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missfee said: laurarichardson said: ----- Sorry, I got to agree with Peabo. Mr. Legend is riding off a lot of hype. Only time will tell if he is going to be around in 10 years. well John Legend is one of the best out here who is worth listening to. What in the hell are some of you looking for in a singer to be hatin' on him so hard? We're looking for something vaguely interesting. If the natural order was restored and Legend was back in a supper club where he belongs, no one would have a problem with him. It's just when bland figures are given praise out of all proportion, that people with taste get a bit peeved. By the way, don't compare him to Lionel Ritchie. LR may have been soft but he wrote brilliant songs. I'd love it if there was a Lional Ritchie around today. | |
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whoknows said: missfee said: well John Legend is one of the best out here who is worth listening to. What in the hell are some of you looking for in a singer to be hatin' on him so hard? We're looking for something vaguely interesting. If the natural order was restored and Legend was back in a supper club where he belongs, no one would have a problem with him. It's just when bland figures are given praise out of all proportion, that people with taste get a bit peeved. By the way, don't compare him to Lionel Ritchie. LR may have been soft but he wrote brilliant songs. I'd love it if there was a Lional Ritchie around today.  yes he did.....
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StoneCrib said: But why dis John when there's Chris Brown and Omarion available? Just doesn't make sense. Dis Avant. Dis Ne-Yo. Don't dis a cat that can piano his ass off and has a soulful voice.
Peabo needs to dis his barber that allowed him to wear that ridiculous ass hightop as his hairline kept evacuating for his neck. [Edited 5/18/06 16:24pm] WORD!!!!! Dis someone w/NO TALENT!!!!! John is VERY talented, and a very cool cat, as I got to meet him after a show August 2005. | |
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Moonbeam said: missfee said: well John Legend is one of the best out here who is worth listening to. What in the hell are some of you looking for in a singer to be hatin' on him so hard? Perhaps someone not so shrill? OOOOOrdinary people  shrill to u is music to anothers ears Yesterday is dead...tomorrow hasnt arrived yet....i have just ONE day...
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dreamfactory313 said: I hate when people feel that they have to diss others to feel good. If you're that damn good, let others recognize it on their own! We don't need your damn help! I just saw him on a late night informercial selling 70s mood music. Gimmie a fuckin' break.
 John Legend is never going to be able to sell 70's mood music like Peabo. | |
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missfee said: laurarichardson said: ----- Sorry, I got to agree with Peabo. Mr. Legend is riding off a lot of hype. Only time will tell if he is going to be around in 10 years. well John Legend is one of the best out here who is worth listening to. What in the hell are some of you looking for in a singer to be hatin' on him so hard? I donno, good music? Maybe something with a little edge to it? John Legend is  [Edited 5/19/06 14:03pm] | |
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woogiebear said: StoneCrib said: But why dis John when there's Chris Brown and Omarion available? Just doesn't make sense. Dis Avant. Dis Ne-Yo. Don't dis a cat that can piano his ass off and has a soulful voice.
Peabo needs to dis his barber that allowed him to wear that ridiculous ass hightop as his hairline kept evacuating for his neck. [Edited 5/18/06 16:24pm] WORD!!!!! Dis someone w/NO TALENT!!!!! John is VERY talented, and a very cool cat, as I got to meet him after a show August 2005.  Living to die and I'll die to live again - 360 degrees - comprehend | |
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Moonwalkbjrain said: Ifsixwuz9 said: While it isn't that crucial. He is right. John Legend is as boring as watching paint dry. And he can't compare to Peabo or the other older singers Peabo named. That being said Peabo has always been an egomaniac. he may think that but still that makes him look like an ass AND says more about himself and his security than it does about john and his talent (or lack there of) Perhaps you missed my last sentence: "That being said Peabo has always been an egomanic." Thus, one must expect that he also might be an ass. . [Edited 5/19/06 16:37pm] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Ifsixwuz9 said: Moonwalkbjrain said: he may think that but still that makes him look like an ass AND says more about himself and his security than it does about john and his talent (or lack there of) Perhaps you missed my last sentence: "That being said Peabo has always been an egomanic." Thus, one must expect that he also might be an ass. . [Edited 5/19/06 16:37pm] o no i saw it and i get what u was sayin, just wanted 2 comment on the part i bolded Yesterday is dead...tomorrow hasnt arrived yet....i have just ONE day...
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kinda sad how quickly the haterade is being passed around on this thread...  | |
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BlaqueKnight said: I think one of the reasons John Legend shines so brightly is that his contemporaries aren't getting the production value that he is. I think John is a great vocalist but I don't believe that if he'd come out in the 80s that he would shine like he does now. He's the modern day Lionel Ritchie to me. If vocalists like Reuben Studdard, Jaheim, Bilal and Rhasaad Patterson were getting the "classic" treatment, they would probably outshine John by a longshot. Still, he's got something special and Peabo has had his time in the limelight. Let the young brotha do his thing. Thank You BlaqueKnight!! You took the words right out of my mouth. If anything, Peabo Bryson ought to be encouraging young cats like John Legend to make the best music they possibly can, Not garbage you hear on the radio like "I'm In Love With A Stripper". | |
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ThePunisher said: BlaqueKnight said: I think one of the reasons John Legend shines so brightly is that his contemporaries aren't getting the production value that he is. I think John is a great vocalist but I don't believe that if he'd come out in the 80s that he would shine like he does now. He's the modern day Lionel Ritchie to me. If vocalists like Reuben Studdard, Jaheim, Bilal and Rhasaad Patterson were getting the "classic" treatment, they would probably outshine John by a longshot. Still, he's got something special and Peabo has had his time in the limelight. Let the young brotha do his thing. Thank You BlaqueKnight!! You took the words right out of my mouth. If anything, Peabo Bryson ought to be encouraging young cats like John Legend to make the best music they possibly can, Not garbage you hear on the radio like "I'm In Love With A Stripper". I hear ya'.... | |
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peabo dissed r.kelly a few years back. this was around the time "i believe i can fly" was a hit. he said r. couldn't carry a tune. i agree but he knows what works for him. why the hate, peabo? you had your time to shine. | |
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Moonwalkbjrain said: allhiphop.com/rumours
A few of my AHH buddies went to see Peabo Bryson and The Whispers live at the Newark Symphony Hall in New Jersey over the festive Mother’s Day weekend. Well, Mr. Bryson, who is a legend without question, let John Legend (and these other young whipper snappers) have it. “John legend is never going to be doing what I can do,” Peabo said of the G.O.O.D. Music artist. He then said that there were only about a half-dozen current performers that could even sing a lick. At the same time, he propped up old schoolers like Jeff Osborn, James Ingram, Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau and others. He said something like he's not ego driven, but God has an ego and blessed him. He then sang his a** off for the crowd, garnering a standing ovation. But, why diss John Legend…why not somebody that really has no talent? They're just ordinary people, Peabo, take it slow on them!
man its not even that serious And they wonder why black folks can't have nice shit.... June 19's Pop Culture Commentary - Beyonce'
- "Besides as much as I love her...she's still a 2 piece, biscuit, hot pepper and strawberry soda away from blowin up... So yes...she's a plain jane like the rest of us..." | |
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whoknows said: missfee said: well John Legend is one of the best out here who is worth listening to. What in the hell are some of you looking for in a singer to be hatin' on him so hard? We're looking for something vaguely interesting. If the natural order was restored and Legend was back in a supper club where he belongs, no one would have a problem with him. It's just when bland figures are given praise out of all proportion, that people with taste get a bit peeved. By the way, don't compare him to Lionel Ritchie. LR may have been soft but he wrote brilliant songs. I'd love it if there was a Lional Ritchie around today. Well, speaking as a musician, and a person with some degree of musical taste, young people like John Legend don't make me peeved at all. There are far worse r&b acts out there to be irritated by. I'm actually pleased to see him doing so well, as most of his contemporaries can barely sing, let alone read, compose, and perform music . I apprciate that the young man is doing the best he can, sitting right there at that piano 
But now that you mention it, Lionel Ritchie was a fantastic songwriter as well. He's still around though, but I think he only releases stuff in Europe now. I know he does a lot of guest judging for talent shows and song contests here similar to maybe American Idol (?)... | |
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ThePunisher said: BlaqueKnight said: I think one of the reasons John Legend shines so brightly is that his contemporaries aren't getting the production value that he is. I think John is a great vocalist but I don't believe that if he'd come out in the 80s that he would shine like he does now. He's the modern day Lionel Ritchie to me. If vocalists like Reuben Studdard, Jaheim, Bilal and Rhasaad Patterson were getting the "classic" treatment, they would probably outshine John by a longshot. Still, he's got something special and Peabo has had his time in the limelight. Let the young brotha do his thing. Thank You BlaqueKnight!! You took the words right out of my mouth. If anything, Peabo Bryson ought to be encouraging young cats like John Legend to make the best music they possibly can, Not garbage you hear on the radio like "I'm In Love With A Stripper"....Can I get an AMEN, somebody !?!  | |
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whoknows said: missfee said: well John Legend is one of the best out here who is worth listening to. What in the hell are some of you looking for in a singer to be hatin' on him so hard? We're looking for something vaguely interesting. If the natural order was restored and Legend was back in a supper club where he belongs, no one would have a problem with him. It's just when bland figures are given praise out of all proportion, that people with taste get a bit peeved. By the way, don't compare him to Lionel Ritchie. LR may have been soft but he wrote brilliant songs. I'd love it if there was a Lional Ritchie around today. ----- Co-Sign. LR was soft but, as a songwriter he was top notch in his day. In addtion, just because some of don't think JL is the greatest thing since sliced bread does not mean we are hating. JL is just not everybody thing. | |
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laurarichardson said: whoknows said: We're looking for something vaguely interesting. If the natural order was restored and Legend was back in a supper club where he belongs, no one would have a problem with him. It's just when bland figures are given praise out of all proportion, that people with taste get a bit peeved. By the way, don't compare him to Lionel Ritchie. LR may have been soft but he wrote brilliant songs. I'd love it if there was a Lional Ritchie around today. ----- Co-Sign. LR was soft but, as a songwriter he was top notch in his day. In addtion, just because some of don't think JL is the greatest thing since sliced bread does not mean we are hating. JL is just not everybody thing. | |
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I was not a huge peabo bryson fan but he is certainly right to
an extent about john legend. Yes john legend is different from most of the cookie cutter artist out here but legend is very overrated as a singer. He can play his @ss off on piano but nothing special as a singer. Don't laugh at my funk
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June19 said: Moonwalkbjrain said: allhiphop.com/rumours
man its not even that serious And they wonder why black folks can't have nice shit.... Yesterday is dead...tomorrow hasnt arrived yet....i have just ONE day...
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