Risky Single or Not? Madonna 'What It Feels Like... (Remix)'
In this thread we will decide whether a single can be cosidered "risky" or not really.
The songs will always change and I'll be trying not to use too many obvious ones.
1. Answer with either "YES" or "NO"
2. Explain why Take the following questions into consideration before replying:
- What exactly makes the song risky? Lyrics, sound, structure, arrangement etc.
- a risky music video doesn't make the song itself risky but could add to controversy etc.
- an underperforming single is not necessarily risky
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Was this single risky upon its time of release? YES or NO
1. Gwen Stefani "Wind It Up"
--- ATRL has voted: YES, It was risky (12/12 votes)
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Was this single risky upon its time of release? YES or NO
2. Beyonce "Ring The Alarm"
--- ATRL has voted: YES, It was risky (7/10 votes)
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Was this single risky upon its time of release? YES or NO
3. Christina Aguilera "Not Myself Tonight"
--- ATRL has voted: NO, It was NOT risky (7/12 votes)
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Was this single risky upon its time of release? YES or NO
4. Justin Timberlake - "Suit & Tie"
--- ATRL has voted: YES, It was risky (10/12 votes)
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Was this single risky upon its time of release? YES or NO
5. Lady Gaga - "LoveGame"
--- ATRL has voted: NO, It was NOT risky (19/22 votes)
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Was this single risky upon its time of release? YES or NO
6. Madonna - "What It Feels Like For a Girl (Above & Beyond Remix)"
It was a risky single because it was the first single of her second solo album. People were expecting something more commercial like Rich Girl or Hollaback Girl. Wind It Up sounded really different from anything on the radio at that time.