SonofBaldwin Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 There will never, ever be another Janet Jackson. Mega stardom of her kind is increasingly hard to reach, especially if you are a black woman. There is Beyoncé, but even she can no longer claim to have the sort of radio dominance Janet once commanded—though that’s more so a testament to the diminished influence of “urban” music than Yoncé’s catalog. She’s also more an amalgamation of several pop stars of yore—Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Michael and Janet Jackson, respectively—than a singular artist. There is also Rihanna, but she’s long noted that she desires to be more of a “Black Madonna.” Both dance (one way more energetically than the other), but neither offer the sort of choreography that made Janet Jackson the iconic pop star she is today. I’m sure some people would now like to interject Ciara, who I’ve jokingly said in the past could’ve been some country-fried-steak version of Damita Jo. I wish Ciara the best in all her future endeavors, but she lacks vision, cohesion, and for all intents and purposes, blew whatever chance she had at becoming a behemoth in music. At this stage of her career, she’s more like a Kardashian who can dance. Nonetheless, there is hope of an artist who can at least encompass some of Janet’s best qualities for a new generation. If there’s anyone who might be able to muster what Janet Jackson meant to me growing up, it is the 22-year-old singer Tinashe. More: http://www.complex.com/music/2015/04/tinashe-is-as-close-to-janet-jackson-as-well-ever-get Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanka Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Too early to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrylf Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Too early to tell. This I see it for her, but she might end up another Mya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Is this satire? Bc Tinashe is a joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 She can dance and she can sing... So... I guess. She needs to stop the "urban" shit if she wants to get bigger. She has the talent. Utilize it better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 She can dance and she can sing... So... I guess. She needs to stop the "urban" shit if she wants to get bigger. She has the talent. Utilize it better That's my thing with her. What she's doing right now won't make her very popular. I just find it hard to get into her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 That's my thing with her. What she's doing right now won't make her very popular. I just find it hard to get into her... I cant get into her either. She hasnt given me anything to really sink my teeth into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I love her tbh. Her mixtapes are better than the album and I think she has potential in terms of making better music. I love how involved she is. Fear Not is everything to me lyrically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasSad Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 She is about 22 or 23 years old? Someone stack Janet's accomplishments and resume at 23 up to Tuna Salads and send that back to Complex. Send pictures too of her hosting a show with Cher when she was first born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hew?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaznboi Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I love her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I like her but I wouldn't go that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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