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Discussion: How does Katy slay so effortlessly?
Member Since: 8/29/2011
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Originally posted by gettsleazy
Also, those of you critiquing Katy and calling her "safe", may we take a quick look at Gaga?
Born This Way, of course, was not a safe album, however, the singles chosen were easily the safest singles. All had the redundant, synth filled hook (Judas most notably, rehashing the Bad Romance Hook), and all were VERY safe for radio (in terms of beats, catchiness, etc.) The only risk she took was Marry The Night, and interscope admitted to it.
If we're going to pull the "safe" card, the only artist that can be brought into the debate is Bey, since she's released a lot of unsafe singles out of 4.
I'm not shading, I'm just attempting to sort out some of the delusion in this thread.
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I would say Y&I was more of a risk than MTN.
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Member Since: 9/22/2011
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Originally posted by Ramcoro
She hardly promoted after Firework and before POM.  |
Why do people never consider radio play promotion.
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Member Since: 8/19/2011
Posts: 8,761
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Originally posted by gettsleazy
Most of the guys I talk to in school like her music, but when asked about Gaga, reply with disgust or distaste  |
An anecdote doesn't make something true or false though. Sorry. I was talking about actual research 
In my group of friends, people really like or really dislike Gaga. Pretty indifferent toward Katy. But again, that doesn't speak for the whole population.
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Member Since: 1/8/2012
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She is just so perfect. America eats up everything she releases, and I love it
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Member Since: 7/22/2010
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Originally posted by KoreanDream
 @ effortless.
Where have you been the last 2 years? |
I can give you countless examples, but i'll use a recent one instead.
Wide Awake (a gloomy mid tempo) reached #2 on iTunes, #4 on the Hot 100 solely with a ****** BBMA performance in the summer season. On the other hand your fave, the huge superstar Rhianna fails to reach top 7 with two high profile performances, incessant twitter promo, a music video viewed 8.5 million times a day with an upbeat, dance-infused track.
Effortlessly, no?
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Member Since: 8/31/2011
Posts: 18,529
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Originally posted by gagakyle
An anecdote doesn't make something true or false though. Sorry. I was talking about actual research
In my group of friends, people really like or really dislike Gaga. Pretty indifferent toward Katy. But again, that doesn't speak for the whole population. |
OMGG jndsjansdjsdandj this was DEJA VU I saw this exact **** in another lifetime sajnsajnds
sorry I just had one of those deja vu moments lol
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Member Since: 1/11/2012
Posts: 14,421
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Originally posted by FantasySoul
Her **** is catchy, she needs to take risk with singles  |
The One that Got Away, Thinking of You, hell, even Wide Awake (over Dressin Up)... are all risky.
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Member Since: 4/21/2011
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She appeals to young, simple minded music consumers who aren't critical about what they listen to, but simply enjoy what appears to be popular.
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Member Since: 1/11/2012
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Originally posted by Teen Dreamer
I can give you countless examples, but i'll use a recent one instead.
Wide Awake (a gloomy mid tempo) reached #2 on iTunes, #4 on the Hot 100 solely with a ****** BBMA performance in the summer season. On the other hand your fave, the huge superstar Rhianna fails to reach top 7 with two high profile performances, incessant twitter promo, a music video viewed 8.5 million times a day with an upbeat, dance-infused track.
Effortlessly, no?
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 so true.
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Member Since: 5/25/2011
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Originally posted by boyonce
She appeals to young, simple minded music consumers who aren't critical about what they listen to, but simply enjoy what appears to be popular.
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Preach
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Member Since: 12/26/2011
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Her singles are catchy, fun, care free, and don't upset anyone. Even some of the Christians I've known have jammed out to Teenage Dream, Firework, and The One That Got Away. Just because she's not trying to make a statement in her music, or wear a meat dress does not mean she's staying safe.
If you really want to try it with her not taking any chances with her singles, she released a BALLAD in the summer, released TOTGA after 5 other upbeat pop songs, and released TOY, a ballad in her first era. 
This constant generalization that all of Katy's singles are "safe" and "generic" are starting to annoy me. While Katy's singles are radio friendly, she's been one of the few artists to not jump on the dubstep breakdown/build up chorus train. Her songs are unique to an extent on radio, and many recent artists (Jesse J, Nicki Minaj, Marina & The Diamonds, Rita Ora, Carly Rea Jepsen) have tried to replicate her sound.
She's a pop artist that makes great pop songs. Didn't know that could get so many people riled up.
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Member Since: 8/16/2010
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Teen Dreamer going IN
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Originally posted by Teen Dreamer
I can give you countless examples, but i'll use a recent one instead.
Wide Awake (a gloomy mid tempo) reached #2 on iTunes, #4 on the Hot 100 solely with a ****** BBMA performance in the summer season. On the other hand your fave, the huge superstar Rhianna fails to reach top 7 with two high profile performances, incessant twitter promo, a music video viewed 8.5 million times a day with an upbeat, dance-infused track.
Effortlessly, no?
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Member Since: 1/11/2012
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Katy is slaying because she makes good music that people want to listen to. She doesn't do it effortlessly, I mean looks and talent-wise, she is naturally gifted, but she definitely works hard to get her music out there!
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Member Since: 1/11/2012
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Originally posted by MJ Boston
Death @ people thinking straight guys like Katy for her music.
Whoever posted that pic of her **** is spot on. She's a VERY attractive girl. But aint no straight guy out there jammin' to California Gurls.
No straight man is watching Katy Perry shoot gummy bears with whip cream coming out of her cupcake bra because he likes the jam. AND if you don't think that whole scenario involves effort from Katy you're also delusional. 
She's a smart pop star and knows how to sell. She puts a LOT of effort into what she does. So does Rihanna. |
This is such a crazy thing to say I'm glad you admitted you were wrong. I'm straight and I stan for Katy.
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Member Since: 4/28/2012
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Originally posted by Teen Dreamer
I can give you countless examples, but i'll use a recent one instead.
Wide Awake (a gloomy mid tempo) reached #2 on iTunes, #4 on the Hot 100 solely with a ****** BBMA performance in the summer season. On the other hand your fave, the huge superstar Rhianna fails to reach top 7 with two high profile performances, incessant twitter promo, a music video viewed 8.5 million times a day with an upbeat, dance-infused track.
Effortlessly, no?
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Member Since: 2/15/2012
Posts: 15,569
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Not to mention, her music is not noisy and overbearing on the ears.
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Originally posted by Teen Dreamer
I can give you countless examples, but i'll use a recent one instead.
Wide Awake (a gloomy mid tempo) reached #2 on iTunes, #4 on the Hot 100 solely with a ****** BBMA performance in the summer season. On the other hand your fave, the huge superstar Rhianna fails to reach top 7 with two high profile performances, incessant twitter promo, a music video viewed 8.5 million times a day with an upbeat, dance-infused track.
Effortlessly, no?
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Member Since: 12/27/2011
Posts: 4,769
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all her music is liked by everyone
it's not in your face, it's radio friendly music
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Member Since: 5/8/2012
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Quote:
Originally posted by Teen Dreamer
I can give you countless examples, but i'll use a recent one instead.
Wide Awake (a gloomy mid tempo) reached #2 on iTunes, #4 on the Hot 100 solely with a ****** BBMA performance in the summer season. On the other hand your fave, the huge superstar Rhianna fails to reach top 7 with two high profile performances, incessant twitter promo, a music video viewed 8.5 million times a day with an upbeat, dance-infused track.
Effortlessly, no?
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bless this post 
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Member Since: 11/14/2011
Posts: 9,158
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Quote:
Originally posted by Teen Dreamer
I can give you countless examples, but i'll use a recent one instead.
Wide Awake (a gloomy mid tempo) reached #2 on iTunes, #4 on the Hot 100 solely with a ****** BBMA performance in the summer season. On the other hand your fave, the huge superstar Rhianna fails to reach top 7 with two high profile performances, incessant twitter promo, a music video viewed 8.5 million times a day with an upbeat, dance-infused track.
Effortlessly, no?
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Member Since: 12/23/2011
Posts: 11,321
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Quote:
Originally posted by Cobrastyle
The song made me a fan actually. |
+1
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