Brit, bey, Justin, Etc. - Don't Expect Too Much EDM
Feel like JT's new single wasn't worth the six year wait? Then you may be in for a rude awakening when it comes to major releases this year. While there's no doubt we'll get a handful of dance singles here and there, it looks like some of pop's biggest names are looking to release more R&B inspired jams or urban club hits.
We've already gotten a taste of this treatment as Rihanna has shockingly shunned the obvious single choice of the David Guetta penned "Right Now" for the less explosive "Pour It Up" and "Stay". Destiny's Child fans were also a little caught off guard by how "Nuclear," (which Michelle Williams confirmed to be a new track on Twitter rather than a recycled b-side,) was more of an easy-listening track than the expected hard-hitting club anthem.
We also know that our Beyawnce has chosen to fill her album with retro inspired beats that will be reflective of Prince and other rock and soul artists. She has worked hard with Timberlake, Pharrell and The-Dream on this album and spoke with GQ about how they all had ideas about bringing back the 90s sound. Pharrell has since spoke out about Miley Cyrus having the same musical ideas as Timberlake
Following this news, I've recently had confirmation from a writer (who has chosen to remain anonymous until his own music is released) that his dance song pitches were turned down with her team stating, "We're staying away from dance this time." Now take that with a grain of salt, because the original Blackout album is considered more urban club music than dance.
Looks like music is once again making a major shift for the better as artists are focusing more on quality rather than hit potential.
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Let's discuss the only relevant artist here: Britney Spears. I am getting more excited about album 8 :3
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Though so far, most of the stuff that's been doing well sure as hell hasn't been what I'd call "quality".
And honestly Jill Scott doesn't have the vocals the Adele has. She is great and I love some of her songs, but side by side, Adele has more depth to her voice. I usually am not a fan of that type of music (I'm a Britney/Beyonce/Kelly Clarkson type fan) but Adele really does make you connect with the song and they are also great songs too without her powerful voice. It's two awesome things merging together. That's why she sells.
I'm not a fan of the notion that her high record sales are only because of her skin color. She is genuinely talented has some amazing songs to work with. If Jill Scott worked with better producers and made more mainstream hits that worked with her soulful voice, then she would have a better chance at selling better.
Right after Adele slayed and everyone saw you didn't need to go the Gaga or Ke$ha route to be successful, people started to go away from it.
Are people really this unaware of her impact or are they still pressed as fuck?
Suddenly dance music wasn't as popular anymore and people are now releasing what others coin as "real music". And Adele's success definitely played a part in that.
It's not that hard to understand.
"Looks like music is once again making a major shift for the better as artists are focusing more on quality rather than hit potential"
She did what she wanted for 4, and you said its because of Adele's impact artist now does what the quote say. But Bey already did that with 4.
and when I say did that, meaning referring to the quote, she does focus more on the song quality, rather then worrying about the chart, hit potential and so on.
Edited at 2013-01-17 09:57 am (UTC)