Rihanna can sing circles around those girls in the op tho.

Sure.
I like to stan for people who can put on a performance.
I don't care how good you can sing if you can't even captivate my interest then what's the point of stanning for them.

No. An okay tone and some bops are cute, but I like to watch live performances. I like complex songs as well, especially if they come with impeccable vocals. I like an artist who can play on the safe side, musically and vocally, if they choose, not because it's the only choice; and although Taylor may be one of my faves, anyone who creates songs like Treacherous and All Too Well deserves some stans.

Originally posted by geddymonster Tone is more important to me than ability. You can be the best vocalist in the world, but if you have a grating, unpleasant tone, I'll pass.

Originally posted by Callisto. RIhanna does not belong on that list. She has pitch problems, but she can belt and wail.

Originally posted by RomanNavy Emotion >>> vocals. I hate singers that are too busy hitting all the notes and can't deliver a story or make u feel a certain way. I personally love it when singers mess up a certain part when you can tell they are pouring their hearts out.

Originally posted by James Maslow Powerful vocals =/= success. See: Christina Aguilera. 💃