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NEW VIDEOS: NE-YO - “CLOSER” / RIHANNA - “TAKE A BOW”

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Brand new video from Ne-Yo for his song Closer. His upcoming album, YEAR OF THE GENTLEMAN, is set to arrive in stores June 24th. LOL @ Ne-Yo thinking he’s MJ. I liked the video though.

Rihanna has released her latest video for the Take A Bow single from her new CD Good Girl Gone Bad Re-release. The CD will hit stores May 27 featuring remixes of her platinum selling album.

I’m not feeling the boring song or video. But like always, Rihanna looks fierce.

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214 Comments


1.

Rihannasucks

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Ne-Yo’s video may look MJ-ish but Chris Brown is the one trying his hardest to become MJ…how come nobody calls him out on that?

2.

cherri

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

nt bad

3.

Brittney from Toronto

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

boring

4.

MimiFifi

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Cool Luv Neyo
Rihanna Bitch asss Lucky shes beautiful Luve her
But She needs to give Fefe Dobson back her style
not cool rihanna

5.

Kierra

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

i like rihanna’s song the video is kind of boring but she still looked beautiful…
i dont really like closer but im sure it will grow on me in time

6.

ROBERTO

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

that ne-yo video gave me justin’s “my love”….chop
and rihanna did look fierce but the video bored me

7.

PMel

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

#3 took the words out of my mouth…

8.

Carrie-Ann

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Isn’t the house in rhi’s video the same one that Common used for “I Want You”?

9.

ND

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

NE-YO’s on fire!!! Rihanna not doe!!!

10.

Dame(stop talking to u know better)

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Neyo please stop it with MJ moves but the song is nice.

Rihanna song is ok but she is a fashionista

11.

VIOLA1

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

DIDNT THEY BOTH JUST RELEASE NEW CD’S, DAMN WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO LETTING US GET USE TO HEARING THE LAST CD AND ANTICIPATING THE NEXT ALBUM, TOO MAN TOO SOON.

12.

tee tee

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rhianna’s video, this song, and her attitude in this reminds me of Beyonce’s Irreplaceable…. trying to be like BEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Rhianna has no musical talent… but the girl is FIERCE tho… killin em with her style…

13.

LoNdOn GaL

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

i didnt bother lookin at ne-yo’s vid cause i cant be bothered.

wen i 1st heard rihanna’s song i fought it was soooo crap. i avent been a fan of riri since she changed her image and music genre, but wen i saw da vid, I WAS LIKE U GO RIRI, U TELL HIM. da song has grown on me put i dont like it wen she speaks please in the song, it doesnt go.but apart from dat da song is good. da video is nice, but it could be improved. da weird part is wen shes driving da car. lol. anyway she is kinda lookin good

14.

LoNdOn GaL

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

*but i dont like it……….

15.

Lola AM

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I am tired of re-releases!!! Throw a few new tracks or remix and release the same cd! This is b.s. They are going to make me stick to downloading for free and keep my damn to $$$ to myself!

16.

godlygirl

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Justin Timberlake much?

17.

Marie

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

LOVED “CLOSER,” BUT I WISH IT WASN’T “MY LOVE” PART 2!! :(

18.

Ava

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Luv Rhianna…

19.

CL COUPE

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Neyo mustn’t dance.

Rihanna = Boring.

NEXT!

20.

keishe83

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Yeah I like sooo totally got a Beyonce Irreplaceble vibe from Rihanna’s video. Duddde. lol j/k But fa’real that video was boring but she looked gorgeous.

Neyo’s song is crazy, I love it and can’t wait for his cd. Even tho the last one dissappointed me :-(

21.

UM...NAW!

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Im disapointed in both…Neyos vid resembles Justin Timberlakes My Love and he looks foolish thinking he dances like MJ…

And Rihanna sounds too much like Beyonce’s Irreplaceable with the sarcasm attitute, she needs to stop jacking peoples sound and style…Rihanna sucks and her video sucks..only thing is she looks nice and pretty, but with the rest she just fails to deliver damnnn…

22.

softouchtothecore

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

rhianna looks hot in short styles she is very beautiful

neyo is the man love his music

23.

paula

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Diggin Ne-Yo. I loved the song from the first time I heard it. And the video is dope.

Rihanna is coming back super weak with this rerelease. The song is dull and so is the video…the pretty looks will only get her so far.

24.

V

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I AM SO TIRED OF NE-YO’S TIRED MJ LIKE DANCING! Every video he does the same danm moves, he can’t even dance and always that hat! Rihanna looked good but the song and vid were flat

25.

hatshepset

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna’s vid is great, and Neyo still got it….

26.

RENARD 19

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

RI RI’S SONG IS NICE BUT IT DID GIVE ME A BEYONCE VUBE THOUGH!!!!! SNEAKY LITTLE BITCH!!!!!!

27.

boo.

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

OKAY, wow.. neyoo iis too mj LOL.

and rihannaa i love herr songgg.

28.

Nothing But Love

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I like Rihanna song i think it will be a hit.

29.

J. Lewis (My dick is like ginger ale)

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

*twirls glowsticks to Ne-Yo video* The song is different but I kinda like it

Rhianna-she look good, the song and video is okay but I’m sick of the artist and these re-releases with like 3 songs you can just download. I mean Ne-Yo dropping a new album every year but he writes his own material so it’s easier for him. They said Fergie about to re-release her album which came out in 2006, smh

30.

Aries

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna’s video was kind of boring, but i like the song I think its kind of cute.

Didnt watch the NEYO video cuz im not really interested

31.

I'm Better

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

i luv ne-yo he is so talented unlike Rihanna
shit i don’t even care his vid is like JT(my love) and hiz moves r 4rm MJ he is still talented
but man rihanna is trippin wit da re-release,dat stupid azz song n vid
i guess since she is so Gorgouse nobody cares…but shit i do

32.

Tiffy

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

The Ne-Yo video is nice he always says MJ is one of his big influence Rihanna can’t really sing that good but I like the song

33.

PPhantommenace14

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I love the Ne-Yo video. The Wardrobe is excellent in the video, and so is the editing. Year of the Gentleman is gonna be an amazing album. Finally a cd worth buying this year. Maybe there is hope for music these days.

34.

Aries

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

@15 I def Agree!! I guess its the new age of Re releases but personally I think its full of shit and kind of selfish of them to do it. I know its all about the money but come on man. Its like yeah im releasing my cd, please buy it and then 2 or 3 monts later im going to add some remixes or some duets and please buy that one too. Ill be damn if I spend $10-$15 on a CD and then go out and buy the cd again just for 2 or 3 songs. Stufff like that causes people to bootleg music. DONT BE SO DAMN GREEDY lol

35.

J. Lewis (My dick is like ginger ale)

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Re-releases are just really used for those who didn’t get the first edition. Drop a new song and hope to gain some new fans or catch attention of those who forgot you had an album out. Plus die-hard stans will pick up a copy but at the end of the day I still think it’s a stupid idea

36.

vee

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Am I the only one who thinks rihanna is very ugly.She is has no talent.The song is wack and video boring.

37.

clarkthink

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Ne-Yo, you’re getting “Closer” to washed up.

38.

Honey Vick

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I like Rihanna’s song. I think ever1 is more n2 her swag than her actual singing talent. People need 2 realize that most of these celebs’ don’t write their own material. So how can some1 say that she’s jacking Beyonce’s irreplacable, when Neyo wrote that song? He likes 2 tell stories from a woman’s perspective and I don’t c nothing wrong with that. Maye he wrote this song as well. I’m feeling it!

39.

SMH@dahatsz

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

LMAO @ all y’all hatin asz bytches!
Rihanna is working it, hop off Ne-yo’s dick :]

40.

sahsa

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I love her video. It was clean and nice and I could understand every word she said in her song because she took her time and the lyrics actually made sense.

To many artists today are focused more on their bodies than the music, and overtime we have a generation of some viewers who sadly dont appreciate the meaning of songs anymore, rather the visual entertainment factor.

41.

tiny

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

fuck beyonce shes played out rihanna is better than her and neyos hats are 2 small for his big ass head

42.

tiny

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

fuck all u rihanna haters i hate beyonces and beyonce is a tru biter so dont say rihanna copies cause bee wants to be tina turner and diana ross fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk beyonces bitch assssss if beyonce can sing so well why can somebody copy her so well

43.

Come back Van Hunt

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Boring.

44.

tiny

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

bee is a copy cat too admit it

45.

tiny

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

fuck people who hate on rihanna she can sing like herself and bee so fuck yall haters

46.

tiny

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

riri can sing fuck u vee u stink and u ugly

47.

tiny

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

i love take a bow

48.

SKICZ

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

@42

Okay calm your stan self down LOL,

49.

SKICZ

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Everyone is entitled to a opinion so just deal wiv it! This is crazy gosh,

50.

lilblackfan

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

who directed ne-yo’s vid? i loves it!!

rhi rhi=:( . me and my bestie aren’t looking forward to her at the concert either.
:D

51.

SHAN_SHAN

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

RIHANNA CANNOT SING GOT DAMM.. SHE STAYS SINGNING THRU HER NOSE…please

i LOVE THAT NEY-YO SONG

52.

BarbieChick

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

ne*yo woooooooooooooooooowowwwwwwwww i liked it!

rihanna, she’s pretty, the song is descent and the video went with the tempo of the song.

53.

MS .VOODOO

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

neyo..blah blah… rihanna is a doll

54.

dontmatta

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

you guys are really haters. i liked rihanna’s song and the video was cute. i wish that the guy in her video was black, though.

and yeah!

55.

conasto

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

tired of neyo’s voice! it seems like he comes out with an album every month. take a break please!

56.

Just Chillin

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Great song!!! The video’s simple but still nice. I love it. Its a fantastic track with nice catchy lyrics and its going to be a hit all over the world.

57.

reesseyy-babiie

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

rhi song is mediocre but i LOVE the concept of the song and the video. LOVE THE VID!!

&& damnnn Ne-yo is talented but I just CANT watch the whole video….lmao it bores me. && im not too interested in the song either….eh….may b it’ll grow on me….

58.

Just Chillin

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

#56 is regarding take a bow.

59.

Just Chillin

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Neyo’s song im not really feelin’ it.

60.

YEAH OKAY

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

NEYO…………..BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORING.

RIHANNA……….looks great and sexy with HER CLOTHES ON………take notes ladies, and RIRI KEEP IT CLASSY LIKE THAT. LOVE THE SHORT SHORT CUT!!! She looks AMAZING.

61.

TERRELL

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Ne-Yo’s video is the epitome of a Michael Jackson video.

62.

TheMrs.

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Ne-Yo is very talented. Although his dancing isn’t necessary, I guess he felt he had to do something besides stand around in his video.
Rhi’s song was nice. Many many many people have written and sang about this subject. Beyonce’ wasn’t the first to do so. Old skool folks know what I’m talkin’ about, or even young people who’s parents played the oldies but goodies understand this too.
Again, Ne-yo is a talented young artist. He WROTE IRREPLACEABLE. Initially it was written for a Country Artist and Beyonce’ ended up with it and she did a great job with it.
But what is sad is that Bey tried to get credit for writting the song, knowing damn well she didn’t. I’ve yet to even understand why steal and lie when she is very talented in her own right. But I guess that’s show biz for ya.
This matter was almost taken to court and ended up settled out of court.

63.

Greatestloveofall

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

@1 Rihannasucks, ppl dont compare Chris Brown to MJ cause hes wack as hell!

64.

Perez

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Both video’s were ok.

65.

shyshy

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Umm this is like irreplaceable, can she stop riding off beyonce!!!

66.

Taji

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I love both songs and videos. Michael Jackson is legendary for both his singing and dancing skills. The only current male artist that I know can sing extremely well and is versatile in their dancing is Usher.

67.

Flygirl

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Loved Rhianna’s video and song
Neyo- Dont l ike the song nor the video…

68.

yes

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihannas video was simple, but I love it!! Ne-yo’s video was cool. I don’t like the words in it though. I don’t his song like I do Rihanna’s. I’ll have to hear it more.

I agree with J. Lewis on the re-releases though, thats for folks who missed it the first go round. I just download the new tracks if they are worth it.

69.

boomby .

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

i like the first verse in rihanna’s song . i still dont like her tho. actually i like alot of her songs like “good girl gone bad” i like that song …but still doesnt change my opinion of her. and it does remind me of “irreplaceable”

i like neyos vid .

70.

boomby .

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

just chillen

your so ampted “all of the world” whoa

hmm … u think so ?

71.

boomby .

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

@ TINY

what has rihanna done that u think so highly of her… no really tell me.

beyonce can sing way better than rihanna. Ive been too madd beyonce concerts and she dances good and sings good at the same time. Rihanna cant dance. she cant even sing. she could hit a note maybe [like everyone else in the world] but she cant blow of rift.

72.

Nichole261

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I really like Ne-yo…I didn’t care much for the song the first time I heard it…but it grew on me…but after seeing the video I do like it more…sure Ne-yo is paying homage to Michael Jackson…and there’s nothing wrong with that…he does a great job…well okay he’s not the best dancer…but he did a great job in the video.

Rihanna…I’ve never been a fan of Rihanna’s voice…so I don’t care much for that song…or really any of her songs…okay…I’ll admit I song along to Umbrella…but that’s only because it was force fed down my throat…but I give Rihanna props for being out there and doing and enjoying what she likes.

73.

*KMS*

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I sort of like neyo’s song and I hope it grows on me… it sounds fun.

Rihanna’s song was WAY way way boring. I think they should just give her a fashion contract or something[if that's possible] and tell her to stop singing… forever. She has absolutely no musical talent whatsoever!

74.

TRILLA

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

KELIS SUE THIS GIANT FORHEADED BITCH FOR STEALING YOUR ‘06 LOOK!
ANTHONY GALLO IS ONE SEXY NIGGA.
DAMN! I WOULD DRINK HIS BATH WATER.

75.

tothapoint

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

#12 took tha words right out of my mouth. Im not a huge fan of rihanna’s but she is hot but this is a straight remake of Beyonce’s Irreplaceable real talk! There’s something on you tube that shows Ri Ri doing the same things and wearing the same outfits as Bee. She’s cool but she needs to make sure she’s not bitin somebody else’s style before doin anything and callin it original.

76.

Giggles love Mimi's new album

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

As much as I agree that this sounds like Irreplaceable part 2, at the end of the day its a bit unfair to hate on Riri and not Bey for swagger jackin, because they both do it. People are like Riri is a thief and a copycat and Bey is amazing and unique but at the end of the day, Beyonce pretends to write songs when she doesnt.

The industry is dog eat dog and both Rihanna and Bey copy other artists.

The Rihanna song is boring, I doubt it will do well but she looks gorgeous as usual. Neyo is becoming more and more boring to me, he can write hits for others but not himself it seems.

77.

Latasha

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I love Neyo’s songs. That man can write his ass off. The video is ok.

78.

bfree baby

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

c the only thing people mention about riri is her style nothin else
sorry my opinion is she got no talent but she is pretty

79.

charlee

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

riri does look GREAT in da vid, feeling her style,

but her VOICE is SUPER ANNOYING…. wow! i keep asking myself how did this girl get a record deal?????

80.

lala

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

neyo copied justin timberlake
rihanna’s video was like beyonce’s irreplaceable video
except its much MORE BORING!
damn. can’t these artists be authentic?

81.

I'M GONNA TELL DA TRUTH

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

WILL YOU SIMPLE MINDED PEOPLE GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!!! NE-YO DIDN’T COPY OFF JUSTIN. BECAUSE JUSTIN COPIED OFF MICHAEL. JUSTIN DO THE SAME TWO STEP MOVES LIKE NE-YO DO. BUT GUESS WHO’S THEIR IDOL IS. LOL @ Y’ALL THINKING JUSTIN STARTED SOMETHING WHEN ALL HE IS DOING IS COPYCATING!! AND NO I’M NO ONE’S STAN!
sorry i just realized i kept the cap lock on.

82.

rara

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

There’s always a big BUT with Rihanna, (now y’all know i don’t mean literally) It’s like she’s pretty BUT she’s not much else. Her dancing is not up to much and her singing is hit and miss yet she is so praised for her beauty like she earned it or something- It’s boring. You want her to be a great artist because she looks like she should be, it’s like we are all willing her to be this great singer that she really isn’t!

Yeah, she’s pretty, but you’re supposed to show up at the beauty pageant with a talent! So what you’re talent Rih?? We’re waiting….

83.

tia

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

rihannas video was boring as hell and she has no emotions she looks pretty but she needs to take a lesson in emotion from *******…..in tha **** *** ***** video

now i would of put the actual words but you folks are super sensitive so all i’ll say is rihanna you need lessons from the queen

now u guys can figure it out lol.

84.

solizzay

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

i didnt watch neyo. i like take a bow & the video is cute. some people are pulling out the beyonce card & i see it but both songs were written by neyo. i thought she was hot with the scene standing in front of the black. But ill chime in with everyone else. I like teh song but i dont think its going to do super well on the radio. but who knows

85.

Say What???

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I didn’t watch Ne-Yo i already no what to expect from him and the only thing I can say about Rhianna is she sounds extremely better now than she did before.

86.

Say What???

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna*

87.

Streeter

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I really think Ri-Ri video was cute an simple…..I’m LOVIN her style

88.

ACE

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I like NE-YO’s video! :D

89.

Tiwana

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna looks nice,im loving the boots and red jacket.

Im getting a Justin Timberlake Feel from Ne-yo. Justin Timberlake is most artists competition right now. i like him,an going eto buy the album. Nice song!!

90.

Tiwana

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

im love rihannas song, been playing it for months…. Very Entertaining…Go on and Take a Bow….Standing Ovation..

91.

Think

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

So many American Hating azz people in here. Beyonce re-release was wacker than hell yet you haterz still beat down on Rihanna. I see why your country is in the state that its in. Too many black crabs.

92.

Tiwana

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna looks nice,im loving the boots and red jacket.

Im getting a Justin Timberlake Feel from Ne-yo. Justin Timberlake is most artists competition right now. the video reminds me of Justin Timberlakes ” My Love”. I likeneyos his one of my fav artists im going to buy the album. Nice song!!

93.

Tiwana t

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna looks nice,im loving the boots and red jacket.

im love rihannas song, been playing it for months…. Very Entertaining…Go on and Take a Bow….Standing Ovation..

Whwn this hits England,people are going to be loving it no matter what people with negative comments are saying. MBRELLA WAS NUMBER 1 ON THE CHARTS FOR

Im getting a Justin Timberlake Feel from Ne-yo. Justin Timberlake is most artists competition right now. the video reminds me of Justin Timberlakes ” My Love”. I likeneyos his one of my fav artists im going to buy the album. Nice song!!!

94.

Tiwana Tiwana

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

i love rihannas song, been playing it for months…. Very Entertaining…Go on and Take a Bow….Standing Ovation..

When this hits England people are going to be loving it, UMBRELLA was number 1 for 10 week here. Doesnt matter what negative comments people are saying,because other are listening to her music with passion.

Rihanna looks nice,im loving the boots and red jacket.

Im getting a Justin Timberlake Feel from Ne-yo. Justin Timberlake is most artists competition right now. Ne- yo video reminds me of Justin Timberlakes video ” My Love”. Ne-yo one of my fav artists im going to buy the album. alright song!!

95.

BKNY

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

RIHANNA - BORING AND UNORIGINAL . DEAD @ HER FANS ONLY BEING ABLE TO TALK ABOUT HER LOOKS THAN HER SINGING. HOW LONG HAS SHE BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY AND STILL CAN’T SING!!!

NEYO - BORING AND UNORIGINAL

96.

redbone

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

@94 please justin is another white boy trying to hard to be black. He copies other black artists. The only ones who are white and doesn’t try to copy is Robin Thicke and Jon.B back in the day. Justin is okay and really isn’t a threat to anyone worth worrying about. Usher you are safe don’t worry. notice too that when justin isn’t touring or promoting an album he wear his hair like a white boy. but soon a album come out, he has a fade. SMH @ at this clown

97.

redbone

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

define original and then give 5 present day artist that are…….don’t worry i’ll wait

98.

JD

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I kind of like the Rihanna song even though it does soud very “irreplaceable” like,,,

99.

jlovely

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Take a Bow not only sounds like Irreplaceable the video looks as tho she bit off that one as well. She says so get gone in this song, just like Beyonce does in Irreplaceable. Irreplaceable video starts with Beyonce in the house just doing things, rihanna does it to, while the guy is begging to be there. Even down to the silhouettes in the room look the same, lighting everything the same. Beyonce was in the house the whole time singing the song. is it a coincidence both of these songs showcase the same thing? I think not. Go back and watch both vids.

100.

SKICZ

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

@#91::

‘Beyonce re-release was wacker than hell’ -

Wacker? It sold 7 million copies worldwide makin it 3x platimum..before she even did a re-release, the normal album was already gold within a week..get your facts right before YOU start hatin SMH

101.

Nick

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I LUV NE YOs new video-really nice, Rihannasis knda boooring, shes a cutie tho

102.

NuAgenda77

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Neyo’s MJ moves are cute. lol The song will grow on me, it’s in my head already!

I tried to watch all of Rihanna’s video but it’s too boring. :(

103.

JB_loveey

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

@ #6

EXACLTY ! wayy too much like “My Love” . even the girl looks the same . all he needed was T.I. and a hotter beat . LOL .

Rihanna`s song was kindah boring but eh … next .

104.

NUNYA BUSINESS

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

OMG, y is neyo famous seriously, i still dnt get it. and as another poster mentioned this video is so Justin Timberlake. neyo dnt have shit on MJ. please hes a ok singer and a ok songwriter, nothing spectacular to me. ok do neyo take breaks, hes released a cd every year, he need to take a break like now. neyo please go away and never come back, im begging u,LOL

105.

Kay

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna - Love the video; simple and appropriate and she sounds great. Her singing has improved. She is absolutely gorgeous for a black chick.

Neyo - Loving the sound and the vid

106.

deebates

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

how come you never see Neyo’s face during the intense dancing parts or when u do see his face you never see his face, I am not going to lie I dont think Neyo did the dancing in the video… I think he is just playing like he did because Neyo can’t dance…

107.

Phil-Up

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I’ve said it time and time again, if you want to hear good music listen to 90’s R&B or go on youtube and watch old performances of Aretha, Patti, and Gladys. The music today (R&B in particular) lacks the emotion and passion it once had.

Ne-Yo is a talented writer but he just doesn’t have much of a voice and his music gets boring after a while to me.

Rihanna is not selling music. She is selling a image. The problem with that is in two years someone else will come along and with a better style and she will be old news. Yes, it is a boring version of “Irreplaceable” both video and song.

108.

Rih's fantastic

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

take a bow is an amazing song and its true R&B….. but yet it is such a shame that the Urban stations in the US are not spining it like the other R&B songs out there. THe pop stations however, are embracing it playing this song like crazy, but Rihanna once again gets no love from the black stations…such a shame. Anyway when rihanna’s release CD comes out its a certain buy for me. I love take a bow its very infectious tune.

109.

LAQUANDA

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

WOW DAT WAS AMAZIN, ESPECIALLYS NE-YOS =)

110.

jkb

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I lyk rihanna too but Tiny is going way over the top…those people going on about beyonce i kinda understand what your saying. They are similar but for us younger people Rihanna’s new and cool but Beyonce isn’t as popular at the moment. ut hasn’t anyone noticed that beyonce sometimes tries to wear “edgy/goth/emo” clothes and it doesn’t work lol. that’s copying. :P

111.

jkb

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

DONT WORRY I COULDN’T WATCH ALL OF IT EITHER….PARTLY CZ I DONT HAV SPEAKERS. :(

112.

Mai

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

i KiNDA LiKE NE-YO’S SONG && ViDEO BUT Ri Ri…..UMMM NO NOT THA ANSWER

113.

jkb

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

RIHANNA CAN LEARN FROM THE QUEEN? BEYONCE? OR BEYONCE’S DADDY?

114.

Scooby

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

The ne-yo video felt like been there done that. The song is ok. Now for Rihanna, I liked the song and video because it was SIMPLE. It was no need for all the whistles and bells for that song. I wish people would stop staying that she is biting Beyonce and swagger jacking. When Beyonce’ is the queen of that! Beyce is alot of female entertainers rolled into one. She throws 20 lbs of hair and 50lbs of makeup and people clamor over her. Not me, the way to get me as a fan is to have a PERSONALITY and Beyonce’ has never displayed that, everything is a “which way did he go george” from her. But anyway Rihanna sounded really nice on the track I have always liked her voice because it is distinctive. All singers are not meant to sound like each other. That would make the musice scene hella boring. I prefer a smooth subtle voice as opposed to a off-key screaming to the top of your lungs someone just broke into my damn house voice.

115.

bee

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna is a copy cat and has been copying Beyonce since the second lp with sos, etc. u guys are so stupid saying Beyonce is bitting off of dianna ross and tina turner, shes biting off of women that r before her time. Rihanna is biting off a woman that is in the same era as her. thats the difference, Beyonce is taking different things from women way before her time and makin it her on. Rhi is deffinately not doin that. and this song is just her version of irreplaceable, hands down. i mean yall gotta admit it. B may b a biter, but she not biting of her fellow peers,, like rihanna……………Beyonce is a whole package looks, great voice, great performance skills, class
Rhi Rhi just looks good, thats it.

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Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

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117.

ashleymichelle

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

@ 36 I agree with you 100. Rihanna is not all that to me.

118.

NMusiqNSoul

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I dig the Ne-Yo song! The video is cool.

119.

Delane

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Love Ne-Yo video and song can’t wait for the cd.

I won’t speak on Rihanna.

120.

Lovely young lady 22123

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Gosta LOVES Ne-yo’s new video(and the song)a lil l MJ going on but hey everyone copies somebody in the music industry

Rihanna’s song in the beginning I was like O….K but it’s ok though song is good and she look’s pretty in the video

121.

ohso[J]uicy

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

the “take a bow” is a beautiful song lyric wise…but rihanna f**k it up with the vocals. It’s really BLAH the way she sings it..she should stick to upbeat dance pop R&B because trying to be a mini beyonce ain’t cuttin it

122.

Mood Ring

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I like Ri Ri, but her videos don’t do to well seem like. She should have done one for ‘Please Don’t Stop The Music’ or ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ Both songs are hot! I don’t know why she had to go do a song that no one know about yet! That’s why nobody likes it.

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Janie

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Rihanna take a bow your DAMN SELF. Aint nobdy feelin’ this boring shit. Like where the fuck is the good music at????

And Ne-yo, all his songs sound the same to me.
This song is okay. 7/10

124.

billieholiday

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Note to Ne-yo : You are a GREAT songwriter and an OKAY vocalist. BUT dude.. you need a REALITY CHECK you ARE NOT MICHEAL JACKSON……..FOR GOD SAKES STOP IT!!!! I am not a house fan so i skipped Ne-yo’s video and went to the Rihanna song, but i got bored after 2 seconds. I mean she is gorgeous and semi-talented so her fans WILL buy her new cd…. I just won’t be purchasing it.

125.

STLCHICK

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I loved Ne-Yos video! It was very entertaining.

Rihanna’s video is boring as hell! She’s rocking all black and her house, cheating boyfriend and car were all boring as hell! I actually like the song but it was painful to watch that video. She needs to step her game up!

126.

Nizzay

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

it sounds like irreplaceable/with you cos Stargate produced it. I don’t think she’s copying B’s style tbh, Ri Ri is a bit more punkish. Its a decent song, quite catchy. She looks haaaaaaaawt as usual :P

127.

Mz_K

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Ppl need to stop saying “Ne-yo jacked MJ” or “Rih Rih jacked Beyonce” and etc. EVERYONE COPIES SOMEONE. Our society is based on a group of ppl copying others to survive. Our society makes it a BUSINESS to “gossip” about the latest things so you can run out and “cop” what they have. We ALL copy in some way so get over it. Also Ne-Yo did write Rih’s song so that’s why it sounds like “Irreplaceable”… Also to #40, how can you say our society doesn’t value lyrics anymore and give her lyrics props? OMG r u fucking serious? I could have wrote that crap in middle school! Ppl don’t appreciate INTELLIGENCE and her lyrics are HIGHLY lacking substance along with her vocals. I would rather appreciate actual TALENT rather a face with an expensive facade to exploit our ppl! So don’t say ppl appreciate artists’ “bodies” and condone the act in the same sentence…. it contradicts.

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Mz_K

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

The best comment I’ve seen on this post in #102. I completely agree with their ideal. Also if you want real vocal talent, you need to listen to Leona Lewis’ “Take a Bow” It isn’t the same song BUT Leona has vocal talent and the lyrics aren’t so damn simple…. so try that on for size!

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Mz_K

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

I meant # 82… not 102. Also #107 is speaking the truth as well!

130.

cocacola72284

Saturday, April 26, 2008 /

Artists re-release albums b/c the record company hasn’t recouped it’s investment yet. The record company foots the bill on the albums. When the album under performs in sells, the record company doesn’t make its money back. So, they opt to re-release in attempts to re-coup the money they lost on producing the album. The artist does not get paid off album sales UNLESS they wrote or produced the album. If not, then they have to grind harder in other areas just to make money. The record company, producers and retailers get paid off album sales, not the artist.

By no means is it selfish on the artists part to re-release an album. In this day and age, it’s a necessary evil. Not only that, even if the record company did break even or make money on one album, they have to find a way to recoup their investment for the other 10 artists’ albums that DID NOT sale.

if people would support the artist and actually buy the album and not download, then you’d probably see less of the re-releases and over promotion of some artists.

131.

Cornbread706

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

smh @ Rihanna tryin to rock the same hairstyle Kelly Rowland had years ago.

132.

sweetie pie

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Some of you all are dumb as hell. Take a Bow sounds like Irreplacable because it was written and produced by the same people that brought us Irreplacable. If ya dumb asses did’nt notice Chris Brown’s With You sounds similar to Irreplacable too. Guess what With You was written and produced by the same team so I guess it’s safe to say that’s the producers signature sound.
That video looks nothing like Irreplacable you all are just looking for something negative to say. Goes to show you Rihanna got ya asses shook.

133.

jadak2332

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

i love Neyo.. i cant wait till his cd comes out. He’s a true artist, just like MJ. I aint mad at him

134.

Just feel like hatin' 2day

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

I love Rihanna song Take A Bow cuz it is nothing but the truth, u go Riha for looking gorgeous in the vid and u go Neyo for writing the truth. Also I dont get how NeYo writes the pen should burn his hand all the hot stuff he be writing I swear all Neyo’s songs could be put into the book of truth for females u go boy!

135.

Just feel like hatin' 2day

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Oh and I think Neyo can dance and he needs to not listen to the haters and keep doing what he does. He done it again with this I love it u go Neyo this was different turn for u videowise like it love it!

136.

Buffy

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Neyo’s song is okay, but he puzzles me…I don’t know if he can sing. That may sound odd, but it’s the truth. I have a feeling he’s like the Andy Warhol of R&B…is he singing?

And I’m not even sure Rihanna’s video is ever going to be released…it’s odd to me that it should leak to youtube before any official site affiliated with Def Jam or Rihanna. And MTV is reporting on the new video with Rihanna and Maroon 5 for both their re-releases. They’re talking about how high fashion the video is, how 80s and 70s vintage looks are all through the video. So, I’m thinking she’s going to have that song be the first release off her cd. This probably got “leaked” like Beyonce’s last song because RIhanna wasn’t going to use it but, in efforts to not make total waste of it, it was put out on the net to give her some buzz. The Maroon 5 video will be crazy…

137.

GHO

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

OMFG I LOOOOVE RIHANNAS VIDEO

IT WAS SO CLASSY AND IVE ACTUALLY NEVER LISTENED TO THE SONG BUT IT WAS VERY CUTE AND CONCEPTUAL

SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING NEYO WOULD HAVE WRITTEN/SONG AS WELL, BUT HE DID DO IRREPLACEABLE

LOVE RIHANNA, THAT BITCH IS TOO COUTURE IN THIS VID!

WERQ WOMAN

138.

SOMANYHATERS

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Why is everybody hatin on Rihanna??? Obviously she’s doing something right, she’s got a grammy, a platinum CD and she’s been on her own tour and now she is on tour with Kanye! And as for people sayin she’s bitting off of FeFe Dobson, FeFe Dobson did NOT create that look, she took it from rockers, she was just one of the first black artist to adopt the look. Rihanna REINVENTED IT, AND DID IT 10 TIMES BETTER!!!!

139.

CHRISBROWNFAN#1

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

LOVE NEYO VID EVEN THOUGH HE BITTED JT WHO I LOVE
AND MJ THE KING!!!!
OHHHHH
AND

RHIAANNA SUCKS
SHE CANT SING AT ALLLLLLLLLLL

140.

STVO

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

i can’t front on neyo, he’s killing it

141.

Nothing But Love

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

smh @ people hating on Rihanna and it would have to be the pathetic and delusionl bey stans, beyonce didn’t invent shit so fall back, and at least Rihanna dont claim to write shit she didn’t…. unlike some.

142.

cutenlovley

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

First off, why everytime Rihanna has a post on here somebody has to compare her to Beyonce? That is really getting lame! It don’t matter if black society doesn’t feel her, mainstream DOES and essentially that is what pays the bills. Whitney Houston wasn’t recieved well by black society when she first came out and she went on to became a legend!

Not saying that Rihanna is Whitney Houston, but they had to see something in her to give her a record deal and bring her all the way from Barbados, when they could have found another pretty face right here in states. There is a reason she goes platinum EVERY time she comes out.

By the way, “Irreplacable” and “Take a Bow” were both written by Neyo. That is why they sound similar. I think the song is cute and it fits her, just like “Irreplacable” fit Bey. So nobody is jacking nobody there is room for both of them people!

143.

martinalutherking

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

This must be remake current video week for them. Ne-Yo’s corny ass stoled Justin Timberlakes boring video and made an even more boring version.

Rhianna took Beyonce’s Irreplaceable and made her own version called Forgetable.

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MY TIME

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

It doesnt matter whether Irreplaceable and Take A Bow was written and produced by the same people, its Rihnna who actually sings her song making it sound the way Beyonce sings Irreplaceble…Neyo or Stargate didnt say to Rihanna to sing it like Irreplacable, Rihanna is the one who sings on the track and has chosen to do that same vibe and attitute like Beyonce does in Irreplaceable…

whatz with all the hand/finger waving and the shouting Rihanna is trying to do in the camera?? It makes her look like shes taking off Beyonce and trying to make it her own, but its wack how she does it, I think shes tryin TOO hard to seem like a independant woman getting rid of her man in the vid but its not naturall…Rihanna is wack she needs to stop faking and tryna be someone shes not..

145.

MY TIME

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

The hand/finger waving and the shouting Rihanna does in the camera reminds me of RIng The Alarm and Irreplaceble videos..Rihanna CHOSE to do this HERSELF in the vid and in the song, no-one told her how to sing it or perform it in the vid so its nothing to do with Neyo or Stargate, like yall said they only produced and wrote it, the rest was up to Rihanna to do..and obviously she has taken ideas from other songs and vids and thats why she jacking and aint being originall..

146.

MS KNOWLEDGE

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

damn some of yall on here take “other” ppl comments and opinons to far..cursin and callin them hataz is simply pointless…..everybody wil not have the same view/point or opinion that you may have. deal with it or simply ignore it. how hard is that…ya dont even know these celebs and these celebs most certainly dont know you…..so please stop actin azz if somebody is disrespectin God or soemthing…its not that serious….ANYWAYZ…..

I like Rihanna video she really “too me” showed her vocal skills in this song and her look is classic and pretty it blended with the video and song perfectly. not over the top and hoochiefied…its was simple…the best way to go and be. Now Im not a big Rihanna fan when it comes to vocals but this video to me is most certainly one of her best videos representin her skills as a singer. Go Rihanna…..far as NeYo…I didnt watch his video because,……… I simply just didnt care to….lol…obviously__________well yall can fill in the blank…..

147.

Puddles is asleep

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

I think its good that Rihanna has a unique voice, its distinctive. So many women try to sing like Christina Aguilera, or Whitney or Mariah but they are forgettable because they sound like immitators.

People who have distinctive singing voices tend to standout from the bunch, you might not like Rihana’s voice but it is distinctive and thats why she sells. When you listen to a song you should be able to tell who is singing it from the voice alone, thats the sign of a more original/unique artist and Rihanna imo does that.

148.

Come Closer

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

I like Neyo..I think he shud remain as a recording artists

Rihanna song has good lyrics,but dat girl got no talent to deliver!

149.

i'm just here for the free food

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

ne-yo’s video is cool. not really feelin the song too much. maybe it’ll grow on me.

not a big rihanna fan, but i do like this song. the video’s whatever to me.

everybody’s got their opinion. dang y’all can we just HUG IT OUT?!

150.

Ashley

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

I like Ne-Yo’s and Rihanna’s video. I love both of the songs. I don’t care who Rihanna is copying or isn’t, she’s still a good artist. I love all her music same as Beyonce. I don’t think she’s copying anybody. They are entitled to write and sing whatever they want. Most songs now-a-days are sounding alike lyric-wise anyway. I like them both and don’t care what anyone says. Also, the man is Rihanna’s video is fine! Lol.

151.

mtwbabyface

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

It’s so FUNNY that people WAIST their time hating on Rihanna & Ne-yo (and other artists). If you don’t like them DON’T listen to their music!!! AND WETHER YOU LIKE THEM OR NOT IT REALLY DOESN’T MATTER BECAUSE THEY STILL GETTING PAID, CAUSE OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO DO!!!!!

152.

SHELLY

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Loved the neyo video song is just as good as it was when he sang it in hampton.

153.

mtwbabyface

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

****WASTE*****

154.

KParker

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

@ 68 ummmmmm Rereleases arent just for artist that missed it the first time around cuz its clear when Beyonce did it she got her first time on point! THank you…but yea the NeYo video is fire its very different and im luvin it and Riri it was ok the song is played out to me now but i loved it when it first came out

155.

Richaay

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Ohh dear i liked the neyo thing, for the first time in my life!

Riahnnnaaaaaa…. how very boringgg…. you give us a great song… a bore… etc…. this is the bore! look great tho

156.

msblknasty1

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

………that song is for jay even tho dude looks like chris lolololoooloo go rhi rhi you tell um lolo

157.

Joecyln

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Is it illegal to have a dark skinned girl as the lead of a video. lol :)

158.

*KeNzY*

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

loves me new neyo song, he said that r&b is boring, lmao…lol…**dancing* I just cant stop. Rihanna, the video could have been better, i agree with everyone, it is boring…lol

159.

Tempted2Touch

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Love both songz but da videos are jus not cutting it for me and da rihanna video definitely gives off a “Irreplaceable” vibe but I have 2 admit she looks very pretty in da video ;-)

160.

a.k.a. new yorker

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

ne-yo was a bit boring but as a dance song, it’s a decent song. it’s good

riri’s song is decent too. she looked pretty in the vid (she needs to watch though b/c she can look like a dude sometimes- that’s something her makeup artits need to work out). i wished she looked that great w/o makeup though. let’s be real

161.

Syn

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

WeLL, Of course I LOVED Ne-Yo’s video..it was very creative and sexy but I’m mad Ne-Yo is required to keep a hat on but then again I’m not, he’s sexier that way! lol

But Rihanna’s video was alright, I kinda feeling the song…

162.

ti

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Neyo’s song is alright,but I think he should have taken more time off..he brings out an album every year..the video reminded me sooo much of Justin Timberlake’s “my love”and he needs to stop tryin to dance because he can’t and he does the same ol moves and always wearing that hat and to me he is just soooo ugly

163.

NO HATE FOR 2008!!

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

mayne,neyo u coulda let justin keep SOME of his swag lmao jk
i don’t really like neyo but he’s a great songwriter which brings me to take a bow
i LOVE this vid…its one of the only vids i’ve ever seen where she actually shows personality and the clothes burning is hilarious.i don’t think take a bow will do as good as it could have if it had been on a girl like me cuz it doesn’t fit gggb like breakin dishes (which shoulda been released)
and i disagree with everyone,her vocals are great in this song

164.

Ms.Couture

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

i love both the songs love them both and there videos!! there dope!!!!! lol

165.

Chyna

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

#141 you need to stop. You always calling somebody a Beyonce stan when they say anything remotely disagreeable about Rihanna but yet you always seem like you stanning for Rihanna. I for one am a B fan and proud of it. Beyonce is talented and has had 10 very successful years in the game. With that being said the song sounds and looks like Irreplaceable in every way. Sure Neyo wrote it and Stargate produced it but did she have to take it and then go overboard by making it so much like Irreplaceable? No she could have made it her own or just refused the song altogether. I mean isn’t that what a true bad girl would do? As for Neyo I don’t want to hear anything else from him for a while all his music and writing is all starting to sound the same with the same lyrics and concept.

166.

ranek

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Theres a leona lewis “take a bow” that is so much better

167.

Snappy Turtle

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Ne-Yo’s video is really cool. It looks like someone has stayed in contact with June Ambrose. Rihanna’s video is boring, but she is fine as hell so it really doesn’t matter, even though Beyonce did a video very similar called “Irreplacable”….LMAO

168.

redrose

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

take a bow its juss the same as the one Leona Lewis did

169.

sweetie pie

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

144 Now Rihanna sounds like Beyonce too huh? You are really reaching but in a way it’s a compliment. Beyonce is a great singer. Rihanna is improving. Is that why you’re so scared because Rihanna is coming into her own?

Someone asked why did’nt Def Jam release this on the official site. They did release it on their site but it only takes a few hours to make it’s way to Youtube.

170.

bell

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

ri”YAWN”a is so damn wack and talentless, she is so fake and boring

she stole fefe dobson whole style

171.

Missez

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

everybody in here trying to find a reason to dawg rihanna out ok please everybody in here has a song that sampled another song it doesnt make it any less of good song and besides beyonce is old news people need to stop kissing her ass women on the street look a hell of alot better than her and bet half of you females who idolize her so much look better than her to the only upper beyonce has on us is material things and if learn to stop hating on others like rihanna who set themselves away from blonde hair fake extentions and tons of foundation to feel pretty you could work to get it too im just saying>>>>

172.

Anon

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

Who’s the guy in Rihanna’s video? Is it the guy from the Pepe ads or Anthony something who models for Boss?

173.

Lady Architect

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

I like both songs and the videos aren’t bad. I wish people would stop saying Rihanna is trying to be like Beyonce. Neyo wrote both of the songs for the two ladies and that’s why they sound similar. Beyonce nor Rihanna created their own styles. Both styles have been derived from past artists. Neyo is good with writing and I love this new song closer especially when the beat drops. He’s is not trying to be Justin because Justin takes his styles from other artists as well.They both look up to MJ

174.

Candigal

Sunday, April 27, 2008 /

NO,I’m not a hater….but is it just me or do they hype Rihanna up to be more attractive then she really is. I mean with that forehead and that wide nose…I mean she’s ok, but she’s no Beyonce.

175.

YUP

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

What is wrong with aspiring to someone???

MJ..is Ne-yo’s idol. theres nothing wrong with that.

I like his video. I dont know why people are saying it look like a “my love” pt 2. why just cause its black and white and he dancing?? Just recognize his talent and give credit.

I love Rihanna’s video and song.its cute, simple, and straight to the point.

176.

Junior in Jamaica

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Riri bored me with this one…I still like the song however.

177.

Nothing But Love

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

#165

Well when you compare her to beyonce and say things like she’s swagger jacking her and what not then you sound like a stan, i dont mind people that dont like her becuase you can’t please everyone, so if you dont like her say you dont like her and keep it moving and stop bringing beyonces name up everytime theres a post about rihanna.

disclaimer: this comment wasn’t aimed at you personally im just speaking in general

178.

gina2 thick

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

well i dont kno why some pepo think her video was borin it was juss wha shesz sayin in da sonq? i mean how da fuck did yu expect it ta be? lmao dude wont leave her alone nd shesz tired of him THEE END! =] lol she l00ked beautiful nd i loved her facial expressionsz it had me laffin like she was DEF done wit dude lol nd wth neyo isnt trynna be like michael jacskon michael jackson influencesz alot of pepo i mean why WOULDNT he? pepo are qonna mix their own steelo wit sum of michales if dey know how to dance similiar to him like usher nd chris brown nd yada yada yall feel me buh i was feelin both sonqsz nd both videosz i heard nd seen em both b4 hea neway

179.

HATE IS NOT HEALTHY

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

@ 174. Candigal

NO,I’m not a hater….but is it just me or do they hype Rihanna up to be more attractive then she really is. I mean with that forehead and that wide nose…I mean she’s ok, but she’s no Beyonce.

>>>>>>>>>>> WIDE NOSE? And people wonder why black people hate their features? Her nose ain’t even what I’d call wide to begin with (Jay-Z and Usher have wide noses) and wide or not, that beautiful round nose suits her perfectly. Rihanna is prettier than most girls and most men’s girlfriends in this blog, big 5head and all. Stop HATING YALL, that is not healthy.

180.

HATE IS NOT HEALTHY

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

* ^^^^ WIDE NOSE? IT IS WHAT MAKES YOU QUESTION HER “ATTRACTIVENESS”??

181.

bell

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

ri”yawn”a is ugly and her nose is wide, they just were stating the facts, rihanna is not pretty 2 everybody, she’s ugly 2 most and its called an opinion

i hate rihanna, she’s talentless ho

182.

HATE IS NOT HEALTHY

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

But candigal mentioned the “wide nose” thing right with the forehead to question her attractiveness,as if it’s a flaw to have a wide nose, the european features don’t equal to beauty. Wake up! And if “most” found her ugly she wouldn’t be popular.

183.

Bored

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Everyone is saying this video is boring, you’re right!!she has on clothes. She still cant sing, she sings to safe and her copying game is the tightest in the business.

When she can sing live with no help from the true singers (backup girls and the backtracking) she hangs with then, only then, will she get any respect but by her continuing to do these safe lovey songs want cut it. The only major thing this girl had going for her on the music tip is Umbrella and if you cant sing ella, ella, ella you need to get out of the business. She can hollar “what’, ’sing” and other stuff but she is not a singer to mee. She’s still cute.

This album showed one thing she has no vocal skills still and now she wants to re-release it with the help of Maroon five so we know who she is still targeting for help in her slowly but surely ending career.

184.

Bored

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

I forgot about Neyo, he sounds like neyo nothing different and I thought he said he wanted to make a change?

All neyo songs sound alike even the ones he does for other artist you can always tell he did it.

But I like his song, I like riri’s to. I see the label give her a penny to make the video lack of faith in her she not a strong seller she has popular songs but she is still not strong.

185.

Lady Architect

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

#171
I don’t think I could’ve said it any better than you did. I wish people would start looking at themselves and seeing their beauty because a star’s beauty depends on how well their makeup is put on and the expense of their wigs when you have beautiful women that come outside everyday.

183.
Bored

I agree with your comment and you can actually say that about any artist out right now ex: Rihanna, Ciara, Ashanti, Beyonce, Danity Kane, etc. Some have better voices that other but if you put them in something that wasn’t revealing on a stage and sat them in a chair people would get bored with them. It is all about sex sells. I would say Alicia Keys is very successful without having to wear very revealing clothing.Tamia is one of the best singers out and her albums are great, but she is also a wife that is not willing to do certain things for the industry. She’s in it purely for the music. The list can go on with other great artists less successful because they are not selling sex.

And whoever made the ignorant wide nose comment: people like you are the reasons why many black women hate their features.

186.

MAI03

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

I love Neyo’s song & video! Very hot. The song sounds like a MJ song. If Neyo is writing for Mike’s new stuff, then needless to say it’s gonna be hot. The lyrics in this songs are smokin’ hot! Loves it!!!

Rhianna’s song is kind of boring, however, she looks beautiful in the video–very Halle Berry in Boomerang!

187.

The Facts

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Take a bow is going to peak in the top 3 on the billboard charts just because its a rihanna track. The rihanna brand is very powerful right now all of her songs gets mad airplay and they always chart high. Internationally although this track has more of an american flavour it will still end up being in the top 10 in most charts in Europe and the rest of the world because of the Rihanna brand which has a very international appeal. She’s the “it” girl right now. However, when Rihanna decides to release what will be her 2nd international smash it after Umbrella hopefully this summer everyone will be Breakin Dishes from here to Europe to Australia and South America.
Neyo track no comment cause i did not listen to it.

188.

Curious

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

@185 Irreplaceable was Beyonces biggest single and she had on clothes in the video and when she sings it onstage so your point is kinda whopsided. I know people like to include her in a list like yours but be for real. The girl is way more than that. Shes hella talented and been in the game for about 12 years so apparently its more than sex. Not all who “sell sex” are successful or sale records Ex: Rihanna, Cassie, Ashanti, Amerie, Christian Milian, etc. And Tamia has been half naked in her videos before too and Alicia just admitted to doing her most sexual song yet so everyone is “selling sex” in some type of way. Does that make them not in it for the music as much now?

And this whole big nose comment is what it is. She does have a big nose, forehead and chin but some people still thinks shes pretty. Its funny how people wanna get upset when calling out Rihannas flaws but its ok to diss everyone else on their looks or whatever. I know her looks are all she has but that doesnt give her a free pass of not being criticized like others. Prime example is Jay Z each and everytime he is on here people clown him for his nose, lips and and everything else but no one rushes to call those people ignorant. Just an observation

189.

cece

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

I think that it’s rediculous for #174 to talk about her not being “Beyonce” when she’s obviously had a nose job. And I agree with 188, everybody is selling sex now, including Alicia.

190.

The Facts

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

the re-release of this album coupled with the number of potential top 10 global hits this album has will definately keep this album on every chart in the world for a very long time. Expect this album to sell in the double digits cause it has amazing longevity

191.

Lady Architect

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

188.

Curious

I think you are taking my words in the wrong fashion and being defensive for no reason over Beyonce. My goodness she is a entertainer like the rest. I never said that she had no talent. Does she have the best no. Can she be successful without selling sex obviously not in my opinion if they haven’t done it. 12 years is great to be in the game and all 12 years the whole DC have been selling sex. Selling sex doesn’t exactly mean making a song about being sexual so your Alicia Keys example is irrelevant at this point. What I was saying was that many of these stars as I listed above would not be successful without selling sex. You can’t just single out Rihanna and leave out the rest because you favor them more. Don’t care how much talent you feel Beyonce has. You can’t sit her in a chair fully clothed for more than 2 songs without getting bored and I noticed this when I went to see her in concert. Talented yes she is, but don’t condemn one and not the others. It is not fair is all I am saying. None of the ladies in this game at this time had good voices when they first started. They all went through vocal training and some obviously came out better than others possibly because of more time spent in the game. That’s why I don’t understand people comparing Rihanna and Beyonce when Beyonce has had 12 years worth of training. They even did an interview with DC vocal trainer who said that their voices weren’t strong and they needed a lot of help. Ashanti is now going through her training, Rihanna and Ciara probably will too but they are early birds so give them some time and give them a chance.

192.

YEAH OKAY

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

People have been so used to coochie popping that when you see a woman who actually is the real definition of sexiness aka feminine and classy, the video is tagged “BORING”.

Interesting.

Then y’all gonna complain that people sell too much sex, but soon as they don’t, they’re “BORING”?

Yeah Okay.

Rihanna is PRETTIER than MOST industry girls because she’s far less superficial, she doesn’t need much….I take that back…she doesn’t need ANYTHING fake to be beautiful, have you seen this girl without makeup? That’s REAL beauty.

And Rihanna OWNED the video and the song.

193.

Wright1

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

I liked both songs and the videos. Rihanna’s video was kind of boring, but it fit the song well. And she does have talent; she proved that on Good Girl Gone Bad. Ne-Yo’s video was hot- he still got it.

194.

This and That

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Ne-Yo’s Closer could definitely have MJ singing and dancing on it, but IT’S HOT!!!

Rihanna’s so boring - wack song and video. Britney, PLEASE COME AND GET YOUR CAREER BACK FROM THIS NO TALENT HAVING BROAD!!!

195.

ZZzzzzzz

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Damn, I watched Ne-Yo’s and just realized I dozed off on Rihanna’s boring ass - woke up just in time to post, lmao.

196.

Seemi

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Hmm isnt that the same house that Common used in his video for ” I want you” with Alicia Keys???? Come on production, you guys gotta do better than that!

197.

Bored

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Rihanna is cute and just like the rest she needs some help too, put her with equal cuties and she will not stand out. There’s nothing spectacular about her beauty and this is not hate. Not superfical what world are you living in?

What is making her standout now is her clothing, not the little talent (if that’s what you wanna call it) she has and she is getting lighter by the VIDEO.

If that’s what you like then support it but she has yet to impress me, no vocal skills at all, she sings what she has learned. Put her in a room and tell her to sing that is not her’s on the spot and watch what you get!!

198.

YEAH OKAY

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Of course she won’t stand out if they’re “EQUAL” cuties, nobody will since they’re “EQUAL”. The girl is gorgeous, with or without makeup, 80% of these celebs can’t claim the same, even after they spent thousands on plastic surgery.

199.

lolita

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

I love Ne-yo’s video. I like Ne-yo because there’s something he brings to the table that others don’t bring. This music video brings something different that I haven’t seen before. This is how I expected Usher’s video to look like.

200.

samia

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

Dont compare Rihanna to beyonce Bee was there long before That chick.Rhianna is a copy cat that cannot sing.She said she once to be the black Madonna and was inspired by Beyonce.

201.

Bored

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

I dont care what riri does the bottom line is always this:

Rihanna, who followed, had a different problem: She was much more interesting to watch on the two giant video screens on either side of the proscenium than on the stage itself, where she tended to blur into the busy background. Maybe it was her trendy short haircut, which made her seem unexpectedly boyish from even a modest distance despite her first costume — a leather corset/unitard with pink piping that matched the hue of her gloves and the straps on her ski-style boots. Or maybe it was the descrease in energy necessitated by tunes such as “Rehab” — penned by her “good friend” Justin Timberlake — and “Hate That I Love You,” a duet with Ne-Yo that she performed by her lonesome, to the detriment of the tune’s effectiveness. She’s being marketed as a baby Beyonce, but she doesn’t have the latter’s lungs or magnetism despite having scored a rash of smashes lately. The allegedly rocking “Shut Up and Drive” seemed fairly lackluster, particularly given the roar just emitted by N.E.R.D., and “Umbrella” was a let-down, with the backup dancers lamely twirling bumbershoots as Rihanna, in a new outfit that resembled a cross between workout gear and a military uniform, pumped her fist and high-stepped like an aerobics instructor. Clearly, she’s a star made for video. The camera loves her more than the naked eye does.

Rihanna was solid, with strong versions of Rehab and Umbrella, but her set was ultimately overlong, extended with standard-issue dance sequences that added nothing to the night. In the end the singer’s persona wasn’t strong enough to hold an arena spotlight that long.

Bad Reviews

202.

Chyna

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

#177 Nothing but Love I understand what your saying when you say if you don’t like Rihanna move on and don’t post. I completely agree this is my first ever commenting on a Rihanna post because I don’t find her very interesting outside of her looks. However just like on her post people are always on Beyonce post doing the same thing and I realize that probably won’t change because folkes are gon have there say wether you like it or not. You were one of the ones also though that mentioned Beyonce on her post. This is what I was saying you can’t get mad at someone else for being what you call a Beyonce stan but yet you always stanning for Rihanna. So how can you get mad and call someone a stan when it’s very obvious you one yourself?

#188 Curious you are so right people always trying that Beyonce gotta use sex to sell when Beyonce got talent to back it up. I mean was we not entertained when she sung the hell out of The National Anthem fully clothed or Dangerously In Love full clothed at the grammys three years ago. I think unlike some others she has proved she can be fully clothed and still sing the hell out of a song. And By the way Tamia has been damn near naked in plenty of her videos go back and google her if you don’t think it’s true.

203.

yahhhhhhhhhhtrick

Monday, April 28, 2008 /

HOW CUTE LIL USHER AND BEYONCE DO’N THE DAMN THANG LOL NEYO SOUND LIKE USHER AN RHIANA SOUND LIKE IRRAPLACEBLE I THINK THATS HOW U SPELL IT GIVE ME TIME I AINT READ SINCE GRAD

204.

blkpoetx

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 /

wow that’s a hit for Neyo…. that dude is really talented…. I like the song and video.. it can see it being club banger

205.

BIGVON

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 /

NEYO BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN WACK….RIHANNNNNNNNNNNNNNA BEEEEEEEEEEEEN WACK….NO CONVERSATION NEEDED………NEITHER IS BEYONCE OR EVEN USHER..THEY R ENTERTAINERS…U FALL ASLEEP WHEN NEYO OR RIHANNA R ON STAGE…THEY VIDEOS HAV ALWAYS BEEN WACK..UMBRELLa was meh…CONFUSED ABOUT ALL OF THE OPINIONS…

206.

YEAH OKAY

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 /

@ BORED. ummmm I was mainly saying that the girl was a natural beauty and that I didn’t see how a wide nose took away from someone’s beauty. Of course she’s a product. I enjoyed this video, liked this song, thought she looked great and stated that a video without booty shots didn’t make it “BORING”, but I have NEVER written she was a real artist with amazing talent and a charisma that left you speechless. I don’t even own a single cd of Rihanna. So what was this essay for?

207.

Babatunde

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 /

Why do people try to throw Rihanna at the UK like that? Do you know how small this place is? When they say she does well here, it isn’t really that well at all because we are so small in comparison to other places. And over here they call stuff like 100,000 units well, so in fact, she doesn’t do as great here as you would think.

Just because people over here ate up Umbrella and SOS, doesn’t mean they are dumb enough to swallow every little song Rihanna releases.

Lmao at people using Europe to prove their points when they know nothing about the culture and music. We don’t just eat anything up because it “sounds” like it is for our Market. We like some degree of depth to our music as well. Give us some credit!

208.

Landie

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 /

DITTO… #3! BOOORING..BOOO!
NEXT!!!!

209.

de

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 /

rihanna is way BetTer then Ne one else she has her own style

210.

Nika

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 /

I love Ne-Yo. The song is aight. I like his song Dream better. I still can’t wait for the album.

I can’t stand please dont stop the music. or whatever its called. The whole song is a bust, but this song is ok. It’s a typical song, however you ARE RIGHT, Rihanna looks vicious. Do it girl!

211.

Gabbyy x

Saturday, May 3, 2008 /

Hiyah omg rihanna iis proper pretttyy x ii seen herr iin concert x lyy ya rihanna07528741980riing me:D

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213.

Brit:)

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 /

I swear the meaning about this song is unbelievable. I mean enough said! In my eyes it was like she was singing about what I just been threw.I Iove it!!!

214.

Ami

Monday, September 8, 2008 /

i dont think ri-ri is copying beyonce there completely diffrent and they got ther own unique style and i think ri is so pretty and she can dance especially in is it loveing that you want i think thats one ov her best songs and take a bow and pon de replay i dont think she did well in unfaitful lol

n NEYO core blud you iz crazy hez sexy even if he has got a big head i think his dance moves and i LOVE his singing and his lyricz so all youz tht are dizzin n tht just jam man your on a hype ting coz you aint them get over it !!!1 :)