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How do you guys feel about "Trouble For Me"? It's a little...odd.
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How do you guys feel about "Trouble For Me"? It's a little...odd.
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i LOVE EVERY BRITNEY SPEARS SONGS
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I found this on some board, but this is one of the BEST articles I've ever read about Britney:
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Alex Knepper on March 12, 2011, 04:20 PM
Well, let's try to answer your question: what is Britney's appeal?
Obviously, much of her appeal depends upon the legacy she built during her first five years, which, in case you were in a coma for, were some of the most explosive that pop culture ever had the pleasure of experiencing. She was as ubiquitous and bombastic as Lady Gaga is today — without all of the haughty pretension that the latter is currently infecting the pop scene with. From the Catholic schoolgirl outfit (Britney's idea) to the iconic VMA performances from '00 (the glittery faux-nude outfit), '01 (the snake) and '03 (the Madonna kiss), to her world-class dancing, Britney always delivered a hypnotic, intoxicating set of imagery to go along with her world-class pop. She and her collaborators have delivered so many gems to us — ...Baby One More Time, Oops!...I Did It Again, I'm a Slave 4 U, Toxic, Womanizer, and so on. Many of her hits were indeed co-written by her (including Me Against the Music and Everytime), but I don't see why that matters. (By the way: who chose Toxic as a single? Who came up with the video idea? Britney. You don't know that, of course, because Britney doesn't care about getting all the credit, unlike some arrogant pop stars that I can think of.)
But quite frankly, much of her musical appeal is her distinct, unique voice. People confuse having a powerhouse voice with the ability to sing well. Britney Spears' voice is, quite honestly, fantastic. It's wonderful for pop. It's got a thin, sexy, girlish quality that is also found in the likes of Kylie Minogue, another pop queen who confounds the critics. Those types of voices are perfect for sexy, minor-key-dominant pop. Ask yourself if Christina Aguilera could have ever pulled off a song like Kylie's "Chocolate" or Britney's "Breathe On Me." Or even some of the new songs, like "(Drop Dead) Beautiful," "Trip to Your Heart," and "Trouble for Me." Only a singer with Britney's voice could have pulled those off. She is the essential ingredient in her music. Her songs wouldn't work in the hands of Katy Perry or Rihanna. Hers is one of the only voices in the industry that is not interchangeable with someone else. It's absolutely anything but generic.
And as for songwriting? Rihanna's "Loud" has no credits to her but her voice. Mariah Carey doesn't write her own songs. Beyonce steals songwriting credits, for God's sake. But no one constantly criticizes them for their "lack of involvement" on their records — even though, as I've mentioned, Britney indeed has written or helped write a few of her big hits!
Is the reason that you people don't 'get' this that Britney doesn't care about promoting herself as the second coming, like Lady Gaga does? Thank God for it — the woman is as down-to-earth as it comes. She'd never go out there like Lady Gaga, talking about "giving birth to a new race" because of her cultural appeal. She is delightfully appealing as a person because she tries so hard to maintain some sense of normalcy. And my God, she was nearly destroyed by the media culture that created her — but she, unlike Elvis, unlike Whitney Houston, unlike Michael Jackson — came back and overcame her problems. She could have ended up destroyed like those other icons. She didn't. She came back to hit #1 again and again and again. She's had three #1s since her big comeback. It's absolutely amazing, and not enough credit is given to her for how much she's had to deal with and what she's overcome. Maybe she made herself a target for stupid media critics, but she's remained a real person throughout everything. She's just the whole freakin' pop package and I don't understand why this is so difficult to understand.
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Yes Britney! Slay us with your music once again and tell them pop hoe wannabes how it should sound like!
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Originally posted by a1016neo
I found this on some board, but this is one of the BEST articles I've ever read about Britney:
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Alex Knepper on March 12, 2011, 04:20 PM
Well, let's try to answer your question: what is Britney's appeal?
Obviously, much of her appeal depends upon the legacy she built during her first five years, which, in case you were in a coma for, were some of the most explosive that pop culture ever had the pleasure of experiencing. She was as ubiquitous and bombastic as Lady Gaga is today — without all of the haughty pretension that the latter is currently infecting the pop scene with. From the Catholic schoolgirl outfit (Britney's idea) to the iconic VMA performances from '00 (the glittery faux-nude outfit), '01 (the snake) and '03 (the Madonna kiss), to her world-class dancing, Britney always delivered a hypnotic, intoxicating set of imagery to go along with her world-class pop. She and her collaborators have delivered so many gems to us — ...Baby One More Time, Oops!...I Did It Again, I'm a Slave 4 U, Toxic, Womanizer, and so on. Many of her hits were indeed co-written by her (including Me Against the Music and Everytime), but I don't see why that matters. (By the way: who chose Toxic as a single? Who came up with the video idea? Britney. You don't know that, of course, because Britney doesn't care about getting all the credit, unlike some arrogant pop stars that I can think of.)
But quite frankly, much of her musical appeal is her distinct, unique voice. People confuse having a powerhouse voice with the ability to sing well. Britney Spears' voice is, quite honestly, fantastic. It's wonderful for pop. It's got a thin, sexy, girlish quality that is also found in the likes of Kylie Minogue, another pop queen who confounds the critics. Those types of voices are perfect for sexy, minor-key-dominant pop. Ask yourself if Christina Aguilera could have ever pulled off a song like Kylie's "Chocolate" or Britney's "Breathe On Me." Or even some of the new songs, like "(Drop Dead) Beautiful," "Trip to Your Heart," and "Trouble for Me." Only a singer with Britney's voice could have pulled those off. She is the essential ingredient in her music. Her songs wouldn't work in the hands of Katy Perry or Rihanna. Hers is one of the only voices in the industry that is not interchangeable with someone else. It's absolutely anything but generic.
And as for songwriting? Rihanna's "Loud" has no credits to her but her voice. Mariah Carey doesn't write her own songs. Beyonce steals songwriting credits, for God's sake. But no one constantly criticizes them for their "lack of involvement" on their records — even though, as I've mentioned, Britney indeed has written or helped write a few of her big hits!
Is the reason that you people don't 'get' this that Britney doesn't care about promoting herself as the second coming, like Lady Gaga does? Thank God for it — the woman is as down-to-earth as it comes. She'd never go out there like Lady Gaga, talking about "giving birth to a new race" because of her cultural appeal. She is delightfully appealing as a person because she tries so hard to maintain some sense of normalcy. And my God, she was nearly destroyed by the media culture that created her — but she, unlike Elvis, unlike Whitney Houston, unlike Michael Jackson — came back and overcame her problems. She could have ended up destroyed like those other icons. She didn't. She came back to hit #1 again and again and again. She's had three #1s since her big comeback. It's absolutely amazing, and not enough credit is given to her for how much she's had to deal with and what she's overcome. Maybe she made herself a target for stupid media critics, but she's remained a real person throughout everything. She's just the whole freakin' pop package and I don't understand why this is so difficult to understand.
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The true tea has been spilled. The Queen's voice is truly her best asset.
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I found this on some board, but this is one of the BEST articles I've ever read about Britney:
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Alex Knepper on March 12, 2011, 04:20 PM
Well, let's try to answer your question: what is Britney's appeal?
Obviously, much of her appeal depends upon the legacy she built during her first five years, which, in case you were in a coma for, were some of the most explosive that pop culture ever had the pleasure of experiencing. She was as ubiquitous and bombastic as Lady Gaga is today — without all of the haughty pretension that the latter is currently infecting the pop scene with. From the Catholic schoolgirl outfit (Britney's idea) to the iconic VMA performances from '00 (the glittery faux-nude outfit), '01 (the snake) and '03 (the Madonna kiss), to her world-class dancing, Britney always delivered a hypnotic, intoxicating set of imagery to go along with her world-class pop. She and her collaborators have delivered so many gems to us — ...Baby One More Time, Oops!...I Did It Again, I'm a Slave 4 U, Toxic, Womanizer, and so on. Many of her hits were indeed co-written by her (including Me Against the Music and Everytime), but I don't see why that matters. (By the way: who chose Toxic as a single? Who came up with the video idea? Britney. You don't know that, of course, because Britney doesn't care about getting all the credit, unlike some arrogant pop stars that I can think of.)
But quite frankly, much of her musical appeal is her distinct, unique voice. People confuse having a powerhouse voice with the ability to sing well. Britney Spears' voice is, quite honestly, fantastic. It's wonderful for pop. It's got a thin, sexy, girlish quality that is also found in the likes of Kylie Minogue, another pop queen who confounds the critics. Those types of voices are perfect for sexy, minor-key-dominant pop. Ask yourself if Christina Aguilera could have ever pulled off a song like Kylie's "Chocolate" or Britney's "Breathe On Me." Or even some of the new songs, like "(Drop Dead) Beautiful," "Trip to Your Heart," and "Trouble for Me." Only a singer with Britney's voice could have pulled those off. She is the essential ingredient in her music. Her songs wouldn't work in the hands of Katy Perry or Rihanna. Hers is one of the only voices in the industry that is not interchangeable with someone else. It's absolutely anything but generic.
And as for songwriting? Rihanna's "Loud" has no credits to her but her voice. Mariah Carey doesn't write her own songs. Beyonce steals songwriting credits, for God's sake. But no one constantly criticizes them for their "lack of involvement" on their records — even though, as I've mentioned, Britney indeed has written or helped write a few of her big hits!
Is the reason that you people don't 'get' this that Britney doesn't care about promoting herself as the second coming, like Lady Gaga does? Thank God for it — the woman is as down-to-earth as it comes. She'd never go out there like Lady Gaga, talking about "giving birth to a new race" because of her cultural appeal. She is delightfully appealing as a person because she tries so hard to maintain some sense of normalcy. And my God, she was nearly destroyed by the media culture that created her — but she, unlike Elvis, unlike Whitney Houston, unlike Michael Jackson — came back and overcame her problems. She could have ended up destroyed like those other icons. She didn't. She came back to hit #1 again and again and again. She's had three #1s since her big comeback. It's absolutely amazing, and not enough credit is given to her for how much she's had to deal with and what she's overcome. Maybe she made herself a target for stupid media critics, but she's remained a real person throughout everything. She's just the whole freakin' pop package and I don't understand why this is so difficult to understand.
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She is the essential ingredient in her music. Hers is one of the only voices in the industry that is not interchangeable with someone else.
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She came back to hit #1 again and again and again. She's had three #1s since her big comeback. It's absolutely amazing
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in DDB she sings "you must be B I G because you got me hypontized".
 is that a reference to notorious? 
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Remember this?
Hmmm....
What happened with Rolling Stone today?
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Spill her pressed tea
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What happened with Rolling Stone today?
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Lovin' it
He was one of the VERY few pressed. Now I can sleep knowing we STFU that troll 
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Preach.
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Gerls I was thinking, when I win the meet Britney contest will I meet her once or be with her all day?
Also, I don't want to fly out coach either, I can't believe Jive won't fly me first class.
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What's the link to the Britney contest again?
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What's the link to the Britney contest again?
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Don't you understand I'm winning this? I spent all day liking all the stations on 7 different accounts.
And my local friend did the same so, I'm packing my bags as we speak.
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Originally posted by a1016neo
I found this on some board, but this is one of the BEST articles I've ever read about Britney:
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Alex Knepper on March 12, 2011, 04:20 PM
Well, let's try to answer your question: what is Britney's appeal?
Obviously, much of her appeal depends upon the legacy she built during her first five years, which, in case you were in a coma for, were some of the most explosive that pop culture ever had the pleasure of experiencing. She was as ubiquitous and bombastic as Lady Gaga is today — without all of the haughty pretension that the latter is currently infecting the pop scene with. From the Catholic schoolgirl outfit (Britney's idea) to the iconic VMA performances from '00 (the glittery faux-nude outfit), '01 (the snake) and '03 (the Madonna kiss), to her world-class dancing, Britney always delivered a hypnotic, intoxicating set of imagery to go along with her world-class pop. She and her collaborators have delivered so many gems to us — ...Baby One More Time, Oops!...I Did It Again, I'm a Slave 4 U, Toxic, Womanizer, and so on. Many of her hits were indeed co-written by her (including Me Against the Music and Everytime), but I don't see why that matters. (By the way: who chose Toxic as a single? Who came up with the video idea? Britney. You don't know that, of course, because Britney doesn't care about getting all the credit, unlike some arrogant pop stars that I can think of.)
But quite frankly, much of her musical appeal is her distinct, unique voice. People confuse having a powerhouse voice with the ability to sing well. Britney Spears' voice is, quite honestly, fantastic. It's wonderful for pop. It's got a thin, sexy, girlish quality that is also found in the likes of Kylie Minogue, another pop queen who confounds the critics. Those types of voices are perfect for sexy, minor-key-dominant pop. Ask yourself if Christina Aguilera could have ever pulled off a song like Kylie's "Chocolate" or Britney's "Breathe On Me." Or even some of the new songs, like "(Drop Dead) Beautiful," "Trip to Your Heart," and "Trouble for Me." Only a singer with Britney's voice could have pulled those off. She is the essential ingredient in her music. Her songs wouldn't work in the hands of Katy Perry or Rihanna. Hers is one of the only voices in the industry that is not interchangeable with someone else. It's absolutely anything but generic.
And as for songwriting? Rihanna's "Loud" has no credits to her but her voice. Mariah Carey doesn't write her own songs. Beyonce steals songwriting credits, for God's sake. But no one constantly criticizes them for their "lack of involvement" on their records — even though, as I've mentioned, Britney indeed has written or helped write a few of her big hits!
Is the reason that you people don't 'get' this that Britney doesn't care about promoting herself as the second coming, like Lady Gaga does? Thank God for it — the woman is as down-to-earth as it comes. She'd never go out there like Lady Gaga, talking about "giving birth to a new race" because of her cultural appeal. She is delightfully appealing as a person because she tries so hard to maintain some sense of normalcy. And my God, she was nearly destroyed by the media culture that created her — but she, unlike Elvis, unlike Whitney Houston, unlike Michael Jackson — came back and overcame her problems. She could have ended up destroyed like those other icons. She didn't. She came back to hit #1 again and again and again. She's had three #1s since her big comeback. It's absolutely amazing, and not enough credit is given to her for how much she's had to deal with and what she's overcome. Maybe she made herself a target for stupid media critics, but she's remained a real person throughout everything. She's just the whole freakin' pop package and I don't understand why this is so difficult to understand.
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How do you guys feel about "Trouble For Me"? It's a little...odd.
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It's the worst track on the album.
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