Alicia Keys - We Are Here...the wackness continues...:mjlol: Edit: Struggle Bus hits "The View"

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Don't front like Drake don't have more proven R&B hits under his belt as written credits than you're willing to overlook here...and many of them without 40.

Yes, 40 did play a significant role in lacing that moment in time, but to overlook Drake's work lyrically AND with the harmonies AND even with his remix verse is absurd. He made that song from top to bottom. I'd be surprised if A. Keys even sees money off that.



I posted my comment without coming across yours... nice that you empathize cuz that was definitely alicia's magnum opus, imo.


She even looks wwaaaayyyy better in that video than she has ever since (or in her entire career, period).


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She was selected to be a star. She has the look and the charisma....but the overall package for longevity?.....nah......

That's why everyone needs to give all praises due to Queen Bey....:ohlawd:
Beyonce's material isn't edgy enough for me though...and I don't mean catchy or creative.
 

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For some reason the direct link to wikipedia doesn't work. If you search for Kerry Brothers Jr, or Krucial Keys it will take you to his wikipedia page though.

He isnt solely responsible for her success, and i think they still work together from time to time. BUT the breakdown of their close working relationship definitely corresponded very closely with the breakdown of the quality of her music. The thing is music, especially that magical mix of commercially successful 'art' pop music usually is a team effort, and while she may have been the quarterback and face of the team, she cant win the superbowl without the supporting cast. This is clear now. Personally I have the feeling Krucial was always the quarterback, but have nothing to back that up, his music isnt on the same level commercially or quality wise without her either.

Problem with Pop music is it is almost by definition corny... the art is mixing the corny but not corny that makes a Pop record that works commercially and as good music. Keys been struggling with that for a while.
 

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It's hilarious how she and many other people in the music industry spend so much time creating a sophisticated, artsy persona while releasing the most simple bullshyt music. She's such a good pianist, how the hell she gonna play something that simple...

You've been in the game for more than a decade. Take a fukking risk, do something different, make a statement. Where are the Madonnas and Stevie Wonders and Tina Turners of this era, artists willing to say controversial shyt or take stands with meaningful music? Everything today is party or feel good anthems.
 
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