they do hude behind fakea accounts @MariahTheLegend/Centipedo @ElusiveLamb/WhatNow. They Navy always doing the most.
      .
      When did I type “LET’S not start a stan war”
      Bitxh i typed “STOP TRYING TO START A STAN WAR!”
      .
      Damn bitxh not only can you not write, you can’t read either!?!?!?! Gurrrl this is why siblings should not mate!!! Your Uncle/Daddy Mommy/Auntie should be ashamed of themselves!!!

      • Cinnamon Girl April 4, 2016

        Excuses, excuses! No one likes you fleahives! It hurts you, doesn’t it? Ha! Ha!

      • Annalise April 4, 2016

        Typical HeHe stan? Making up BS and clinging to false receipts. The active Janet stans (i.e. Anastacia, Shady81, etc are cool with the hive… Anyone with a brain bigger than pea, will know that Janet and Beyonce have mutual respect and love for each other). The only reason Bey turned up to Heara’s party was because of Kelly Rowland.

  27. Cinnamon Girl April 4, 2016

    DEATH at Hail Beysus saying: “It’s clear Beyonce’s fans ain’t pressed” . LMAO, bish do you want me to drag up receipts of you fleahives having full on emotional meltdowns?

  28. jenn April 4, 2016

    Damn! Get off her f****** cut and give the song time. You are so f****** thirsty and ugly Samantha.

  29. #JACKIE April 4, 2016

    Death at Ciara’s name being all up and through this post. And you queens say she’s irrelevant…ha! Ciara has you haters pressed!

    • Memo April 4, 2016

      Not a Beyoncé or Rihanna fan but, what could a beyhive or a navy be pressed over Ciara?

  30. Annalise April 4, 2016

    Is ‘HéHé’ / Héara / He-Male being censored now? Come on Sam, don’t be transphobic ! ?

  31. Cinnamon Girl April 4, 2016

    DEATH at the fleahives being scared to death of the Janet stans

  32. LB April 4, 2016

    It was just released as a single, and just sent to radio.

  33. 25lover April 4, 2016

    Stop Hating on Rihanna Sam it’s getting old
    Relax it just got released as a single

  34. Keri Qween April 4, 2016

    The song came out two seconds ago y’all are do pressed over Rih because she doesn’t need shock factor like your faves for attention

    • Jackson 5 Nostrils (Tyler) April 4, 2016

      Yeah, she just needs to buy her own albums

  35. StarXavi April 4, 2016

    “Fair and unbiased” – that’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve read on this blog….this blog is the epitome of Unfair and biased….especially when it comes to reporting on Rihanna.

  36. ???Chile, take this “Itty Bitty Piggy” to the market and make sure you hold her hand while crossing the street!??? April 4, 2016

    Chile, do I even have to say anything about the unhealthy obsession Sam has with Rih? I’ll just watch from the sidelines and take notes up in here.

  37. M El April 4, 2016

    Meanwhile Rihanna Work #1 for 7th week,Blessed, Beautiful ,God bless you Queen????????

  38. Marsizzle April 4, 2016

    You guys are probably right. It’s all Drake. What’ are other #1 songs again?

  39. M El April 4, 2016

    Rihanna got 14 #1 songs so take your pick,thank you,and only drake #1 song because of rihanna,so take a bow

  40. Mihlali April 4, 2016

    Why are the Beyonce Fans so Against rihanna? Is it because she sh*ts all over beyonce?. Just deal with it, she’s staying. Kiss it better just got released. Take a seat and have a glass of water , perhaps you’ll calm down. I’m a fan of neither by the way

  41. Sweetnothings@78 April 4, 2016

    Best song she’s ever done besides ‘Rehab’.

  42. james227 April 4, 2016

    Just horrible. On the other note The Belivers took the throne on Heart Radio awards

  43. FC/JC April 4, 2016

    Yall always fall for Sams bait, Thats why he is Queen of TGJ…. Meanwhile yall still leaving comments and adding traffic to HIS SITE!

    Anyway, KIB will fair well, not as good as Work, And that visual could have been saved. Its more of a video to be played on the background projector while she is performing it on her tour.

  44. Trina April 4, 2016

    Looks like @Annalise and @Hailbeysus are about to DRAG the hell out of that Ciara fan ONCE AGAIN !! *Grabs tea cup* ???

  45. Tran anti no honey love time but it okay girl April 5, 2016

    Kiss it better is a nice song

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