When a new artist first makes an impact on the scene, they have high expectations for themselves. But at the same time, they don’t know how successful they’ll become or if they’ll be around in 20 years. They can only work harder and evolve to ensure that it happens. I think it’s good Lady Gaga has set that standard for herself. Earlier today (May 30th), the 24-year-old Pop phenomenon was interviewed LIVE for two hours by ShowStudio’s Alexander Fury. She spoke about entwining music and fashion, her artistry, her accoladed contributions to Pop music, her eccentric sense of style and many many more. But here’s a quote about Beyonce and her new album which stood out the most. Gaga is hoping this new album will cement her a place in the iconic books 20 years from now:
Q: What is your attitude towards collaboration with peers in the pop music scene? Is it an idea which scares, excites, or even interests you?
Lady Gaga: At this moment, I don’t want to do any collaborations, especially contemporary ones. I want to stand on my own two feet. This new album is my chance to create what in 20 years will be seen as my iconic moment. That’s what you should always aim at. Today, collaborations are about appealing to a wider market and gaining radio plays and album sales, above artistic integrity. I collaborated with Beyoncé because I love her. She is my favorite contemporary pop musician.
I think Gaga is really talented and has the potential to be the next Madonna, although she has quite a milestone to go. I definetely agree with her about collaborating with popular acts just to secure a hit. It definetely says more about you as an artist, especially if you try to launch yourself off somebody elses success rather than create your own. For example, music’s latest infestation Nicki Minaj. Everybody wants to work with her because she’s ‘hot’ right now. That’s just how it works. I’m not criticising anyone for going there, but I think it should be done as a last resort should everything else fail. Truth and behold is, if the music is good and your talent is raw, you don’t need anyone hot to ‘bless’ your record. It’s definetely good to see some artists have that type of confidence in themselves. You can check out the full transcript here. Fantastic and insightful read I must add.
With his fine good looks, R&B star Chris Brown is never short of female companionship. And much of it was surrounding him over the weekend. Even his bitch Bow Wow was there too. Breezy was seen enjoying his stint in Miami with the 400 Club at club Cameo. The star performed a 15-minute set and the crowd went absolutely hysterical.
