Why does it seem like the knowledge of Robin Thicke's music for ppl in this thread starts and stops with blurred lines like and Pharell was well known before Justin got to him to make himself legit. Puleeze. I like Justin but let's not get carried away.
Robin Thicke DOES produce and write his own material. He has also written or produced for other artists like BRANDY, MICHAEL JACKSON, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MARY J. BLIGE, and many more.
Secondly, so what if he's working with Dr.Luke for no more than 1 or 2 songs. 2 SONGS define an entire discography? Stop being simple. Keyshia Cole has a dance song on her latest album. Is she now a Pop artist? Let's talk
Thirdly, "Blurred Lines" IS inspired and influenced by Marvin Gaye. Listen to "Got to Give it Up" and then respond.
But truth is Robin has had that "20/20 experience" style since the begining of his career. I can see why he is bothered.
Nope robin has no reason to be bothered since he's the one that took inspiration from JT, when Robin first came out this was his sound:
He was rocking the long hair, the song was more pop influenced and sounded like a JT song. Plus before Robin evolved to the suit & tie look, FS/LS and it's singles were released before "Lost Without U" which established him in r&b and gave him his first hit.