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I used to like some of Sam Smith's music but he's canceled after the shameful things he said about Michael Jackson and his music. He said he doesn't like him? Or was there more? I quickly looked it up and the reaction is more annoying than his statement. It does seem odd to me that he would not like him when one would think MJ would be one of his biggest inspirations but there's no requirement for anyone to like any artist. Plus, his comment was made when I assume he didn't know he was being recorded. It's basically what Jazzy summed up in his post but there's more. Some fans did some digging on Sam's Instagram timeline, and exactly 59 months ago, he posted that he was listening to a song from Michael's Invincible album and liked it. http://instagram.com/p/ezWVXSR2VL It also doesn't help that his song from the last James Bond 007 movie was a knockoff of Michael's "Earth Song."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 0:40:49 GMT -5
I wonder if Calvin will help to upgrade SmithΒ΄s career or if Smith will drag CalvinΒ΄s one down...
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Post by ZAYN on Aug 15, 2018 5:56:15 GMT -5
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Post by divasummer on Aug 15, 2018 6:50:15 GMT -5
How is this song impacting now if it's not out yet???
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Post by Juan Carlos on Aug 15, 2018 11:31:12 GMT -5
How is this song impacting now if it's not out yet??? Impacting now refers to the tracking period between Wednesday and Tuesday, being the latter the day which a determinated song goes for adds. The reason of the 'Impacting now' label is to reflect the aforementioned, indifferently if the track is out or not yet and it will be released within the week, usually on Friday.
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Post by Choco on Aug 15, 2018 11:56:08 GMT -5
People really have too much time on their hands if they're getting mad about Sam Smith not liking MJ.
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Post by allow that on Aug 15, 2018 14:33:46 GMT -5
People really have too much time on their hands if they're getting mad about Sam Smith not liking MJ. I don't think people are actively wasting their time on "anger." But let's face it, for someone with a catalog of a mere two albums full of sleepy ballads that claim to be inspired by black music, broadcasting a superiority complex to the most influential pop/R&B catalog of all time is off putting af.
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Post by kcdawg13 on Aug 15, 2018 14:46:41 GMT -5
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Post by Glove Slap on Aug 15, 2018 14:48:55 GMT -5
If he wants to dislike MJ's music, he can. MJ doesn't care, he's dead. And you can be influenced by Black Music without liking MJ lmao, it definitely doesn't make your influences less valid. Is it good look to have it on the gram? Definitely not, but it's whatever.
I'm glad to see Pulse acknowledge Sam's feminine side though by giving it the routine female treatment (Disco hates, and then the rest overanalyze).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 14:52:37 GMT -5
Why tf is he being dragged for not liking MJ It's his opinion
Not everyone has to like an artist even if said artist is a icon.
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If he wants to dislike MJ's music, he can. MJ doesn't care, he's dead. And you can be influenced by Black Music without liking MJ lmao, it definitely doesn't make your influences less valid. Is it good look to have it on the gram? Definitely not, but it's whatever. I'm glad to see Pulse acknowledge Sam's feminine side though by giving it the routine female treatment (Disco hates, and then the rest overanalyze). I liked Sam better when he was overweight and insecure because now that he's thin, he let his ego get fat and he is a pompous prick now and it's not a good look. I can't stand him.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Aug 16, 2018 9:35:20 GMT -5
A new picture was unveiled, which was taken by Grace Pickering. The previous one was taken by Conor McDonnell. Either way, in this one, Emil Nava was tagged, so I'm wondering if a music video was shot or they are only promotional pictures, like the ones Zedd and Liam Payne had for "Get Low" to coincide with the release of the single. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmgi8owHyJP
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Post by Glove Slap on Aug 16, 2018 9:37:29 GMT -5
Is this going to be a 'Skinny Tourists' video? Cause I'd be here for that.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Aug 16, 2018 15:08:58 GMT -5
A preview of the track was teased by MJRRadio on their Instagram stories and you could listen to it here. Also, I guess the following is implied, but the track will be released at midnight EDT in case you're wondering this.
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Post by Lumi on Aug 16, 2018 21:32:01 GMT -5
listened to a few seconds. sounds really fun. looking forward to it
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Post by Kurt on Aug 16, 2018 23:03:20 GMT -5
Jessie Reyez is on this too β sort of credited, in that Spotify lists her among the artists, but it only says "(with Sam Smith)" in the title, and she's not mentioned in the artwork.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Aug 16, 2018 23:04:23 GMT -5
Sam's voice definitely fits in dance music. I like this, not as much as "One Kiss" for now, but it could grow on me. As a side note, it features uncredited vocals from Jessie Reyez.
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Post by Zach on Aug 17, 2018 0:00:41 GMT -5
I find this really bland. And I don't like Sam's voice at certain parts. Disappointed.
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Post by Lumi on Aug 17, 2018 0:01:13 GMT -5
...Why is Jessie on this.
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Post by fearlessarrow on Aug 17, 2018 0:15:11 GMT -5
This isn't bad actually, I think his vocals fit the song pretty well. I can see this being a grower.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 6:57:35 GMT -5
This is really good. I could probably do without Jessie though, sorry. Doesn't really add anything.
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Post by g8erboi on Aug 17, 2018 8:10:45 GMT -5
Although Sam Smith is too conceited for me to fully enjoy his music, this isnβt half bad! This will probably struggle to make the top 10 on pop just like One Kiss though.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 8:14:41 GMT -5
This is instant for me. It could have used a climax in the bridge, but Sam snaps as does Calvin's low-key, moody, modern disco boogie oogie oogie.
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Post by Juan Carlos on Aug 17, 2018 9:08:53 GMT -5
This will probably struggle to make the top 10 on pop just like One Kiss though. The Top 40/M chart run of "One Kiss" says otherwise. Chart run: 32 β 30 β 25 β 22 β 20 β 18 β 16 β 16 β 15 β 14 β 11 β 10 β 11 β 11 β 10 β 10 β 9 β 10 β 9 β (...)
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Post by g8erboi on Aug 17, 2018 9:16:34 GMT -5
This will probably struggle to make the top 10 on pop just like One Kiss though. The Top 40/M chart run of "One Kiss" says otherwise. Chart run: 32 β 30 β 25 β 22 β 20 β 18 β 16 β 16 β 15 β 14 β 11 β 10 β 11 β 11 β 10 β 10 β 9 β 10 β 9 β (...) I shouldβve said struggle to make it past #9 lmao.
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Post by Glove Slap on Aug 17, 2018 9:25:49 GMT -5
Love this. Sam's voice is made for this type of music (I'd have loved a Calvin/Sam collaboration in late 2015 after HDIYL). Major improvement over One Kiss for me in every way despite being in a similar vein as far as influences go.
That said, I won't be surprised if this does significantly worse than that on radio given the extremely bad callout his singles post-TIWYCF have received. I'd still say Sam is a bigger name than Dua stateside, but all the overseas success and glow from NR couldn't overcome the bad feedback, and with Sam's campaign essentially being done after the Grammy performance, he's not bringing a lot of momentum into this.
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Post by God on Aug 17, 2018 11:21:09 GMT -5
I don't like Michael Jackson suddenly
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Post by Choco on Aug 17, 2018 11:54:07 GMT -5
It's alright. Can't see it doing much in the US but name recognition alone will ensure it goes top 5 in the UK.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2018 15:59:03 GMT -5
Wow Sam Smith can sound breezy not that whining and heavy as his solo music.
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