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Discussion: Is Bruno Mars the new prince of Pop?
Member Since: 8/17/2013
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Originally posted by jose168
usher is forgotten
the justins are local
and chris brown is just a mess in its own
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This!
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Member Since: 12/15/2011
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Originally posted by mannybillionz
Lol pull out all the receipts you want its not going to change the facts. If he didnt do that well I'd be shocked considering all of his music is tailor made for radio + radio candy for the
GP's sweet-tooth  the point being , Bruno just doesnt have all the makings of being pop royalty. He is rarely discussed anywhere in pop culture. |
Radio Candy lol no, he just writes and produces good music that everybody can relate to whether it's funk, disco or a simple ballad with nothing but piano playing. And he has everything it takes to become one of the biggest pop stars of the new generation. 
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Member Since: 8/31/2013
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Originally posted by swissman
Receipts?
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in the OP post you'll find receipts 
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Member Since: 12/1/2011
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Originally posted by swissman
Okay and Bruno's impact beyond that of charts is what?
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usher has no impact
jt definitely has a legacy but hes been around for how long? bruno will have his own in time
the other 2 are just universally hated, this notion of impact is stupid. I'll take tangeable proof over opinions any day
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Member Since: 3/27/2012
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Originally posted by MaoMars
Wat? Are you saying Usher and Chris Brown are known worldwide as much as Bruno? No way!!! Usher and CB are know in the USA, they are not famous on other countries. Bruno, in other hand, is pretty known and his songs are pretty much played everywhere. Well, u tried.
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But isn't the use of honorific nicknames, and specifically this one, a very American thing? Not to mention that MTV crowned Michael Jackson the King of Pop and it is an American company. It's not a stretch to use a mostly American artist matched with a very American title.
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Member Since: 4/20/2012
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Sure, but I mean next to Justin Timberlake but yeah you could still call him prince of pop
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Member Since: 4/19/2008
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Originally posted by jose168
usher has no impact
jt definitely has a legacy but hes been around for how long? bruno will have his own in time
the other 2 are just universally hated, this notion of impact is stupid. I'll take tangeable proof over opinions any day
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This, tbh. It's too early to pass this title to Bruno or even JT. MJ earned it over the years. Give these artists their time.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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Originally posted by jose168
usher has no impact
jt definitely has a legacy but hes been around for how long? bruno will have his own in time
the other 2 are just universally hated, this notion of impact is stupid. I'll take tangeable proof over opinions any day
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Usher has no impact 
Confessions influenced RnB music as a whole whether you like it or not
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by swissman
He's by no means unknown. But his impact is nowhere near that of Usher, JT, Justin Bieber, even Chris Brown... all who have more claims to the title of Prince of Pop.
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What impact Bieber and Brown have? 
Bruno has been known as solo artist for 3 years. So, yes, he is the newest among them.
But he's more respected and seen as talented by GP than Bieber and Brown.
He's not attention ***** and just wanna be known for his music.
Obviously that makes him doesn't have media presence as much as them 
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Originally posted by swissman
He's by no means unknown. But his impact is nowhere near that of Usher, JT, Justin Bieber, even Chris Brown... all who have more claims to the title of Prince of Pop.
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His music is his impact. You are seriously saying that his songs didn't influence any of the young talents who are trying to make it in the music business and they see bruno as one of their biggest inspirations. I don't need critics to tell me whose music has impact and who hasn't. And having impact in pop culture is determined by ordinary people and not magazines or Forbes' list of the richest celebrities.
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Member Since: 12/1/2011
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Originally posted by mannybillionz
Usher has no impact
Confessions influenced RnB music as a whole whether you like it or not |
i dont see any impact beyond being hugely successful, where is its impact today 
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Member Since: 8/31/2013
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Originally posted by swissman
But isn't the use of honorific nicknames, and specifically this one, a very American thing? Not to mention that MTV crowned Michael Jackson the King of Pop and it is an American company. It's not a stretch to use a mostly American artist matched with a very American title.
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I think everyone acknowledges MJ and Madonna as King and Queen of pop, not only in the US.
I don't really get your point with this comment. Bruno is pretty much more respected and sold more than CB, JB and Usher, in the last years, in the States.
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Member Since: 4/20/2012
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Originally posted by swissman
He's by no means unknown. But his impact is nowhere near that of Usher, JT, Justin Bieber, even Chris Brown... all who have more claims to the title of Prince of Pop.
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Usher is outdated and Justin Beiber and Chris Brown are in downward spirals of their career where people generally have a bad connotation with their name. The only one you can really argue here is Justin Timberlake.
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Yes.
Seriously, who else?
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Member Since: 4/20/2012
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Originally posted by riskbreaker
This, tbh. It's too early to pass this title to Bruno or even JT. MJ earned it over the years. Give these artists their time.
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This, and I say this about even people saying who the modern day pop queen is, it's too soon to tell. Everyone has either been around for like four years or have just started really defining their legacy.
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Member Since: 4/16/2012
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no, he is a popular an very successful artist but he doesnt have that special kind of attraction towards him, he's a solid seller but i dont think him as a person has it in him to be given that title
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Member Since: 3/27/2012
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Originally posted by MaoMars
in the OP post you'll find receipts |
Those don't indicate cultural impact. I'm talking about receipts that prove that the general public (beyond just his fans) cares about him, wants to know more about him, discusses his latest music videos, performances album release, etc.
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Originally posted by superben
Yes.
Seriously, who else?
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They will say Justin Timberlake who has just released his third album which the critics claim has revived both of R&B and pop's music.
Lets be real, 20/20 is just there, even the hits that will be getting Grammys this year aren't even big hits in the literal meaning and didn't add anything to the music scene.
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Member Since: 12/15/2011
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Originally posted by swissman
Those don't indicate cultural impact. I'm talking about receipts that prove that the general public (beyond just his fans) cares about him, wants to know more about him, discusses his latest music videos, performances album release, etc.
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Go to youtube and see how huge his videos are or the little dislikes they get, and read the comments that people post everyday and you will know how influential his music in some people's lives, but of course you will say this's not important.
Or the comments down here:
http://www.amazon.com/Unorthodox-Juk...rds=BRUNO+MARS
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When buying this album I realized I wasn't Bruno Mars's target audience as a grown, professional man. Even still, I found this album to be strong all the way through. He seemed to put much care and thought into each track.
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I'm in my 50's and generally don't like any music made after the 70'a and 80's. This album is an exception. It is great music. Bruno Mars' Unorthodox Jukebox is in league with Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, Steely Dan's Don't Look Back, and Boston's eponymous work.
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What a talent and at such a young age! I love that every song is different, from beautiful ballads to mellow reggae with some hip hop thrown in, to energetic pop and writhing, sexy R&B. There are very few people who can do this, who are this versatile. So sorry I missed his show here in SD. That won't happen again. I would recommend this CD to anyone tired of the sameness of most artists and out for a little adventure, and some downright pure, hedonistic enjoyment.
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And yes most of the reviews are positive. Many are casual buyers who perhaps heard one of his songs on the radio and wanted to give it a shot.
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