But everybody knew he was seen as a one hit wonder and a cad.
By putting out his “Paula” album he misjudged his audience. First and foremost, there wasn’t much of one. You can have a monster hit and have no fans, ever heard of Carly Rae Jepsen?
The blowback killed Thicke’s album. It may be his truth, but no one else can relate, you mean you’re rich and famous and hang with naked models, squeezing boobies, and now you’re complaining your wife left you, what’s up with that?
Never lose touch with your audience. It’s cool to lead, but if you don’t have people’s hearts and minds to begin with, it could be a very cold journey.