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Top Ten Worst Voices In R&B Music History Discuss...
10. Janet Jackson: She’s pulled the wool over our eyes for decades. Every single time she goes to bed at night, she should fall to her knees and thank whatever gods may be for the genius, the talent, and most of all the patience of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Why? Because they are the human personification of how to make lemonade out of lemons. She is probably the first artist that I realized the word “entertainer” was code for “bad singer.” We are all guilty for allowing this voice to pierce our ears for so long. Yes I know she has great songs…but her voice tho. Singing for her must’ve been like living in an actual coffin. Completely confined with no foreseeable leg or arm room. Fortunately for her she had top-notch producers that formed great songs around her limited toolbox. And it was limited. We’re talking one screwdriver, a tape measure, an old mic clip and a solo red cup limited. The fact that she’s made it this far is a triumph of the human spirit. And we are forgetting to mention the fact that on the screen, she cannot act like she has a cold ass naked in the winter. It’s bad when your best role was in the 70’s and you were getting your back ironed by your abusive mother.
[Edited 12/1/16 17:07pm] "It's not nice to fuck with K.B.! All you haters will see!" - Kitbradley
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I've been contemplating making a Keith Sweat: Good or Bad thread for a few weeks. Now I can't! Yes, he has really good singles. [Edited 12/1/16 17:19pm] | |
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Thanks, I was going to post this. I agree for the most part. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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Ouch!! Some of the comments in that article are brutal | |
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I like Keith Sweats' first album but I never bought anything from him after that.It's hard to tolerate his whiny,nasal vocals | |
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I disagree with you about MJB. I have heard her sound awful on a few songs, just okay on some others, and quite good on many. I actually thinks the has the B part of R& B way better than most of the modern singers who sing with little or no soul. In fact, she has had an amazing career and still has one of the top Current R&B songs as we speak (#1 on Urban Contemporary). She has been around the bolck and conveys her experiences through her voice in a real and relataable way. A perfect voice can't do this unless you think Barbara Stresiand is the leading R&B singer. | |
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"Wanna sound like Keith Sweat? Pinch your nose and sing anything"
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I'm just going to start in the box before I say what i'm 'bout to say....... . . I like Mary J. Blige's voice. Raspy at times, horse and crackling or cracking (I can't tell which) at other times. But perfect for what she used to sing when she first arrived on the scene. She's the "B" in R&B.....not b*tch, but the blues......"raw, imperfect, sad,real, unashamed, emotional" . . "Mary's Joint" was my joint back in the day (The entire "My Life" cd actually). Someone with a "better" voice maybe could've done the song differently, but to me the feeling in Mary's voice actually made that song. The feeling in her voice probably makes all of her songs. . . I think her voice is fine. As long as she stays in her lane. Maybe I'm just being sentimental....I'll go back in my box
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Hey come out of your box proudly. You have company here. | |
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I kinda liked the followup mainly the title track I'll Give All My Love To You and There You Go Telling Me No Again i think from the 3rd album but most of his shit after that was annoying. Twisted and Nobody has got to be 2 of his most awful songs. They annoy the hell out of me. Don't laugh at my funk
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Damn that was some funny shit with the analysis of New Edition's Ronnie DeVoe being the equivalent of someone who shows up to Thanksgiving Dinner with no food or drink but is the first one with a take home plate and aluminum foil. Bobby Brown look like a mofo who does that shit for real. Don't laugh at my funk
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SoulAlive said: Ouch!! Some of the comments in that article are brutal Right? Damn that was raw but at least someone finally spoke the truth about Alicia Keys's overrated ass. | |
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Seems like the Janet Jackson fans on this forum haven't discovered this thread yet... And as for Alicia, if Bob Dylan wrote a song about you, then I don't think you have to worry very much about what some journo has to say about you... | |
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...they also forgot to add Ashanti to that list. And Lelee Lyons from SWV should be standing right next to Ronnie DeVoe for the take home tins. | |
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Bob's voice ain't that great either... "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
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purplethunder3121 said:
Bob's voice ain't that great either... I disagree. | |
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Listen, Janet has a great voice for pop music, and I appreciate that she sticks to what works for her. Geez, what do folks want from her If you will, so will I | |
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Janet cannot sang.
Mayte. All you others say Hell Yea!! | |
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Keith voice is unique. His first two albums and half of the 3rd are pretty good. PRINCE: Always and Forever
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I'm not a huge fan of Mary J Blige,but I don't think she's as terrible as this article is suggesting. | |
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SoulAlive said: I'm not a huge fan of Mary J Blige,but I don't think she's as terrible as this article is suggesting. Under the right direction, Mary J. Is a damn good singer. Obviously, the writer hasn't listened to her Christmas album. "It's not nice to fuck with K.B.! All you haters will see!" - Kitbradley
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I think it's harsh to put Mary on a list like this.Her talent is unquestionable. | |
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"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." --Plato
https://youtu.be/CVwv9LZMah0 | |
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I second that. | |
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Real Love (1992) is my jam
Keep Calm & Listen To Prince | |
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phunkdaddy said: Damn that was some funny shit with the analysis of New Edition's Ronnie DeVoe being the equivalent of someone who shows up to Thanksgiving Dinner with no food or drink but is the first one with a take home plate and aluminum foil. Bobby Brown look like a mofo who does that shit for real. | |
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SPYZFAN1 said: ...they also forgot to add Ashanti to that list. And Lelee Lyons from SWV should be standing right next to Ronnie DeVoe for the take home tins. You wrong for going in on LeLee like that. Number one on the list should be a Trey Songz period. Number two Michelle Williams. She sings like her corns be hurting her. Don't laugh at my funk
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NorthC said: purplethunder3121 said:
Bob's voice ain't that great either... I disagree. Geez. Agreeing with that assasement of Janet, but insisting that Bob Dylan has a great voice and/or can actually sing? Lost all credibility then and there. | |
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Bob Dylan can sing. All you others say Hell Yea!! | |
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