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Printablethesexofit said: Stymie said: Color has zero to do with it, SOS. N'Sync (excuse me
 ) had an R&b cut with Gone. I do not recall NKOTB being played on any R&B station in Chicago at the time. Please Don't Go Girl was garbage and no one I know considered it or The Right Stuff to be R&B.Not related but NKOTB's "never let you go" woulda been huge if blackstreet did it. Of course, it helps if teddy riley wrote the cut. So point is, stations gotta rep to keep, so they just fuck NKOTB up the ass as their image ain't with the stations. But that cut was solid rnb (and good rnb too) Donny osmonds late 80's comeback hit "soldier of love" (not an rnb cut  ) was deliberately played without the dj's saying who the song was buy. To avoid labelling. It worked. When stations finially told, after the airplay was huge, people were shocked. Lukcily it worked.
[Edited 6/18/05 19:54pm] Also, Luther Vandross is R&B, Teena is R&B, Patti LaBelle is R&B, nothing and I mean nothing is R&B about NKOTB. Had Blackstreet recorded that song, they would have given it a soulful sound. You can't sing soul if you don't have any. | |
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VoicesCarryFurther said: Stymie said: Color has zero to do with it, SOS. N'Sync (excuse me
) had an R&b cut with Gone. I do not recall NKOTB being played on any R&B station in Chicago at the time. Please Don't Go Girl was garbage and no one I know considered it or The Right Stuff to be R&B.You're referring to the remix with Nelly, I assume? The original cut was as pop as pop gets. Actually, that song had huge R&B crossover. When I hear it, I hear R&B. | |
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Stymie said: VoicesCarryFurther said: You're referring to the remix with Nelly, I assume? The original cut was as pop as pop gets. Actually, that song had huge R&B crossover. When I hear it, I hear R&B.LOL sorry I was thinking of "Girlfriend". My bad. | |
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meow85 said: Like people who say the Osmonds were less cool than J5 because they're white. Well, they were less cool, but it was because they sucked hairy moose balls, not because they were white.  
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NeoSoulScribe said: Yeah, but 2 songs in the R&B vibe don't make you an R&B group. That's like saying Queen Latifah is a jazz singer now. | |
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Stymie said: VoicesCarryFurther said: You're referring to the remix with Nelly, I assume? The original cut was as pop as pop gets. Actually, that song had huge R&B crossover. When I hear it, I hear R&B.Gone got the R&B love because JT LOVES R&B and he sang it as an R&B song. Now listen to earlier songs by JT, they sound pop. NOW what does JT consider his style/vibe of music as a solo artist? R&B. Dude LOVES the R&B sound. Silent shouts, I hope you hear
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NeoSoulScribe said: Stymie said: Gone had a remix with Nelly?
Actually, that song had huge R&B crossover. When I hear it, I hear R&B.Gone got the R&B love because JT LOVES R&B and he sang it as an R&B song. Now listen to earlier songs by JT, they sound pop. NOW what does JT consider his style/vibe of music as a solo artist? R&B. Dude LOVES the R&B sound. I wonder if R&B lovers are willing to bother with him again  | |
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VoicesCarryFurther said: NeoSoulScribe said: Gone got the R&B love because JT LOVES R&B and he sang it as an R&B song. Now listen to earlier songs by JT, they sound pop. NOW what does JT consider his style/vibe of music as a solo artist? R&B. Dude LOVES the R&B sound. I wonder if R&B lovers are willing to bother with him again Honestly, I think the cat can hold his own in the R&B world. Silent shouts, I hope you hear
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VoicesCarryFurther said: NeoSoulScribe said: Gone got the R&B love because JT LOVES R&B and he sang it as an R&B song. Now listen to earlier songs by JT, they sound pop. NOW what does JT consider his style/vibe of music as a solo artist? R&B. Dude LOVES the R&B sound. I wonder if R&B lovers are willing to bother with him again | |
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Where the fuck is the starter of this thread? Choooh0
This is late, but fuckin. easy. Based on the question "Boy Band or typical R&B group", the answer is simple. They’re a Boy Band. I don't think anyone can argue that NKOTB were typical of most R&B groups in their look or sound. Unless the author of this thread wants to clarify, based on the two choices and wording of question (ie...typical) NKOTB would be a Boy Band. | |
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NeoSoulScribe said: sosgemini said: yes they were.. Please. Maybe in the minds of people that don't know what R&B is, but to TRUE R&Bers NKOTB wasn't even CONSIDERED FOR ONE HALF SECOND an R&B group.  | |
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Stymie said: VoicesCarryFurther said: I wonder if R&B lovers are willing to bother with him again  Me too. | |
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NeoSoulScribe said: meow85 said: There's no set number for what constitutes popular and what doesn't. But if something does manage to become popular, it's "pop"ular music. Why people get so wound up about this is beyond me. Perhaps if they stopped assigning their own assumptions to the term, we wouldn't be having this discussion. Well if that ain't the pot calling the kettle black. Aren't YOU applying YOUR own assumptions as well? [Edited 6/18/05 19:44pm] | |
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Stymie said: sosgemini said: i think "color" is the issue...didnt wanna say it but well...
Color has zero to do with it, SOS. N'Sync (excuse me WOOP THErE IT IS!! ) had an R&b cut with Gone. I do not recall NKOTB being played on any R&B station in Chicago at the time. Please Don't Go Girl was garbage and no one I know considered it or The Right Stuff to be R&B. Exactly my point. | |
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VoicesCarryFurther said: Stymie said: Hell no. I'm done with JT's ass.
Me too.
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lilgish said: VoicesCarryFurther said: Me too.
 Oh no, not the Usher/Chicken George picture!!! | |
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Ok, yall. Y'all doggin' JT. Give that cat SOME cred. He brought the R&B heat and he wasn't trying to "Act Black" while doin' it. Y'all cold. LOL! Silent shouts, I hope you hear
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NeoSoulScribe said: Ok, yall. Y'all doggin' JT. Give that cat SOME cred. He brought the R&B heat and he wasn't trying to "Act Black" while doin' it. Y'all cold. LOL!
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sosgemini said: NeoSoulScribe said: Ok, yall. Y'all doggin' JT. Give that cat SOME cred. He brought the R&B heat and he wasn't trying to "Act Black" while doin' it. Y'all cold. LOL!
CREDIBILITY OFFICIALLY LOST!!!
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sosgemini said: NeoSoulScribe said: Ok, yall. Y'all doggin' JT. Give that cat SOME cred. He brought the R&B heat and he wasn't trying to "Act Black" while doin' it. Y'all cold. LOL!
CREDIBILITY OFFICIALLY LOST!!! Hold up! Not from the person that VOWS New Kids On The Block WAS AN R&B GROUP! LMAO! That's like Mini Me calling Prince short! LOL! [Edited 6/19/05 8:13am] Silent shouts, I hope you hear
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NeoSoulScribe said: sosgemini said: CREDIBILITY OFFICIALLY LOST!!! Hold up! Not from the person that VOWS New Kids On The Block WAS AN R&B GROUP! LMAO! That's like Mini Me calling Prince short! LOL! [Edited 6/19/05 8:13am]  | |
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sosgemini said: NeoSoulScribe said: How in the fuck are you even giving "Typical R&B Group" as a choice when they WEREN'T EVEN R&B? Some of you people truly don't know music.
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NeoSoulScribe said: sosgemini said: CREDIBILITY OFFICIALLY LOST!!! Hold up! Not from the person that VOWS New Kids On The Block WAS AN R&B GROUP! LMAO! That's like Mini Me calling Prince short! LOL! [Edited 6/19/05 8:13am] did i ever say i lived NKOTB? nope.... Space for sale... | |
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sosgemini said: NeoSoulScribe said: Hold up! Not from the person that VOWS New Kids On The Block WAS AN R&B GROUP! LMAO! That's like Mini Me calling Prince short! LOL! [Edited 6/19/05 8:13am] did i ever say i lived NKOTB? nope.... Did I ever say you did? Nope. All I am saying is YOU called them an R&B group. Silent shouts, I hope you hear
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NeoSoulScribe said: sosgemini said: did i ever say i lived NKOTB? nope.... Did I ever say you did? Nope. All I am saying is YOU called them an R&B group. no..i said initially their music was r&b sounding....you are really letting out some life-venting up in this place arent you? you and lararichardson would make a great pair... arguing versus discussing is sooo 1998... Space for sale... | |
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sosgemini said: NeoSoulScribe said: Did I ever say you did? Nope. All I am saying is YOU called them an R&B group. no..i said initially their music was r&b sounding....you are really letting out some life-venting up in this place arent you? you and lararichardson would make a great pair... arguing versus discussing is sooo 1998... LOL! Don't get huffy at me because all of a sudden you've changed your tune about New Kids being an R&B group! I guess after enough facts have been hurled at ya to dispell your claims, bowing out is all you have left, eh? Silent shouts, I hope you hear
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NeoSoulScribe said: sosgemini said: no..i said initially their music was r&b sounding....you are really letting out some life-venting up in this place arent you? you and lararichardson would make a great pair... arguing versus discussing is sooo 1998... LOL! Don't get huffy at me because all of a sudden you've changed your tune about New Kids being an R&B group! I guess after enough facts have been hurled at ya to dispell your claims, bowing out is all you have left, eh? no...it is still my belief that NKOTB had an R&B sound...and that racism is a factor in not calling them an R&B band..expecially since they were knocking off a R&B band (NE) that all black folks have no issue calling R&B.. but its my right to have this opinion just as it is your right not to believe they are an R&B group... adults should be able to agree to disagree on issues....cha know!! Space for sale... | |
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sosgemini said: NeoSoulScribe said: LOL! Don't get huffy at me because all of a sudden you've changed your tune about New Kids being an R&B group! I guess after enough facts have been hurled at ya to dispell your claims, bowing out is all you have left, eh? no...it is still my belief that NKOTB had an R&B sound...and that racism is a factor in not calling them an R&B band..expecially since they were knocking off a R&B band (NE) that all black folks have no issue calling R&B.. but its my right to have this opinion just as it is your right not to believe they are an R&B group... adults should be able to agree to disagree on issues....cha know!! Agreeing to disagree is no problem, YOU set out to add the extras on it by saying who'd I make a perfect match with and that I'm venting, totally unnecessary. And if they were trying to be an R&B band, how come they sang POP songs? Like I said, 2 R&B "sounding" songs don't make you a wanna-be R&B group. Silent shouts, I hope you hear
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NeoSoulScribe said: sosgemini said: no...it is still my belief that NKOTB had an R&B sound...and that racism is a factor in not calling them an R&B band..expecially since they were knocking off a R&B band (NE) that all black folks have no issue calling R&B.. but its my right to have this opinion just as it is your right not to believe they are an R&B group... adults should be able to agree to disagree on issues....cha know!! Agreeing to disagree is no problem, YOU set out to add the extras on it by saying who'd I make a perfect match with and that I'm venting, totally unnecessary. And if they were trying to be an R&B band, how come they sang POP songs? Like I said, 2 R&B "sounding" songs don't make you a wanna-be R&B group.  Well Said.[Edited 6/19/05 17:35pm] | |
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NeoSoulScribe said: sosgemini said: no...it is still my belief that NKOTB had an R&B sound...and that racism is a factor in not calling them an R&B band..expecially since they were knocking off a R&B band (NE) that all black folks have no issue calling R&B.. but its my right to have this opinion just as it is your right not to believe they are an R&B group... adults should be able to agree to disagree on issues....cha know!! Agreeing to disagree is no problem, YOU set out to add the extras on it by saying who'd I make a perfect match with and that I'm venting, totally unnecessary. And if they were trying to be an R&B band, how come they sang POP songs? Like I said, 2 R&B "sounding" songs don't make you a wanna-be R&B group. and like i said, "aint nobody gives a fuck what you think but yourself"... and that also applies to me..you cant change my opinion...period!! is it that hard of a thing to comprehend? Space for sale... | |
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