No matter how you try to spin it with global characteristics Stefani still hasn't outsold Bey in total album sales therefore Stefani isn't more successful in the greatest form of musical success determination overall.
Because Gaga's white, makes dance music (which is appealing to international crowds), and she wears costumes. In other words, Gaga, as an artist and entertainer, is way more appealing to international audiences.
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Shes Caucasian
and her form of pop are used more in Europe.
RNB isnt really used in placed outside the U.S
People bringing up race. How do you explain Michael and Whitney?
It's because she appeals to the public's interest.
People bringing up race. How do you explain Michael and Whitney?
It's because she appeals to the public's interest.
And how do you explain all the black artists who made similar records not being as global as those two or not really breaking into many countries? Not to mention, Whitney and Michael catered more to their times than Beyoncé is currently doing. Whitney and Michael are two exceptions, not rules.
And how do you explain all the black artists who made similar records not being as global as those two or not really breaking into many countries? Not to mention, Whitney and Michael catered more to their times than Beyoncé is currently doing. Whitney and Michael are two exceptions, not rules.
MJ was black as well (no shade plz) and he is the definition of global. Same with Whitney
Those two were more pop than Beyonce. Plus back in their heyday, black artists could get urban radio support with their pop songs.
In the modern day, radio is more fragmented, and Beyonce has to be mindful of not alienating her urban audience. So her music can never be as pop as Gaga's, thus will never have as great of an international appeal.
One does pop music, one does RnB/pop.
Obviously, I think Bey is much better, but I won't argue with the fact that (as of this moment) Gaga is the bigger star. How long I think that's going to last is another matter altogether.
People bringing up race. How do you explain Michael and Whitney?
It's because she appeals to the public's interest.
Capt already stated it. Michael and Whitney are the exceptions. In more cases than not, its a lot easier if you are white. I dont want to turn this into a race thing, but thats just the way it is.
And how do you explain all the black artists who made similar records not being as global as those two or not really breaking into many countries? Not to mention, Whitney and Michael catered more to their times than Beyoncé is currently doing. Whitney and Michael are two exceptions, not rules.
They seem to forget that people are more likely to flock to what's more like them or someone they have something in common with. There's also the media showing what's what as well.
Capt already stated it. Michael and Whitney are the exceptions. In more cases than not, its a lot easier if you are white. I dont want to turn this into a race thing, but thats just the way it is.
Again: Mariah? Aretha? Shakira? Rihanna? Prince? Tina? Donna? Diana? I hate when Bey stans bring up race and then ignore the people that aren't white that became global.
In other words, Gaga, as an artist and entertainer, is way more appealing to international audiences.
