N-Dubz - best thing since sliced bread?

Jo09 · 20/04/10 - 16:20

Seem to remember a while back they claimed they would be number 1 if not for the reality tv acts. I think they have just released a single but no mention in the mid weeks. I quite liked them until I heard them interviewed and some comments they are supposed to have made. Are they losing their appeal?

musicdude · 20/04/10 - 17:01

Hardly? I need you and Playing with fire were both successful. Second album went platinum. Third single isn't hotting up the charts but it aint that great but it has given them another top 40 hit.

[Deleted User] · 20/04/10 - 17:26

I hate them so much. Worst 'band' ever

kutox · 20/04/10 - 17:27

I don't think they are as talentless as people say they are. Much of the hate for them is about what they are like - Dappy in particular, and I don't blame people for that.

They write and produce all their own songs, and their music is designed to reflect young people's lives in Britain. I know some of their lyrics are dodgy to say the least, but if you listen to what they are saying, it's about common personal situations young people get themselves into, and they are good at making songs about that.

The problem with N-Dubz is that they don't exactly set a good example to the people their music is aimed at.

Jo09 · 20/04/10 - 18:17

Maybe cos their songs sound samey? Half of me wants them to do well in America (so they don't have to come back) and the other half isn't that bothered. Either way I think they have overated themselves. 2 top 20s, the rest top 40s isn't massively impressive. Good thing they aren't a reality tv act or they would have been dropped.

TommyGavin76 · 20/04/10 - 18:44

Dappy and his death threat put me off them forever.

[Deleted User] · 20/04/10 - 18:50

Strong Again's lyrics is interesting.

[Deleted User] · 20/04/10 - 20:56

I think they are very talented and have stayed true to their roots. I love their music, Plus they are always there for their fans and are happy to pose for photo's and sign autographs, because they know that it's the fans who put them where they are, and are grateful and never forget it, unlike alot of people who become famous and then have no time for their fans.

cnbcwatcher · 20/04/10 - 21:25

Raditude wrote: »

I hate them so much. Worst 'band' ever

I saw them on TV this morning, luckily I still had the remote in my hand so I just switched channels within seconds.

tangsman · 20/04/10 - 21:27

Nice wind up.
N-Dubz are sh!te.

silentNate · 20/04/10 - 21:30

LoveBug. wrote: »

Strong Again's lyrics is interesting.

One Day I Had to Punch up This One Yute for Tryin Make a Fool of Me
In My Hood theres Only So Many Opportunities
Look, I Carry a Tool for My Pride and My Jewelry
Now I Find Myself Stuck Serving the Community

:yawn:

misslibertine · 20/04/10 - 21:56

cazmac wrote: »

I think they are very talented and have stayed true to their roots. I love their music, Plus they are always there for their fans and are happy to pose for photo's and sign autographs, because they know that it's the fans who put them where they are, and are grateful and never forget it, unlike alot of people who become famous and then have no time for their fans.

Hmmmm

[Deleted User] · 20/04/10 - 22:08

silentNate wrote: »

One Day I Had to Punch up This One Yute for Tryin Make a Fool of Me
In My Hood theres Only So Many Opportunities
Look, I Carry a Tool for My Pride and My Jewelry
Now I Find Myself Stuck Serving the Community

:yawn:

no, you missed this bit
See the thing about life is that it's, it's just too short
Leave the past behind, and only then you'll find
There's more to life than you first thought

[Deleted User] · 20/04/10 - 22:11

misslibertine wrote: »

Hmmmm

Well i knew they had been paint balling yesterday, but not about the other bit. I'm reserving any judgment until i know if it's definately true or not, because i always take everything i read in such rags with a large pinch of salt. I'm off to twitter to talk to fellow fans to see what i can find out.

misslibertine · 20/04/10 - 22:32

cazmac wrote: »

Well i knew they had been paint balling yesterday, but not about the other bit. I'm reserving any judgment until i know if it's definately true or not, because i always take everything i read in such rags with a large pinch of salt. I'm off to twitter to talk to fellow fans to see what i can find out.

The story appeared in a few publications - Daily Mail, NME, etc., but that's what I like about you cazmac. You're balanced

muppeteer · 20/04/10 - 22:42

Some of their stuff is crap but I think they're far from the worst act polluting the charts.

In fact, I really like Strong Again - I think it's a great song (slightly dodgy lyrics but they make me laugh)

[Deleted User] · 20/04/10 - 23:06

misslibertine wrote: »

The story appeared in a few publications - Daily Mail, NME, etc., but that's what I like about you cazmac. You're balanced

Obviously being sarcastic there misslibertine, and i thought all this time you really did like me, but hey ho.

Seems there was an incident with a paintball and some crew members, though no complaints were made at the time.

PeteJB · 21/04/10 - 00:21

I despise them with a passion

Leicester_Hunk · 21/04/10 - 00:22

I wish Dappy would slice bread, miss, and cut his throat instead.

TommyGavin76 · 21/04/10 - 13:03

cazmac wrote: »

I think they are very talented and have stayed true to their roots. I love their music, Plus they are always there for their fans and are happy to pose for photo's and sign autographs, because they know that it's the fans who put them where they are, and are grateful and never forget it, unlike alot of people who become famous and then have no time for their fans.

Yes they are charming people:-

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/jan/15/ndubz-dappy-death-threats

Jo09 · 21/04/10 - 13:41

Did the woman get offered tickets after that? I think I remember hearing that.

Servalan · 21/04/10 - 14:17

Jo09 wrote: »

Did the woman get offered tickets after that? I think I remember hearing that.

Yes, that's right.

So what is the logic behind that? She makes it very plain she doesn't like the group, so they then offer her tickets to see them perform.

Like she'd even want to bother?

cnbcwatcher · 21/04/10 - 14:59

Found this funny story:

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-%26-entertainment/n%11dubz-become-invisible-to-adults-201004212661/

Alrightmate · 21/04/10 - 15:09

Jo09 wrote: »

Seem to remember a while back they claimed they would be number 1 if not for the reality tv acts. I think they have just released a single but no mention in the mid weeks. I quite liked them until I heard them interviewed and some comments they are supposed to have made. Are they losing their appeal?

What do they mean by that?

kutox · 21/04/10 - 15:22

Alrightmate wrote: »

What do they mean by that?

I remember it too - it was when I Need You got to no.5, and the 4 songs above it had all been performed on X Factor

Alrightmate · 21/04/10 - 15:27

Why do they get so much media exposure and treated as though they are big stars when they've only ever had one top ten hit?

I'm not necessarily saying that they don't deserve it, but why them over other acts, and why don't so many talented acts who don't get such exposure also get the same treatment?

Hey there!

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