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jpop stars vs american popstars.
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sonikokaruto
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it's the same exact shit, but they try to appeal to male buyers, not like america land where they try to make every female buyer a whorelike alreadywhorebitch
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Who cares about lameass popstars
sonikokaruto
Banned
at least not lame ass jap guys
Forgotten_Taco
Member
Tell them I hate them!
sonikokaruto
Banned
*pulls a kkkramer*
TOM f'N CRUISE
Member
Well, they're usually prepubescent chicks who would look even younger than their age comparatively when compared to their caucasian counterparts and you might like the cute, innocent factor. Bear in mind this, though, they all had to suck cocks to get to where they are.Jake XXX said:
Japanese people as a whole -- no.
Link1110
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I can't find the story, but I read it yesterday.
Finally, the culmination of years of work by the us pop scene has come to pass. We have the first porn star/pop star. Bear in mind that there were those like Madonna, Britney, Christina, Pussycat Dolls etc. who were almost porn stars and pop stars at the same time, but now its official.
The difference in Japan's pop scene, and why I like it better, is that its at least about MUSIC, not which artist you picture naked while listening to their songs.
Finally, the culmination of years of work by the us pop scene has come to pass. We have the first porn star/pop star. Bear in mind that there were those like Madonna, Britney, Christina, Pussycat Dolls etc. who were almost porn stars and pop stars at the same time, but now its official.
The difference in Japan's pop scene, and why I like it better, is that its at least about MUSIC, not which artist you picture naked while listening to their songs.
Tchu-Espresso
likes mayo on everthing and can't dance
Japanese pop is up there with the most annoying shit ive ever heard.
One thing about Asian (note: not just Japan!!) celebs is a lot of them are actually extremely talented.
They play their own instruments, sing well, and act well. Celeb culture is so different over there imo. Much more preferable.
But I could be biased cos I'm asian.
S.Korea is the new Japan, their music is much better right now.
They play their own instruments, sing well, and act well. Celeb culture is so different over there imo. Much more preferable.
But I could be biased cos I'm asian.
S.Korea is the new Japan, their music is much better right now.
Chris Michael
Banned
Jpop >>>>>>>> Apop in all categories. Call me a Japanophile or whatever, but it's true. Bite me.
i don't hate pop music, but i don't take it seriously (who does?) ill listen to various popular songs and sing along with them in the car with friends, the same way i'd sing a weird al song, or cheesy 80s song, or something to that effect. the same goes for most rap.
that being said i haven't heard any jpop songs that convince me that what they do there is any better than what gets churned out here.
that being said i haven't heard any jpop songs that convince me that what they do there is any better than what gets churned out here.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
I like how everyone in the thread is bitching about music, when the OP is talking solely about looks.
XiaNaphryz said:
heh you're right i didn't even pay attention to that line
in that regard the OP might be right. britney looks nasty now, christina aguillera looks nowhere near as good as when she first came into the picture (mainly due to some fugly hairstyles and hardcore tanning), and uhh i can't even think of any other american popstars right now. im sure there are some smokin hot ones, but they're probably not household names.
i don't really find jessica simpson all that attractive. i mean she looks good, but she isn't really my type when it comes to facial features.
i do however like kelly clarkson, but those paparazzi photos of her at the beach a few months back were kind of alarming :lol
WrathOfOtaibah
Banned
I don't listen to J-Pop.
American popstars usually go like this:
1) They make a debut video. These girls are usually 15-17. Some, like Mandy Moore, were even younger. These lolitas are designed specifically to appeal to the male audience. Insecure females, seeing the attention these girls get, rush to either buy their albums or imitate them.
2) They are featured in a risque photoshoot with Rolling Stone, Maxim, FHM, etc. In this issue, they discuss how they love porn, masturbate all the time, and talk about their intelligence. So that way, on FHM's cover, it can say, "<Popstar>, Hot and Brainy!" I'm sure many of these popstars endorse the hot but brainy act because even though they got their attention through looks, they still want to believe its because of their overabundance of talent.
3) The popstars put out a new album, which shows their depth and growth over the past year to 18 months. The album here typically tends to do ok but not up to the high standards of their previous album. These popstars may also "branch out" by having some tracks produced by the Neptunes or Timbaland. Some collaborations are also featured. In short, the popstars try to act deep to get some long standing footing. What happens when your popularity is based on your T&A?
4) The breakdown. The popstar then either becomes promiscuous, drinks like a fish, takes drugs, or some combination of the three. These girls now are clinging desperately to their fame. Some of them may try crash anorexia diets. Anything to drum up high levels of publicity. Any publicity is good publicity. Meanwhile, their record label drops them, usually around the second or third public embarrassment.
5) Their recovery. By going on every talk show that is willing to host them and giving any interviews possible, the popstars then talk about how they overcame their struggles. How now they are finally happy.
6) Their failed subsequent albums. The popstars then put out a bunch of albums that are lucky to even get Gold. Expect to see them take either one of four routes: Playboy, fading into obscurity, being featured on VH1's Surreal Life (or some other VH1 program), and continuing to put out albums that make desperate attempts to rekindle sales that matched their debut album.
American popstars usually go like this:
1) They make a debut video. These girls are usually 15-17. Some, like Mandy Moore, were even younger. These lolitas are designed specifically to appeal to the male audience. Insecure females, seeing the attention these girls get, rush to either buy their albums or imitate them.
2) They are featured in a risque photoshoot with Rolling Stone, Maxim, FHM, etc. In this issue, they discuss how they love porn, masturbate all the time, and talk about their intelligence. So that way, on FHM's cover, it can say, "<Popstar>, Hot and Brainy!" I'm sure many of these popstars endorse the hot but brainy act because even though they got their attention through looks, they still want to believe its because of their overabundance of talent.
3) The popstars put out a new album, which shows their depth and growth over the past year to 18 months. The album here typically tends to do ok but not up to the high standards of their previous album. These popstars may also "branch out" by having some tracks produced by the Neptunes or Timbaland. Some collaborations are also featured. In short, the popstars try to act deep to get some long standing footing. What happens when your popularity is based on your T&A?
4) The breakdown. The popstar then either becomes promiscuous, drinks like a fish, takes drugs, or some combination of the three. These girls now are clinging desperately to their fame. Some of them may try crash anorexia diets. Anything to drum up high levels of publicity. Any publicity is good publicity. Meanwhile, their record label drops them, usually around the second or third public embarrassment.
5) Their recovery. By going on every talk show that is willing to host them and giving any interviews possible, the popstars then talk about how they overcame their struggles. How now they are finally happy.
6) Their failed subsequent albums. The popstars then put out a bunch of albums that are lucky to even get Gold. Expect to see them take either one of four routes: Playboy, fading into obscurity, being featured on VH1's Surreal Life (or some other VH1 program), and continuing to put out albums that make desperate attempts to rekindle sales that matched their debut album.
Dabookerman
Member
Can someone define what JPop is, from their perspective.
Because too many times i hear people calling J-rock, J-pop (L'arc en ciel, Ajikun etc)
Morning Musume, Ayumi Hamasaki and so forth fall under the jpop category amarite?
Because too many times i hear people calling J-rock, J-pop (L'arc en ciel, Ajikun etc)
Morning Musume, Ayumi Hamasaki and so forth fall under the jpop category amarite?
vas_a_morir
Banned
Something I've noticed... why do the teeth of a lot of people from japan have gaps between their incisors (the front four teeth) and their canines? I know it's a genetic thing and all that... but is there a lack of cosmetic dentistry in their country or something? Serious question.
TanOOkiSeong
Member
Good lord, lets get this started.
He Wants Chalupas
Banned
lol b&TOM f'N CRUISE said:
themadcowtipper
Smells faintly of rancid stilton.
AM I the only one read the title as pornstar, disappointment total
vas_a_morir
Banned
Actually, it's more shameful to wear braces here than have ****ed up teeth... But, you can pay your dues when you are 12, then by the time your my age, nobody knows you had braces and you have good teeth. I had braces. A lot of kids did my age, so it wasn't a big deal.
Personally, I think American pop stars in general are more talented. I will give props to Britney Spears more than the generic J-pop star. In the US, you cant be popular if you are a talentless hack. Can Britney dance? Yes. Can she sing? Yes. Ask the same question for J-pop artists, one or both could be a no. A lot of J-pop stars just need to look cute, edgy, hip, cool-looking, or whatever else...that's all it takes sometimes.
Although I will say Japanese pop stars in recent years have improved...I dont know if I ought to include the likes of Utada Hikaru as a pop star though. In terms of looks, I dont think one is better than the other. I find a lot of these J-pop stars to be generic. Sure, they are cute, but they are designed to look like the pop stars that came before, wearing similar make-up, sharing similar characteristics and personalities, etc.
Although I will say Japanese pop stars in recent years have improved...I dont know if I ought to include the likes of Utada Hikaru as a pop star though. In terms of looks, I dont think one is better than the other. I find a lot of these J-pop stars to be generic. Sure, they are cute, but they are designed to look like the pop stars that came before, wearing similar make-up, sharing similar characteristics and personalities, etc.
Dynamite Shikoku
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Link1110 said:
Yeah, sure it is
Link1110 said:
I don't agree with you at all. In fact, the people on this thread are the first people I've ever heard anybody say anything positive about J-pop. (Well, I knew a girl that was really into Yuzu, but they're kinda different)
The girls aren't pretty either. The chapatsu, the wierd asian/western standards of beauty. But that's just my opinion.
It's fine to like the girls simply because they're cute if that's what you're into, but don't say that they're talented. For example, I think Yamaguchi Tatsuya from TOKIO is hot, but I have never listened an album of their crappy music (although I do watch his Dash mura, and that show where he drives around japan in a solar car sometimes). He's not talented, and is simply a medium for companies to advertise their wares.
and that korean pop singer up their with the soft cream cone, iyarashiiiiiii.
Anybody who says jpop is about the music is wrong. Even among the hundreds of jpop fans whose opinions I read, not many of them would tell you the music is good. Sure they might enjoy listening to it, but even through their fanboy/fangirl eyes they recognize that the quality of music is very poor. It's usually how interesting or cute the act is that will get them to buy into it. It's sort of like professional wrestling in the US. The music is terrible and everybody knows it. Major western releases like RHCP's Stadium Arcadium top Oricon charts, selling many more copies than most japanese groups' releases.
There are quality and talented jpop musicians, but most of them aren't getting the major attention and aren't selling that well. Japan's entertainment industry is a huge part of the culture. There isn't such a large stigma about "keeping it real" and not "selling out" so purely commercial groups can thrive.
There are quality and talented jpop musicians, but most of them aren't getting the major attention and aren't selling that well. Japan's entertainment industry is a huge part of the culture. There isn't such a large stigma about "keeping it real" and not "selling out" so purely commercial groups can thrive.
The japanese girls are FIIIIIINE, but the music sometimes sounds like a 5 year old singing.... At least its good for some laughs..
But american girls are FIIIIIIINE too.. And I catch my self singing the lyrics from time to time....
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to the left, to the left, everything in the box to the left
But american girls are FIIIIIIINE too.. And I catch my self singing the lyrics from time to time....
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to the left, to the left, everything in the box to the left
Father_Mike
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En-ou said:
yes more.
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