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Post by ificanthaveyou on Mar 2, 2021 22:38:39 GMT -5
I need her to collab with some bigger artists. Give me Maluma or J Balvin boo!
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Post by Keelzit on Mar 3, 2021 2:24:58 GMT -5
I don't follow Spanish and Latin artists all that much but it seems to me that whenever a Western artist (and yes I am aware of Selena's Mexican origin) attempts to make a Spanish record they choose to go with this traditional super bright, colorful, flower, braids etc aesthetic which I love because it takes me back to the days of the LEGENDARY late 90s/early 00s telenovelas that ruled the TVs in my country during that time. From my understanding, as a person who has never lived in those countries nor has done any deep research on their history, those shows were deeply rooted in the tradition, culture and customs of their respective country and were meant to celebrate that. Which is why I find it laughable when an American artist puts out a Spanish record they feel the need to emulate that particular aesthetic in an attempt to convince the audience that it's legit. Not every Mexican artist puts their culture in the forefront and goes around wearing flowers on their head and me, being Greek, I know for a fact that local artists do not promote their new stuff by wearing chitons and snake-wigs on their skulls which seems to be what an American artist would do for promo of their Greek record. It's just not a thing. Stop inserting yourselves into cultures and just be who you always are but in a different language just like the local artists do. I've been a fan of Selena for a while so I know that she has implemented this aesthetic into her visuals in the past but not to this extent so I have to question her the same way I'd do a non-Mexican American artist.
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Post by MissAmericana on Mar 5, 2021 0:28:32 GMT -5
She and Dominic Fike just followed each other on Instagram and she rarely follows anybody on there unless it's related to music or politics, so I'm guessing their collaboration will end up on her next project later this year.
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Post by Choco on Mar 9, 2021 22:37:54 GMT -5
I don't wanna dismiss her struggles and all, but "Lose You To Love Me" is her biggest hit and went #1... what else did she feel like she needed to accomplish with that song? No act is ever gonna please everyone.
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Post by MissAmericana on Mar 10, 2021 2:10:11 GMT -5
She actually put in the work to get a Grammy nomination for LYTLM – she went on Song Exploder to breakdown the song, she released the demo version and her team paid to get it officially certified by the RIAA.
It must've stung to not get that type of recognition for her song, and I don't blame her for letting it bog her down a bit.
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Post by kimberly on Mar 10, 2021 2:48:02 GMT -5
She actually put in the work to get a Grammy nomination for LYTLM – she went on Song Exploder to breakdown the song, she released the demo version and her team paid to get it officially certified by the RIAA. It must've stung to not get that type of recognition for her song, and I don't blame her for letting it bog her down a bit. I mean, all of that is regular degular promo. She performed the song live once and objectively bombed it (why she bombed it isn't really relevant here, but I hope she mentally recovers from the backlash she got). With Rare, her only realistic shot at a nomination was for "LYTLM" in Pop Solo Performance, and it's hard to sneak in there when the album doesn't have the hype. The song also had the disadvantage of being released in the previous calendar year and album was released in January, and it was mainly radio silence after that. "Boyfriend" came and went. By the time Grammy submissions were happening, "LYTLM" was old news. Perhaps with an alternate timeline, she would have gotten that nod. That is to say, odds were stacked up against her at the Grammys. Aside from her disappointment, what I'm really gathering from that interview is that her heart is not in music, and she's found a more fulfilling journey for herself in producing shows and movies, doing some acting, and building her own beauty brand. I respect her honesty.
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Post by Exclusive on Mar 10, 2021 12:41:54 GMT -5
I like that she's trying to focus on why she continues to create music. Is it just commercial success? Is it for the fans? Is it for therapeutic purposes? Joy? She needs to know that no matter the reason and regardless of the quality, there's going to be criticism. No one is going to escape it. I hope she comes to a place where she realizes what she wants and be happy doing it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2021 13:57:03 GMT -5
I definitely hope she finds her happiness since the criticism is always going to be there its just what you decide to make of it that affects you Also as for Best Pop Solo Performance, I was a bit surprised LYTLM was not there but it was never something I would expect to win even if it did get there The potential nominations are always stacked for that category, the only main gripe with this years nominees in the category is the obvious nature of Scooter Braun and Justin Bieber paying there way into getting a Yummy nomination.
If there was a hit song that should fill in that last nominee slot over Yummy it would probably be Blinding Lights LYTLM is also up there as another potential nominee but BL is definitely what comes first to mind of songs that should replace Yummy in that spot
Only other songs I could think of outside of BL and LYTLM is Stupid Love and You Should Be Sad
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Mar 10, 2021 20:47:04 GMT -5
As a fan, I hope she doesn’t give up music completely/retire. If she does a one-off single with a big DJ every year or a couple times a year I’d be totally satisfied. Those are my favorite projects of hers regardless, and they literally require zero promo.
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Post by Choco on Mar 11, 2021 9:38:59 GMT -5
I'm here for her finding her happiness even if it's away from music. But tbh her acting projects are usually plain bad at best. Producing content is cool, and she found a really big and good start point with 13 Reasons Why... which Netflix proceeded to ruin with three more seasons that killed the respect the show got.
Selena's biggest snub was when Demi got a Pop Album nomination instead of Revival. LYTLM had poor timing, little promo and stiff competition (if anyone was truly snubbed in favor of "Yummy", it was "Blinding Lights").
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Post by MissAmericana on Mar 11, 2021 21:24:34 GMT -5
The first reviews for Revelación are out!
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Post by ampersand on Mar 12, 2021 0:29:31 GMT -5
This is probably my favourite project from her. Every song is fire. “Vicio” is that bitch. Anyone know if she’s releasing a vinyl of this?
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Post by kimberly on Mar 12, 2021 0:51:17 GMT -5
De Una Vez: maybe it's bc I'm over her horrible accent at this point but this sounds more ok than it did on first listen. (5/10) Buscando Amor: why was this not a single? (7/10) Baila Conmigo: this is a super lazy song, like Siri could come up with this probably. but at least the feature is good. (6/10) Dámelo To': this sounds like something Becky G would have released in 2017. I like 2017 Becky G. (7/10) Vicio: another single-worthy cut, imo. (8/10) Adiós: this one's also pretty unimaginative. it's fine. (6/10) Selfish Love: this is what I thought the whole project would sound like when I first heard she was gonna do a Spanish EP. I'm glad it's not the case. (6/10)
REVELACIÓN - EP: 6.4/10
I think I subconsciously rated the songs where the production masks her pronunciation higher, and for good reason. I genuinely think this project would have had more potential if Selena worked on her Spanish while we were quarantined. I know she can afford Rosetta Stone or something. This is partly due to the genre of music she chose to make, but the songs just didn't excite me—Tainy is consistently average at producing here. I probably won't be giving this project another listen, but will go listen to the Spanish version of "A Year Without Rain" to see if she has improved her Spanish at all in 10 years. sksks
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Post by Raccoon on Mar 12, 2021 8:54:45 GMT -5
I know virtually 0 Spanish but I liked this.
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Post by ificanthaveyou on Mar 18, 2021 19:56:48 GMT -5
This is a really chill album. I can see myself listening to it on summer nights drinking with friends.
However, a bop with Maluma would have taken the cake.
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Post by MissAmericana on Mar 22, 2021 19:12:59 GMT -5
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Post by interspeed on Jun 6, 2021 15:12:43 GMT -5
where is she..
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Post by Raccoon on Jun 6, 2021 20:03:49 GMT -5
She better drop soon
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Post by kimberly on Jun 9, 2021 4:25:22 GMT -5
she's so sweet. interesting hearing her talk and get real about body image issues, performing live, and her fashion choices.
she does not have any looks that scream "ICONIC" but she still made this video entertaining to watch.
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Post by Choco on Jul 9, 2021 12:22:31 GMT -5
Me wondering what was the point of dropping that EP out there to die without any effort.
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Post by MissAmericana on Jul 9, 2021 14:39:15 GMT -5
Apparently she’s dropping a new single soon.
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Post by moonbow on Jul 10, 2021 4:31:44 GMT -5
Apparently she’s dropping a new single soon. From the EP? Or a brand new one?
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Post by MissAmericana on Jul 10, 2021 5:30:44 GMT -5
Apparently she’s dropping a new single soon. From the EP? Or a brand new one? Definitely a brand new one, from SG4. I’ve seen some people mention a Young Thug collaboration, so she might be going for a “Havana”–type deal.
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Post by Choco on Jul 12, 2021 8:49:38 GMT -5
Apparently she’s dropping a new single soon. Very curious. Between the lack of engagement and her comments about not feeling the music thing anymore I wonder what she has in store.
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Post by interspeed on Jul 12, 2021 11:37:47 GMT -5
i wonder when she is coming
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Post by interspeed on Aug 23, 2021 8:44:09 GMT -5
also there's a rumour that the song is gonna be a collab with BTS member.
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Post by kimberly on Aug 31, 2021 2:06:47 GMT -5
first three episodes of Only Murders in the Building premiered on Hulu.
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Post by MissAmericana on Sept 1, 2021 1:12:26 GMT -5
She’s easily picking up at least some nominations for OMITB, she compliments Steve & Marty really, really well. I just wish she’d promote her music — she doesn’t have big playlist support (“Boyfriend”, “Past Life”, “De Una Vez”, “999” all fell victim to this), nor does she have any radio support (even her Spanish singles don’t get sent to Latin radio, with the exception of “Baila Conmigo”). Interscope isn’t doing their part and, as a result, neither is she,
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Post by kimberly on Sept 3, 2021 20:39:14 GMT -5
this show is solid, watched the first three episodes in one sitting. looks like Hulu users agree:
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Post by kimberly on Sept 14, 2021 17:51:24 GMT -5
love this show. excited to learn it got renewed for another season!
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