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Post by BrokenArrow on Jul 4, 2009 17:41:37 GMT -5
La Roux slams 'meaningless' R&BLa Roux's Elly Jackson has slammed R&B, labelling the genre "empty". The singer - currently at number one with latest single 'Bulletproof' - told the BBC that the style of music is "kind of empty, like hollow and not rooted in anything good or healthy". "Lyrically it's just like really, really bad - I think a lot of it just doesn't mean anything," she said. "I think a lot of it is, 'Baby I love you, I want to kiss you'. It's just like what are you on about? Shut up." Jackson also criticised scantily-clad singers, comparing them to porn stars. "I just think it's like basically naked," she explained. "I just don't think it's good and there's lots of girls in pop that are 17/18 and they're half naked and it's just 'Why?'" She added: "And you wonder if you weren't half naked, would you be selling any records? You shouldn't be selling records because you're half naked - if you want to do that be a porn star." www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a163181/la-roux-slams-meaningless-rb.htmlIs she right ? Personally, I agree with her, especially about the semi nakedness.
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Jul 4, 2009 17:59:40 GMT -5
Most mainstream music is "meaningless," therefore her comment is irrelevant IMO.
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Post by Night Senses on Jul 4, 2009 18:02:29 GMT -5
I love Maxwell, Jill Scott, Robin Thicke, Erykah Badu, Vivian Green, and many other R&B artists, and I think they do a great job in the genre, even if, at times, their topics are somewhat trite and cliched. Overall, though, I enjoy the things they discuss and project through their music.
Sure, R&B has its flaws, and could be much more progressive, but it's not the ONLY genre in need of a substance overhaul. I like my R&B just fine, though. I know which artists I like and which ones I don't. I wouldn't waste my time on a Ray J or Pleasure P, personally. Those are the "artists" I stay away from. Doesn't every genre have the good and bad, subjectively speaking?
Everyone has an opinion; everyone has a preference.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2009 18:07:06 GMT -5
That's a dumb statement. There is "meaningless" music in every genre. You can't slam an entire genre of music as meaningless. There's a great deal of R&B that has a hell of a lot more meaning than most mainstream music in any other genre.
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Post by Osaka Sun on Jul 4, 2009 19:08:13 GMT -5
Mainstream music is meaningless except every now and then. I personally find r&b boring and very generic.
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Post by Mic Technique on Jul 4, 2009 19:17:01 GMT -5
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Post by Monroe on Jul 4, 2009 23:48:11 GMT -5
Can someone throw this chick down a flight of stairs?
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Post by Glove Slap on Jul 5, 2009 4:15:31 GMT -5
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Post by GRRR on Jul 5, 2009 4:33:09 GMT -5
Harsh! She must have been listening to Keri Hilson when she was making that assumption  |
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Post by tortuga on Jul 5, 2009 4:39:35 GMT -5
This c**t needs to be set on fire She's a fire crotch, so no need.  |
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Post by Glove Slap on Jul 5, 2009 4:41:01 GMT -5
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Post by busyboy on Jul 5, 2009 4:49:39 GMT -5
LOOOOOLLL at the thread. Her nickname is not La Rude for nothing...  Anyway, her point is moot, for the reasons Night Sense and Black Summer illustrated. She needs to get her head out of Yazoo's ass and shut up while she's at it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2009 13:29:05 GMT -5
"Lyrically it's just like really, really bad - I think a lot of it just doesn't mean anything," she said. "I think a lot of it is, 'Baby I love you, I want to kiss you'. It's just like what are you on about? Shut up."
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Post by Nevermind on Jul 5, 2009 14:18:39 GMT -5
So true, she's like beyond La Rude now. But I wouldn't insert that smilie, I don't love her in anyway now. She's a complete idiot. First she hates modern pop, now R&B, it's just ridiculous - what's next? Rock for being too noisy? And also with her whole faux-feminist crusade against girls revealing skin. The other day she went as far as to say women get domestic abuse because of wearing revealing clothes. She's so clueless, and insulting. And I don't even know why she's making these outrageous comments anymore, people know who you are now Elly, you don't need to get extra press through controversial comments. But, I can see where she's coming from slightly. In the UK where R&B = Tinchy Stryder/N-Dubz/DJ Ironik, I'm not surprised she would think it was bad. But for someone in her position it's disgraceful she's making these comments - she should be educating herself and listening to a wide a range of music as possible. Her attitude is going to get her nowhere and will probably prove her downfall (along with her one dimensional music). She's getting almost as annoying as Gargamel and that's saying something. |
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Post by Jack on Jul 5, 2009 14:29:40 GMT -5
Is she right ? Personally, I agree with her. Of course you do. R&B isn't big in the UK. |
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Post by Rockstar (qwerty22) on Jul 5, 2009 14:38:05 GMT -5
What a clueless bitch.
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Post by worldwide on Jul 5, 2009 15:08:41 GMT -5
for god's sake she sing cheap dance, dance is the probably most meaningles when it comes to lyrics, sound or creativity. of course i mean those artist such as herself or cascada and other trash.
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Post by BrokenArrow on Jul 5, 2009 16:54:39 GMT -5
I think modern R&B is stagnant, its run its course. But the other genres are also stuck in the same rut.
What we are waiting for is the next seminal artists to shake things up, we need another Sex Pistols or RunDMC.
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Post by Mic Technique on Jul 5, 2009 19:14:00 GMT -5
Elly's attempt to berate femininity, including all she finds at fault with it, is unneeded and also frail in theory. Her inexperience in public relations is so apparent that I can only pity her. If she's incapable of muzzling her mouth, her current profession doesn't suit her well. Bite your tongue, nevermind: Nothing could be more of an annoyance than the all shock, no substance histrionics of that genderfuck anteater. ;) for god's sake she sing cheap dance, dance is the probably most meaningles when it comes to lyrics, sound or creativity. of course i mean those artist such as herself or cascada and other trash. You're no less ignornant than she is. |
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Post by Kii on Jul 5, 2009 21:18:35 GMT -5
Lol. I think her statement is a tad over generalized.. Anyways, it's apparent she isn't really concerned with making friends in the music business. Though I do suspect the media there are going to latch onto her 'rude' ness and try force more negative scandal out of her now, so she kind of is making things difficult for herself... all we hear about is the bad things and none of the positives of her interviews. |
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Post by Diablo Cody™ on Jul 6, 2009 15:14:26 GMT -5
This c**t needs to be set on fire She's a fire crotch, so no need. She's jealous because she's fug and she can't be a 17/18 year old who gets half naked to sell albums. |
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Post by BrokenArrow on Jul 6, 2009 17:38:36 GMT -5
She's a fire crotch, so no need. She's jealous because she's fug and she can't be a 17/18 year old who gets half naked to sell albums. OK no smilies, so I don't know if your being funny-sarcastic or you just proved her point for her. |
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Post by Abel on Jul 6, 2009 18:34:31 GMT -5
La Roux slams 'meaningless' R&BLa Roux's Elly Jackson has slammed R&B, labelling the genre "empty". The singer - currently at number one with latest single 'Bulletproof' - told the BBC that the style of music is "kind of empty, like hollow and not rooted in anything good or healthy". "Lyrically it's just like really, really bad - I think a lot of it just doesn't mean anything," she said. "I think a lot of it is, 'Baby I love you, I want to kiss you'. It's just like what are you on about? Shut up." Jackson also criticised scantily-clad singers, comparing them to porn stars. "I just think it's like basically naked," she explained. "I just don't think it's good and there's lots of girls in pop that are 17/18 and they're half naked and it's just 'Why?'" She added: "And you wonder if you weren't half naked, would you be selling any records? You shouldn't be selling records because you're half naked - if you want to do that be a porn star." www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a163181/la-roux-slams-meaningless-rb.htmlIs she right ? Personally, I agree with her, especially about the semi nakedness. |
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Post by at40forever on Jul 6, 2009 19:30:04 GMT -5
If La Roux thinks that R&B is rubbish, that's her personal opinion. It's not like she's trying to be persuasive or anything.
But on the other hand, La Roux is just a pathetic, worthless, talentless wannabe that doesn't know what she's talking about. In fact, nobody cares about what she said about R&B. Just because she doesn't like it, doesn't mean she has to complain about it.
However, if anybody agrees with her, that's just fine.
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Post by Minimalism on Jul 6, 2009 20:54:24 GMT -5
I'm sensing she's just being purposely vile. If not, surely her bandmate/manager/agent/someone has told her to shut her mouth already? Whatever her intention may be, someone better educate this girl basic public speaking pronto.
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Jul 7, 2009 12:05:51 GMT -5
[But, I can see where she's coming from slightly. In the UK where R&B = Tinchy Stryder/N-Dubz/DJ Ironik, I'm not surprised she would think it was bad. Absolutely - the 'R&B' that this country seems to be producing is beyond atrocious, but she is being far too general with a statement like that. Love her album, but she needs to let go of this pretentious attitude towards pop music, because she makes and is influenced by it. |
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Post by Black Celebration on Jul 7, 2009 12:09:07 GMT -5
La Roux slams 'meaningless' R&BLa Roux's Elly Jackson has slammed R&B, labelling the genre "empty". The singer - currently at number one with latest single 'Bulletproof' - told the BBC that the style of music is "kind of empty, like hollow and not rooted in anything good or healthy". "Lyrically it's just like really, really bad - I think a lot of it just doesn't mean anything," she said. "I think a lot of it is, 'Baby I love you, I want to kiss you'. It's just like what are you on about? Shut up." Jackson also criticised scantily-clad singers, comparing them to porn stars. "I just think it's like basically naked," she explained. "I just don't think it's good and there's lots of girls in pop that are 17/18 and they're half naked and it's just 'Why?'" She added: "And you wonder if you weren't half naked, would you be selling any records? You shouldn't be selling records because you're half naked - if you want to do that be a porn star." www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a163181/la-roux-slams-meaningless-rb.htmlIs she right ? Personally, I agree with her, especially about the semi nakedness. How can she be a 'has been' if she's just hit no.1 on the singles chart? Or do you simply enjoy saying some random shit? If so, go on! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2009 12:23:51 GMT -5
[But, I can see where she's coming from slightly. In the UK where R&B = Tinchy Stryder/N-Dubz/DJ Ironik, I'm not surprised she would think it was bad. Absolutely - the 'R&B' that this country seems to be producing is beyond atrocious, but she is being far too general with a statement like that. Love her album, but she needs to let go of this pretentious attitude towards pop music, because she makes and is influenced by it. Tinchy Stryder, N-Dubz and Ironik are all Hip-Hop. If that's what she meant then it's just further proof she doesn't know what she's talking about. |
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Post by HEADOFTHEPACK on Jul 7, 2009 12:28:04 GMT -5
^^Hence 'R&B'. It's vile whatever it is.
LOL at Has Been. She just got here, dude.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2009 12:30:16 GMT -5
Sorry, I wasn't trying to correct you. :)
And LOL at 'has been'. La Roux clearly isn't the only one who's clueless.
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