[Tfan26]

Have you realized the amount of artists who have one major hit that catapults them into the top 10 (even to No.1 at times) and then they just disappear, not be heard off again like:

Roll Deep, Iyaz, Noisettes, Little Boots, Owl City, Wiz Khalifa, Eliza Doolittle, Mike Posner, Shontelle, Little Boots, Mr Hudson, La Roux, Alexis Jordan,Daniel Merriweather, Agnes, Ting Tings, Agro Santos, Cobra starship ect.

So many one hit wonders, only a select few of new and up coming artists have actually managed to maintain their careers and popularity like:

Pixie Lott, The Saturdays, Plan B, Tinie Tempah, Marina and the Diamonds Tinchy Stryder, Taio Cruz ect and not forgetting Jessie J either.

It does make we wonder that although we're seeing artists now like Rizzle Kicks, Rita Ora, Emile Sande, Professor Green and Little Mix, will we still be seeing them in the future or will they drop like flies just like the rest? I can already tell that we've heard the last from cover Drive, Connor Maynard and Stooshe.

[Makson]

Noisettes have a new album out next month actually.

Alexis Jordan will be back for sure, and I predict her second album will really launch her. One has to remember that she is still very young.

Rita Ora has "fad" written all over her though.

[Fear of Fours]

Little Boots and La Roux are rumoured to be releasing new albums the end of this year. La Roux have actually had two major top 10 hits in the UK - Bulletproof and In for the Kill, something that Marina and the Diamonds has never managed in the UK. A few of the other artists you've mentioned are also working on new albums which would explain why they've also been quiet of late. The Ting Tings will no doubt be dropped since their second album was a major failure when it was released back in February. As for Pixie Lott, the writing's on the wall for her since her second album underperformed big time.

[Hit Em Up Style]

I think the problem thesedays is that todays market get bored and move on too quickly. So as a result not many of these newer artists are not lasting the test of time.

[So 3008]

To be honest most of the one's you've listed are just in between albums. The Noisettes have an album out in a month for a start. A lot of them haven't even released their second yet.

Also most aren't one hit wonders either. La Roux, Alexis, Iyaz, Shontelle, Agro, Daniel, The Ting Tings and the two time #1 Roll Deep have all had more than one Top 10 hit. That's atleast two more than Marina and the Diamonds for example. Now don't get me wrong some won't have another hit again (*coughAgroSantoscough*) but I remember a thread like this at the very end of 2010. Guess who was listed as an example.

Adele.

[sjp07]

Originally Posted by Tfan26

Roll Deep, Iyaz, Noisettes, Little Boots, Owl City, Wiz Khalifa, Eliza Doolittle, Mike Posner, Shontelle, Little Boots, Mr Hudson, La Roux, Alexis Jordan,Daniel Merriweather, Agnes, Ting Tings, Agro Santos, Cobra starship

Wiz Khalifa is HUGE right now. Idk about everywhere else, but here in the US he is massive. Mike Posner is the go to producer right now, along with Dr. Luke. He just produced a lot of Justin Bieber's new album. Owl City has a new album and single with Carly Rae Jepsan, and Ting Tings are still going strong on the underground scene.

[O.Michel]

Out of the new artists you mentioned, I can only see Emeli Sande having a long career. Even if she doesn't make it as a singer, she always has her songwriting skills to fall back on.

I think the problem is the extremely fast pace of the industry. There's such an overload of new artists, new songs, new albums, new collaborations etc that it's difficult to maintain a fanbase unless you're willing to release an album every year or collaborate with as many artists as possible or get yourself a job on TV (a la Jessie J)

[johnboybetter]

Stooshe and Conor Maynard will survive I think.

They are really different and talented and doing well on the charts and he has a large fan base so I think they will survive.

[sjp07]

Originally Posted by O.Michel

Out of the new artists you mentioned, I can only see Emeli Sande having a long career. Even if she doesn't make it as a singer, she always has her songwriting skills to fall back on.

I think the problem is the extremely fast pace of the industry. There's such an overload of new artists, new songs, new albums, new collaborations etc that it's difficult to maintain a fanbase unless you're willing to release an album every year or collaborate with as many artists as possible or get yourself a job on TV (a la Jessie J)

i think Jessie J will have a long career as well. If not singing, definitely songwriting. She has already written for numerous artists and the songs will be released soon. If JT decides to put out another album he has quite a few of her music to pick from since he specifically asked to write with her. Same for Xtina.

[johnnybgoode83]

It's a reflection of the quality of music. I just hope most of the crap in the charts dies off very soon.

[BluesTrainRadio]

It all depends on where you are looking. A lot of of threads on DS are focussed entirely on the current Top 40, which isn't a true reflection on what is good music overall. These days, it seems to be quite common for acts to come and have a single or two and that's that. Some of this is the fault of their record company, who don't seem to like to support them for any period of time. Some is the fault of people who buy such songs, as they rarely buy albums, its more likely to be the occasional 99p download. This doesn't lead to any long standing loyal following.

However, if you look at music outside of the Top 40 and there is a ton of talent that is more than surviving. They might not release singles but they are producing top quality music, great albums and playing to decent crowds all the time at live gigs.

In my area of blues and roots, names such as Jo Harman [ who has been asked to go on the next series of The Voice but is due to turn them down ], Cherry Lee Mewis [ on her third album in her early 20's ], Oli Brown [ the same, three albums, early 20's ], Chantel McGregor [ growing in popularity all the time ], Virgil and the Accelerators [ fantastic blues rock band ]...I could go on...these are all hugely talented artists who all are growing a very successful career for themselves. The reason Jo Harman is going to turn The Voice down, is that she believes by retaining control over what she does, she will have a much longer career than if she appears on the show.

So I would suggest the OP poster looks outside the charts if they want to find artists that are not dropping like flies!

[lovelife7292]

I'm looking forward to new material from The Noisettes and La Roux - i think someone needs to check the definition of one hit wonder, though because the majority of artists mentioned have had at least two tracks do substantially well (maybe Agnes and Owl City are the only exceptions)

[Check it out]

If Rita Ora goes on to reinvent herself in the future, she could make it. She has big names on side, but this "Bad ass party girl" image is done to death...

I do like her though.

I hope Stooshe make it. They have heaps of talent and are a change from the usual girl band. I'm afraid they've taken Little Mix's place. That's why those several months where the X Factor winner disappears are terrible. It is easy to fill the market they have left a gap in.

[Rich Tea.]

Originally Posted by johnnybgoode83

It's a reflection of the quality of music. I just hope most of the crap in the charts dies off very soon.

I'll second this comment.

Most of these people are not surviving because they are producing total generic dross, with a couple of exceptions. I doubt some of them would have been good enough to even get an audition to appear on Opportunity Knocks or New Faces in the 1970's.
No wonder album sales plunged last year, with one exception.

And no, I'm not some crusty old f*rt either! Just a music lover who knows a pile of endless "fast food" music that makes you want to throw up when he sees it.

[GlassBalloon]

Originally Posted by Tfan26

Have you realized the amount of artists who have one major hit that catapults them into the top 10 (even to No.1 at times) and then they just disappear, not be heard off again like:

Roll Deep, Iyaz, Noisettes, Little Boots, Owl City, Wiz Khalifa, Eliza Doolittle, Mike Posner, Shontelle, Little Boots, Mr Hudson, La Roux, Alexis Jordan,Daniel Merriweather, Agnes, Ting Tings, Agro Santos, Cobra starship ect.

So many one hit wonders, only a select few of new and up coming artists have actually managed to maintain their careers and popularity like:

Pixie Lott, The Saturdays, Plan B, Tinie Tempah, Marina and the Diamonds Tinchy Stryder, Taio Cruz ect and not forgetting Jessie J either.

It does make we wonder that although we're seeing artists now like Rizzle Kicks, Rita Ora, Emile Sande, Professor Green and Little Mix, will we still be seeing them in the future or will they drop like flies just like the rest? I can already tell that we've heard the last from cover Drive, Connor Maynard and Stooshe.

I suppose when you've only had minimal success like the acts you've mentioned had, it's unlikely they would hold public attention through their next albums and ventures. I don't think any of those acts mentioned have had huge album sales, and I suppose were only famous for their five minutes while they had their hits and afterwards no one really cared. They are all still going. Just public interest has faded.

I guess it's hard to predict who'll still be around in three years. I've noticed there are less "new stars" this year, instead a lot of rather faceless new names (Rudimental, Alyssa Reid, D'banj to name a few) in the chart and already established stars. I imagine Cover Drive, Conor Maynard, DJ Fresh, Labrinth and Rizzle Kicks will be among those to go. And at the minute I don't really see Carly Rae Jepsen, Gotye, and Alex Clare having another hit.

[BadKid95]

Agnes is working on new music, she's had quite a few top 10 singles in her homeland of Sweden, I just think Release Me was one of those songs that exploded everywhere, Need You Now and On and On charted over here but poorly (#40 and #88), still no reason to say she won't come back with something else successful

[rose&ribbon]

The saturdays last album got to number 23 i am shocked they are still with a lable.

[Zone_Out]

Alexis Jordan I didn't expect her second single to do as well as it did do I expect her to have succes with her next era

Jessie J maybe could have a good second era although personally I hope not

The Saturdays tbh I don't mind them they've had a couple of decent pop songs but I don't understand what's going on with them they've yet to have a Big era ad tbh I'm surprised they're still signed

Sugababes 4.0 if they ever come back they're doomed

Kesha I can't see her having too much succes with her next era maybe singles wise not album wise

Emile sande will most likely struggle next time too

Taio Cruz doesn't deserve any success with the tripe he puts out

[Toy_Hero]

Originally Posted by Hit Em Up Style

I think the problem thesedays is that todays market get bored and move on too quickly. So as a result not many of these newer artists are not lasting the test of time.

I very much agree with this. Look at people like Taio Cruz, Jay Sean, Jason DeRulo etc. They made quite an impact when they firstly dented the charts (even in the US) however, it's got to the point when they've returned with a new album/singles they've flopped pretty much. They're caught up in the generic cycle of music that people will play for a week and then dump.

[tennysonpenny]

"Roll Deep, Iyaz, Noisettes, Little Boots, Owl City, Wiz Khalifa, Eliza Doolittle, Mike Posner, Shontelle, Little Boots, Mr Hudson, La Roux, Alexis Jordan,Daniel Merriweather, Agnes, Ting Tings, Agro Santos, Cobra starship"


Cobra Starship, Wiz Khalifa, Mike Posner and Owl City are still big in America.

Agnes is massive in Sweden, and her new song is a big hit there. See September for example.

Alexis Jordan's making new music, as is Dolittle, Shontelle and Mr Hudson.

Ting Tings brought out a new album in March.

Noisettes, La Roux and Little Boots still have new albums out this year.

Roll Deep just had a flop summer single.

Iyaz will be back at some point, and dissapear again like Soulja Boy did.

Daniel Merriweather...well that one I can't answer.
As far as I know, Agro Santos is the only one here not making music.

[sjp07]

Originally Posted by Toy_Hero

I very much agree with this. Look at people like Taio Cruz, Jay Sean, Jason DeRulo etc. They made quite an impact when they firstly dented the charts (even in the US) however, it's got to the point when they've returned with a new album/singles they've flopped pretty much. They're caught up in the generic cycle of music that people will play for a week and then dump.

Jason Derulo was on tour for a while and he broke his neck. He has just recently recovered so he will most likely in the studio now. He couldnt really do anything with a broken neck. His girlfriend is Jordan Sparks so they are a musical pair and i doubt he would just give it up. She was just in a movie and is working on another album as well.

[Rich Tea.]

Originally Posted by tennysonpenny

Agnes is massive in Sweden, and her new song is a big hit there.

Poor Agnes (whoever she is), effectively condemned by someone trying to do her a favourable write up.

"Massive In Sweden"

[little-monster]

Originally Posted by Rich Tea.

Poor Agnes (whoever she is), effectively condemned by someone trying to do her a favourable write up.

"Massive In Sweden"

Your being rather rude

Agnes is swedish so therefore she is big in sweden. The poster wads righfully defending her. Why you are laughing that off, i do not know why.

[So 3008]

Originally Posted by Rich Tea.

Poor Agnes (whoever she is), effectively condemned by someone trying to do her a favourable write up.

"Massive In Sweden"

That's pretty much the exactly the same as an American going

"Poor Cheryl Cole (whoever she is) effectively condemned by someone trying to do her a favourable write up.

"Massive In Britian"

tbh.

[Eric_Blob]

I'm a bit shocked to see Wiz Khalifa there. I can honestly see him being around into the next decade tbh, his career is going fantastically.

A lot of the artists listed are still doing good in their careers, just their hits aren't crossing over to the UK.

Plus, a load of the artists you listed like Roll Deep, Iyaz, Little Boots, Shontelle, Mr. Hudson, La Roux, Alexis Jordan, Aggros Santos, Cobra Starship, etc. have all had multiple hits in the UK.

And Roll Deep, for example, have been around all through the 00's. It's not like they came out of nowhere. They were big in the underground scene for ages, and a lot of the rappers from that group had very successful solo careers.