Can a female artist be successful with the teen crowd if they aren't totally hot?
06-02-03, 08:35 AM
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Can a female artist be successful with the teen crowd if they aren't totally hot?
Now, first I have almost zero knowledge of today's teeny-bopper scene, so I'm truthfully looking for answers here.
Are there any female artists who are accepted by the younger crowd who are not totally hot, or act like they are totally hot? I'm talking about the Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Pink variety. I've seen recent threads about Jewel and Liz Phair going all skank in order to appeal to the youth market.
Also, I'm not talking about Adult Oriented Rock (AOR) types which may crossover into pop for a song or two (Sheryl Crow, etc.). I'm talking about artists/singers who are directly marketing to teens. Can they do it and not be an 8 or above on the hot-or-not chart?
Bottom line: Can a woman sell records to a 16 year-old without showing her midriff and cleavage?
Are there any female artists who are accepted by the younger crowd who are not totally hot, or act like they are totally hot? I'm talking about the Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Pink variety. I've seen recent threads about Jewel and Liz Phair going all skank in order to appeal to the youth market.
Also, I'm not talking about Adult Oriented Rock (AOR) types which may crossover into pop for a song or two (Sheryl Crow, etc.). I'm talking about artists/singers who are directly marketing to teens. Can they do it and not be an 8 or above on the hot-or-not chart?
Bottom line: Can a woman sell records to a 16 year-old without showing her midriff and cleavage?
06-02-03, 09:20 AM
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Originally posted by Groucho
Kelly Clarkson is about as attractive as my neighbor's Great Dane, but she seems fairly popular. She doesn't dress very trashy either.
Kelly Clarkson is about as attractive as my neighbor's Great Dane, but she seems fairly popular. She doesn't dress very trashy either.
Looks pretty hot to me, in the teen marketing sense.
06-02-03, 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by Numanoid
I think I'll have to disqualify KC:
Looks pretty hot to me, in the teen marketing sense.
I think I'll have to disqualify KC:
Looks pretty hot to me, in the teen marketing sense.
06-02-03, 11:08 AM
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Originally posted by das Monkey
I've never found Mandy Moore attractive on any level.
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I've never found Mandy Moore attractive on any level.
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Judgment: Disqualified
06-02-03, 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by ike0000
Missy Elliot?
Missy Elliot?
06-02-03, 01:33 PM
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I'm sure this won't count, but what about Tori Amos? I consider her a rather average looking woman, and I think most of her fanbase is composed of teens (that could easily be wrong, though).
06-02-03, 01:50 PM
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How about Pink?
This one is a tough call though....at times she looks good, at other times she doesnt..
When it comes down to it though,IMO, she really doesnt have the most attractive face....sorry if i sound harsh!
This one is a tough call though....at times she looks good, at other times she doesnt..
When it comes down to it though,IMO, she really doesnt have the most attractive face....sorry if i sound harsh!
06-02-03, 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by inVectiVe
I'm sure this won't count, but what about Tori Amos? I consider her a rather average looking woman, and I think most of her fanbase is composed of teens (that could easily be wrong, though).
I'm sure this won't count, but what about Tori Amos? I consider her a rather average looking woman, and I think most of her fanbase is composed of teens (that could easily be wrong, though).
I saw the video the other day for the single off this album, "The Big Picture"...so incredibly cheesy I had to record it.
Originally posted by KevinSmithIsGod
How about Pink?
This one is a tough call though....at times she looks good, at other times she doesnt..
When it comes down to it though,IMO, she really doesnt have the most attractive face....sorry if i sound harsh!
How about Pink?
This one is a tough call though....at times she looks good, at other times she doesnt..
When it comes down to it though,IMO, she really doesnt have the most attractive face....sorry if i sound harsh!
You have to agree, though, that she is clearly marketed as "hot" alongside Britney, Christina, etc.
06-02-03, 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by inVectiVe
I'm sure this won't count, but what about Tori Amos? I consider her a rather average looking woman, and I think most of her fanbase is composed of teens (that could easily be wrong, though).
I'm sure this won't count, but what about Tori Amos? I consider her a rather average looking woman, and I think most of her fanbase is composed of teens (that could easily be wrong, though).
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06-02-03, 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by tasha99
I think Tori Amos' fan base is older than teens.
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I think Tori Amos' fan base is older than teens.
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When I was in HS alot of people loved her...that was back in like 94-95-96...
06-02-03, 05:24 PM
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The stereotype I had in mind for Tori fans was high school and college girls: late teens / early 20s.
BTW, I roomed with a guy (!) who was a Tori fan one year and gained an appreciation for some of her songs like "Crucify" and "Spark" - even though they're far removed from the style of music I usually listen to.
And, yes, I'm unfortunately aware of Y Kant Tori Read?
BTW, I roomed with a guy (!) who was a Tori fan one year and gained an appreciation for some of her songs like "Crucify" and "Spark" - even though they're far removed from the style of music I usually listen to.
And, yes, I'm unfortunately aware of Y Kant Tori Read?
06-02-03, 05:48 PM
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Originally posted by Chrisedge
How About Avril? Never seen a pic of her that was "hot"
How About Avril? Never seen a pic of her that was "hot"
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