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Originally Posted by Doll Eyes
yesterday you hated me. I don't get you trimac, LOL. Anyways, I don't know why I am piece of work, I was being serious, it's not 'token resistance,' which implies I'm resisting something just for the sake of doing so. *shrugs*
Don't worry I don't get myself some days, lol.
I don't hate you, or anyone really on this forum (although a few have tried my patience, including a couple of mods ). I definitely see where you're coming from, and you make no bones about it or pretend to be something you're not. Of course I don't agree with what you say and sometimes it sounds like you like to stir up things and make generalizations, but forums like this are great to see different perspectives and experiences.
i think you can blame (if that's what you want to call it) most of it in part on club culture. most of these songs that started the "trend" had their beginnings in the clubs and never touched a radio or where wildy public. its just become the norm for how a song is produced and shopped around.
club culture became "mainstream"
BTW (in addition to my last response to your post) an example of a star DJ becoming vulgarized once he entered the U.S. market: David Guetta. Before he was popular in the U.S., he released clean songs like "Delirious", "Love Don't Let Me Go", and "Baby When the Lights Go Out" ("I Hear You Calling). (Albeit his album title was vulgar) His fame in the U.S. came as the result of a collaboration with Akon with "Sexy *****".
It's interesting that a country some people call "prudish" originates songs about sexual practices, which become popular and are played on the radio everywhere.
BTW (in addition to my last response to your post) an example of a star DJ becoming vulgarized once he entered the U.S. market: David Guetta. Before he was popular in the U.S., he released clean songs like "Delirious", "Love Don't Let Me Go", and "Baby When the Lights Go Out" ("I Hear You Calling). (Albeit his album title was vulgar) His fame in the U.S. came as the result of a collaboration with Akon with "Sexy *****".
It's interesting that a country some people call "prudish" originates songs about sexual practices, which become popular and are played on the radio everywhere.
I have had similar thoughts. When I do hear the radio, it seems I'm constantly cringing. I also hesitate to call these "performers" artists.
The last two decent pop songs, tha reached #1 in many countries were Adele'srollng n the deep & Gotye's Somebody that I used to know... Not sure what's going on with US pop, but seems lacking in creativity and natural talent.
I'm no prude & don't mind suggestive lyrics, but some of these songs are just pure trash. Whoever sings that whistle song should never, ever release another "song".
It seems like back in the late 90's, few of the hit songs at the time were of a sexual nature, or at least they toned it down. But now in 2012, it sometimes seems like EVERY song is about sex, and usually one-night stands - usually an assertive male speaking of taking a woman home for a night from the club, or increasing ly the other way around (e.g. Kesha's "Bla Bla Bla"). Even songs that are not otherwise centered around sex seem to make an obligatory token reference (e.g. Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music", Lady Gaga's "Edge of Glory") This has seemed to be the case for about 10 years now.
Are regular people really so horny or sex-obsessed as to find this appealing? Although my religious views come into play here, even from a secular perspective, it's ridiculous.
Meh, it's nothing new really. It's more the music itself sucks is why it's bad. These have expert guitarists, good melodies, solo/leads, and good vocals.... I love them!
BTW (in addition to my last response to your post) an example of a star DJ becoming vulgarized once he entered the U.S. market: David Guetta. Before he was popular in the U.S., he released clean songs like "Delirious", "Love Don't Let Me Go", and "Baby When the Lights Go Out" ("I Hear You Calling). (Albeit his album title was vulgar) His fame in the U.S. came as the result of a collaboration with Akon with "Sexy *****".
It's interesting that a country some people call "prudish" originates songs about sexual practices, which become popular and are played on the radio everywhere.
Are you kidding me... He makes club songs. Sexy B**** is about a girl in a club. What do you expect.
His newest single is Titanium (with Sia), a song nothing to do with sex. It's about inner strength. Without You, a recent single featuring with Usher, again nothing to do with sex.
Oh and this was on his first studio album (prior to his US Launch)
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). I definitely see where you're coming from, and you make no bones about it or pretend to be something you're not. Of course I don't agree with what you say and sometimes it sounds like you like to stir up things and make generalizations, but forums like this are great to see different perspectives and experiences.
