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Discussion: Who's the gold standard in male pop?
Member Since: 9/7/2011
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Bruno Mars is pretty much the only big male popstar right now. And Michael Buble but he's more for an older audience and generally just sells albums.
Nobody over 16 takes Bieber seriously and he has no hit songs.
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Member Since: 11/18/2011
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Originally posted by Bdawg
and let's be honest anyway, how many male popstars that are big stars exsist right now?? I can count on one hand. Most male singers in the US ever since around 2002/03 have either been Rappers or labeled as R&B. There really hasn't been a strictly pop guy other than the two justins.
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If the 4 KINGS in my sig brokethrough and became relevant in America, I think the industry would start embracing more male artists. Because basically Usher, Chris, Jason De-HELL-NO, and the 2 Justins pretty much follow the MJ blueprint and it's getting rather, reductive tbh.
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Member Since: 12/1/2011
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oh and usher has proven his longevity, I would probs say him over anyone
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Member Since: 4/24/2011
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Originally posted by Glamazon
If the 4 KINGS in my sig brokethrough and became relevant in America, I think the industry would start embracing more male artists. Because basically Usher, Chris, Jason De-HELL-NO, and the 2 Justins pretty much follow the MJ blueprint and it's getting rather, reductive tbh.
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No singles artist should be discussed
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Member Since: 11/18/2011
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Originally posted by SpaceMan
IKR Adam fails from the 1st round: good-looking
Male pop star standard? - sexy, can sing and can dance
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Sexier than that thing in your avi..
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Member Since: 6/30/2010
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Originally posted by Glamazon
If the 4 KINGS in my sig brokethrough and became relevant in America, I think the industry would start embracing more male artists. Because basically Usher, Chris, Jason De-HELL-NO, and the 2 Justins pretty much follow the MJ blueprint and it's getting rather, reductive tbh.
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Well, I agree with you there. Sam Sparro has the makings of a great pop star. He's barely relevant in the UK itself though, so the chances of him breaking through to the US are close to nil. Well, one can still hope.
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Member Since: 12/15/2011
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bruno mars is going to be the ONE,he's not there yet but I can totally see how big he's going to be five years from now he's a whole package talent,voice and a great personality he achieved so many things with his debut album and what I like the most about him is that he's versatile in his music can do more than one music style
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Member Since: 11/18/2011
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Originally posted by jose168
oh and usher has proven his longevity, I would probs say him over anyone
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Usher over Justin? On ATRL?
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Member Since: 3/15/2011
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If Justin Timberlake was still making music, I'd go with him. But based on today, Bruno Mars. But Usher is coming back.
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Member Since: 5/2/2010
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Originally posted by SpaceMan
IKR Adam fails from the 1st round: good-looking
Male pop star standard? - sexy, can sing and can dance
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Adam Lambert is very good-looking. He looks like a man, he's the best male singer alive and since he's gay, chances are he's a good dancer too.
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Member Since: 3/21/2010
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Originally posted by Glamazon
If the 4 KINGS in my sig brokethrough and became relevant in America, I think the industry would start embracing more male artists. Because basically Usher, Chris, Jason De-HELL-NO, and the 2 Justins pretty much follow the MJ blueprint and it's getting rather, reductive tbh.
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most of them do follow that blueprint your right.
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Member Since: 12/1/2011
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Originally posted by IVY
bruno mars is going to be the ONE,he's not there yet but I can totally see how big he's going to be five years from now he's a whole package talent,voice and a great personality he achieved so many things with his debut album and what I like the most about him is that he's versatile in his music can do more than one music type
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errr i really wanna like bruno but i feel like his music is too safe, and his lyrics arent very good. I feel as though he will expand with his next album and maybe I'd like him then but as of now i cant stand him
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Member Since: 3/30/2009
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The original Justin, not the wannabe, has the talent, the voice, the looks, the dancing skills, the performing skills, the influence, universal acclaim from critics, he’s has everything. He's the most well rounded popstar there is.
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Member Since: 3/5/2011
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Originally posted by Bdawg
Justin Bieber. Whether you like him or not you have to admit, he is the only male Popstar currently that affects pop culture and sells concert tickets and albums quicker than any other.
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NOT Justin Bieber.
He's a great album seller, but let's be honest... he can't get hits for **** + radio doesn't use.
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Member Since: 3/21/2010
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Originally posted by jose168
oh and usher has proven his longevity, I would probs say him over anyone
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Yes he has. But doesnt he consider himself an R&B artist??
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Member Since: 12/1/2011
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Originally posted by Glamazon
Usher over Justin? On ATRL?
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lmaooo timberlake? i like him but hes made ONE good album, people need to chill wit him
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Member Since: 11/18/2011
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Originally posted by IVY
bruno mars is going to be the ONE,he's not there yet but I can totally see how big he's going to be five years from now he's a whole package talent,voice and a great personality he achieved so many things with his debut album and what I like the most about him is that he's versatile in his music can do more than one music type
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I deff see Bruno as the "Prince" of our geenration. Genius musician, overall talented, and just a damn good guy. But I don't see him as that MICHAEL JACKSON type of artist where fans literally faint due to seeing him.
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Member Since: 11/17/2011
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Who the hell is coming at my homeboy Jason Derulo????
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Member Since: 3/30/2009
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Originally posted by Glamazon
In the 80's/90's Michael Jackson defined pop culture, broke barriers, and created a legacy that's un****withable. Now in the 21st century, with so many pop pretenders, which male pop star is the new gold standard of what a male performer should be? Other than king Adam of course
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God bless you if you honestly believe that.
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Member Since: 12/1/2011
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Originally posted by Bdawg
Yes he has. But doesnt he consider himself an R&B artist??
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Yea but hes deffo a pop crossover, and most of his recent hits (omg, dj got us fallin in love, etc.) have all been pop, and he has a pretty big pop audience, I'd say he classifies under pop as well
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