Janet could of easily had done it with the Janet. Album. Coming off the MASSIVE upon MASSIVE Control and Rhythm Nation eras can you imagine the hype of her dropping that album out of the blue than slaying with That's The Way Love Goes. Give me a break.
Like I saw someone say in this thread.
"Beyonce is the symbol of OUR generation." But the fact that Janet is being compared to her, shows Janet's relevance, shows Janet's presence, and shows why Janet is a legend. Girls are trying to come for her throne, not the other way around.
Now goodnight with all the nonsense girls and close this thread. Janet, was a HUGE force to be reckoned with. She went against Powerhouses like Whitney, Madonna, Mariah, Michael Jackson, Prince and still slayed!!! Still got record breaking success, that still has not been met. Still sold out stadiums and arenas, and became the highest paid recording artist of all time with her 80 million dollar contract. (With inflation, no telling how much that is worth today.)
Who is Beyonce going against? Rihanna? Shakira? LMAO!! Give me a break.
As a said, Beyonce is a VERY good student, and compared to all the other girls is the most well rounded in her talents and is one of the most hard working, so for that she deserved all the praise.
But she has written no books. She just followed suit very well.
In the mean time Atrl is going crazy trying to figure out who is set to follow Beyonce's foot steps with their next album release.
Let's see in 15 years. I seriously do think Bey will end up surpassing Janet's impact in the long run. And Bey's career is only getting bigger. Say what you want, but Bey's influence is already being felt with the new batch of popstars coming up today. Was just reading a Zendaya interview where she said her two biggest inspirations are MJ and Bey. Even Gaga said Bey was a huge inspiration to her back when she was trying to make it big.
I can only imagine how many artists will be inspired by Bey in the next decade. And, in the future, Single Ladies will go down as one of (if not the) most iconic music video of our current generation.
Gaga has also mentioned Janet too, both verbally and visually, receipts of that have been posted already. For someone that hasn't had a hit in over a decade, Janet's impact has had amazing staying power.
Let's see in 15 years. I seriously do think Bey will end up surpassing Janet's impact in the long run. And Bey's career is only getting bigger. Say what you want, but Bey's influence is already being felt with the new batch of popstars coming up today. Was just reading a Zendaya interview where she said her two biggest inspirations are MJ and Bey. Even Gaga said Bey was a huge inspiration to her back when she was trying to make it big.
I can only imagine how many artists will be inspired by Bey in the next decade. And, in the future, Single Ladies will go down as one of (if not the) most iconic music video of our current generation.
Gaga has also mentioned Janet too, both verbally and visually, receipts of that have been posted already. For someone that hasn't had a hit in over a decade, Janet's impact has had amazing staying power.
True. Alejandro was even inspired by Rhythm Nation. I just think it's impressive that Bey inspired Gaga since Gaga only came out 5 years after Bey (not counting Destiny's Child).
My point was that Bey's influence is starting to be seen with newer artists. Bey has only been a solo artist for 10-11 years now, so give her another decade, and I guarantee there will tons of artists citing her as an inspiration. And, more importantly, Bey has the talent, drive, and work ethic to become a Legend in the future.
Gaga has also mentioned Janet too, both verbally and visually, receipts of that have been posted already. For someone that hasn't had a hit in over a decade, Janet's impact has had amazing staying power.
In the mean time Atrl is going crazy trying to figure out who is set to follow Beyonce's foot steps with their next album release.
They're also dedicating over 25 pages to fail to show why Beyonce is better than the Pop standard aka Janet.
All I see is,
-Beyonce has single ladies (Well Janet's Rhythm Nation video, which is just as, if not more culturally iconic than single ladies - and that's just one of Janet's MANY iconic videos)
-That Beyonce is more than just music cause she's a sex symbol. (Janet was a huge 90's sex symbol.- rolling stones anyone?)
-Oh and Beyonce has more success?? (Janet has sold more albums, has more billboard hits, and is one of the most awarded- actually I read multiple times- Janet was THE most awarded female artist of all time)
Not the Janet stans in the previous pages coming for Single ladies in a thread about cultural relevance.You all claim that Janet introduced youtube but conviniently forget that Bey was the 1st popstar to go viral on that medium with single ladies
Secondy the single ladies choreography is more memorable and recognisable than any Janet choreo,the choreo led to a dance craze that has only been seen during the MJ days.The hand movement alone is more iconic than any move Janet has ever done.
Also the lyrics "put a ring on it is still being refrenced till date in pop culture.
Infact Beyonce solidified her self as a cultural phenomenom courtesy the popularity of single ladies.
This!! Single Ladies alone is more iconic and more memorable than anything Janet has done lols
Beyonce reinvented the way to put out albums are we all forgeting the frenzy she made in December? Like Janet would ever be so bald to do something like this, please. Beyonce is a legend, Janet is only an icon she only had success because of her brother.
But I knew Rhythm Nation had impact on Gaga. I mean...the Alejandro video (from Lady Gaga's smash album The Fame Monster, available to buy on iTunes!) says hello! But, ultimately, Gaga is very inspired by both Janet and Bey!
Beyonce reinvented the way to put out albums are we all forgeting the frenzy she made in December? Like Janet would ever be so bald to do something like this, please. Beyonce is a legend, Janet is only an icon she only had success because of her brother.
You think Beyonce was the first artist to do exclusive deals? It was done in others ways before. Oh and releasing album to ituneds out of the blue? Let's not act like David Bowie didn't help give her that idea
Don't know what I'm talking about? Google it.
Once again. Beyonce is a very good student, who sometimes always get's an A for her efforts. She exceeds very well on others ideas and makes them look very good.
Beyonce reinvented the way to put out albums are we all forgeting the frenzy she made in December? Like Janet would ever be so bald to do something like this, please. Beyonce is a legend, Janet is only an icon she only had success because of her brother.