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BuzzJack Music Forum _ Rihanna _ "Only Girl (In The World)" // 1st single
Posted by: Mikal 24th August 2010, 07:50 PM
http://defpenradio.com/rihannas-new-single-only-girl-to-be-released-soon/
YAY!!!
Posted by: WillR0713 24th August 2010, 07:54 PM
Looking forward to it 
Posted by: Slowpoke 24th August 2010, 08:24 PM
So is it this or 'Adrenaline Rush'
Posted by: Mikal 24th August 2010, 08:42 PM
The single is 'Only Girl'!
Posted by: Tactical™ 24th August 2010, 09:03 PM
Woo I seriously can't wait now. #1 here we come.
Posted by: Jack 24th August 2010, 10:00 PM
WOO Excited for it now! Even if I do stick by it still being a bit too soon.
Posted by: Mikal 24th August 2010, 10:01 PM
Well it's no sooner than the gap between AGLM and GGGB. 'Break It Off' was Top 20 in the US when Umbrella premiered! 
Posted by: Tactical™ 24th August 2010, 10:22 PM
I wonder if the red hair look will be a key feature in this era? 
Posted by: Chriss_S 24th August 2010, 11:23 PM
I cant wait to hear it! I'm so excited for a new album too. I dont think its too soon at all, im still loving Rated R, but the more Rihanna the better. 
Posted by: Kieran. 25th August 2010, 03:52 PM
Only Girl is going to premiere NEXT TUESDAY! 
Wednesday, August 25 2010, 13:52 BST
By Ryan Love, Entertainment Reporter
Rihanna's new single will reportedly premiere next week.
Earlier today, it was reported that the singer's new release will be called 'Only Girl' and will be the first track lifted from her fifth studio album.
A message on The Big Top 40's Twitter account revealed that the song will premiere next Tuesday.
"New Rihanna song details for those who've asked. It's called 'Only Girl'. It's big and dancey and it gets released to UK radio stations Tuesday," it said.
OMG sooner than expected.
Seriously can't wait now Posted by: Steve D 25th August 2010, 03:55 PM
Aiming for another November release then I guess.
Posted by: JakeyShake 25th August 2010, 04:04 PM
Wow, can't wait to hear this...it would be great if she could get an X Factor slot again.
Posted by: Lukuzz 25th August 2010, 04:10 PM
Woah thats sonner than expected, looking forward to it!
Posted by: Gagafan Perry 25th August 2010, 08:48 PM
Can't wait til next Tues
Posted by: AltheGreat 25th August 2010, 10:06 PM
My god, she must be knackered.
Still, can't wait for this!!
X Factor slot please, hope she can be a mentor too.
Posted by: danieljohn. 25th August 2010, 10:34 PM
She really rushed through the new album :confused:
Posted by: Mikal 25th August 2010, 11:17 PM
No more so than... ALL her albums?! They've all been rushed... and the last 2 you'd never have thought it.
She's brilliant at releasing material fast AND in high quality.
Posted by: Silver Rocket 26th August 2010, 01:12 AM
I'm confident this will be great!
Posted by: Lukuzz 26th August 2010, 09:03 AM
She's brilliant at releasing material fast AND in high quality.
Agreed, it hasn't did her any harm yet!
Posted by: Kieran. 26th August 2010, 01:05 PM
Carrying on from your post
It's actually made her more popular in the general public on how he gives new material to her so quickly. Rihanna just has amazing qualities. :
Posted by: danieljohn. 26th August 2010, 02:47 PM
She's brilliant at releasing material fast AND in high quality.
I swear she's had longer than a month between eras?
Posted by: Mikal 26th August 2010, 10:06 PM
Well If It's Lovin' was released in November and SOS was out in Feb in the US.
Break it Off was released Dec 2006 in US with Umbrella premičring Feb 2007.
'Rehab' was released December 2008 and Run This Town tide her over till early Sept 2008. Then 'RR' was premiered in Oct 2009.
She's never really had a break!
Posted by: Casey__ 26th August 2010, 10:16 PM
I'm ridiculously excited
Posted by: Lukuzz 26th August 2010, 10:30 PM
Do we know what radio station and what time this premiere is?
I hope I'm not getting my hopes up for nothing!
Posted by: Kieran. 26th August 2010, 10:34 PM
I hope I'm not getting my hopes up for nothing!
Sources say it will premiere on Capital FM not sure about the time though.
Posted by: Mikal 26th August 2010, 11:01 PM
Apparently its a double a-side. The UK gets 'Only Girl' and the US gets 'Cheers' :S
Posted by: Kieran. 26th August 2010, 11:31 PM
Oh no! Not a Sasha Fierce type of era 
Also Rihanna shot the album cover yesterday.
Posted by: danieljohn. 27th August 2010, 12:20 PM
Break it Off was released Dec 2006 in US with Umbrella premičring Feb 2007.
'Rehab' was released December 2008 and Run This Town tide her over till early Sept 2008. Then 'RR' was premiered in Oct 2009.
She's never really had a break!
Well "Break It Off" was only a radio hit, she did not actual promo for it. So that's why that break seemed longer. And being a featured artist doesn't count, otherwise you could say Justin Timberlake hasn't breaked in the music industry as he's always a featured artist.
Posted by: Mikal 27th August 2010, 02:06 PM
Well it doesn't matter, 'Hard' won't be a hit, and Te Amo is out of the charts now as well...
Posted by: Crowan 27th August 2010, 03:53 PM
EUGH, why can't artists just release one single at a time? I realy hope they don't ruin this era like they did with Rated R by confusing (and ridiculous) single release strategies
Posted by: eJackulate 27th August 2010, 06:54 PM
Wasn't keen on the "Rated R" era, but I'm really looking forward to this. Shame I'm away next week, and won't be able to hear it until I get back
Posted by: Mikal 29th August 2010, 02:18 PM
Been delayed
SPR Records twitter:
Posted by: WillR0713 29th August 2010, 02:33 PM
Oh no
I suppose the delay is good, then there would be more hype on the single.
Posted by: Mikal 29th August 2010, 11:23 PM
PerezHilton confirms the single is called Cheers!
Posted by: Liam. 30th August 2010, 07:53 AM
Aww, I was counting the minutes till Tuesday 
Really wanted to hear it
Posted by: Slowpoke 31st August 2010, 01:08 AM
I'm no longer convinced that we even know the title yet.
Posted by: Lukuzz 31st August 2010, 03:58 PM
She tweeted this to Ryan Seacrest about an hour ago -
@RyanSeacrest Soon! In less than 10 dayz ima send u sumn special, and ur gonna play it OVER and OVER, like I'm the only girl in the world!
So 10 days or so we will hear it, and I'm assuming its going to be 'Only Girl'
Excited!
Posted by: Jonjo 1st September 2010, 01:34 AM
Rihanna even Tweeted radio host Ryan Seacrest about the song, after he asked her when he would be getting some “new music”.
“Soon! In less than 10 dayz ima send u sumn special, and ur gonna play it OVER and OVER, like I’m the only girl in the world!”
Just from the title alone, it already sounds super catchy.
It’s also been confirmed that The Runners produced another new Rihanna song called “Cheers”, which was recently rumored to be her first single.
Currently, Rihanna is over in Hawaii filming for her role in the upcoming $200 million dollar science-fiction epic, Battleship. She’ll be there for two weeks filming, which coincides with the September 14 release date of “Only Girl (In The World)”, meaning that as soon as she wraps up the movie, she’ll be straight on a plane to premiere the song and start promotion.
At this rate, Rihanna is gonna snatch the crown for the hardest working woman in pop!
http://www.theprophetblog.net/rihannas-new-single-only-girl-in-the-world-gets-official-release-date
Posted by: Kuki Sanban 2nd September 2010, 12:48 AM
Crikey, she's going to pass out or something from too much work!
Extremelly excited for this! I'm thinking she's not going to be as "try hard" this era too 
Posted by: Lukuzz 2nd September 2010, 09:31 AM
Less than 2 weeks to wait then, thats all good!
Posted by: Chriss_S 2nd September 2010, 12:29 PM
Cant Wait!
Posted by: Lukuzz 3rd September 2010, 10:29 AM
From Ryan Seacrest's official website -
The wait for new music from international pop star Rihanna will be over in a matter of days, as RyanSeacrest.com will have her new single "Only Girl (In The World" on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 3AM PT/6AM ET.
The song is produced by Stargate, the Grammy-winning Norwegian producing team who previously produced Rihanna's smash hits "Please Don't Stop the Music" and "Hate That I Love You."
An iTunes arrival date and album release date are yet to be confirmed, but word within the music community is that "Only Girl" is an undeniable smash hit.
JustJared.com reported that an industry insider says, "The song is electrifying and explosive."
If that isn't enough to whet your appetite, we don't know what is! Check back here on Tuesday after 3AM PT/6AM ET for the song in all its glory!
http://www.ryanseacrest.com/blog/whats-happening/new-rihanna-single-only-girl-in-the-world-to-premiere-tuesday/
Posted by: Cremey 3rd September 2010, 01:58 PM
EXCITED.
Posted by: Chriss_S 3rd September 2010, 03:35 PM
So Exicted!
Posted by: WillR0713 5th September 2010, 04:39 PM
I got some news for you guys
Rihanna was on RihannaDaily chat last night she came by surprise and told us some news about her next record and other things
-Only Girl (In The World) is even dancier than Rude Boy.
-Her new album is FINISHED .
-Her new fregrance will be called Reb'L Fleur.
-The new album is not similar to GGGB, something very new as we are used to it.
-Shes working on her film Battleship as we already knew.
-She will return and chat again on RD.
-She will not attend the VMA's because there's no reason to go there [she is cleary p*ssed at them too ].
There was a picture on twitter that printscreened what Rihanna wrote but RihannaDaily moved it somewhere. I missed the whole thing by 30 minutes can't wait till she's back on chat again, what a lovely surprise 
Posted by: Jack 5th September 2010, 05:43 PM
Haha, I love it when she goes all diva Tbh, the VMA's are basically Lady GaGa Appreciation Awards - no one else really needs to be there other than her 
. Rihanna deserved one for 'Russian Roulette' - that video was incredible imo.
Oh and I'm SO excited for new RiRi. Got a feeling she'll be even bigger with this era!
Posted by: JamesP 5th September 2010, 06:52 PM
Oooh, soon! So glad she's ditching the dark stuff, just didnt work for me.
Posted by: Lukuzz 7th September 2010, 08:42 AM
Due to premiere in 1 hour and 20 minutes on Ryan Seacrest's radio! I'm so excited!
Posted by: danieljohn. 7th September 2010, 09:00 AM
It's so catchy!
Posted by: Steve D 7th September 2010, 09:14 AM
it hasn't premiered yet
someone leaked a song but it was a fake though.
Posted by: Cremey 7th September 2010, 09:16 AM
^^ I really like the leaked song, I wonder what it actually is!
So excited to hear this, sounds really promising from what's been reported about it so far.
Posted by: JamesP 7th September 2010, 10:04 AM
LOL IS THIS A JOKE. Snippet now, full premiere at 8:30ET?!
Posted by: Cremey 7th September 2010, 10:07 AM
Oh is that snippet all we're getting now?!
Listen http://www.ryanseacrest.com/blog/whats-happening/listen-to-rihannas-new-single-only-girl-in-the-world-audio/ for those who haven't heard yet.
It does sound really good from the snippet (if a little repetitive!), definitely very catchy and dancey, like she said!
Posted by: danieljohn. 7th September 2010, 10:12 AM
I prefer the leaked track!
Posted by: Mikal 7th September 2010, 10:16 AM
^ WTF.
Anyway, it sounds HUGE
Posted by: Arrs 7th September 2010, 10:17 AM
Quite a typical production from Stargate, the snippet's quite good but I need the full song obviously. For now I rate it as 7.5/10
Posted by: Steve D 7th September 2010, 10:44 AM
I really like it the best snippet of the past few days. Hopefully this opens the door for more dancey music to be successful in the US.
Posted by: JamesP 7th September 2010, 10:50 AM
Not sure if this has already been MENTIONED, but new album is called 'Loud'!
Posted by: Munk 7th September 2010, 10:57 AM
link to the leaked song please
Wonder if Hatin' On The Club will be on "Loud" *I can dream* 
)
Posted by: Acoustic 7th September 2010, 10:58 AM
Sounds a little repetitive but the beat sounds good. Looking forward to hearing it in full.
Posted by: JamesP 7th September 2010, 12:35 PM
THIS SONG IS SENSATIONAL. Ripping now!
Posted by: Steve D 7th September 2010, 12:45 PM
wow i lovvvve it
Posted by: Mikal 7th September 2010, 12:50 PM
Yep it's absolutely brilliant!
Posted by: Cremey 7th September 2010, 12:55 PM
I find the chorus a bit...annoying?
I don't know. I want to hear it in HQ before properly judging it though.
Posted by: Kieran. 7th September 2010, 12:58 PM
Amazing. Song of the year. Just brilliant. I didn't know Rihanna's voice was so powerful. Wow GO RIRI!
Posted by: danieljohn. 7th September 2010, 12:58 PM
The beat reminds me of "Day N Night" during the verses, I mean.
Posted by: eJackulate 7th September 2010, 01:02 PM
Song of the year, beating everything off the Katy Perry album (& Rude Boy), when the clip has only been available for a matter of hours?
Posted by: Kieran. 7th September 2010, 01:05 PM
I know right. It's that amazing. I have downloaded it. I'm on my 10th listen.
I'm listening to the full version by the way.
Posted by: Mikal 7th September 2010, 01:06 PM
^ The full is out!
Posted by: Jim. 7th September 2010, 01:09 PM
On first listen...very disappointing.
Generic production and the shouty chorus is a bit grating.
Posted by: Jark 7th September 2010, 01:13 PM
I don't know what some of you are on...
It's alright but it certainly isn't song of the year. The production is REALLY generic (shockingly so) and the middle 8 might as well not exist. The verses are the best bit because the production on them sounds like it comes from a different (better) song.
I'm really surprised you all love it. It just sounds like a Guetta rip off.
Posted by: eJackulate 7th September 2010, 01:14 PM
A bit repetitive, and I think it's her vocals on the chorus that I'm not keen on, but it sounds like a grower and I think it is a major improvement on the "Rated R" era.
Posted by: Steve D 7th September 2010, 01:15 PM
I love it but it certainly isn't song of the year and it is generic.
Although it isn't what I would have hoped for Rihanna's 5th album i still really like it.
Posted by: Mikal 7th September 2010, 01:16 PM
It's no more generic than 'Don't Stop The Music', 'Take A Bow', 'Hate That I Love You' etc...
Posted by: Munk 7th September 2010, 01:20 PM
Just heard it on Radio 1
Posted by: Dré 7th September 2010, 01:26 PM
Sounds like Cascada circa 2006, and the chorus reminds me of Stereo Love.
Not a fan. The verses are dull, and the chorus is far too repetitive
Posted by: Jark 7th September 2010, 01:30 PM
But she moved away from the generic stuff during Rated R which was largely original sounding (Te Amo aside).
Also DSTM is not particularly generic and this isn't 2007 anymore. The bangy bangy bit in the chorus bit is like every Guetta song from the past 12 months!
Posted by: Neil 7th September 2010, 01:39 PM
Can't wait to listen to this when I get home from work!
Posted by: Cremey 7th September 2010, 01:40 PM
In my opinion, the Rated R era really showed her artistic creativity etc. and judging from this song it looks like she's taken a step backwards.
I'd far rather another 'Russian Roulette'. Although I guess this'll achieve more chart success and sales probably.
Posted by: Poker Face 7th September 2010, 01:43 PM
It's amazing I'm so excited.
Posted by: Jonjo 7th September 2010, 01:51 PM
Its brilliant! Different from other Rihanna material, which is what we expect from Rihanna when she releases a new album. Itl smash big tiiime i think! But whether the album will be as good as Rated R, well that obviously, remains to be seen!
Posted by: Acoustic 7th September 2010, 01:55 PM
It's OK, just sounds like a David Guetta song though - nothing that original about it. I think the chorus is too repetitive and a little annoying.
I do quite like the verses and her vocals are great.
Wouldn't jump up and say it's the song of year.. 
Posted by: Silas 7th September 2010, 02:21 PM
I'm a major sucker for Stargate productions so i think this is AMAZING.
Posted by: Steve D 7th September 2010, 02:38 PM
I'd far rather another 'Russian Roulette'. Although I guess this'll achieve more chart success and sales probably.
my sentiments exactly.
Posted by: Chriss_S 7th September 2010, 02:38 PM
Love It!
Posted by: Aled. 7th September 2010, 03:06 PM
I really like it, though this is really what I would have expected to follow on from Good Girl Gone Bad, not from RR because really in terms of the creativity and originality it's a huge step-back for her.
Tragically though I think I prefer it to the majority of teh RR material (bar the complete brilliance of Hard and Cold Case Love of course). I do feel in a few weeks time though when Radio starts bumming it and you wont be able to escape it, I will be sick to death of it.
Posted by: JamesP 7th September 2010, 03:12 PM
Leaked in CDQ now!
Posted by: André. 7th September 2010, 03:32 PM
I've not even finished listening to it yet and I LOVE IT. It does sound a bit David Guetta-repetitive but hey, I love the Guetta. And the bit where it first goes into the chorus, those synths SMASHHHH. I'm glad it's different from her other stuff without being a complete change of direction.
Posted by: Chriss_S 7th September 2010, 03:35 PM
Do you have a link please!?
Posted by: WillR0713 7th September 2010, 03:47 PM
LOVE IT if anyone has the CDQ please PM me the link pretty please
Posted by: WillR0713 7th September 2010, 04:11 PM
Thank you so much Chris
Posted by: Chriss_S 7th September 2010, 04:12 PM
Your Welcome.
Posted by: Dré 7th September 2010, 04:24 PM
Growing on me. I do feel going against the majority and say I hope the album sounds nothing like Rated R, since many of the songs there were crapola imo - Rude Boy being the only highlight for me.
Posted by: Cremey 7th September 2010, 04:33 PM
I have to say, it's growing on me too!
I like it a lot, I just far prefer the Rated R 'sound'.
Posted by: Jark 7th September 2010, 04:43 PM
Yeah it's a grower, I just wish the verses lasted longer as they're much more appealling than the chorus production-wise and the chorus is overlong.
Posted by: Kieran. 7th September 2010, 04:44 PM
CAN I HAVE THE CDQ VERSION PLEASE!
Posted by: eJackulate 7th September 2010, 04:58 PM
I think the link is on ileaks
Posted by: Silver Rocket 7th September 2010, 05:10 PM
It's alright, I'm sure it'll sound great whilst drunk on nights out though.
Posted by: AltheGreat 7th September 2010, 05:34 PM
Can someone send me the CDQ, it won't work for me on ileaks.
Posted by: Arrs 7th September 2010, 05:51 PM
It's alright but it certainly isn't song of the year. The production is REALLY generic (shockingly so) and the middle 8 might as well not exist. The verses are the best bit because the production on them sounds like it comes from a different (better) song.
I'm really surprised you all love it. It just sounds like a Guetta rip off.
Totally agree. It's a nice song but not outstanding by any means. It's a HUGE step down from the whole 'Rated R' era which was her best IMO in terms of originality and innovativeness.
Posted by: Nick F1 7th September 2010, 06:03 PM
i like it, but it's to much 'loud'. Her voice sometimes irritating me.
Posted by: 152.chris 7th September 2010, 06:06 PM
can someone PM me the link too please
Posted by: JamesP 7th September 2010, 06:15 PM
I'm gonna go against the trend here, but I dont think she has taken a "step back" in the slightest I MUCH prefer her like this, 'Rated R' just didnt work for me as an era and I think 'Russian Roulette' is her worst single by a mile.
Posted by: Kuki Sanban 7th September 2010, 06:30 PM
This is the Rihanna we all know and love!
Glad to see she's no longer being "try-hard cool" and is just doing what she does well
Posted by: eJackulate 7th September 2010, 06:33 PM
I MUCH prefer her like this, 'Rated R' just didnt work for me as an era and I think 'Russian Roulette' is her worst single by a mile.I agree with this completely, except I'd say "Rude Boy" is her worst single by a mile
Posted by: Jack 7th September 2010, 07:03 PM
I'm with Cremey and co, I like it and it it's obviously a strong song but I prefer her 'Rated R' sound . She was on top form though, but it does sound like a proper grower so we'll see.
Posted by: Aled. 7th September 2010, 07:11 PM
I give it 3 days maximum until Jack is bumming it to the high heavens.
This is growing on me at quite a rapid pace I have to say.
Posted by: Jack 7th September 2010, 07:19 PM
Probably It's already starting to grow on me, so I'm guessing I will.
Posted by: Daniel II 7th September 2010, 07:27 PM
Could someone be a dear, and PM me the song please.
Posted by: Theo. 7th September 2010, 07:33 PM
On first listen: meh. It starts off alright with that obvious rip-off of 'Sexy Bitch' backing music, but that chorus is far too nasal for me. 
It does sound like it'll grow though, so I'll reserve final judgement for now.
Posted by: Jonjo 7th September 2010, 07:39 PM
What?? 'Rude Boy' and 'Russian Roulette' are being classed as two of her worst singles?? Have you all forgotten 'We Ride'? Lol
But, yep im still loving this. Hope its a big hit for her.
Posted by: Silas 7th September 2010, 07:44 PM
I'm with James, i didn't think Rated R was up to the standard of GGGB, i prefer this style of music from her.
Posted by: Nick F1 7th September 2010, 07:44 PM
We Ride is
This now sounds to me like Commander part 2.
Posted by: XXXO 7th September 2010, 07:45 PM
Don't like Only Girl. In the past Rihanna sometimes knew to get to me with some of her songs (and Rude Boy is really the greatest example of this), but this song is really bad. She's trying to mix some trance with a very popbeat and they don't go together if you ask me.
Besides, I'm sick of all these wannabe dance songs too, it's been done.
Posted by: Tyron 7th September 2010, 07:58 PM
Rated R was fantastic. This is ALSO fantastic. Not gonna lie, 2010 just became ever so slightly better.
Posted by: Slowpoke 7th September 2010, 08:39 PM
lol 'Fireworks' rehash. I hate the bits where she goes "like I'm" over and over. Verses + Bridge = <3. Chorus = shouty, repetitive and unoriginal.
Posted by: buzz_person 7th September 2010, 09:37 PM
Somebody beat me to it!
Anyways, the song is great. I predict a surefire number 1.
Posted by: slowdown73 7th September 2010, 10:49 PM
I wasnt keen on rated r, although I liked the singles apart from rude boy. good girl gone bad really shone for me though.
Posted by: Chriss_S 7th September 2010, 10:51 PM
Rated R Im glad she's gone back to this Dance/Pop sound though.
Posted by: Josh 7th September 2010, 10:55 PM
This is horrific!!!
Posted by: Jack 7th September 2010, 10:59 PM
This now sounds to me like Commander part 2.
Yeah I agree with the 'Commander' comparisons, sounds like a mashup of that and 'Sexy Bitch'.
That said, it does grow on each listen, the best bit is towards the end.
Posted by: Tyron 7th September 2010, 11:28 PM
STAN ALERT STAN ALERT STAN ALERT
Posted by: Jark 7th September 2010, 11:40 PM
It doesn't sound like Sexy Bitch OR Commander. It doesn't really even sound like Firework.
It DOES sound like Million Dollar Girl (Trina ft. Keri Hilson). No bad thing.
Posted by: Tyler 8th September 2010, 04:34 AM
The chorus is annoying. Her voice... it is grating my nerves.
I love the verses, maybe it will grow.
Posted by: JamesP 8th September 2010, 09:43 AM
It sounds alot more like Sexy Bitch or Commander than Firework LOL.
Posted by: Shaun 8th September 2010, 10:16 AM
its a grower... loving it!
Posted by: Jake !!! 8th September 2010, 02:45 PM
The verses are just 'Disturbia' as is the middle 8..."thief in the night"; would be funny if the thing didn't sound like 'Disturbia' in the first place
Posted by: Lukuzz 8th September 2010, 03:27 PM
Only just heard it (my internet has been down ) but I love it!
Posted by: Daniel II 8th September 2010, 05:06 PM
I'm not understanding some of the sensationalist hate on here, by no means is this her worst single, the dreary I Hate That I Love You and Rehab or the dated We Ride are far worse than this. I can see what people are saying about the vocals being grating, but I've always like the tone to her voice so that's not a problem for me. It it is a competent dance-pop song, by no means is this life changing, but it still makes me want to bop my head and get up and dance, so in my books that's a good thing. It is the in-sound at the moment, and with Rihanna's name of course still holding a lot of power, this should be a smash. While I like it at the moment, the lack of anything special means I will probably grow out of it way before commercial radio start bumming this to death.
Posted by: slowdown73 8th September 2010, 10:18 PM
Just heard her new song today. It's not bad, different to what I expected but think it will grow on me. Sounds more dancey and less of a hard edge but still fitting in with her urban pop sound.
Posted by: Kieran. 8th September 2010, 10:52 PM
THE SINGLE COVER! + More details on the single release.
SHE LOOKS RED HOT! I'm loving the new "R" logo.
The single is released on iTunes on September 21st.
Posted by: Cremey 8th September 2010, 10:54 PM
It's a nice enough cover but it doesn't really suit the song, does it?
Posted by: WillR0713 8th September 2010, 10:56 PM
OMG WOW SEX-y
Posted by: Steve D 8th September 2010, 10:58 PM
This is like the cheery light side of Rated R, keeping the R but changing it and the font is the same i believe?
Posted by: AltheGreat 8th September 2010, 11:20 PM
The cover would be perfect if it wasn't for the tacky R.
Posted by: On Your Shore 9th September 2010, 04:06 AM
I love the single cover and the song.
Posted by: Shaun 9th September 2010, 11:49 AM
looks fan-made
Posted by: Slowpoke 9th September 2010, 03:11 PM
Growing on me
Posted by: Doug 9th September 2010, 03:59 PM
I love the backing music of the verses. plus I've had it stuck in my head all day.
love that cover too.
wait, 21st september? is that here? seems too soon...
Posted by: eJackulate 9th September 2010, 04:31 PM
seems too soon...No, I assume not. It's a Tuesday, which is when songs are normally released to iTunes in the US. And yes, it would be too early for the UK release.
Posted by: Kieran. 9th September 2010, 07:27 PM
Worldwide iTunes release
, apart from that you are correct.
Posted by: WillR0713 9th September 2010, 10:32 PM
I just have to share this, its from Rihanna's newsletter
"Only Girl (In the World)" is Out Now!
Rihanna's brand new song, "Only Girl (In the World)" has premiered and is available to listen to right now on RihannaNow.com! it was produced by Stargate, the Grammy-winning team that worked with Rihanna on "Irreplaceable," "Hate That I Love You" and "Don't Stop the Music." This track is sure to be one of the hottest dance tracks of the fall and will be available soon at iTunes -- visit RihannaNow.com for emerging details.
Irreplaceable?
Posted by: Jonjo 10th September 2010, 04:08 AM
LMFAO at that error! Beyoyo will not be pleased! HA!
That cover looks nice enough I guess. Although the R looks cheap and tacky.
Posted by: Doug 10th September 2010, 03:48 PM
I love the 'R' it keeps the style of the last one, yet is less dark-looking.
Posted by: Steven. 10th September 2010, 04:30 PM
I love the cover! The 'R' is a bit 'mehh'. I'd rather something totally different to seperate this era from Rated R, but anywho!
Love the song No doubt a #1!
Posted by: Jake !!! 11th September 2010, 01:42 AM
The 'R' is cool. Just proves how big/magnetic woman she is. She doesn't need her name ALL OVER THAT COVER THERE COZ ITS RIHANNA. You recognice her by face, pseudo-iconic. Very cool.
Posted by: Vülker 11th September 2010, 03:49 PM
It's too generic.
Sounds like a Ministry of Sound minor compilation track from 2004. Too bad Americans think this is the new sound to go for.
Rihanna had her own sound with Rude Boy and Hard, she should've gone that route instead of jumping on the David Guetta bandwagon.
Yesterday I had Capital streaming upstairs and Only Girl came up and I was like "Oh God, Rihanna is screaming in my room..." The chorus is that screamy. I hope Cheers is much better.
Posted by: André. 11th September 2010, 04:21 PM
I was going to say this but not so well so I'll just quote it.
Posted by: Jack 11th September 2010, 05:06 PM
I've decided I love this Yes it may be generic and not up to the standard of previous singles but it's so infectious .
Posted by: WillR0713 11th September 2010, 07:18 PM
This is released on Tuesday in America not the 21st
According to her official website:
The first single off of Rihanna’s upcoming album Loud will be on sale Monday September 13 on iTunes! Fresh off the North American leg of the Last Girl on Earth Tour, Rihanna is wasting no time getting fans out of their seats and on the dance floor with this Stargate-produced jam
Posted by: Kieran. 11th September 2010, 07:44 PM
not the 21stAccording to her official website:
The first single off of Rihanna’s upcoming album Loud will be on sale Monday September 13 on iTunes! Fresh off the North American leg of the Last Girl on Earth Tour, Rihanna is wasting no time getting fans out of their seats and on the dance floor with this Stargate-produced jam
I guess not
If you didn't know 'Only Girl' is the most added song of 2010 over in the US.
Posted by: Liam. 12th September 2010, 10:47 AM
not the 21stAccording to her official website:
The first single off of Rihanna’s upcoming album Loud will be on sale Monday September 13 on iTunes! Fresh off the North American leg of the Last Girl on Earth Tour, Rihanna is wasting no time getting fans out of their seats and on the dance floor with this Stargate-produced jam
They usually do this in the US don't they? It's not unusual for a song to be released to iTunes very soon after it's radio premiere.
Posted by: eJackulate 12th September 2010, 10:53 AM
Yes, I think it's normal in the US. In my opinion, this is better because it could stop less people downloading illegally, as it is available straight away. People in the UK might not want to wait a month until release date. And I think it could make the charts more interesting/unpredictable, as there probably wouldn't be any songs debuting at #1.
Posted by: Jonjo 12th September 2010, 01:50 PM
OMG. Sorry i'm incredibly late, but this passed me by as a Stargate production! LMAO! 
Don't they usually stick to one particular sound and just tweak it a tiny bit with each of their own releases? Now they're attempting to copy Guetta. Woo for Stargate
Posted by: Slowpoke 12th September 2010, 02:45 PM
Love it now.
Posted by: JARK 13th September 2010, 12:04 PM
Added to US iTunes a few hours ago. 170 currently.
Posted by: Lukuzz 13th September 2010, 12:07 PM
oOo hope it climbs up quickly!
Posted by: WillR0713 13th September 2010, 03:31 PM
#88 now
Posted by: Lukuzz 14th September 2010, 02:51 PM
#9 on US Itunes now, which Is great as I didn't think its US style at all, hopefully it will go #1 in the UK.
its also #1 on Norway Itunes!
Posted by: Mikal 15th September 2010, 11:51 AM
#1 US iTunes.
Posted by: Silver Rocket 15th September 2010, 12:04 PM
Bloody hell. Well done to her.
Posted by: Chriss_S 15th September 2010, 12:05 PM
Fantastic!
Posted by: Jack89 15th September 2010, 10:51 PM
The version i heard sounded a bit chipmonky? I don't know if it was suppose to sound like that :/ I liked the edgy Rated R sound... made her really cool, now just back to bubble gum pop... i will end up really liking it, because i do like pop music, but i liked the Rated R image =[
Posted by: Lukuzz 16th September 2010, 02:01 PM
Enters at #75 on the Billboard Hot 100
Posted by: Sabrina. 17th September 2010, 02:12 PM
Just listened to this. Wow the chorus really sounds like "Commander" to me
I thought the chorus was really shouty at first, but its grown on me now.. I don't love it but I'm sure I will after a few more listens
Anyone know when this is being released over here ?
Posted by: Aidan 17th September 2010, 03:50 PM
I thought the chorus was really shouty at first, but its grown on me now.. I don't love it but I'm sure I will after a few more listens
Anyone know when this is being released over here ?
I imagine it will be released here in early November, but it might be the same as what happened with 'Russian Roulette' and it will just be available from downloading after the album release.
Posted by: Sabrina. 19th September 2010, 07:44 AM
According to the release schedule it will be released November 8th.. a week before "Loud"
Posted by: Lukuzz 19th September 2010, 01:59 PM
Thought she would release Cheers before the album, but ahh well, we will have heard the single a long time by then like!
Posted by: WillR0713 22nd September 2010, 05:24 PM
Rises from #75 to #3 in the Hot 100 selling 249,000 downloads
Apparently, it missed #1 by 9,000 downloads...
1.) Bruno Mars
2.) Eminem/Rihanna
3.) Rihanna two songs in the Top 3
Posted by: Lukuzz 22nd September 2010, 05:29 PM
selling 249,000 downloads Apparently, it missed #1 by 9,000 downloads...
1.) Bruno Mars
2.) Eminem/Rihanna
3.) Rihanna
two songs in the Top 3 I thought the top 100 wasn't revealed til Thursdays.
Anyways thats great, hopefully #1 next week!
Posted by: WillR0713 22nd September 2010, 05:38 PM
Anyways thats great, hopefully #1 next week!
The whole 100 isn't revealed till Thursday, but usually on a Wednesday afternoon they tell you which songs are in the Top 10 in the singles and albums
.
Posted by: Lukuzz 22nd September 2010, 05:41 PM
.Oh okies
Really hope she goes #1 next week, but with the Glee songs overtaking her on Itunes
Posted by: WillR0713 22nd September 2010, 05:44 PM
Really hope she goes #1 next week, but with the Glee songs overtaking her on Itunes
I don't think Glee will be much of a competition
they'll hang on top for a day or two then fall off quick and Rihanna also has a big advantage over them since she has airplay which is over 40 million now and Glee doesn't benefit from airplay.Hopefully Rihanna will be #1 next week as long as Bruno's downloads drop significantly and Rihanna's downloads remain stable.
Posted by: WillR0713 26th September 2010, 12:51 PM
CHART PERFORMANCE:
01 - Australia
01 - Canada
01 - Norway
02 - Sweden
03 - US
08 - UWC [United World Chart]
09 - Finland
11 - Denmark
17 - Switzerland
20 - US Airplay
24 - Netherlands
25 - Belgium
First week of download release 
already #1 in three countries with no video or promo
Posted by: Aled. 26th September 2010, 02:34 PM
Having initally loved this, I've reached the conclusion that as time goes on, I think this song just gets more and more average on each listen.
Posted by: animal 28th September 2010, 05:13 PM
CHART UPDATE: 
Only Girl (In The World)
01 Australia
01 Canada
01 New Zealand
01 Norway
02 Sweden
03 US
09 Finland
11 Denmark
11 Netherlands
17 Switzerland
22 Belgium (Wallonia)
25 Belgium (Flanders)
36 Slovakia
Posted by: Jack 28th September 2010, 05:27 PM
Wow, it's doing amazing already!
Posted by: Aidan 28th September 2010, 05:32 PM
It's amazing how it's managed to get to #1 in three countries already with no video or promo!
Posted by: danarion 28th September 2010, 08:09 PM
Does anyone know the track listing for 'Loud'?
Only Girl (In The World)
01 Australia
01 Canada
01 New Zealand
01 Norway
02 Sweden
03 US
09 Finland
11 Denmark
11 Netherlands
17 Switzerland
17 Lebanon
22 Belgium (Wallonia)
25 Belgium (Flanders)
36 Slovakia
49 Luxembourg
62 Greece
http://www.musicchartheaven.com/home.htm
Posted by: Lukuzz 28th September 2010, 10:24 PM
Doing amazing, hope it gets #1 in the UK too and hope we see the video soon!
Posted by: Lukuzz 30th September 2010, 09:15 AM
Picture from the video, posted on Rihanna's twitter -
Posted by: danarion 1st October 2010, 04:52 PM
Does anyone know the track listing for 'Loud'?
Only Girl (In The World)
01 Australia
01 Canada
01 New Zealand
01 Norway
02 Sweden
03 US
03 Finland
06 Denmark
11 Netherlands
17 Switzerland
17 Lebanon
22 Belgium (Wallonia)
25 Belgium (Flanders)
36 Slovakia
49 Luxembourg
51 Poland
62 Greece
http://www.musicchartheaven.com
Posted by: Aidan 2nd October 2010, 09:26 AM
This song is quickly becoming one of my favourite songs of the year!
Posted by: Firework 3rd October 2010, 04:30 PM
CHART UPDATE:
Only Girl (In The World)
01 Australia
01 Canada
01 New Zealand
01 Norway
02 Sweden
03 US
03 Finland
03 Switzerland
03 Belgium (Wallonia)
05 Belgium (Flanders)
06 Denmark
09 Netherlands
35 Slovakia
47 Czech Republic
70 Japan
Posted by: Tyler 8th October 2010, 01:33 AM
Hello.
I f***ing love this now. It is probably my favorite Rihanna single after 'Umbrella' and 'Russian Roulette'.
Posted by: WillR0713 8th October 2010, 08:51 PM
Screenshots of the music video I can't wait to see it
http://www.thisisrnb.com/2010/10/rihanna-only-girl-in-the-world-video-screen-shots/
Posted by: Jack 9th October 2010, 12:19 AM
She looks stunning as ever, can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Lukuzz 9th October 2010, 10:02 AM
Looks great, had to put it in my sig
Posted by: WillR0713 10th October 2010, 10:42 AM
Stays at #1 in Australia for a third week
Posted by: Chriss_S 13th October 2010, 01:58 PM
Video Premiere TONIGHT on US MTV at 7:55pm.
2am - UK TIME.
Posted by: Lukuzz 13th October 2010, 03:30 PM
2am - UK TIME.
Finally! Looking forward to seeing it,..
Posted by: WillR0713 13th October 2010, 04:39 PM
I wish I could be awake at that time looks like i'll have to wait till the morning 
I cant wait 
Posted by: Nick F1 13th October 2010, 05:29 PM
video leaked!
Posted by: Chriss_S 13th October 2010, 05:32 PM
Where can we see it?!
Posted by: Nick F1 13th October 2010, 05:35 PM
here but it's already removed...
http://spamsite.blogspot.com/2010/10/music-video-rihanna-only-girl-full.html
Posted by: Nick F1 13th October 2010, 05:38 PM
new link
http://youraudiofix.com/2010/10/13/video-rihanna-only-girl-in-the-world/
still doesn't work for me.. :unusre:
Posted by: Chriss_S 13th October 2010, 05:40 PM
Doesn't work for me either...
Posted by: Nick F1 13th October 2010, 05:43 PM
this one working
http://www.ultimate-rihanna.com/
Posted by: Chriss_S 13th October 2010, 05:49 PM
I like the video. Slightly boring in parts, but its shot really nice.
Posted by: WillR0713 13th October 2010, 05:55 PM
its AMAZING love the video
Posted by: Kieran. 13th October 2010, 05:58 PM
I feel bad watching the video. Apparently Rihanna is sad that video leaked because she wanted it to be special.
Posted by: WillR0713 13th October 2010, 06:08 PM
^ oh well, it was worth the wait even though it didn't premiere at the right time anything Rihanna does is special to me
Posted by: Lukuzz 13th October 2010, 07:47 PM
I absolutley LOVE the video!
Posted by: Kuki Sanban 13th October 2010, 07:52 PM
The video is absoluetly brilliant
The problem last era was she just appeared too fake and try-hard in the videos, where as this one is just pure pop perfect Rihanna doing what she does best
Posted by: Jack 13th October 2010, 09:57 PM
Pretty much what I expected, not her best video but it's still very good . Visually stunning and she looks gorgeous!
Posted by: Casey__ 14th October 2010, 03:21 AM
She looks absolutely stunning in the video, although it's slightly boring in places.. no where near as good as the 'Rated R' videos
Posted by: gooddelta 16th October 2010, 08:01 AM
This is a rather epic 'classical' Escala type cover of the song;
love it the generic Guetta-esque production put me off Only Girl for ages, but there's actually a really strong pop song behind it and oddly, this version has made me appreciate the original more.
Posted by: Aidan 16th October 2010, 01:40 PM
love it
the generic Guetta-esque production put me off Only Girl for ages, but there's actually a really strong pop song behind it and oddly, this version has made me appreciate the original more.That version is amazing!
The video is brilliant, I love it, even though it is just simple Rihanna it's amazing.
Posted by: Kieran. 16th October 2010, 09:24 PM
love it
the generic Guetta-esque production put me off Only Girl for ages, but there's actually a really strong pop song behind it and oddly, this version has made me appreciate the original more.Wow I never thought I would see that aspect of this kind of song. Amazing.
Only Girl is becoming one of the favourite Rihanna song. The song is just exciting, it always make me happy and the synths are just lush.
Posted by: JARK 16th October 2010, 10:39 PM
Only Girl is still very slightly underwhelming but that video really is quite exquisite. Beautiful and matches the song down to a tee.
Posted by: WillR0713 17th October 2010, 08:48 PM
Apparently, the rumour that Rihanna is performing on X Factor next week is false 
I hope she'll be performing the following week then. OG needs to go #1!
Posted by: Kieran. 17th October 2010, 08:53 PM
Oh no
Posted by: Chriss_S 17th October 2010, 08:57 PM
Posted by: simonf 17th October 2010, 10:24 PM
I was quite surprised they didnt mention who was on next weeks X Factor at all, not even mentioning that Cheryl was performing.
I guess in theory she may perform in mid November but then with quite a few acts probably performing then including Westlife, Take that, JLS, Subo, Alex Im not sure when she'd be on.
I'm just now hoping she performs on the 31st, Cheryl will definately go #1 in the first week, I just hope Rihanna can climb the following
Posted by: Ljósiđ 20th October 2010, 04:59 PM
So i heard the song for the first time today.
It's alright i guess.
In terms of eras... Rated R >>>>>>>>>>> GGGB >>>>>>>> Loud >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1st era.
However i liked more songs from the GGGB era
Posted by: Ljósiđ 20th October 2010, 05:00 PM
love it
the generic Guetta-esque production put me off Only Girl for ages, but there's actually a really strong pop song behind it and oddly, this version has made me appreciate the original more.A classical version of anything is better than the original. True story.
Posted by: Lukuzz 20th October 2010, 06:03 PM
So is she performing it on the 31st because it was confirmed that she was performing wasn't it?
Posted by: JARK 21st October 2010, 09:42 PM
Perhaps we could just wait and see!
Posted by: WillR0713 21st October 2010, 10:05 PM
She's performing on the 14th of November (a day before the album's release). I got it from her newsletter
I'm guessing she's performing on that date so get attention on the album. I hope 'OGITW' could still make #1 by that time (if it was blocked by Chezza 
)
Posted by: Jack 22nd October 2010, 02:00 AM
This sounds AMAZING in a club. Fact.
Posted by: Lukuzz 22nd October 2010, 07:46 AM
I'm guessing she's performing on that date so get attention on the album. I hope 'OGITW' could still make #1 by that time (if it was blocked by Chezza
)Ooh, hopefully she will do a mash-up of Only Girl and What's My Name
Posted by: slowdown73 24th October 2010, 09:19 AM
Does anybody have tracklisting for the cd single in uk?
Posted by: Lukuzz 24th October 2010, 09:45 AM
The bside is just an instrumental of Only Girl
Posted by: Jack 24th October 2010, 01:20 PM
What a copout!
Looks like this is going to be another #02 for Rihanna, beaten by the ever overrated Cheryl. 
Posted by: WillR0713 24th October 2010, 02:33 PM
#5 on iTunes now while Cheryl is #1
I hope somehow Rihanna will still get to #1 even though Chezza has an X Factor performance tonight.
Posted by: WillR0713 24th October 2010, 07:58 PM
Dermot just said Rihanna was on X Factor next week but on her newsletter it says November 14?
Posted by: WillR0713 31st October 2010, 08:33 PM
Her performance on the X Factor was amazing at the food fight that was happening at the back I love her
Posted by: Silver Rocket 2nd November 2010, 12:02 AM
I have to admit, this song is really growing on me now. It's still a long way off being her best though.
Posted by: Aphrodite 2nd November 2010, 01:58 AM
Going by i tunes i think its gonna climb to number 1 this week.
Posted by: Aidan 2nd November 2010, 07:41 AM
That was pretty certain throughout most of last week tbh.
Posted by: WillR0713 2nd November 2010, 05:45 PM
Rihanna's gonna be performing 'Only Girl' at Westfields Shopping Centre on Thursday she'll be switching on the Christmas lights there too I can't waitt
Posted by: slowdown73 3rd November 2010, 10:47 PM
I'm glad this will be no1 on sunday, im sure it will outsell the awful cheryl cole song in the long run.
Posted by: Robot 7th November 2010, 07:00 PM
As predicted, Rihanna has herself another #1!
Posted by: WillR0713 7th November 2010, 08:14 PM
1st week: 126k
2nd week: 134k
Overall (after 2 weeks): 260k AMAZING SALES for Rihanna
Hoping 'Loud' will be able to reflect 'OG' success!
Posted by: Kieran. 7th November 2010, 10:01 PM
I really can't see Loud debuting at #1 because of Take That etc. Defiantly a number 2/3 peak is certain though.
Posted by: WillR0713 7th November 2010, 10:04 PM
#1 seems impossible during November/December but I guess what matters most is that it sells alot and becomes stable in the Top 10.
Posted by: Liam...! 7th November 2010, 10:18 PM
So great for RiRi!!!!
Posted by: Hands All Over 9th November 2010, 06:16 AM
This is still my favorite from Loud. It's right up there with Disturbia as my all-time favorite Rihanna songs.
Posted by: Ljósiđ 10th November 2010, 02:40 PM
OMG I am buzzin' about this song now, so catchy. <3 Probably in my Top 3 Rihanna songs, behind Umbrella and Disturbia.
Posted by: Jack 10th November 2010, 03:45 PM
Looks likely to be #01 again this week! Against Take That too, who would've thought!
This years 'Fight For This Love' I think
Posted by: Lukuzz 10th November 2010, 04:49 PM
Hoping it sells another 100k aswel this week!
Posted by: WillR0713 14th November 2010, 11:23 PM
Remains #1 for a second week
Chart run: 2-1-1
Sales:
1st week: 126,000
2nd week: 134,000
3rd week: 93,000
Overall: 353,000 in three weeks
Posted by: Jack 15th November 2010, 05:50 PM
That's amazing. Wonder if it'll become Rihanna's biggest seller!
Posted by: JARK 24th November 2010, 02:30 AM
Sorry to be PICKY but could somebody remove 'single news' from the topic title? Taaaa.
This is up to #1 on the new Hot 100 as confirmed by Ri on twitter. FABULOUS.
Posted by: Mikal 24th November 2010, 01:36 PM
She now has 9 US #1s to her name... christ!
Posted by: Jack 24th November 2010, 02:18 PM
Woah, really didn't think it'd get to #01! Go RiRi, she's on FIRE this era!
Posted by: Lukuzz 24th November 2010, 02:41 PM
Mad that 'Whats My Name' got there first but either way WOW this Era is doing amazingly!
Posted by: Aidan 24th November 2010, 08:52 PM
Go RiRi! This era is shaping up to be her biggest yet!
Posted by: Propilot87 25th November 2010, 05:14 AM
Whoa i didnt think she was going to get #1 with this which would have been a crime since this is way better than What's My Name.
Apparentley this is the first time in hot 100 history where a debut single hit #1 after the second single did.
Posted by: WillR0713 4th December 2010, 08:29 PM
One Direction just performed this on X Factor
Hopefully gonna give the song a big boost
Posted by: ChrisGaGa 4th December 2010, 08:30 PM
Still really loving this song.
By far one of the best songs this year. Never gets old.
Posted by: ukchartstatsfan 23rd April 2011, 01:42 PM
Pleased that it get to No1!!!
Posted by: Cremey 5th December 2011, 11:26 AM
Passed 1 million sales in the UK this week!
(Overall UK sales now stand at 1,000,514)
Hoping 'We Found Love' can do it too.
Posted by: jlj 10th September 2020, 02:03 PM
Wow! TEN years since Rihanna’s biggest UK era to date was launched with this now iconic track!
What’s people’s thoughts on this ten years on?