Imago said:

I agree. The man is authentically talented. I'm all over the Robin Thicke cd I don't care if he's black white or Barney purple. And as a black woman who grew up with the tradition of falsetto soul singing, I will readily admit that Robin's falsetto makes me want to drop my underpants and start neckin' today as quickly as some of the old scholers did back in the days when I was too young to be thinking such thoughts:lol:

MikeMatronik said:

Please....PLEASE inform me what is racist about my comments. P L E A S E.

Graycap23 said:

You know what I mean...don't play dumb

Graycap23 said:

I don't think anyone can deny that white artists have been very successful by playing or co-opting musical styles invented by black artists.

But, in some cases, white artists "playing black music" need the support/ endorsement of the black audience to thrive. Thicke is just the most recent example of an artist who parlayed his following among black audiences to greater success on the pop charts.

In any event, Thicke has been produced and (I believe) managed by black folk. Eminem was produced by Dre. JT, by Pharrell and Timbaland. At least, in recent times, black folk have made something in the process.

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Graycap23 said:

You just had to go there,huh?

"Lost Without You" is the best thing on the radio right now,period.It's also the best R&B song out right now,IMO.Let's not trip on the fact that Robin is white.Good music should be applauded and celebrated.There are plenty of Black artists who are doing really well right now,too.

Graycap23 said:

one white guy in 20 years hits the top of the r&b charts and you can't handle it.

KidOmega said:

I'm glad to see all the love for Thicke, but I can't get down with the Justin bashing. BTW, "My Love" just missed out by peaking at #2, I think.

AlexdeParis said:

Now that's a White don't want to see hitting number 1!

phunkdaddy said:

Justin is a punk ass wannabee.I don't find his music the least bit soulful.His falsetto sounds forced and completely soulless.

SoulAlive said:

And worse he is whiter than me!

And still Jamie Lidell gets no love.

NWF said:

I like what I've heard of Jamie quite a bit.


I think I'm going to check out Robin at Irving Plaza. The tickets are actually available and like two hundred dollars cheaper than The Police.

MikeMatronik said:

DUMB is the OPERATIVE word. There is NOTHING racist about my comments. Just the FACTS. BTW, I dig Robin.

JackieBlue said:

I'm thinking about checking him out myself actually.

I've heard positive things and haven't been to a show in awhile sooo it might be cool.

Thats cool to hear, he has a good voice and a smokin hot wife.
I'm gonna try to get tickets to see him 3/16!

vainandy said:

NO! ...You're pretty vocal about what you like and don't like, and I just can see you loving this album

Graycap23 said:

If you dig Robin, why did you say that? It's a bit contradictive!

MikeMatronik said:

Is what I stated NOT a FACT? Let me know if it ISN'T.

Graycap23 said:

WEll i dON'T KNOW! I don't waste my time with details like color, gender or sexual orientation! If I dig the music, I listen to it. If I don't dig the music, I don't listen to it.

Damn, I really should get that album.

Graycap23 said:

I do agree with you...but I really do think Mr. Thicke is a true blue eyed soul artist, and not trying to fake it...unlike some other people (timberfake). I think that is really who he is...hopefully he'll stay humble and grounded...
[Edited 2/22/07 12:50pm]

From his description, I couldn't see why he would think I would like something like that. He told me he heard some Prince like synths so I guess that's the reason. However, without some strong drums and bass behind those synths, even Prince himself would sound like shit. I guess I'll find out if I like it or not when I receive the copy from him.

Graycap23 said:

unless T.I. is white, I don't think hip-hop has anything to worry about. Eminem is talented, but he peaked a few years ago.

ElCapitan said:

Eminem is a great rapper, but he's not #1. Not even top 5 (in terms of skills or sales) when you count Andre 3000, Big Boi, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and the Game.

As for #1 R & B- yeah , Thicke's #1 right now until the next Beyonce' single drops.

You're better off making a "#1 R&B- White Boy" case for Justin Timberlake.

MikeMatronik said:

Again, I say.


Robin Thicke found success playing black music and/or using a sound finding its roots in black music. That doesn't mean I don't like his music or buy his records. Ditto for Dave Brubeck. Bill Evans. The Beatles. The Stones. Steely Dan. The Doobie Brothers. The Police. Jamiroquai. 3rd Bass. et cetera.

I don't see the contradiction. You may not like the way he SAID it. But I don't see the contradiction.
[Edited 2/22/07 14:22pm]

phunkdaddy said:

Sorry guys. I must correct my own quote from yesterday. I had a typo.
This last sentence in my quote should have said i hope this thread does
not turn into a racial debate. Sorry if anyone took the typo the wrong way.

You can use the "Edit" button underneath your post to change it. I'm not being a smartass, I just figured you didn't know. Someone had to tell me also.

robin thicke is one of those artists that i actually forget that he is a white guy. i just love his music. i don't get how people try to say that well "the white guys are taking from the brothers yet again", i mean why can't artists be artists and music be music? naw i'm not exactly pumpin' Chris Brown, or Pretty Ricky out my car, because I can't stand their music, but i love Robin's because i feel like it's for the "mature adult" and not the always targeted sex crazed "teeny boppers".

SoulAlive said:

Ok album

that song!!!
[Edited 2/22/07 15:09pm]