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SOHH Overexposed: Are You SOHH Sick Of That Same Old Beyonce, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Kanye, The-Dream, Keri Hilson, Solange Spin Cycle?
Posted on April 17, 2009 3:30 PM
I hear folks sayin' they're sick of Beyonce ALL the time, but lately every time I look up I see nothing but the same old Kanye West - Ciara - Rihanna - Keri Hilson - The-Dream - Solange - Chris Brown spin cycle.
So I figured I'd spring for a little Friday fun and see who you guys think reigns supreme in the overexposed scene. Please participate! This should be a good time. The Nominees are:
The Dream Homie made a great album with Love VS. Money, but is it just me that feels like his stock plunges lower every time he's snapped shopping or eating out with Christina Mili-blonde? Thirsty for attention much Terius?
Rihanna I hate to kick her while she's down -- but do we really need the up to the minute updates on where Rihanna is flying, what she's wearing, and how she feels about Chris Brown today? Let's give it a rest folks. Really!
Kanye He is an incredibly talented artist, but when your hunger to be noticed lands you as the butt of South Park's jokes, it might be time for you -- and your bald-headed showpiece -- to take a little hiatus. If you haven't seen the latest spotlight grabbing shenanigan from Ye (cleverly disguised as a Louis Vuitton sneaker ad) you can CLICK HERE.
Solange I was gonna post Solange's performance from "Jimmy Fallon" this afternoon but I realized I just talked about her yesterday -- obviously it's too much in one week. Somebody please buy her CD because she's in the media way too much for someone who hasn't even sold 150k units.
Keri Hilson She pulled a "sike yo mind" diss track to get attention, and it worked! Keri's CD is selling, but she's kinda like diet soda to me -- not satisfying enough. Her CD just came out, but I'd rather listen to Beyonce. So what does that say?
Beyonce Rihanna might rep Cover Girl, but everybody knows Bey is the real cover girl. She gets more mag covers than some models ever will and she sells everything from cable to Nintendo. And oh yeah, she's at the box office too.
Ciara We get it Cici. You do mags too. Unfortunately they seem more interested in stripping you down than letting you on the cover so maybe if you stop with less is more tactics we'll actually want to see you more.
That's my list -- and at the moment, I'm probably most sick of Kanye. What about you guys? Who do you wish would take a breather from the spotlight? Talk to me y'all!
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I don't think Ciara is overexposed. She is in magazines and not all is she sexing it up.
Keri is selling??? Where??? Because I see her album falling down the charts every week.
Its the same people. I wish they would start pumping up more up & coming people, like ME! a producer, writer, artist AND arranger from chicago, Chi town!
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Ciara has been in one magazine the whole year ???
Whoever this nameless coward is writing this blog is pathetic.
And why would it be FUN to put down other people ?
Bloggers are the most hateful people on earth. Do something constructive and post some music. THere are tons of new songs from great artists like Neyo, Chrisette Michelle, Leela James and others but this pitiful Beyonce stan wouldn't post them because he or she is just full of negativity.
Pathetic.
Bwhahahahahhahahaha!!!!
Nobody cares about Solange,I don't understand why people post about her anyway..
I've been saying for the longest that Fairy Hilson is lame and a sucka!! She can't even sang! Just keeping it real...
@Rebel..Yeah, Bey is at the box office, but aint nobody checking for that bitch in the movies..Keep it Really Real!!!
Bout to head to the crib from work..I'll be back before I head out tonight.
Anon clearly doesn't read this blog regularly... I post music all the time -- just this morning as a matter of fact. And Leela James, NeYo and Chrisette Michele all appear here on a regular basis.
And FYI Ciara's Men's Fitness appearance follows Men's Health and a naked VIBE shoot. She also has recent spreads with WWD and Elle -- but aside from VIBE none were cover shoots.
Um and nameless coward? Speak for yourself ANON.
Hey sohh soul rebel I was wondering how an artist could get a new artist spot light on your page?
Soul-less Rebel or whatever your online gangsta persona is...
So according to YOUR twisted logic Ciara is OVEREXPOSED when she is not on any magazine covers but Beyonce who is on EVERY COVER is NOT OVEREXPOSED?
THAT IS ILLOGICAL!!!
IT MAKES NO SENSE!!
The Vibe cover was last year in October. LAST YEAR!!!
How is she over exposed ?
Get it together. You are a pressed & most likey poorly paid blogger, looking for free I AM SASHA tilckets for the summer from Matthew Knowles, and this is your way of sucking up. You're transparent and again your negativity and myopic views about artists not named Beyonce are PATHETIC! You really think it's FUN to diss artists that are doing more than your pathetic ass has EVER DONE and will EVER DO!!
You are just frustrated because you are sitting on the sidelines spectating on others who are DOING IT !!
I hope sohh.com can find a blogger who can objectively uplift and promote all the great R&B artists out there!
Continue to wallow in your own misery and this cess pool of hate that u call a blog!
@ B Steady :
Soul-less Coward doesn't promote any r&b talent unless they are Beyonce. Try other website.
Good luck!
Dear Anon:
For someone so concerned about positivity, you seem to be spewing a lot of hate my way. The namecalling is really unnecessary.
Just an FYI -- I'm not your average "soulless blogger" the people who come to my site get free downloads from me regularly and I support both independent artists as well as those signed to major labels. I also happily promote DJ's -- the guys responsible for helping spread good music.
This was supposed to be an open forum, not for folks to "put down" artists but just to vent about who they think is hogging the spotlight.
You definitely have me mistaken if you think I actually care about going to a Beyonce concert -- sorry but I don't stan for her or anyone else really.
Thanks for the feedback, keep it moving and have a great weekend.
Peace,
Rebel!
B-Steady -
I'd love to hear some of your music. Please email me at sohh.soulrebel@gmail.com I'll be happy to listen to it, give you some feedback, and if the opportunity presents itself I might be able to post it here. Thanks for your interest!
Peace,
Rebel!
Ciara is no where near overexposed, and we cant get enuff of her anyways. Cant wait for the album cici!
Damn nigga, you call this blog soulful? You are probably the only blogger I never had an issue with on this website, but lately you have been suckin ass. I agree with you that the people you covered are over exposed, so what do you do? You give them even more exposure. You need more posts about Erykah 'Badu (there can never be enough) and Muisiq soulchild. Dude has this track called "so beautiful" and you have not mentioned it yet. Tighten up dawg, there are way too many R&B and Neo-soul artist that need some shine, put in more research and give them some shine. How about go over some "soul' classics. Man SOHH.com hires like the worst people to do their blogs.Man they need to hire me, i'll do this shit for free.
Wow if he got Rebel to reponse two times. Either she was bored or he hit a nerve. Ha ha ha ha ha ha Anyway to answer the question I think Beyonce is overexposed. I wish she would take a break. A real one where she is unheard or unseen. However I know that won't happen. Another thing... I was looking at the picture of The Dream and Christina Millian and all I could think is "Wow, she using the hell out of him". However if The Dream can't see with his bitch ass, I don't feel sorry for him.
C-Red you are buggin! Musiq's "So Beautiful" was posted THIS THURSDAY in 5 Songs I Can't Get Out My Head -- and has been on that list MULTIPLE times.
Did a post on Badu two weeks ago which nobody responded to.
I'ma sah Soul Rebel is on his shit.. Personally this is where I come to get my R&B news and away from all the "mainstream" bulls***. I would like to see more hip-hop tho. and NO HOMO at all, but Tank need to drop another album... Nigga is 3 for 3. Everythang ain't hardcore man.. I don't kno why dudes think they gotta bang, sell, and shoot to prove how manly they are, and they actually think women check for that. I am 22yrs old. My son wakes up and goes to sleep to his father. All my bills get paid on time. I just put a down payment on my house and I helped my mom pay off her house. I would say I'm more manly than any clown who wanna shoot, steal, and kill. And if you wanna impress a female, learn the words to her favorite r&B song. Have something interesting to discuss instead of fuckin and how much money you spent on yourself and will spend on her. Rebel do your thang mane. Sum ppl are jus stupid.
My bad Soul rebel, i will apologize for my last post, upon looking back at your previous post, you actually covered what I was asking for. As for the Erykah Badu, post, I totally missed it. But, you are right, when you are covering the less covered artist, it is up to us, to come and support just to ensure that they keep getting some shine. But i would still like to see an old school day like reckless is doing. There is a lot of older soulful material that has slipped by and it would be nice to give these young cats a history lesson. You are one of the few writers on this website i respect, so let me not bring any negativity to this blog. by the way, i never heard that ryan leslie song you posted and neither was i a big fan of his, but i actually like the track, so mad props on giving dude some exposure. Anyways, some throwbacks from sade, Jane, and Erykah wouldn't hurt, but do your thang Rebel.
Thanks for the appreciation Boss 63. C-Red that's a great idea -- I'm definitely down to post some throwbacks.
Also -- gotta say I love how the Ciara fans have her back. Looks like she is in great shape for Fantasy Ride to come out.
yeah for real, ive come to this website a lot but thats got to be done now - i guess im not cut out for this hating on everyone thing. if u guys were any smarter youd imagine yourself in their position (if your brain can conceive it) and figure for yourself that if youre as ambitious as kanye, as beyonce, as keri, then 'overexposure' is nothing but a business concept that none of them - business wise - has suffered from.
if youre exasperated with looking at magazines and tv channels as i am with reading your blogs/website by this point, then do what im doing - dont do it anymore. it'd save u from feeling so much needless negativity, but thats only if that isnt your thing.
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@ REBEL
Nah, Ciara is promo'ing but she definitely isn't headed toward a good release. 3 or more singles... 2 or more videos.. Magazines and some talk show time... and the only thing that stuck was "Never ever"... Remember GO Girl...? I thought it was fly but i guess i was one of the few.
im goin to say the same thing to yall like i tell all the homies in my streets... When it comes to B, Solange, Keri and anyone else female (especially B and Ciara) they need to just get naked. We've seen you sing, we've seen your albums, we watch your videos, we know everything about you. So the only thing left is to go nude. Before anyone acts stupid towards me being "mannish" lets think about it...
They've crossed just about every media threshhold there possibly is... Except Playboy, Hustler and other sexual ventures. Hell even a sextape might help a bit. But showing up on The View and Jimmy Kimmel is old and dead. They've been doing it for 10 years plus.. Move on now..
Rebel, find a dj to hook us up with the RnB hits of the 90's. Xscape, Guy, Blackstreet etc, etc.
Try Datpiff.com for free mixtapes and search for the RnB hits and post links to worthy albums/mixtapes.
But like I say, B get naked, CiCi - get even more naked... Bet those album sales skyrocket..