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Underappreciated Female artists I know there are about a million names that could go on a list like this, but I took the time to make a little presentation to display some that come to mind. With all the Britneys, Beyonces, and Christinas that get full blown media assault campaigns launched onto the public, I thought it might be good to throw out a few artists who have had record deals, but have failed to receive proper recognition for their talents and abilities. If radio treated these ladies with the same reverence as they do artists like Ashanti and Ashley Simpson, people probably wouldn't have such a distaste for the current playlists that plague the radiowaves on a daily basis. It would also set a much-needed standard for future artists to to attempt to aspire to. In a fair world, these divas would rule the radio. Cherokee - I Swear (video)
Amel Larrieux - For Real
Jacqee McGhee & the Family Stand - Connected
Goapele - Butterfly Kisses
Heather Headley - He Is
Jaguar Wright - The What Ifs Jane Child - Mona Lisa Smiles
JazzyFatNastees - Unconditional Ways
Laurnea - Infatuation
Les Nubians - Sweetest Taboo
Lina - Its Alright
Lizz Wright - Open Your Eyes
N'Dea Davenport - Whatever You Want
Rachelle Ferrell - Satisfaction
Rhian Benson - Say How I Feel p.s. Click the pic fpr the track. | |
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awesome thread...thank you...
You forgot to add Dionne Farris who has supposedly completed her follow-up album finally.... Space for sale... | |
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this album should have been a super duper enormous smash hit. | |
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Anxiety said:
this album should have been a super duper enormous smash hit. Aimee Mann
Happy Rhodes
Kirsty MacColl
Sam Phillips
Lisa Loeb
Marcella Detroit
Toni Childs
...and so many | |
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tony child's new album is coming out soon too.. Space for sale... | |
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Jaguar Wright(Younger version of Millie Jackson) and Lina(Younger version of Josephine Baker) are the truth, ruth.
In addition 2 your list, BK:
Joi
Maysa
Dionne Farris ![]() | |
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The most underappreciated artist I can think of is Bernadette Cooper from Klymaxx. She was a big part of Klymaxx which was an all female band that played instruments. She also was behind behind Madame X.
These ladies were far from weak. They could throwdown hard like the men. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: The most underappreciated artist I can think of is Bernadette Cooper from Klymaxx. She was a big part of Klymaxx which was an all female band that played instruments. She also was behind behind Madame X.
These ladies were far from weak. They could throwdown hard like the men. I love them,,,thats why I try as much as I can to rub the Vh-1 mess outta my memory | |
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she is terribly under appreciated... "Americans consume the most fast food than any nation on Earth and the stupid motherfuckers wonder why they are so fat? " - Oprah Winfrey | |
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Harlepolis said: vainandy said: The most underappreciated artist I can think of is Bernadette Cooper from Klymaxx. She was a big part of Klymaxx which was an all female band that played instruments. She also was behind behind Madame X.
These ladies were far from weak. They could throwdown hard like the men. I love them,,,thats why I try as much as I can to rub the Vh-1 mess outta my memory Andy is a four letter word. | |
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Harlepolis said: vainandy said: The most underappreciated artist I can think of is Bernadette Cooper from Klymaxx. She was a big part of Klymaxx which was an all female band that played instruments. She also was behind behind Madame X.
These ladies were far from weak. They could throwdown hard like the men. I love them,,,thats why I try as much as I can to rub the Vh-1 mess outta my memory what happened? i missed that one.. Space for sale... | |
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sosgemini said: Harlepolis said: I love them,,,thats why I try as much as I can to rub the Vh-1 mess outta my memory what happened? i missed that one.. The whole reunion show was such a drag IMHO! They were sloppy 2 the 8th power, chile | |
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sosgemini said: Harlepolis said: I love them,,,thats why I try as much as I can to rub the Vh-1 mess outta my memory what happened? i missed that one.. VH1 reunited the band for a concert. They tracked each member down, one by one, and showed what they were doing with their lives now. The girls were living just "average" lives, kinda boring ones. Anyway, one of the girls had put together a new group of girls and was touring using the name "Klymaxx". All the other girls were mad at her about it and suing her, especially Bernadette, who was furious. When VH1 approached the girl's door, she refused to epen it until she talked to her lawyer. The girls agreed to do the concert and some of them were willing to perform with the girl that started the mess. Bernadette was totally unwilling to perform with her. I thought she was going to kick her ass. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: VH1 reunited the band for a concert. They tracked each member down, one by one, and showed what they were doing with their lives now. The girls were living just "average" lives, kinda boring ones. Anyway, one of the girls had put together a new group of girls and was touring using the name "Klymaxx". All the other girls were mad at her about it and suing her, especially Bernadette, who was furious. When VH1 approached the girl's door, she refused to epen it until she talked to her lawyer. The girls agreed to do the concert and some of them were willing to perform with the girl that started the mess. Bernadette was totally unwilling to perform with her. I thought she was going to kick her ass. Wendy Williams was talking shit about Ms.Cooper all the time during the airing of the show. She(Cooper) got alot of flack 4 her attitude | |
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Add Meshell Ndegeocello to the list | |
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Harlepolis said: vainandy said: VH1 reunited the band for a concert. They tracked each member down, one by one, and showed what they were doing with their lives now. The girls were living just "average" lives, kinda boring ones. Anyway, one of the girls had put together a new group of girls and was touring using the name "Klymaxx". All the other girls were mad at her about it and suing her, especially Bernadette, who was furious. When VH1 approached the girl's door, she refused to epen it until she talked to her lawyer. The girls agreed to do the concert and some of them were willing to perform with the girl that started the mess. Bernadette was totally unwilling to perform with her. I thought she was going to kick her ass. Wendy Williams was talking shit about Ms.Cooper all the time during the airing of the show. She(Cooper) got alot of flack 4 her attitude I don't see why either. I would have been pissed too. As far as the other girl goes, who would want to see Klymaxx without Bernadette Cooper? That would be like seeing The Time without Morris Day. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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sdekm1 said: Add Meshell Ndegeocello to the list
That's a second. All these underappreciated womenfolk iz hot. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Lisa Germano, Kristin Hersh.. | |
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Neneh Cherry is cute, but I don't think she's of the caliber of the women I posted. Granted, I'm not familiar with a great deal of her work other than what got played on the radio. "Buffalo Stance" doesn't exactly cut it in my book. How the hell I forgot Joi is beyond me. I have her CD. Talk about saying "f*ck the mainstream!" I also left out Kina. She should have been the next generation's Tina Turner. I omitted Res on purpose. I'd rather do her than listen to her. Sorry. Just being honest. I don't know Maysa. Gotta do my homework. | |
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BlaqueKnight said: Neneh Cherry is cute, but I don't think she's of the caliber of the women I posted. Granted, I'm not familiar with a great deal of her work other than what got played on the radio. "Buffalo Stance" doesn't exactly cut it in my book.
this is exactly why i consider neneh cherry underappreciated. i guarantee you, if you had a chance to listen to 'homebrew', or if you even had a chance to listen to her subsequent album 'man', you'd have a waaaay different opinion on her. i think she fell in the cracks, at least here in america, because she started making 'alternative' soul music. she didn't make cookie-cutter music, and it was hard to put a label on her. i mean, she did a duet with michael stipe on 'homebrew' that was all about teaching sex education in school, fer pete's sake! | |
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Anxiety said: BlaqueKnight said: Neneh Cherry is cute, but I don't think she's of the caliber of the women I posted. Granted, I'm not familiar with a great deal of her work other than what got played on the radio. "Buffalo Stance" doesn't exactly cut it in my book.
this is exactly why i consider neneh cherry underappreciated. i guarantee you, if you had a chance to listen to 'homebrew', or if you even had a chance to listen to her subsequent album 'man', you'd have a waaaay different opinion on her. i think she fell in the cracks, at least here in america, because she started making 'alternative' soul music. she didn't make cookie-cutter music, and it was hard to put a label on her. i mean, she did a duet with michael stipe on 'homebrew' that was all about teaching sex education in school, fer pete's sake! ditto everything anxiety said...the good news is that neneh is working on a new album that will hopefully be released this year..the bad news is that this is a completely different album then the one that was supposed to be released last year. Space for sale... | |
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TheOrgerFormerlyKnownAs said: bad news for lizz fans..her website has been taking down..hopefully for a re-tread and not for lack of studio support. Space for sale... | |
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Dannii Minogue | |
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jayaredee said:
Dannii Minogue get that no talented skank off this thread... Space for sale... | |
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Dannii Minogue I'm sure she's being appreciated. | |
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sosgemini said: jayaredee said: Dannii Minogue get that no talented skank off this thread... She's very talented. Worship her now | |
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jayaredee said: sosgemini said: get that no talented skank off this thread... She's very talented. Worship her now deals, but have failed to receive proper recognition for their talents and abilities. If radio treated these ladies with the same reverence as they do artists like Ashanti and Ashley Simpson, people probably wouldn't have such a distaste for the current playlists that plague the radiowaves on a daily basis. she personifies everything thats wrong with today's radio. u nit!!! Space for sale... | |
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BlaqueKnight said: I know there are about a million names that could go on a list like this, but I took the time to make a little presentation to display some that come to mind. With all the Britneys, Beyonces, and Christinas that get full blown media assault campaigns launched onto the public, I thought it might be good to throw out a few artists who have had record deals, but have failed to receive proper recognition for their talents and abilities. If radio treated these ladies with the same reverence as they do artists like Ashanti and Ashley Simpson, people probably wouldn't have such a distaste for the current playlists that plague the radiowaves on a daily basis. It would also set a much-needed standard for future artists to to attempt to aspire to. In a fair world, these divas would rule the radio. Great list and topic. A few older underappreciated female artists I might add... Johnnie Mae Matthews...
...Full story - http://www.soulfuldetroit...ematthews/ Doris Troy (Just One Look)...
...http://www.simonbell.com/doristroy.html, http://www.soulfulkindamu.../dtroy.htm Laura Nyro...
...http://www.lauranyro.com/bio.htm tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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