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Old 28-06-2010, 16:46
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In the J.Derulo's "riding solo" music video have any of you noticed, that Mr Derulo has a similar swag to him alike M.J and C.Brown.

Surely not, but he is trying too hard to act like a hero (legend)
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Old 28-06-2010, 17:04
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* Riding Solo.

Yeah I know what you mean. I get the impression that his label are pushing him to be the new Chris Brown seeing as there's a gap in the market since CB's career is a bit...****ed.

Both try and emulate MJ, but for me...CB is a much more natural dancer. That VMA performance he did years back was incredible, including a mini MJ tribute.

JD looks kind of awkward and forced in his movement in my opinion...

To be honest, Justin Timberlake is the one to beat. Don't rate him that highly (he seems pretty obnoxious), but he has the hits, the moves, the voice, the following and respect.
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Old 28-06-2010, 17:08
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I don't know what the hell Jason Derulo is trying to be. In the Ridin Solo video, it's like he's trying to be MJ, Usher, Chris Brown, all rolled in one and it comes across as so wannabish. It's like go find your own ''swagger'' or whatever you want to call it.
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Old 28-06-2010, 17:19
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I don't know what the hell Jason Derulo is trying to be. In the Ridin Solo video, it's like he's trying to be MJ, Usher, Chris Brown, all rolled in one and it comes across as so wannabish. It's like go find your own ''swagger'' or whatever you want to call it.
He is trying to emulate someone else. Look at his album slogan
"Jason Derulo - 9 Hits in 1 Album"

What is that all about, surely you can't say 9 hits when he has only realistically had three so far
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Old 28-06-2010, 17:22
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He is trying to emulate someone else. Look at his album slogan
"Jason Derulo - 9 Hits in 1 Album"

What is that all about, surely you can't say 9 hits when he has only realistically had three so far
Agreed.
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Old 28-06-2010, 18:04
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What annoys me with Jason derulo is how i have seen people compliment him on being talented and being a great vocalist

Well if he is a great vocalist, why is he so badly auto tuned. Plus, i think he is a Usher and chris brown rip off. Regardless of what chris brown did to rihanna, he can sing and dance and is talented.
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Old 28-06-2010, 18:43
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I'll never forgive him for butchering 'Hide & Seek' in his sample.

Or mutilating 'Bittersweet Symphony'.

...or 'In My Head' being curiously similar to 'Just Dance'. You can actually sing JD lyrics over IMH and it fits perfectly.

May just be a coincidence...but judging by his sticky fingers when it comes to others tunes, it makes me wonder...
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Old 28-06-2010, 18:55
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heard him sing I think it was this song on radio 1 live lounge he sounded so different without the autotune....all three of his songs released so far have some sort of autotune in them, why is he so reliant on it if he is a talented chap??....I'm guessing by the title of the album they want to milk the album for as a many hits as possible ala. gaga/rihanna etc....don't find him all that...xxo
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Old 28-06-2010, 19:00
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My god, he's irritating and so is this song,
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Old 28-06-2010, 19:11
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The only reason I can tell the difference between Chris Brown and Jason Derulo is because the latter sings his own name at the beginning of all his songs. True story.
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Old 28-06-2010, 19:15
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He is trying to emulate someone else. Look at his album slogan
"Jason Derulo - 9 Hits in 1 Album"

What is that all about, surely you can't say 9 hits when he has only realistically had three so far
To be fair, every track on his album could be a massive single.

Except that AWFUL 'Encore'.
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Old 28-06-2010, 19:21
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What are the sales for his singles so far?
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Old 28-06-2010, 19:28
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* Riding Solo.



To be honest, Justin Timberlake is the one to beat. Don't rate him that highly (he seems pretty obnoxious), but he has the hits, the moves, the voice, the following and respect.
Usher has everything Justin Timberlake has, and is more talented in every department (vocals, dancing ect), imho.

I prefer Usher's previous material to this OMG stuff, but one can't deny that he's managed to keep himself relevant after 12 years as a solo artist, and is still churning out the hits

Neither of them will ever come close to being the new MJ, which they both obviously want to be. I find it amusing that Usher has probably discovered Justin Timberlake's eventual replacement in Justin Beiber.
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Old 28-06-2010, 19:44
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What are the sales for his singles so far?
In My Head - 341,200
Ridin' Solo - 309,400

Whatcha Say is probably around the 300K mark too
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Old 28-06-2010, 19:48
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What are the sales for his singles so far?
Whatcha Say - has gone 3x platinum in America, that would be say roughly 3 million

In My Head - has gone just platinum in America, this would be 1 million copies

Riding Solo - can't find the sales figures for this

As Platinum is 1 million copies

not too sure how this works, feel free to correct me

http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumd...rch&perPage=50

I'm not sure how to get a hold of his worldwide sales for his three singles
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Old 28-06-2010, 19:50
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In the J.Derulo's "riding solo" music video have any of you noticed, that Mr Derulo has a similar swag to him alike M.J and C.Brown.

Surely not, but he is trying too hard to act like a hero (legend)
He was a HUGE fan of Michael Jackson.
Check this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO05NX_O9M0
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Old 28-06-2010, 20:06
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Whatcha Say - has gone 3x platinum in America, that would be say roughly 3 million In My Head - has gone just platinum in America, this would be 1 million copiesRiding Solo - can't find the sales figures for thisAs Platinum is 1 million copiesnot too sure how this works, feel free to correct me http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumd...rch&perPage=50I'm not sure how to get a hold of his worldwide sales for his three singles
In My Head - 341,200Ridin' Solo - 309,400Whatcha Say is probably around the 300K mark too
Thanks.
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Old 28-06-2010, 20:20
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I'm a huge fan of Jason Derulo Someone mentioned Encore which is actually my favourite song of his album!
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Old 28-06-2010, 21:32
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I'm not MJ's biggest fan but i don't get why all these wannabe jacko's like jason derulo are blantally copying him. Micheal had he's own style, jason, chris brown etc should come up with there own.

am suprised that shite riding solo has sold over 300k, he sounds like a budgie on drugs who has just had his throat slit.
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Old 28-06-2010, 21:43
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I'm a huge fan of Jason Derulo Someone mentioned Encore which is actually my favourite song of his album!
Sorry. It's a fantastic album, though, isn't it? I'd rank the songs as -

(Best to Worst)
What If
In My Head
Ridin' Solo
Strobelight
Blind
Love Hangover
Whatcha Say
Fallen
The Sky Is The Limit
Encore
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Old 28-06-2010, 22:52
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your welcome Taz93

he's done very well sales wise with his first three singles in America....

Red+Blooded - you cracked me up with your post!! LMAOO!!

Shadow2009 - are those his sales figures for his singles, in the UK??

xxo
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Old 28-06-2010, 22:55
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your welcome Taz93

he's done very well sales wise with his first three singles in America....

Red+Blooded - you cracked me up with your post!! LMAOO!!

Shadow2009 - are those his sales figures for his singles, in the UK??

xxo
glad to hear i made someone laugh
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Old 28-06-2010, 23:06
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at the begining of the Riding Solo video, theres another song he is singing at a piano that goes something along the lines of "your love made me blind", is this a song from his album?
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Old 28-06-2010, 23:11
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To be honest J.Derulo "Riding Solo" sounds like he was in a major operation getting his tonsils removed.

However when asked by the doctor, whether he needed some anaesthetic.

JD extravagantly replied "I'm Going Solo" "I'm Going Solo"
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Old 28-06-2010, 23:16
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at the begining of the Riding Solo video, theres another song he is singing at a piano that goes something along the lines of "your love made me blind", is this a song from his album?
Yeah, 'Blind'. It's a great song.

And yes, the sales figures I posted were UK only.
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