Ever since Beyonce gave no warning...other artists are trying to take what she did and elevate it.
Nothing is wrong with this at all but the big question is...WHO WILL IT BE.
The word on the street is ITUNES is gearing up for another exclusive album release from a huge artist. Beyonce's exclusive ITUNES release caught the world by storm and gained high praise for it's creativity and fan friendliness. It was a move that made artists wonder if the the old way is still the right way.
This next release that ITUNES will do is said to be a very marketable artist but it probably won't be as big as Beyonce's surprise was. This artist is carefully weighing give aways, a possible live concert in the midst of the release, exclusive prizes through social media and more. So who is the artist that's about to do a Beyonce 2.0???
Nobody knows yet but the names that have been put out there are right on the money.1. Rihanna.
This is right up Rihanna's alley. She is the only artist that has given Beyonce any competition and it's only right since she has been very quiet musically. A highly anticipated album is due for her and I guarantee if it's her the numbers will either match or surpass Beyonce's. And that will only be because it won't be a surprise...this artist will make it known when the album is coming so people will sit at the computer at 12am and download.
2. Janet Jackson
It's been rumored for over a year now that Janet has been back in studio working on a project that some say has material as good as her classic "Velvet Rope" album. Janet has been low key but has made it clear that she is making music that she loves and that she cares about. With so many Janet Jackson fans young and old this would be the best way for her to announce her return to music. The only reason I think this might not be her is because Janet has been away for so long. Plus with some of her 90's counter parts Mariah and Toni having issues appealing to this new generation of music buyers it will be hard for her to reach Beyonce numbers. But if she did decide to go visual like Beyonce did she would EAT IT!!!!
3. Adele
I'm not real clear on this one because Adele is not the kind of artist to give visuals plus she doesn't need an exclusive campaign to set records and sell millions. However she is a super Beyonce fan and could possibly be looking to get more bank for her buck.
4. Ne-Yo
One of three males that have been talked about. Ne-Yo is an artist that could surprise and so something of this caliber. Granted he hasn't been as successful as he was before but best believe he does have world wide appeal to give a great album with visually appealing videos (cue the music video for Lazy Love). The things that would have to align for Ne-Yo is a groundbreaking song as a first single...HE DOES NOT have the appeal to just tweet "My album is out" and people will flock.
5. Fergie
A str8 up surprise this would be. The Black Eye Peas front woman is no stranger to chart success. However she hasn't had an album since her break through Gwen Stafani esque album. With the right production (WILL I AM) and the right song I could see this.
6. Kendrick Lamar
This along with Rihanna feels so right. Kendrick is not the typical hip hop artist. He is very calculating and a perfectionist. I can see a visual album from him and with Dr. Dre producing his new album this would be the kind of media blitz that would take him to the next level. We all have heard the rumors that Kanye had the idea of doing a visual album a long time ago but I think Kendrick would do it justice.
7. Usher
If this was 2005 or 2006 I would be so here for this...but let's face it. This is an artist who has declined over the years and just kind of surviving at this point. I like Usher's music but he is not the world wide smash he once was. Plus I'm not seeing a Confessions part 2 coming so this would the wrong artist.
Take a raead
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