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Old 19-01-2011, 22:30
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I saw her performance on Ellen, and she seems really big in America?
There's something ridiculous like 1427 likes and only 4 dislikes on that video.. Which is insane for youtube..

everyone seems to love her! But i'd kind of forgotten about her..

Her live vocals for 'Rolling in the Deep' are beyond amazing.. Anyone else agree she's perhaps one of the best singers of her age band? Her belting notes seem so effortless and not forced!
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Old 19-01-2011, 22:41
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She wasn't doing that well in America until she performed on Saturday Night Live. The ratings were bigger than normal because Sarah Palin also appeared on the same episode. Then lots of people started talking about her and buzz began to build. That led to Grammy nominations and wins which rejuvenated interest in her album.
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Old 19-01-2011, 22:46
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She's always been fat. Roffle.
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Old 19-01-2011, 22:47
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When I first heard Rolling in the Deep, a few months ago, everyone on here said that this song was good but it would just get in the Top 40, maybe the top 30 but that was about it, but now she's set for a Number 1! I still can't believe it. It's amazing that a non-synthesised song is going to go to Number 1, but I didn't know that so many people liked her/her song especially as she hasn't done any promo for it in the UK. Although it has been played heavily on the radio, that might be it.

I didn't even know that people in the US knew who she was, let alone she was popular there. Her song has that American-bluesy vibe to it, that might be why people like it/her so much.

I'm really happy for her, though; she is the only UK singer-songwriter I can think of that is going to get a Number 1 hit in the past (2?) year(s).
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Old 19-01-2011, 22:48
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It is nice that a person with actual talent is having success.

I think the fact that her material is a lot stronger than on her debut has also helped her.
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Old 19-01-2011, 22:53
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X factor has obviously helped her, but what is nice is that she is genuinely talented and she has done something that is nearly unheard of these days... created a sophomore album which is miles better than her debut (which was good, just a little filler-y).

I genuinely can see her being nomm'ed for the big 3 at the Grammy's next year (Album, Song, Record).
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Old 19-01-2011, 22:55
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When Duffy ditched her management and the media turned on her and decided to "big" up Adele instead. She has made an album with some of the best producers and songwriters in the business and that makes it hard for the media to be anything less than gushing. Massive amounts of airplay and promo at the quietest time of the year, musically speaking,help too. Oh and she can hold a tune - only problem being that most of the tunes sound the same.
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Old 19-01-2011, 22:55
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When I first heard Rolling in the Deep, a few months ago, everyone on here said that this song was good but it would just get in the Top 40, maybe the top 30 but that was about it, but now she's set for a Number 1! I still can't believe it. It's amazing that a non-synthesised song is going to go to Number 1, but I didn't know that so many people liked her/her song especially as she hasn't done any promo for it in the UK. Although it has been played heavily on the radio, that might be it.

I didn't even know that people in the US knew who she was, let alone she was popular there. Her song has that American-bluesy vibe to it, that might be why people like it/her so much.

I'm really happy for her, though; she is the only UK singer-songwriter I can think of that is going to get a Number 1 hit in the past (2?) year(s).
She's not definitely going to be #1 this week. It is very close and Bruno is still ahead on iTunes so I can see him inching ahead by the end of the week unfortunately.
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Old 19-01-2011, 23:01
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She was always there, she won a Brit before her first album was released, or at least had been announced as winner before the album came out, and she was all over Radio 1 when she launched, Hometown Glory was semi-successful first time, then Chasing Pavements was huge number 2 I think, then Hometown seemed to become the standout track of the album as more people heard it, and ever since she's just gained more and mroe fans. She comes across well in interviews and has had a few lucky breaks such as SNL and the whole X Factor stuff.

Personally Cold Shoulder is my favourite from 19.
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Old 19-01-2011, 23:12
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Personally Cold Shoulder is my favourite from 19.
Agreed.
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Old 20-01-2011, 13:47
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The level of hype surrounding this album was a bit of a shock, but when you think about it she's part of the Brit School machine, which is begining to look less a proving ground for top Brittish talent, and more a cynical production line for pop stars every day.

Brit school graduate, getting brit award before they have released anything of note and getting hyped to the hills as a result. Its a path which is becoming more and more well trodden with Jessie J doing the same. At least they had the decency to wait for Kate Nash to have a number one single before they gave her an award.

The brit school production line is starting to look as artificial and predictable as the X-factor production line, but dressed up in the respectability of producing "real artists".
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Old 20-01-2011, 14:55
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I always thought the 'Brit School' sounds really...tacky? I don't know, that's just my opinion.

Anyway, Adele deserves all the success she has. She is genuinely talented.
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Old 20-01-2011, 15:01
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She is known and respected in the US market. Many artists praised her talent, i know Beyonce loves Adele's music, she mentioned her in some interviews.

Kudos to this woman, real TALENT.
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Old 20-01-2011, 15:30
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The brit school production line is starting to look as artificial and predictable as the X-factor production line, but dressed up in the respectability of producing "real artists".
I agree. I always feel a little let down when I find out certain artists have actually just come from the Brit School. BecUse at first, you think "Oh, how refreshing, real talent found from no where and they're not connected to the biz already by a relative, TV show or whatever" and then they are

X Factor syndrome indeed
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Old 20-01-2011, 15:32
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She's always been fat. Roffle.
LMAO
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Old 20-01-2011, 16:04
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I thought she was going to do a Duffy and flop with her second album but I think since Make You Feel My love has been EVERYWHERE there's been hype built up for her again, let's hope it lasts
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Old 20-01-2011, 16:17
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Sorry but whats the Brit school?
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Old 20-01-2011, 16:45
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I agree. I always feel a little let down when I find out certain artists have actually just come from the Brit School. BecUse at first, you think "Oh, how refreshing, real talent found from no where and they're not connected to the biz already by a relative, TV show or whatever" and then they are

X Factor syndrome indeed
Leona Lewis went to it
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Old 20-01-2011, 17:22
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What is wrong with an artist going to a school that is going to nurture their talents? Sounds ridiculous to be angry at a person for doing what is best for them.
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Old 20-01-2011, 17:26
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Sorry but whats the Brit school?
A big independent Performing Arts School for people age 14 - 19 that have talent in the arts. People like Adelle, Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse, Kate Nash, Jessie J and Katie Melua and many more have all gone there.
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Old 20-01-2011, 17:31
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I am really happy for her. Rolling in the deep is a really good song, loved it instantly!
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Old 20-01-2011, 18:24
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What is wrong with an artist going to a school that is going to nurture their talents? Sounds ridiculous to be angry at a person for doing what is best for them.
Its not that aspect that I have a problem with.

But, the fact that the School is party funded by the awards ceremony makes the fact that Adele and Jessie J recieving awards having achieved no actual success at the time the award was given and a massive publicity boost turns the brit school system into a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy.

It makes it feel less a place to nurture talent and more a system to produce and promote it.
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Old 20-01-2011, 19:10
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I agree. I always feel a little let down when I find out certain artists have actually just come from the Brit School. BecUse at first, you think "Oh, how refreshing, real talent found from no where and they're not connected to the biz already by a relative, TV show or whatever" and then they are

X Factor syndrome indeed
Strange way to look at things, why would someone starting young to improve their talent and then continue it onwards and be a success make them a let down?

How does someone scrounging and roughing it as a "musician" make them better?

It's not really X factor at all, it's not done in the public eye, and when you see the Brit School at the Brits, there are hundreds of them, and there aren't nearly that many success stories from there. All they are doing is improving themselves.
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Old 20-01-2011, 19:14
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Its not that aspect that I have a problem with.

But, the fact that the School is party funded by the awards ceremony makes the fact that Adele and Jessie J recieving awards having achieved no actual success at the time the award was given and a massive publicity boost turns the brit school system into a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy.

It makes it feel less a place to nurture talent and more a system to produce and promote it.
But the whole point of the Critics Choice IS to promote the artist and give them a boost.

And it's chosen by newspapers, magazines, record labels and website editors, not the Brit School itself.

Some people just seem to enjoy being cynical.
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Old 20-01-2011, 19:19
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Blame Gamu
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