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Dua Lipa’s “Levitating”: Music video, achievements, lawsuit and more


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6 hours ago, Dreams said:

Well considering the insane level of payola , the insane amount of money they've invested in this , and the way they've been shoving this down our throats since 2020 it'd be ridiculous if it didn't go #1

There is literally nothing legit , or natural about her success it's like one big ad campaign

Labels are paying Spotify $10,000 to get a piece of **** song inserted into popular playlists.

Some of the playlist "curators" are actually owned by labels.

This is in addition to Spotify directly inserting unskippable "song ads" to free-tier users' streams.

With explicitly labeled Spotify "ad song," at least people know it's an ad. With the playlists, people have no idea the songs were inserted because the curators were paid cash.

 

 

 

If Dua was using this anticipated amount of payola you guys suppose it to be, Then it would have straight away gone #1 in the US Hot 100. Nobody is denying she is using payola, we accepted the truth long ago lol. However, all of her songs would have been #1 records if she was using this "insane level of payola". In fact, the song even went #1 in 19 charts in countries where payola doesn't apply/where she didn't promote the record. So if anything, it is still an organic hit which did not have Dua discount it to barely cents in Itunes like some people I do not want to mention, which then free fall to oblivion.

 

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6 hours ago, Dreams said:

Well considering the insane level of payola , the insane amount of money they've invested in this , and the way they've been shoving this down our throats since 2020 it'd be ridiculous if it didn't go #1

There is literally nothing legit , or natural about her success it's like one big ad campaign

Labels are paying Spotify $10,000 to get a piece of **** song inserted into popular playlists.

Some of the playlist "curators" are actually owned by labels.

This is in addition to Spotify directly inserting unskippable "song ads" to free-tier users' streams.

With explicitly labeled Spotify "ad song," at least people know it's an ad. With the playlists, people have no idea the songs were inserted because the curators were paid cash.

 

 

 

You should be thankful this kind of songs is shoved down the GP’s throat. 
And if you don’t like it, then be thankful for the skip button. 

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11 hours ago, Blackout2006 said:

If Dua was using this anticipated amount of payola you guys suppose it to be, Then it would have straight away gone #1 in the US Hot 100. Nobody is denying she is using payola, we accepted the truth long ago lol. However, all of her songs would have been #1 records if she was using this "insane level of payola". In fact, the song even went #1 in 19 charts in countries where payola doesn't apply/where she didn't promote the record. So if anything, it is still an organic hit which did not have Dua discount it to barely cents in Itunes like some people I do not want to mention, which then free fall to oblivion.

 

Warner Music Group is one of the biggest record companies in the world of course they can alter things even in other countries, they have international branches all over the world, and don't forget about Spotify and internet algorithm who play a huge role here... I'd even say that algorithm are the most important thing nowadays.

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On 5/16/2021 at 1:27 PM, CrazyButItFeelsAllright said:

A timeless album! I really hope she can continue to reinvent herself 

An ATRL insider said she's doing a 180 for DL3 so fingers crossed!

On 5/16/2021 at 6:30 PM, Dreams said:

Well considering the insane level of payola , the insane amount of money they've invested in this , and the way they've been shoving this down our throats since 2020 it'd be ridiculous if it didn't go #1

There is literally nothing legit , or natural about her success it's like one big ad campaign

Labels are paying Spotify $10,000 to get a piece of **** song inserted into popular playlists.

Some of the playlist "curators" are actually owned by labels.

This is in addition to Spotify directly inserting unskippable "song ads" to free-tier users' streams.

With explicitly labeled Spotify "ad song," at least people know it's an ad. With the playlists, people have no idea the songs were inserted because the curators were paid cash.

 

 

 

 

19 hours ago, Blackout2006 said:

If Dua was using this anticipated amount of payola you guys suppose it to be, Then it would have straight away gone #1 in the US Hot 100. Nobody is denying she is using payola, we accepted the truth long ago lol. However, all of her songs would have been #1 records if she was using this "insane level of payola". In fact, the song even went #1 in 19 charts in countries where payola doesn't apply/where she didn't promote the record. So if anything, it is still an organic hit which did not have Dua discount it to barely cents in Itunes like some people I do not want to mention, which then free fall to oblivion.

 

@Dreams Payola'd or not, Levitating still did horrific on radio and it was a mess, getting dropped then undropped. It was the GP and listeners helping this song the whole time because clearly radio was not doing anything so if anything this is an organic hit

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4 hours ago, IAmJustAKnee said:

An ATRL insider said she's doing a 180 for DL3 so fingers crossed!

 

@Dreams Payola'd or not, Levitating still did horrific on radio and it was a mess, getting dropped then undropped. It was the GP and listeners helping this song the whole time because clearly radio was not doing anything so if anything this is an organic hit

PERIOD :mimiclap_mariah_clapping_applause_proud_yes_Yas:

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On 5/17/2021 at 12:30 AM, Dreams said:

Well considering the insane level of payola , the insane amount of money they've invested in this , and the way they've been shoving this down our throats since 2020 it'd be ridiculous if it didn't go #1

There is literally nothing legit , or natural about her success it's like one big ad campaign

Labels are paying Spotify $10,000 to get a piece of **** song inserted into popular playlists.

Some of the playlist "curators" are actually owned by labels.

This is in addition to Spotify directly inserting unskippable "song ads" to free-tier users' streams.

With explicitly labeled Spotify "ad song," at least people know it's an ad. With the playlists, people have no idea the songs were inserted because the curators were paid cash.

 

 

 

 

On 5/17/2021 at 6:41 AM, Blackout2006 said:

If Dua was using this anticipated amount of payola you guys suppose it to be, Then it would have straight away gone #1 in the US Hot 100. Nobody is denying she is using payola, we accepted the truth long ago lol. However, all of her songs would have been #1 records if she was using this "insane level of payola". In fact, the song even went #1 in 19 charts in countries where payola doesn't apply/where she didn't promote the record. So if anything, it is still an organic hit which did not have Dua discount it to barely cents in Itunes like some people I do not want to mention, which then free fall to oblivion.

 

@Dreams is a big stan in the closet of Dua (aka Hater!). This user comment every thread about our humble Queen Dua with bitterness. Getting a #1 spot after 8 months is fore sure 100% due to pAyOlA. :tiffanynod_miss_ms_ny_new_york_yes_yas_nodding_agree:

Dua Lipa or not, Levitating is made to be #1 and not only on Billboard but worldwide! This song is phenomenal and will stay in history.

Do something with your life @Dreams instead of hating. Bye. :begone_tiffany_miss_ny_new_york_ms_door_there_leave_bye_goodbye:

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21 minutes ago, B-R-I-T-N-E-Y said:

 

@Dreams is a big stan in the closet of Dua (aka Hater!). This user comment every thread about our humble Queen Dua with bitterness. Getting a #1 spot after 8 months is fore sure 100% due to pAyOlA. :tiffanynod_miss_ms_ny_new_york_yes_yas_nodding_agree:

Dua Lipa or not, Levitating is made to be #1 and not only on Billboard but worldwide! This song is phenomenal and will stay in history.

Do something with your life @Dreams instead of hating. Bye. :begone_tiffany_miss_ny_new_york_ms_door_there_leave_bye_goodbye:

You came to spill some tea this morning and I’m LIVING 

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7 hours ago, B-R-I-T-N-E-Y said:

 

@Dreams is a big stan in the closet of Dua (aka Hater!). This user comment every thread about our humble Queen Dua with bitterness. Getting a #1 spot after 8 months is fore sure 100% due to pAyOlA. :tiffanynod_miss_ms_ny_new_york_yes_yas_nodding_agree:

Dua Lipa or not, Levitating is made to be #1 and not only on Billboard but worldwide! This song is phenomenal and will stay in history.

Do something with your life @Dreams instead of hating. Bye. :begone_tiffany_miss_ny_new_york_ms_door_there_leave_bye_goodbye:

she sucks

most boring popstar we've had in years

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"Projected to hit #1":

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BB is probably sorting through all the payola attempts because it's obvious that there was something fishy going on with the song's sudden rebound, what with its streaming increasing, digital sales suddenly rebounding too (it occupied that Top 9 spaces on Amazon Music iirc, tf is that about?) and its radio resurgence. I guess Dua's check didn't clear. :spit_lmao_spitting_spraying_lol_hehe_haha_laugh_jlaw_jennifer_lawrence:

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1 minute ago, Stefani said:

"Projected to hit #1":

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BB is probably sorting through all the payola attempts because it's obvious that there was something fishy going on with the song's sudden rebound, what with its streaming increasing, digital sales suddenly rebounding too (it occupied that Top 9 spaces on Amazon Music iirc, tf is that about?) and its radio resurgence. I guess Dua's check didn't clear. :spit_lmao_spitting_spraying_lol_hehe_haha_laugh_jlaw_jennifer_lawrence:

It’s called a campaign you pressed hater :whitney_houston_huh_oh_really_well_look_stare_welp: you know those campaigns this fan base used to partake in? Dua still getting paid regardless of whether you keep showing up in threads to bash her :selena_red_carpet_gomez_um_stare: it’s Taco Tuesday. Go eat some tacos and get off Dua’s back :whitney_houston_huh_oh_really_well_look_stare_welp:

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