|
Discussion: Is Britney an Icon or a legend?
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 2,755
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/12/2012
Posts: 6,144
|
Pop Icon Goddess Legend
I mean, there's only a few legends in pop music and when you think POP music you automatically think Elvis, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/16/2011
Posts: 19,718
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Bdawg
as of right now shes an icon. just like Beyoncé. Legend status doesn't come until later years. She and Beyoncé will both be legends of their generations later on.
|
Can we not link the two pls? Different careers, different legacies.
This is about Britney.
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/21/2010
Posts: 19,112
|
Quote:
Originally posted by ToxicKat
Pop Icon Goddess Legend
I mean, there's only a few legends in pop music and when you think POP music you automatically think Elvis, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Janet Jackson and Britney Spears.
|
That is true. When anybody thinks of pop music Britney does come to mind.
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 32,982
|
She's definitely a legend. I don't know why the Beyonce stans are trying it. Your fave is going to be/is a legend, too. You don't need to be this thirsty to downplay another artist.
Quote:
Originally posted by Mrs. Aaron Paul
shes tainted her legacy tbh, i think legends should be more respected than she is.
but shes still extremely iconic and will be a household name for years to come
|
You do know Madonna isn't "respected," right? You'd be shocked to learn that females don't gain respect until they're dead, retired or on their way out.
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/21/2010
Posts: 19,112
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Sunshine.
Can we not link the two pls? Different careers, different legacies.
This is about Britney.
|
who cares? both came out at about the same time, both are still popular today. why wouldn't we compare the two? we should applaud both for their contributions to pop music.
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 6,470
|
She's an icon but only because of her controversy, it's like Miley Cyrus.
She's not taken serious by the GP or by her peers nor does she have the proper longevity or talent to do so.
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/5/2011
Posts: 35,289
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/17/2011
Posts: 1,986
|
an icon, she's not up there with the likes of beyonce
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/21/2010
Posts: 19,112
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Eternium
You do know Madonna isn't "respected," right? You'd be shocked to learn that females don't gain respect until they're dead, retired or on their way out.
|
Sadly, this is so true. Theres several artists who still bash Madge even today. Elton, Cher, Bette Midler, Gaga etc. Its sad that us as a society wont let females reach respected level until they are dead. look at Whitney, Winehouse, etc. both before their death were looked at as jokes, even though in reality they really weren't. Although society did that with MJ too.. so...
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 6,470
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Bdawg
who cares? both came out at about the same time, both are still popular today. why wouldn't we compare the two? we should applaud both for their contributions to pop music.
|
As far as both being popular today, it's better if we don't compare the two. Britney had her run, let's keep this topic about Britney and her ambition.
|
|
|
Member Since: 5/2/2012
Posts: 9,905
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/21/2010
Posts: 19,112
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Triton
She's an icon but only because of her controversy, it's like Miley Cyrus.
She's not taken serious by the GP or by her peers nor does she have the proper longevity or talent to do so.
|
so yes, because having two diamond selling albums, over 100 million records sold, 6 #1 albums, influence of major pop stars today does show her impact or respect by peers? Beyoncé, Miley, Gaga, Katy, Ke$ha, Jlo, have all listed their love and respect for Britney.
What longevity are you talking about? shes 15 years into her career, and still has top 40 hits on radio. how is that not longevity?
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 6,210
|
She's a bit in between. There's no denying she's an icon, but she doesn't get the respect of legends. People question if Britney is a legend, which proves she's not a legend, imo. I think she will be considered a legend in a few years.
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/16/2011
Posts: 19,718
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Bdawg
who cares? both came out at about the same time, both are still popular today. why wouldn't we compare the two? we should applaud both for their contributions to pop music.
|
Because frankly it's naïve to go grouping them together like that. Beyonce is making great strides musically, performance wise, and business wise. Them coming out around the same time doesn't automatically equate their legacies. It's convenient to do so, sure, but it's also dishonest.
Let Britney be judged on her own merits. This thread is about her. Don't bring Bey into this.
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/30/2012
Posts: 19,226
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 32,982
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Triton
She's an icon but only because of her controversy, it's like Miley Cyrus.
She's not taken serious by the GP or by her peers nor does she have the proper longevity or talent to do so.
|
No longevity? She survived the change to digital and was even the top selling digital artist for a couple of years. She's sold well over 80 million albums WW. How does Beyonce have more longevity because she sold over 20 million less with an extra year of career and one more studio album? Like what are you even talking about?
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/20/2012
Posts: 25,077
|
Icon you can discredit Britney all you want but she really is a Pop icon
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/19/2013
Posts: 8,746
|
"THE LEGENDARY MISS BRITNEY SPEARS"
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/1/2014
Posts: 1,183
|
|
|
|
|
|