Posted April 30, 201114 yr There is increasing confusion as to what Rihanna's fourth single from 'LOUD' will be. Looks like 'Man Down' might be the US single. anthonymandler anthony mandler It's a .22, I call her peggy sue. Looks like Anthony Mandler is the director again :manson: Rihanna is in Jamaica right now filming the music video for 'Man Down'. rihannaRihanna WELCOME TA JAMROCK!!! #projectmandown Apparently, US Radio are playing 'Man Down' over 'California King Bed' which made DefJam re-think the next US single, so it looks like their going with what the radio's want. But I think 'California King Bed' will still be the international single since its already Top 20 in Australia and New Zealand. April 30 2011 - Airplay Update (US) RIHANNA - Man Down: 5.336 (+ 0.357) RIHANNA - California King Bed: 0 :( Edited January 6, 201411 yr by *Tim
April 30, 201114 yr I think I slightly prefer MD but I love CKB, MD is my 2nd fave on Loud behind OG and CKB is 4th behind WMN. Both MD and CKB are 10/10 though, so I'll love whatever single they go with in the UK! MD is a good move for US though, it will probably give her another Billboard top 10, whereas CKB would probably miss out. Thanks for clearing it up though! :)
May 1, 201114 yr Author First pictures from the set of 'Man Down'; http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/WillR0713/288326585.jpg http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/WillR0713/x25d1f74a.jpg The hair :o Edited May 1, 201114 yr by WillR0713
May 1, 201114 yr Author More pictures from the set of 'Man Down'; http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/WillR0713/ManDown1.jpg http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/WillR0713/x2_5cfe328.jpg http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/WillR0713/x2_5d4e7c8.jpg http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/WillR0713/x2_5d4ef79.jpg Looks like the 'What's My Name?' video shoot, only this being in Jamaica :lol:
May 8, 201114 yr Kinda gone off this. Several shops are over playing it (round my area of course) and it lacks that repeat factor for me I take back what i said about not being bothered what song is released. It's King bed all the way for me
May 11, 201114 yr Apparently the official cover?: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_yawJPgy4Rg/TcHrZAAGDOI/AAAAAAAAFOM/Ni6sp4pnAtQ/s1600/RMnDnOff%20popmusicuniverse.net.png The photo is one of the best from the Loud era but the ugly fonts certainly don't do it justice.
May 16, 201114 yr Author Rihanna has teamed up once again with director Anthony Mandler for the singer's forthcoming "Man Down" video. Having just released their sun-drenched, dreamy clip for "California King Bed," the duo will shift gears for this video. "We've done 16 videos together; they're not all tough," Mandler said when asked about what fans can expect from the new clip. " 'If I Never See Your Face Again,' 'Hate That I Love You,' 'Take a Bow'... Yeah, I mean, I'm known for the 'Disturbia's and the 'Russian Roulette's and things like that, but 'Only Girl (In the World)' is certainly an ethereal kind of empowering, beauty-filled video and what we're coming with next ... is certainly gonna flip peoples' minds with 'Man Down.' " Mandler didn't give too much away, but he did reveal that this clip will have her fans talking once it does premiere. "We shot the video last month in Jamaica and it's my favorite song she's ever recorded, so I was really excited to get involved," he said. "And it's just one of those songs that demands a strong narrative and visual, and let's just say she let me go all the way. So I think you can expect something that's dramatic and shocking and intense and emotional and uplifting and enlightening." The reggae-tinged tune tells the story of a young woman who guns down a man and is seeking some forgiveness for her actions. So, will Rihanna wield a firearm in the clip? "Without saying too much, if you're looking for a narrative you're not going to be disappointed," Mandler shared. "Just know that it's going to be exciting." Oh and an airplay update; RIHANNA - Man Down: 10.488 (+ 0.353) :D
May 19, 201114 yr A few of her tweets about the video: I'm up editing right now! Lol! Its deep, but very special RT @TUPACWIFE: “@TamiCakez: I can't wait for @Rihanna man down video to come out”#ManDown is OFFICIALLY my new FAV! I feel bad u have to wait! Maybe I'll give u the BTS footage ;) Anthony u BaaaD!
May 29, 201114 yr This can get released when it wants now 'California King Bed' is set to go top 10 officially next week (up to #7 on iTunes! :wub:) So i don't think it'll effect it as much anymore :D She COULD (potentially) get two Top 40 entries next week again! :D I have a feeling this video could be her best yet, too!
May 31, 201114 yr Author Just seen the video and WOW it was quite intense :o I'll put the link up as soon as I find one :P
May 31, 201114 yr Bit disappointed :( The behind the scenes actually looked quite good but I didn't like how pretty much the whole thing was slowed down. Maybe it'll grow on me or it might look better when it's on vevo though The first 2 videos of this era where wicked but since s&m they've been a bit disappointing especially when the songs for them deserve so much better..
May 31, 201114 yr Author You can watch it here ^_^ VEVO is taking their time -_- http://www.rap-up.com/2011/05/31/video-rihanna-man-down/
May 31, 201114 yr The first 2 videos of this era where wicked but since s&m they've been a bit disappointing especially when the songs for them deserve so much better.. I don't quite get what was so exciting about the video for 'Only Girl' compared with the brilliant 'S&M' video.
