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Discussion: "Manufactured" Artists
Member Since: 8/2/2010
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Katy perry , kesha, Rihanna the end.
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Member Since: 1/12/2011
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They're all manufactured to an extent, on different level though. Rihanna, Katy, and Gaga etc. have these images that they need to keep up/ change with their albums to not only stay relevant but so they are 'different' from the other girls. Bey, Avril, Adele, etc. have kept the same image they have since the start of their careers, most likely because they don't want to change. Katy & Rihanna have changed from what music they grew up with, to pop music, so they can be Popular and have larger fanbases. Bey, Avril, Gaga etc. seem to project the music they have enjoyed since forever.
I know that changing your look/ sound doesn't automatically mean you're manufactured but it kinda leaves you to wonder if they really wanted to genuinely change.
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Member Since: 6/1/2010
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Originally posted by Cheers
We all know Adele was manufactured to be the next Amy.
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Amy wasn't even the first of her kind.
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Member Since: 10/7/2011
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Originally posted by Vertigo Stick
The artists who receive the most creative royalties are likely the less manufactured, but they are all manufactured to some extent. It is just that some artists are clearly put together by their label (Rihanna, Katy) while some work in conjunction with their label (Gaga, Beyonce).
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Katy isn't put together by her label, that I can assure you. She writes all of her songs, sometimes with the help of others, and is involved in every step of her success. Don't be talkin' bout stuff you know little about, because what you just stated is flat out wrong. I don't think Rihanna is either, but I don't have any proof on that.
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Member Since: 2/16/2010
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Originally posted by FreeBitch
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
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Justin Bieber is definitely the most manufactured singer in the industry today.
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Member Since: 6/4/2010
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Originally posted by Nicole
Vin, you ask us the question but you don't give us your thoughts on the matter.
How is Beyonce more manufactored than Britney?
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Vin left.
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Member Since: 8/22/2011
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People on a pop forum bitching about manufactured artists
I'm done
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Member Since: 7/13/2010
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Originally posted by A Muse
What do people have against "manufactured" pop stars anyway? Beyonce was rigorously trained since childhood to be an entertainer and now she's one of the best in the entire world. Britney in her prime was one of the best pop stars ever, and she was manufactured. When did POP fans stop caring about quality of entertainment and start caring about pretentious **** like who has the most gimmicks, "swag", and undeserved writing credits?
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Pop fans have always been known to be here for ridiculous **** outside the music, I've seen ppl not listen to artists for the craziest reasons
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Member Since: 9/21/2010
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Another manufactured artist: Lana Del Rey.
Manufactured by : Record label, plastic surgeon.
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Member Since: 10/28/2009
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Originally posted by A Muse
What do people have against "manufactured" pop stars anyway? Beyonce was rigorously trained since childhood to be an entertainer and now she's one of the best in the entire world. Britney in her prime was one of the best pop stars ever, and she was manufactured. When did POP fans stop caring about quality of entertainment and start caring about pretentious **** like who has the most gimmicks, "swag", and undeserved writing credits?
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things like "talent" and "realness" have always been taken into consideration when it comes to discussing artists. That's where we get pretentious people and stupid terms like "real music."
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Member Since: 9/18/2011
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Originally posted by Belle
People on a pop forum bitching about manufactured artists
I'm done
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Right? Everyone single one of them was manufactured to become big and get that $$$$$$
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Member Since: 2/6/2010
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Well, its hard not to manufacture an artist. They are a product, after all, and are interested in making money.
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Member Since: 6/4/2010
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Originally posted by Deemy
Another manufactured artist: Lana Del Rey.
Manufactured by : Record label, plastic surgeon.
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Y'all gone stop coming for Lana.
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Member Since: 9/23/2009
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Originally posted by Nicole
Well if you're with a major label, you're automatically "manufactured" b/c you have to answer to people above you and at least to a certain extent, do as you're told. It's a business above all else. That goes without saying.
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Exactly.
Also, I would say that every artist is manufactured to start off, but the leash loosens up a bit if they become successful.
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Member Since: 4/3/2011
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Originally posted by Deemy
Another manufactured artist: Lana Del Rey.
Manufactured by : Record label, plastic surgeon.
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And Rihanna who dont even write her own songs isnt manufactured according to you ?
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Member Since: 5/25/2010
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Originally posted by Hi.Def
The fact that you think Beyoncé is more manufactured than Britney shows you have no idea what the word even means.
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I want a better understanding of the word "manufactured." For me, the ability to see an artist as a human being and not as a celebrity makes them less manufactured. I see Britney Spears as a human being. I see Beyoncé as Beyoncé -- a megastar. Videos of her dancing as a child and her "personal moment" scenes during "I Am.. World Tour" just seem placed to me. Not saying that it's not genuine, but it feels very planned and put together. I don't feel like I know her, and that's perfectly fine, but it comes off more manufactured, e.g. to always be perfect in the public eye. And again, that's perfectly fine.
In any case, that's just my personal definition of the word manufactured.
...Vin
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Member Since: 9/8/2009
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Originally posted by MusicTalker
Justin Bieber is definitely the most manufactured singer in the industry today.
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Selena is worse. She didn't even WANT to be a singer. Hollywood Records and Disney had to persuade her. At least Justin actually worked for his musical success.
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Member Since: 1/12/2011
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Originally posted by FreeBitch
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
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And on that note: if you beg your fans for a number one on iTunes you might need to prioritize on why you are doing what you are doing. The overbearing iTunes links aren't cute either. You also shouldn't be booking hosting gigs because of who your boyfriend is or moving up 100 rows at award shows.
EDIT; And if you're a singer to please your fans from a TV show and not because YOU yourself want to do it.
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Member Since: 6/1/2010
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If you are on a major label, then chances are you are manufactured. Being manufactured isn't a bad thing because you are trying to sell your product to people.
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Member Since: 10/28/2009
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Originally posted by Blueberry Kisses
I honestly think Katy Perry doesn't have an OUNCE of originality in her entire body. It's her looks and her producers that basically do all the work.
Report this if you must, but it's my OPINION. I recognize that she does write. But it's not particularly amazing. There are plenty of people in the world with better vocals and capability, Katy just has that "look" and they built a singer around that. Same with Jessica Simpson tbh since she doesn't appear able to do anything...
I suppose Bey was towards the beginning of her career, but she just achieved such a level of success that now she does her own thing, and it's truly BEYONCE. She acquired fame through her intense vocals, striking looks, and massive amounts of star quality which has to stem from SOME actual talent. Therefor she is NOT completely manufactured.
Britney is an enigma. We can't deny the obvious lack of powerhouse vocals, but her voice is very unique and she was an incredible dancer when she first started out. She's a capable pianist and a competent song writer. We don't really KNOW much else since we have no evidence, but people seem to say she's rather in control of her career so I'll leave that one alone.
Gaga, yes. But not in a bad way. She wanted to be this kind of classic rock n' roll chick before Rob Fusari told her to hike up her skirt and use a drum machine, so she did. She has some kind of incredible IT factor, on top of striking looks, fantastic song writing skills, and great vocals. She was a ready-born star, and her label just pushed her to make her ideas bigger and bolder, and that became her schtick. SUPPORT OF THE GAY COMMUNITY WAS ABSOLUTELY HER OWN IDEA. No record label in 2008 would willingly tell their new up-and-comer to back the LGBT community, really. The Madonna similarities emerged later, AFTER that. Nobody compared Just Dance to Madonna unless they were deranged, which is my opinion, but I will leave it at that.
And Christina just kind of fell off the map cause she was manufactured in the wrong way.
There's no such thing as a COMPLETELY non-manufactured mainstream artist, they're not just BORN with a niche in pop music. Someone has to help them along the way, be that the label or their peers. Where they go from there is the defining element.
Case closed.
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