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Originally posted by robotdanger
It's 2016. A #1 smash hit isn't needed for exposure anymore. If a song is really good and catchy, people will play it at parties, in their dorms, stream the video over and over, etc. What I'm saying is that yes it would be nice for her to slay top 40 but that shouldn't be the objective.
Poker Face is a classic pop smash that was so unique and fresh at the time.
However, we don't want another Poker Face because she's been there, done that. That would require her to pander to a certain audience and I don't think she wants to do that anymore. I bet in the long run, the song that didn't "slay" because it was so different and authentic for Gaga would have more impact than if she released the perfect radio, commercial smash. If you want evidence of this, I suggest you look at Beyoncé's career post 2012.
Gaga isn't the same artist that she used to be in 2008, it's time to accept that she should do what she wants without caring about going #1. She tried that with ARTPOP and look how that turned our. I personally think that Gaga should no longer cater to radio, let the newbies have that. What Gaga needs to do is solidify herself as an artist, performer, and someone who is worth investing in beyond singles. I bet that would do us, and her more justice than a quick lil hit.
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Yes yes yes
Woman in my avi has ZERO number ones. Guys I'm telling you now it ain't worth arguing with these trolls.
I need Gaga to become the LEGEND she was destined to be, not a machine that ****s out catchy hits with no artistic motive whatsoever.
How many legends have died in the past couple of years that aren't known for their hits also. They were innovative. Groundbreaking. Influential.
No shade to her but I can't even name all of Mariah's #1s and that's NOT her legacy. She's one of the best singers of all time!
OK I made my point
I can't believe she just came out of nowhere like that and now we're getting it tomorrow night.