OK - I'm a really open minded music lover but I have to get my hater on. This is one corny ass act. Why they keep comparing him to Prince is beyond me. He sucked on Saturday night live. He almost killed a girl trying to be cool on stage. His hair is a joke. His ad-libbing on every song is the same suckish thing over and over. I can't stand this cat. I'm counting down until this fifteen minutes is over. I don't know him personally obviously so this is not an attack on him personally but what I know about him already I don't like. Black people are judgemental? Nobody gives a f*** what you think Miguel! Miguel sucks in every conceivable way and anyone who likes this trash music and this phony ass persona and thinks this ass can hold a candle to Prince needs therapy. I was a Janelle Monae fan but now I hve to question her ear after hearing that he's going to be on her album. She musta lost a bet. I had to get that off my chest. The music business is doomed. Miguel is utter corn filled crap! I don't care what anyone says, he sucks and he's no Prince. Not now not ever!

sgmusic said:

OK - I'm a really open minded music lover but I have to get my hater on. This is one corny ass act. Why they keep comparing him to Prince is beyond me. He sucked on Saturday night live. He almost killed a girl trying to be cool on stage. His hair is a joke. His ad-libbing on every song is the same suckish thing over and over. I can't stand this cat. I'm counting down until this fifteen minutes is over. I don't know him personally obviously so this is not an attack on him personally but what I know about him already I don't like. Black people are judgemental? Nobody gives a f*** what you think Miguel! Miguel sucks in every conceivable way and anyone who likes this trash music and this phony ass persona and thinks this ass can hold a candle to Prince needs therapy. I was a Janelle Monae fan but now I hve to question her ear after hearing that he's going to be on her album. She musta lost a bet. I had to get that off my chest. The music business is doomed. Miguel is utter corn filled crap! I don't care what anyone says, he sucks and he's no Prince. Not now not ever!

Hi Prince!

ps..BTW: that was two girls who he almost killed on stage..

I don't like him,either.He's a lousy performer I predict that he won't have longevity in this business.

I'd rather listen to John Legend, but only If I'm forced to.

JoeBala said:

I'd rather listen to John Legend, but only If I'm forced to.

Good call dude - another one I don't get. But at least you could stomach him as a semi-decent songwriter.

Ouch.

I have to admit, I really liked the latest album. And, I didn't think I would, as I usually don't like that sort of "modern" production. But, it just worked for me. Have only seen him live when he opened for Jennifer Hudson a couple of years ago (before the latest album) and his set was about 10 minutes - 2 songs. Didn't leave much of an impression.

Never got the org's hoopla over him. Dont like the Adorn song either

On SNL, he was doing all these half-assed Prince moves and poses. If you are going to take on a Prince like persona then you have to own it 100% otherwise you come off looking embarrassed.

He is annoying. acting like he is Prince, oh no he ain't Prince.

I had to look him up and see ho he is and what he sings. I see he's the dude that did the failed split jump kick or whatever it was at the Billborad Awards. I don't know much about him to judge his talent, but they play that "Aodrn" song like crazy down here which is pretty annoying because I hate it as well.

I don't like his music neither .. and no matter how much time and money he's gona spend on clothing and and his hair he'll never be as charismatic as he wants to be.. He dosen't have the IT factor imo

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I know I don't like him neither ( he and frank ocean are way overrated at least miguel can sing better live though frank can't hold a note ) but I can't believe Janelle blessed him with a featuring.. he didn't deserve it but I heard that song she has with him is very good because she wrote it and he did have nothing to do with it probably...

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speaking about adorn am I the only one who think that song is basically sexual healing ?

sgmusic said:

JoeBala said:

I'd rather listen to John Legend, but only If I'm forced to.

Good call dude - another one I don't get. But at least you could stomach him as a semi-decent songwriter.

john legend is the worst

Where's that panda picture when you need it

mjscarousal said:

Never got the org's hoopla over him. Dont like the Adorn song either

wow, he has a song called Adorn?

RosesRred said:

sgmusic said:

OK - I'm a really open minded music lover but I have to get my hater on. This is one corny ass act. Why they keep comparing him to Prince is beyond me. He sucked on Saturday night live. He almost killed a girl trying to be cool on stage. His hair is a joke. His ad-libbing on every song is the same suckish thing over and over. I can't stand this cat. I'm counting down until this fifteen minutes is over. I don't know him personally obviously so this is not an attack on him personally but what I know about him already I don't like. Black people are judgemental? Nobody gives a f*** what you think Miguel! Miguel sucks in every conceivable way and anyone who likes this trash music and this phony ass persona and thinks this ass can hold a candle to Prince needs therapy. I was a Janelle Monae fan but now I hve to question her ear after hearing that he's going to be on her album. She musta lost a bet. I had to get that off my chest. The music business is doomed. Miguel is utter corn filled crap! I don't care what anyone says, he sucks and he's no Prince. Not now not ever!

Hi Prince!

ps..BTW: that was two girls who he almost killed on stage..

Man, threads like this are hilarious.

Not sure why Miguel is drawing so much hate. First of all, it's not his fault that other people want to compare him to Prince. Of course he is not Prince!

I haven't seen Miguel live, but I like the few songs of his I have heard (including "Adorn") and I thought he was very good on the BET Awards. Yes, Miguel is obviously being packed as a teen idol, and he should probably try to fight that, but that doesn't mean he is a "hack".

By the way, I love John Legend and am going to see him in concert in NYC in October. Really surprised he is getting dissed here as well.

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CarolineC said:

Not sure why Miguel is drawing so much hate. First of all, it's not his fault that other people want to compare him to Prince. Of course he is not Prince!

I haven't seen Miguel live, but I like the few songs of his I have heard (including "Adorn") and I thought he was very good on the BET Awards. Yes, Miguel is obviously being packed as a teen idol, and he should probably try to fight that, but that doesn't mean he is a "hack".

By the way, I love John Legend and am going to see him in concert in NYC in October. Really surprised he is getting dissed here as well.

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doesn't seem to be presented as a teen idol to me...is he? more bruno mars is presented like a teen idol but not miguel as far as I know.adorn was a nice track but it was basically marvin gaye's sexual healing so probably it's part of the reason why it was good. ..anyway I'm not a big fan at all of traditional R&B so maybe that's part of the reason why I don't like him , john legend, frank ocean etc very much..I listen to some songs but entire albums i just can't...for personal taste in general..

I don't think the comment about him being marketed to "teens" is correct.

Miguel has been more a part of the "indie soul" scene along with Frank Ocean and The Weeknd. Him doing a duet with Mariah Carey was something many couldn't have predicted him doing (at least not at this point of his career). Maybe they will attempt to cross over with the next record.

novabrkr said:

I don't think the comment about him being marketed to "teens" is correct.

Miguel has been more a part of the "indie soul" scene along with Frank Ocean and The Weeknd. Him doing a duet with Mariah Carey was something many couldn't have predicted him doing (at least not at this point of his career). Maybe they will attempt to cross over with the next record.

indeed you're right miguel, frank ocean, janelle monae were and still are all linked as similar artists even though I find her different from the other 2...she's way less R&B than the other 2...

cindymay said:

CarolineC said:

Not sure why Miguel is drawing so much hate. First of all, it's not his fault that other people want to compare him to Prince. Of course he is not Prince!

I haven't seen Miguel live, but I like the few songs of his I have heard (including "Adorn") and I thought he was very good on the BET Awards. Yes, Miguel is obviously being packed as a teen idol, and he should probably try to fight that, but that doesn't mean he is a "hack".

By the way, I love John Legend and am going to see him in concert in NYC in October. Really surprised he is getting dissed here as well.

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doesn't seem to be presented as a teen idol to me...is he? more bruno mars is presented like a teen idol but not miguel as far as I know.adorn was a nice track but it was basically marvin gaye's sexual healing so probably it's part of the reason why it was good. ..anyway I'm not a big fan at all of traditional R&B so maybe that's part of the reason why I don't like him , john legend, frank ocean etc very much..I listen to some songs but entire albums i just can't...for personal taste in general..

I grew up on traditional R&B. Miguel and Frank Ocean are NOT traditional R&B. They are more of Alternative R&B artists, not traditional.

IIAGY said:

He's solid IMO. His first album was good but didn't have much longevity. He's not close to the most or even that corny. Now, Bruno Mars is freakin crony. His lyrics, the whole outdated look etc. he's just so cheesy it makes me want to puke. I do like Liquor Store Blues though.

I can't stand his recent look (like in the video for treasure etc).. it was way better in the liquor store blues days when he had the kinda bruce springsteen's look..

kitbradley said:

cindymay said:

doesn't seem to be presented as a teen idol to me...is he? more bruno mars is presented like a teen idol but not miguel as far as I know.adorn was a nice track but it was basically marvin gaye's sexual healing so probably it's part of the reason why it was good. ..anyway I'm not a big fan at all of traditional R&B so maybe that's part of the reason why I don't like him , john legend, frank ocean etc very much..I listen to some songs but entire albums i just can't...for personal taste in general..

I grew up on traditional R&B. Miguel and Frank Ocean are NOT traditional R&B. They are more of Alternative R&B artists, not traditional.

you're right they aren't ..it's modern R&B but still too much R&B for my taste...

IIAGY said:

He's solid IMO. His first album was good but didn't have much longevity. He's not close to the most or even that corny. Now, Bruno Mars is freakin crony. His lyrics, the whole outdated look etc. he's just so cheesy it makes me want to puke. I do like Liquor Store Blues though.

I agree with this comment. Miguel is actually pushing R&B music beyond that cookie cutter boring ass simplistic chord progession shit that's all over radio. It sounds like the OP doesn't like his look more so than anything else. His performance on SNL was interesting. I didn't like what he did with the song, but I give him props for trying something new. The reason why everyone keeps talking about him is because he put out one of the BEST albums. I think you people should check out more of his stuff, I have a feeling he will be around for a while. He's an amazing writer.

Or you can listen to babyface, boyzIImen, R. Kelly, and all that other boring shit. I'm glad we have brothers like Frank, the weeknd, cocaine 80's, bilal and Miguel who is at least attempting to try something fresh. This ain't 1991 R&B.