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Discussion: Who's this generations defining artist?
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Originally posted by Nippy'sReceipts
Elvis defined the 50s, The Beatles defined the 60s, & Michael defined the 80s because they were the dominant stars of their time. We didn't have one dominant star that defined the entire decade for the 70s, 90s, 00s, or 10s.
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I think the 70s were ruled by Cher, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, and maybe other pop girls. I think that's how 10s will be as well.
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Gaga is the strongest contender so far.
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Originally posted by iHypeMusic
Lol at you naming the top artist of each decade, then stopping at 90's when it's Mariah's turn.
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Nirvana defined the 90's more than Mariah.
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I agree with Mariah ruling the 90's. She made a successful transition of genres and lasted the whole decade.
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Originally posted by Glamazon
Nirvana defined the 90's more than Mariah.
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I didn't say Mariah defined, I just said the ones he named were the Top Selling Artists of their Decades, and Mariah was up next then he paid her dust.
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Is this even a real Question?? Adele.
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Originally posted by Glamazon
2000's was Eminem and Beyonce hands DOWN!
This generation is either Gaga or Kanye.
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Eminem Was Irrelevant From 2005 - 2008.Beyonce Didn't Debut Solo Till Mid 2003.
Gaga Hasn't Done **** From 2010 - Now,Same With Kanye.
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Originally posted by Quietly Trek
I think the 70s were ruled by Cher, Diana Ross, Donna Summer, and maybe other pop girls. I think that's how 10s will be as well.
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MTE
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Originally posted by Jacks Navy
I agree with Mariah ruling the 90's. She made a successful transition of genres and lasted the whole decade.
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She was the best selling artist of the 90's, top vocalist of the 90's, etc. She has impacted Rihanna, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, and many more of the MAIN people who DEFINE today.
I would say Mariah had a very well chance at defining the 90's.
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Originally posted by iHypeMusic
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She was the best selling artist of the 90's, top vocalist of the 90's, etc. She has impacted Rihanna, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, and many more of the MAIN people who DEFINE today.
I would say Mariah had a very well chance at defining the 90's.
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This!
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Originally posted by Nippy'sReceipts
Elvis defined the 50s, The Beatles defined the 60s, & Michael defined the 80s because they were the dominant stars of their time. We didn't have one dominant star that defined the entire decade for the 70s, 90s, 00s, or 10s. If I had to do a popgirl assessment, than I guess Madonna defined the 80s, Mariah/Whitney/Celine defined the 90s, Britney defined early 00s, Rihanna defined late 00s, and it's likely Gaga for the 10s.
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The 70s were defined with Led Zeppelin, and they didn't get the respect they deserved until way after the decade. They have been considered one of the most influential artists in history.
90s I can agree is split,. you have Nirvana urging in a new form of rock into the mainstream. And then you have rap music coming in. I would add TuPac in there too. I don't think its just sales, but its impact, popularity and other things.
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Originally posted by AllEyesOnUz
Britney Was The Defining Figure From 2000 - 2009.Nirvana Wasn't The Defining Figure of The 1990's.Considering That By The End Of The 1990's Pop Had Taken Over Because Of The Spice Girls
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Britney was a figure for like three years, but def not the whole decade. Nirvana were, they basically ended the flamboyant form of rock and gave teenagers an outlet.
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Madonna and Mariah definetly owned the 90's!
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Originally posted by AllEyesOnUz
Eminem Was Irrelevant From 2005 - 2008.Beyonce Didn't Debut Solo Till Mid 2003.
Gaga Hasn't Done **** From 2010 - Now,Same With Kanye.
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Are you serious?
Eminem became the best selling and maybe the msot influential rapper of ALL TIME in this decade. Beyonce was the embodiment of superstardom, acclaim, respect and talent all wrapped up in one. Gaga was the biggest breakout in music history since maybe 1999 Britney, and Kanye is the most acclaimed, revered and praised artist of this geenration and if you look at his numbers he's the male Rihanna (in terms of stats).
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Originally posted by nezLaos
Madonna and Mariah definetly owned the 90's!
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Madonna was nowhere near Mariah, Celine, and Whitney during the 90s. Have you seen Madonna's 90s sales?
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Bieber or Rihanna, more so the latter as of recently.
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Originally posted by CoolestPerson12
Britney was a figure for like three years, but def not the whole decade. Nirvana were, they basically ended the flamboyant form of rock and gave teenagers an outlet.
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Um Britney Was A Figure For The Whole DECADE.The Previous Late 90's Success Of The BOMT Era Was Still Happening,OIDA Era Was Iconic,The Slave Snake,TOXIC IS STILL PLAYED ON RADIO,The Breakdown Made Her More Known,Icon & Her Peak Media/GP Wise Lasted Longer Because Of It.Nirvana Didn't DO **** For Teens.Maybe The Pretentious,Anti-Social Stoner Teens.Mariah Or The Spice Girls Were/Was The Figure Of The 1990's
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Originally posted by Glamazon
Are you serious?
Eminem became the best selling and maybe the msot influential rapper of ALL TIME in this decade. Beyonce was the embodiment of superstardom, acclaim, respect and talent all wrapped up in one. Gaga was the biggest breakout in music history since maybe 1999 Britney, and Kanye is the most acclaimed, revered and praised artist of this geenration and if you look at his numbers he's the male Rihanna (in terms of stats).
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Did I Mention Any Of That?No I Said He Was Irrelevant for Part Of The Decade,Hence Why He Cant Be The Defining Figure
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Tupac, Biggie, & Nirvana had more impact & influence than the vocal trinity of the 90s but if we are talking about popgirls, then it isn't just Mariah in the 90s. It's Whitney & Celine also. My Heart Will Go On and I Will Always Love You are more iconic than the entire decade of Mariah hits.
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