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[Dr. Malik]

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or this cat will keep crying

 

[botty]

What is Frank Ocean more known for:

A) Being a homosexual

B) His Music

???

 

[Mau ®]

He is bisexual tho.

And tbh all I see when people discuss him is his music. Not his adventures in COCKLAND. Obviously his coming out gave him more visibility but it's not as if nobody knew about him before. Nostalgia ULTRA had widespread critical acclaim.

 

[MThanded]

I'm glad that using your sexual orientation for promo pays off

So this is how y'all roll in pop-gaf.

Nostalgia Ultra was quality
Lonny Breaux collection was quality.

Pretty sure his promo was his singing. Also when did coming out as possibly being bisexual become a promotion especially in the RnB community. Lets get real here.
LETS GET REAL.

The saltiness in your post is pretty extreme. Get your blood pressure checked.

 

[Mau ®]

Yassssss drag ha!!!!!

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

Besides, what's inherently wrong with using your sexual orientation as promo? Don't be a drag, just be a queen.

 

[Dr. Malik]

What is Frank Ocean more known for:

A) Being a homosexual

B) His Music

???

A. tho others will say differently while the rest of the world still wonders who he is or why we should care that he is bi

 

[Artemisia]

marius is testing my patience

 

[Ollie Pooch]

LOL, Madonna not touring Australia AGAIN. What a bitch.

Spoiler

Though totally expected, tbh

Madonna cancels Australian tour

 

[Satch]

MTHanded is READING already, I see.

werq

 

[Dr. Malik]

but why would Bey promote this on her page

obviously this was more to do with his orientation than his music
and she wanted to let the world know that he is bi

 

[Trigger]

No. Marius just no.

 

[Koodo]

Besides, what's inherently wrong with using your sexual orientation as promo? Don't be a drag, just be a queen.

It becomes a problem when the sexual orientation overshadows the music, which is what Lambert's career has recently become.

The publicity surrounding his last album became off-putting to a high degree. Blogs proclaiming to support the album for his sexual orientation to send a message; and Lambert himself giving an admittedly sound observation of the challenges out gay men in the industry face, yet the statement read like a subtle attempt to dismiss his detractors whom get catty with him because of a DROUGHT in QUALITY.

His lukewarm career is a testament to the fact that, before any ADJECTIVE can be bestowed upon an artist, the NOUN must hold up on its own; Lambert failed to PASS that test, so now he's attempting to TRESPASS into consumers' wallets on a sparkly rainbow boat.

 

[<+)O Robido O(+>]

but why would Bey promote this on her page


obviously this was more to do with his orientation than his music
and she wanted to let the world know that he is bi

 

[Cosmic Bus]

New Dawn Richard track off her upcoming album. Sounds like an album opener (or closer) and the production on this thing is really great:

http://soundcloud.com/rapup/pretty-wicked-things-dawn-richard

 

[MThanded]

but why would Bey promote this on her page

obviously this was more to do with his orientation than his music
and she wanted to let the world know that he is bi

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I think you posted the wrong image in your post. That image doesn't say "Be bisexual". Maybe you linked the wrong image. Clearly there was a typo of some sort. A simple error.

I'll wait for you to fix your post.

 

[Koodo]

LOL, Madonna not touring Australia AGAIN. What a bitch.

Spoiler

Though totally expected, tbh

Madonna cancels Australian tour

LOL

I feel for our dearest Pho. *.*

 

[Trigger]

New Dawn Richard track off her upcoming album. Sounds like an album opener (or closer) and the production on this thing is really great:

http://soundcloud.com/rapup/pretty-wicked-things-dawn-richard

This is pretty hot. There are moments though (like about 2mins in) where the production gets obnoxious. Dawn has real potential.

Spoiler

Every time I listen to Dawn I remember Danity Kane's potential. ;_;

 

[Ollie Pooch]

LOL

I feel for our dearest Pho. *.*

The last few tours her management has said 'it's happening!' or there's imminent announcement of dates then it gets canned. Not sure anyone will be surprised.

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

It becomes a problem when the sexual orientation overshadows the music, which is what Lambert's career has recently become.

The publicity surrounding his last album became off-putting to a high degree. Blogs proclaiming to support the album for his sexual orientation to send a message; and Lambert himself giving an admittedly sound observation of the challenges out gay men in the industry face, yet the statement read like a subtle attempt to dismiss his detractors whom get catty with him because of a DROUGHT in QUALITY.

His lukewarm career is a testament to the fact that, before any ADJECTIVE can be bestowed upon an artist, the NOUN must hold up on its own; Lambert failed to PASS that test, so now he's attempting to TRESPASS into consumers' wallets on a sparkly rainbow boat.

I guess I can't speak to the quality of Lambert's music, but I'm just happy we've come to a point where coming out is no longer a career killing move- it may have even boosted Frank's career. But who knows, maybe Frank's doing well because his album is actually damn good and orientation has nothing to do with it.

... aw, poor dat @ Lambert though.

 

[devilru]

LOL, Madonna not touring Australia AGAIN. What a bitch.

Spoiler

Though totally expected, tbh

Gaga is a tough act to follow

 

[twobear]

I listened to Channel Orange tonight. Can we please add it to the OP? It is bereft of flaws.

 

[Dr. Malik]

even Target knew what Frankie was up to

"Target has refused to carry Frank's album because of iTunes exclusive," Clancy wrote in a (since-deleted) tweet. "Interesting since they also donate to non-equal rights organizations."

and when you search him half of his news results are about his sexuality

the receipts dont lie gurls

 

[twobear]

God forbid any of Marius' faves would do something just to stir up publicity.

 

[MThanded]

I listened to Channel Orange tonight. Can we please add it to the OP? It is bereft of flaws.

More people in here need to be talking about the album.

Grab it for 2.99 here

or use code HEARTMP3 to get 2 dollars off and get it for 99 cents.

 

[Koodo]

I guess I can't speak to the quality of Lambert's music, but I'm just happy we've come to a point where coming out is no longer a career killing move- it may have even boosted Frank's career. But who knows, maybe Frank's doing well because his album is actually damn good and orientation has nothing to do with it.

It's great to see how public homosexuality is no longer an automatic career killer, but Frank's letter only brought attention to his career. Attention does not lead to commitment, and his opening sales infer there was commitment which is usually a product of quality.

Personally, the letter made me aware of Frank, but I had no intention on pressing PLAY on his album until it started getting buzz for being GREAT.


AND YES, his album needs to be in the OP. *O*

 

[DMeisterJ]

More people in here need to be talking about the album.

Grab it for 2.99 here

or use code HEARTMP3 to get 2 dollars off and get it for 99 cents.

99 cents? Steal. Bought. Thanks. Needs to be OP'd.

 

[Christopher]

Not gonna lie I didn't know who this Frank Ocean was until he announced his sexuality..I'm guessing like me many were curious (haaaaa) to see what his music was about.

Adam Lambert first album wasn't that bad he had a few hits and his voice is actually pretty good a couple of good standout tracks from that album...not here for his personality though.

Aaliyah - I'm here for that. I fondly remember her music growing up, and rock the boat was such a great song; so is try again still know the lyrics to that song. It doesn't help that she was also dangerously beautiful while still maintaining an edge to her.

That Katy Perry and Russell Brand breakup was so awful, have we ever got a clear answer to why they broke up? At least Katy is making some money - shameless, but she's getting paid...she also promised to go away for awhile after the last two singles so thank god.

Aretha Franklyn is freaking legendary... We don't want to hear your shade Kathy Lee.

 

[Nemesis_]

Poor brave Pho.

Madonna truly is a BITCH tbh

What a RAGING HYEEJUN (sp?)

 

[Artemisia]

I shouldn't have gifted all those copies of electra heart

I could have got Channel Orange for free.

 

[Trigger]

I just realized that MThanded is a pun.

Poor brave Pho.

Madonna truly is a BITCH tbh

What a RAGING HEEJUN (sp?)

No "y".

 

[Icicle]

LOL

I feel for our dearest Pho. *.*

On meltdown watch...

Janet relaxing on a yacht with her hot, younger BILLIONAIRE fiance. Could you faves ever score a man like that?

Spoiler

No.

 

[kitchenmotors]

Not gonna lie I didn't know who this Frank Ocean was until he announced his sexuality..I'm guessing like me many were curious (haaaaa) to see what his music was about.

Well, I'd understand that the gay community might show more interest in his music because he announced he was bi, but Frank Ocean was popular before that or the new album. Odd Future is fairly well known and their popularity peaked last summer, especially with the Tyler album. Everyone loves Frank and it's not because of his sexuality, it's because he's the next generation of R&B, along with The Weeknd. I prefer The Weeknd personally, but Frank Ocean is great too. I didn't even know he was bi until last week.

Anyway, I doubt anyone here would consider her pop, but Zola Jesus is amazing and her most recent album Contaus, is great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHRFqjGCUvU

 

[Artemisia]

On meltdown watch...

Janet relaxing on a yacht with her hot, younger BILLIONAIRE fiance. Could you faves ever score a man like that?

Spoiler

No.

Could Janet get a career today?

Spoiler

No.

 

[offtopic]

It becomes a problem when the sexual orientation overshadows the music, which is what Lambert's career has recently become.

The publicity surrounding his last album became off-putting to a high degree. Blogs proclaiming to support the album for his sexual orientation to send a message; and Lambert himself giving an admittedly sound observation of the challenges out gay men in the industry face, yet the statement read like a subtle attempt to dismiss his detractors whom get catty with him because of a DROUGHT in QUALITY.

His lukewarm career is a testament to the fact that, before any ADJECTIVE can be bestowed upon an artist, the NOUN must hold up on its own; Lambert failed to PASS that test, so now he's attempting to TRESPASS into consumers' wallets on a sparkly rainbow boat.

Trespassing is a really good album. I'm not really sure what people expect out of him. It's almost like he was so good in so many genres on AI that people picked their favorite niche and wanted him to make a record tailored exactly for them. Then they judge his career based on sales (which are fine) and equate that with quality of work. Whether or not people like his tone it really can't be debated that his singing ability is just on another level from almost every current pop artist out there.

More to the point of straight v. gay...he would certainly be more popular if he was straight. His songs are frequently about being gay or gay romance. Not that they can't be interpreted in other ways but the reality is that he is a gay artist talking about love/life/challenges from a gay perspective and that is difficult for a straight audience to really relate to. I know I don't really get into his songs as much just for that reason...I have no problem with his "gayness"...I just don't relate as well to the music as if he were straight.

Yes, now we'll get some gay GAF saying they don't like him. That is fine but doesn't really change the argument.

 

[Trigger]

I don't think Adam would be more popular if he was straight.

Could Janet get a career today?

Spoiler

No.

 

[Sai-kun]

but why would Bey promote this on her page


obviously this was more to do with his orientation than his music
and she wanted to let the world know that he is bi

it's called being fucking happy for someone for being honest with everyone about who they are

it's a really simple concept to grasp

 

[Dr. Malik]

Gaga is a tough act to follow

Gaga even attempts to go to countries where they want to kill her just so she can perform for her fans

Madonna was right when she said "She's not me"

 

[kitchenmotors]

When is Sufjan Stevens going to come out? I mean, come on. He's like my perfect man.

 

[devilru]

Gaga even attempts to go to countries where they want to kill her just so she can perform for her fans

Madonna was right when she said "She's not me"

I gotta make some gifs, if I had one it would be blowing you a kiss or something

Spoiler

Hard Candy > MDNA

 

[Dr. Malik]

it's called being fucking happy for someone for being honest with everyone about who they are

it's a really simple concept to grasp

in that case a simple phone call would have suffice

but she wanted to let the world know

 

[Ollie Pooch]

I wonder what prompted the cancellation. Would they lose money due to exchange rates or something? Unlikely given the ticket prices. Maybe she couldn't be bothered flying so far.

 

[Noshino]

Gaga even attempts to go to countries where they want to kill her just so she can perform for her fans

Madonna was right when she said "She's not me"

damn right she isn't her

Madonna still relevant to this day, and she doesnt even need to wear costumes to stand out

 

[Trigger]

When is Sufjan Stevens going to come out? I mean, come on. He's like my perfect man.

I never knew he was so hot. I heard a song of his on the (now old) "The O.C." soundtrack.

 

[Mumei]

Poor brave Pho.

Madonna truly is a BITCH tbh

What a RAGING HYEEJUN (sp?)

LOL, Madonna not touring Australia AGAIN. What a bitch.

Spoiler

Though totally expected, tbh

Madonna cancels Australian tour

A reminder:

Don't do this.

 

[Koodo]

damn right she isn't her

Madonna still relevant to this day, and she doesnt even need to wear costumes to stand out

Fitting choice of words hun, considering she needs to get her TITS OUT for a slice of publicity.

When is Sufjan Stevens going to come out? I mean, come on. He's like my perfect man.

He looks cute, let me google.


Edit: HMMM.

 

[botty]

damn right she isn't her

Madonna still relevant to this day, and she doesnt even need to wear costumes to stand out

 

[Dr. Malik]

damn right she isn't her

Madonna still relevant to this day, and she doesnt even need to wear costumes to stand out

yeah she only has to show her boob, ass, and vagina to make headlines


btw how is MDNA doing, is it charting?

 

[Sai-kun]

a marius post

nope!

 

[Ollie Pooch]

A reminder:

Don't do this.

Sorry - was meant to be tongue in cheek