And I think that Ariana is great. She has achieved a lot in a short period of time, which is even more impressive because of the fact that she started on Nickelodeon, which has never been know to give their stars much support (certainly not as much as Disney). I commend her for doing so well and probably doing it mostly on her own. She is obviously extremely talented as well and her voice will take her far. However, with all of that said, she is definitely not the Princess of Pop; that title is already taken.
And I think that Ariana is great. She has achieved a lot in a short period of time, which is even more impressive because of the fact that she started on Nickelodeon, which has never been know to give their stars much support (certainly not as much as Disney). I commend her for doing so well and probably doing it mostly on her own. She is obviously extremely talented as well and her voice will take her far. However, with all of that said, she is definitely not the Princess of Pop; that title is already taken.
Child, many people have the title of Princess of pop. Ari is just the newest case
I always wondered what Rolling Stone would have gave Yours Truly if they reviewed it... probably a 4? As a body of work, it's absolutely strong in its lightheartedness. Quality material whole way through.
Hopefully it's not all single material on this new record. Buying it anyways cuz I trust her musical instincts.
Lukewarm review from NY Daily News. It reads like a 2 or 3 out of 5, and is written by the critic who gave that ridiculous "review" (personal attack) for Ultraviolence.
Lukewarm review from NY Daily News. It reads like a 2 or 3 out of 5, and is written by the critic who gave that ridiculous "review" (personal attack) for Ultraviolence.
Counts for MC.
added, on the desktop version says 3/5 stars, so it's a 60.
I wanna hear hands on me so bad the review seems so good
Quote:
11. ‘Hands On Me’ feat A$AP Ferg
This Rodney Jerkins-produced banger is brilliantly odd and that oddness is only magnified by the fact that it’s sandwiched between the album’s two syrupy ballads. Coming on initially like something from Christina Aguilera’s ‘Bionic’ (wait, come back), it fizzes and pops like classic early noughties R&B, A$AP Ferg’s grunts and hollers peppered throughout, while Ariana sounds convincingly coquettish in a way she hasn’t done before.
I wanna hear hands on me so bad the review seems so good
It's amazing. One of the highlights and biggest earworms of the album.
That review is accurate about it being very early 00s R&B/hip hop-leaning. It's like a hybrid of Lil Jon's Get Low & T.I.'s Bring 'Em Out but with female vocals added.