Beyonce went #1 Nicki got her Solo #1 Taylor’s about to be #1 Next Week Adele Went #1 And Rihanna is definatley going #1 if not top 10 Its giving 2012 all over again with Female Artists dominating the charts and im here for it🤗
Both Rihanna and Beyoncé are in interesting positions because they both come from the old record label system that’s kinda died out. They both fulfilled their original contracts with their album releases and are both essentially independent artists with distribution deals through their respective record labels.
@@AngryTeddyBear98 wrong lol. Proves nothing. There's articles about the earth being flat..she owes them one more record. They threatened to sue her if she doesn't fulfil her contact and does one more album. Everyone knows lol
Right! There are no more legends either to take Beyonce or Rhianna's place when they retire. Nobody is bringing it. Not lyrically, vocally, or performance wise. I dont see any black female artists doing strong choreography. Twerking does not count.
Right like I will listen to some people Music and I’m like the music just doesn’t stick the same idk if it’s cuz tiktok or what but artist today don’t make hits like yes todays artist have hits but it’s not like hits like they use to be like I can see myself jamming to Taylor and Beyoncé and Rihanna when I’m 50 but today I’m like I can’t see me listening to this past 30
@@javiruiz8365 Normani has said in interviews that she recorded 2-3 albums worth of music. How is that lazy? She is getting sabotoged, but it’s a special kind. I never seen someone this badly sabotoged. At least tinashe got to release projects that had good songs in it. At least zayn got his successful debut. Normani in HALF A DECADE has nothing to her name but half-assed singles.
Why can’t she do covers on TikTok/IG/RUclips/Spotify/SoundCloud/Facebook? Is that in her contract or something. Why can everyone else do it but she can’t?
@Miles Prower I was just thinking this. I know Chloe wants a mainstream hit, but she’d be better off leaning into her uniqueness like FKA Twigs and letting the rest of the world catch up, instead of trying to chase hits.
Yasss bc artists development has gone to the way side with this tik tok generation! And it's also made labels lazy! Afrobeats artists, producers, writers, videographers just don't play that!!
Either Normani's label don't believe in her or they just don't want her to succeed because she definitely has the whole package. Nomani could've of definitely been working on her 3rd album by now. It's very sad that these labels don't invest in great artistry like a Normani.
I think at this point Normani should go pop and change her image. R and b is not working for her. When black women stay in this lane they never reach the heights they should. It's like they are in a box.
@@sexychocolategoddess2821 exactly she should definitely change her image right now to being a pop star because a lot of r&b artist don't really think outside of the box like that with the exception to Beyonce. In the beginning of Beyonces career she was r and b and then she change to pop. I really want to see Normani and the Chloe, Coco Jones etc to win because honestly I'm tired of the music they've been throwing in our face lately 😩.
@@sexychocolategoddess2821 that’s not true her R&B based songs are actually her most successful songs, love lies, dancing with the stranger and wild side are her biggest songs and they are entirely R&B singles her most pop songs mainly motivation didn’t reach the same success as love lies and dancing with a stranger even when all of those singles had limited promotion from RCA,
@@Kevin-rg3yc good point but r and b puts Normani in a box. Even though those were her biggest hits the award shows ignored her. The industry ignores her. BET was the only platform that acknowledged her. I just think in a box that is hard for black women to break out of.
I really wanna see Norman win. These record labels are crazy. I understand the labels need to make sure these artists will sell, but Normani needs to also step up. I need her to get a new team or something. She needs to be on tik tok or IG or live just singing or showing the people that she’s still here and fighting for her dream
I lost interest in her. We are here telling her to sing on Tiktok or IG and she doesn’t do it. She will play the victim and blame everything on her team. She is just boring.
@@titlepending1302 I sad what I sad. She is boring. Talented but boring. It has nothing to do with releasing music. I enjoyed her music, it relaxed me and it helped to sleep well
@@marzblaq7267 exactly, everyone keeps running to these labels. Them corporate mothafukas don’t give a shit. And after a while the audience stops giving a damn as well. It becomes annoying hearing the same story of an artist or from an artist in the commercial side of the music industry going through the same issues. These mofos want to reach the whole globe, there is no point in that of you feel you can’t do it on your own. Homegirl said in the video, the music is becoming dry. I’m like this bitch been dry for the past 7-9 years. These bitches sound the same like helllloo. Of course the old records isn’t losing to new ones, people fail to realize there was a distinct sound back in the day. Not that many artists today give that and for the most part it’s them just putting a track out. It’s a lot I could say but yes these people could easily go independent, they choose not to. So they will continue to suffer cause at the end of the day they made the decision to stick to a label.
@@roter13 I mean tbh, this is what she signed up for, she easily could have went the indie route after 5H disbanded. She didn’t want to do that so this is her issue. I love Mani, she dope but I question tha haell was the point in filing more paper work with a company to make her music pop off. She could have easily went indie. She said it herself she paid for the Wild Side video budget, my whole thing is, if that’s the case she would have done better starting a label her own or just being indie. She said in the interview you saw you was clipped in this video which was a while ago, that the label doesn’t even pay her soooo what is the point. She wanted this but again this was her decision.
The one thing that frustrates me with Chloe is that she has the TALENT that a lot of these singers don’t have. She’s on another level, yet I feel that she “dumbs herself down” to sound mediocre too much. Chloe KNOWS how to make a hit and I just wish she would use all of her talent
Yep and she needs to stop trying too hard to be sexy. If you are sexy you just ARE. And she needs to get out from under Beyonces ass. She's try too hard to be Beyonce
Yessss the two things I’m looking forward to seeing! Rihanna’s halftime performance and Beyoncés renaissance tour. It’s going to be an amazing time! A lot of ladies are killing the game right now! Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Adele, and SZA is about to drop another single. It feels like the early 2010’s all over again and I’m here for it!
You've mentioned this before in numerous other videos. The problem with the industry and Normani and Chloe is simply this: colorism and being a Black woman in the industry. Cardi was a new artist but has gotten numerous support from her label, basically as a Latina
Normani and Chloe mine as well go independent at this point. These labels are putting too much unnecessary pressure on the artists, and good artistry goes against that model. It takes time to create good music, and this tiktok fast music era is stifling the creativity out. I much rather wait every 6-7 years for good music to come out than 1-2 and it's mid or garbage.
Normani yes but Chloe I don't think so. I get the feeling unlike Halle, Chloe values the fame and the exposure that comes with making music like she wants to be a popstar. And if Chloe goes and Halle doesn't leave as well what happens to them as a duo. Normani could go independant like Tinashe did and it could work out for financially like with Tinashe although her songs don't do as well as they did with her label she doesn't have that same dependency and sees the profit much more and has been able to develop as an artist
I think it’s difficult because both women probably signed deals where there’s certain requirements in order to fulfill their contracts, biggest being a certain amount of albums. If they’re holding off on releasing these albums, it keeps them stuck unless they buy themselves out, give wack albums, find loopholes, etc. It’s draining thinking about it so I know it has to be frustrating going through it.
Love Taylor swift ! Been a big fan since she first started . Went from a country artist to crossover to pop and kill it each album . Definitely the top heavy hitter when it comes to album sales and tours.
As someone who has been following Normani ever since her 5H days and has been waiting for her debut album ever since the group went on a hiatus ITS FRUSTRATING. She’s got the potential, she’s got the fans, she’s got the hype… I don’t know why the label just doesn’t release her music already.😔
The music industry is suffering because it’s not about the MUSIC anymore! It doesn’t matter the time nor the generation , A GOOD SONG, IS A GOOD SONG! A HIT IS A HIT! Nowadays you have to look a certain way or have a certain aesthetic, you have to make a hit to reach this type of audience, etc. And I say, “F*CK ALL OF THAT!” Just keep it about the MUSIC and put the spotlight back on the MUSIC and the MUSIC industry will come out of it’s slump. Forget all the other stupid sh!t
I always thought the label is getting paid to keep Normani down. I wouldn't be surprised if they are waiting to see who wants her and charge a grip to get out of the contract. Normani and Brandy come on, it's seems like there's something more to this.
I’m glad that the Brandy situation is now starting to confirm without a doubt that this is more than lazyness or not wanting it hard enough.. there is actual planned sabotage behind the scenes. I believe rca is getting checks to pin Normani down
Yea, it’s like how Tommy Matola tried to sabotage and undercut Mariah’s career with his infamous industry plant. It’s like they are holding her down to create room for others to shine… the promotion of her objectively less talented band mates is insane. How is someone who is a clear triple threat in a position where they have to prove themselves in order to participate with the people they already proved better than 🤔 It’s like somehow they are upset that she is even daring to exist outside of the abuse of the group. Is this what would have happened if Matthew had not been there to champion Beyoncé and put her interest first within the industry 🤔
‘Normani has to prove to her label that she’s worth the investment’ y’all RCA is sitting on a Normani album that has Brandy, Ciara, Ariana, Missy, Big Freedia with producers like Babyface, Darkchild and Timbaland. She has co-signs from all the big hitters in the industry. Name another artist with 2 billion streams, no album out. Name another artist who’s been co-signed by Beyoncé, Janet, Brandy, Ciara. Rihanna, Nicki, Cardi & more?! No one. Normani is a threat to girls like Chloe and Doja and so they are holding her hostage. She trends online every other day just for breathing. Her song ‘Candy Paint’ was going viral just from a leak snippet and her label is sitting on the record and it’s music video …. They’re holding her hostage. I wish people would give her some grace.
Half a decade with no album…. Legends co-signing her… legends inside her debut album.. and it’s still getting shelved. They getting checks to sabotoge Normani and using those checks to promote other artists at this point.
but who paid for all of the producers and artists to work with Normani? Who is fitting the bill? An album with all that talent on it would cost at least $1.7 million to $2 million to produce. Singers, writers, producers, engineers need to be paid. Also, their are other rights that need to be cleared before the release of an album.. So, again who paid for all this, if Normani paid out of her own pocket, why does she need a record company and deal? If the label paid, they most likely own the material. You would think if the label paid, they would want to recoup their investment by releasing the album..
Actually she took time out to focus on her family as her Mum was recovering from cancer. Normani might have a fanbase but she doesn't have enough buzz to make sure her solo singles are successful and the label can recoup their investment. The fault goes both ways, 1) the label is not doing enough releases to keep her active and visible 2)Normani and her management have sloppy rollouts for her singles, and she doesn't utilise social media enough to grow her fanbase and force the labels to act. She could hire a social media manager to create content if she is an introvert. Look at Chloe she is hungry and using social media well to stay visible and grow her fanbase.
A lot of times labels will sign a artist on purpose to keep them stagnant so they are not competition for another artist as a favor from another label. They can shelve you and do whatever they want and depending on how many years the contract was for it’s nothing the artist can do but wait it out & hope they have time left to comeback or try to get out of the contract. RCA has Normani, Doja, Chris Brown, Latto, SZA and many more acts look them up but look who they are pushing ? The 2 women who are both bi racial. It’s by designed. Elvis had signed to RCA it’s one of the oldest labels besides Columbia rooted in American politics. They don’t always have a vision for said artist sometimes they sign them to keep them from producing and will purposely sabotage them.
@@niablee She needs a fresh start and possibly get a distribution deal through a larger artist' imprint so that she can have more creative freedom etc. I don't see 'superstardom' happening for her because those at the top aren't having it and you need their approval. Theyre too hyperfocused on pushing a less talented, lighter hue. However she could be a solid artist who caters to her fanbase.
@@tamyrah9124 Elvis being signed to them really makes sense. So they basically have a habit of putting mediocrity on the fore front and the actually talented black artists in the background.
I feel like when it comes to Normani, the handful of solo songs she has been able to put out should already prove that she's capable of having her album released. Chloe I feel like is one of those artists whose name is unfortunately bigger than her music. I like her but I'm not drawn to her musically. I don't know how involved Beyonce is in the music making part of Chloe's career, but respectfully I'm not trying to hear an album full of Have Mercy/Treat Me/ Surprise type songs
I completely agree. I’m sooo disappointed with Chloe’s music, I expected so much more from her. I think it would greatly benefit her to NOT write, mix, produce her own music like she’s been doing. Now Halle, will surprise us, I truly believe her music will be phenomenal & timeless.. she’ll definitely surpass Chloe’s
When i heard news that Rihanna is going to perform at Superbowl next year, i had a big feeling she would finally release a new album. Its the perfect opportunity for her
Normani needs another hit, but she has enough, to be allowed to push out a few singles for a 6-8 months til something starts gaining traction, and through that time, if she releases 3-5 songs, you can’t tell me nothing will stick. Most girls aren’t popping off with a lead single, they drop a few in a matter months and see what’s doing the best and run with that one.
True Normani and Chlöe supporters will be here waiting. If I can wait 6 years for Rihanna to drop new music I’ll be here waiting for these two girls because I see the potential and believe they’ll succeed. I just wish others did too
I hope the labels are setting the new artist up aka allowing them to open for the bigger artists. Chloe can open for Beyoncé, Normani for Rihanna and someone else for Taylor. The tour openings will provide traction and exposure for the newer artists. Just my opinion as an artist myself. Just would make sense.
Music today is very medicore. Mecidore songs and artists. Really only a select few artists I like. A lot of people been saying they listen to older music much more than current. I'm not surprised to hear it is outselling whatever the sound is today.
Not wrong about older music doing better now. I find myself listening to the stuff I grew up on more than most songs within the last 5 years :/ and even when I listen to the new stuff I dont know the words I'm just kind of letting it play not truly engaged like I am with the older stuff.
Either the artists are being restrained to fully output their creativity or they have become lazy without putting the true effort to become seasoned and amazing artists.
I think Normani might need to go independent. She has the fans and people that actually want her to win, I hope she knows how lucky she is. She can also join the Afro beat sounds? And there is Afro beat, Latin pop, there are also musicians like steve lacy, keshi, RealestK, RINI, ASTN, Dr. Dog, Brent Faiyaz, black atlass and more and there songs are amazing, just not hits since a lot of people don’t know about them.
Going independent when she hasn’t even solidified her status would be idiotic. Without a label’s money to back her she would not be able to pay any major play-listing, and she would have no access to getting any radio play, you will not see her performing at any award shows and she would not have the money to pay top-tier producers or songwriters. Being independent means having to PAY and FUND everything yourself
This video was so well thought and put together ❤ I agree with your point about Chloe adding in an r&b singer instead of a rap feature. Even a female r&b singer would have been great like SZA, Summer Walker or even Normani. Her song with Ari Lennox “Leak It” is absolutely amazing and I wish that song was promoted more and got an official release and music video❤ 😢 Super sad how they treat these r&b girls.
Babyface should have put Chloë and Normani on his new album which consists of duets with some of the new R&B girls like Ari Lennox, Tiara Major, Baby Tate, Ella Mai, Coco Jones, etc. Normani and Chloë would have been excellent additions.
@@joshuamcdowell9745 There’s so many talented singers out that he can’t choose them all 😩 He did well with his picks ❤️ It’s refreshing that he gave the girls a chance that tend to get overlooked and overshadowed.
SZA is another artist whose album has been delayed quite a lot. I believe she is signed to the same label as Normani, which isn't shocking since they suffer from the same issue. She seems to be frustrated too; she has stated that she hates her label, and has recorded well over 100 songs. I'm honestly so ready for some new music from her.... sad it's not out yet. Hopefully by next year, we can get some music from her, Normani or Chloe. Edit: SHE'S RELEASING A SINGLE FRIDAY WE DID IT JOE 🤣
I’m not very well versed in label politics so forgive my ignorance: why exactly has SZA had so much trouble getting her music released over the past few years? Her debut album was very successful so I don’t understand why her music is getting shelved and why her label feels like it’s in their best interest to do this. Can someone explain?
@@sunrope77 I wonder that as well. I honestly couldn't tell you, especially since we don't know much about what goes on behind the scenes. But it seems to be a reoccurring issue; CTRL was supposed to be released in 2014, but didn't come out until 2017 with all the delays. SZA has a history of being difficult, but I don't think that's the case this time. She's been wanting to release the music.
That’s why nicki Minaj is sort of blackballed because labels can’t tell her what to do , how to do it , when to drop and how to drop that beauty control her own sh*t she’s a well established artist , she put in the works to be at the position she it atm …. I’m feeling bad for khloe he’s just a beautiful soul
Nicki is not blackballed anymore. From 2016-2019 yes she was blackballed but not anymore. Nicki’s #1 song super freaky girl has Gotten major radio play, She was honored with the VMA Vanguard award for god sakes just last month, has a brand deal with GTA and did a rap commercial for that, just released her rap snacks that have sold out like crazy, and will be putting out a documentary later on on a major network….I don’t know about you but that doesn’t scream being “blackballed”
There isn’t a platform for new music anymore. The radio stations play the same artists all day long, and there’s no music video channels. People don’t buy music anymore so numbers don’t really mean much in my opinion
I think RUclips number have replaced MTV n bet n vh1 viewers. I also think it depends on can an artist still out a concert. Lil Nas ain't for everyone but he has been selling at concerts even though he only has 5 hit songs
Latto is a rap girl tho. And she's still flopping. She's a one hit wonder at this point. I guess they think if Doja leave their ass after she fully fullfies her contract she's gonna be thrir next big star. Maybe or maybe not. Who knows 🤷🏾♂️. But that label is weird. They did Tinashe dirty back in 2014-15. Now it's Normani since 2019. They don't really push their artists, not even Chris Brown let alone Zayn, Normani and them. It's only Doja, H.e.r and Latto. But even with H.e.r, the music doesn't really connect but she's getting all these awards (grammys, Oscar....) even before she drop her underwhelming solo debut in 2021. She already was a 3× grammy winner tf 🤣
Definitely colorism (and racism due to her being biracial) because scratch off is mediocre as hell! And hasn’t really released long lasting hits like Normani.
@@TheLovesnowangel Normani hasn't really releases long lasting hit either tho. At least a solo act. It's the same with Chloe. It's all microwave music. They all need to go back to the drawing board. The new girls are just not doing it. That's why ppl are missing the old girls
Side note: you pick the best videos of these ladies. They all look so beautiful. You never pick unflattering videos and pictures of them and it makes me happy seeing all this beautiful melanin. ❤
This is why I love old school music! Because the music isn't the same no more it really ain't, too many people beefing with each other, people using other artists for sell... I wanna see Normani WIN!!! She needs a better Team! She needs too revamp herself and use other platform and put out more music! Both Normani and Chloe are both talented women!
@@beaberrylious Why are you so triggered Becky? This channel is run by a blk woman and followed predominantly by blk women and features mostly blk artists. Taylor is just ONE wyte person featured in this video so the OP stands correct. If her statement uplifting blk women triggers you, find out why, instead of projecting. She said what she said. Edit- And your emoji is giving insecure. Like how DARE you tell her to acknowledge the ONE wyte blonde woman featured in the segment out of a majority of blk people. Some of y'all just be exposing your wyte supremacy and don't even realise it.
Dammm Normai is a beast and so is Chloe. The music industry is wack because these artists are legit! I wanna see them shine! I can't believe Normani paid a milli for her MV Wildside. As a creative director, I was in absolute awe! If anything normani should get into acting and directing, the girl is TALENTED! Thank you for always giving really top-of-the-line reporting Empressive Channel.
There is definitely a demand for music from older music acts like Rihanna,Beyonce,Nicki,Taylor,Katy Perry etc. People who were popping in the 2010s are having a resurgence. Ps. The reason why they get compared us cause they are targeting the same demographic/audience plus the whole sex appeal thing that they have is quite similar they will always be compared and pitted against each just like how you compare Target to Walmart or McDs to Burger King yes they can coexist but people will still compare.
It's the lack of talent too ALOT of these artists can't even sing live and the rappers can't even rap live without a backtrack The Billboards charts have just been filled with a bunch viral internet stars that can't sell albums because there's no artists development The industry is not producing super stars anymore which is another reason why these Award Shows and festival headlines been BORING and lack luster This is why the vets are so needed because they always get the job done since they have the total package
it's ok to admit that she's run her course. she might have been saving it some years ago but it's a new day now and even though nicki still has a lot of fans, she is no longer saving or running hip hop.
@@judah7505 do your research then come back. Clearly you’re not smart or educated. We can discuss once you’ve looked up all she’s achieved this year without an album, all the bars she’s spit (which none other rapper can see her in), & all she’s done for hip hop this year. I hate how you played ya self chiiii. Do better. Hater don’t look good for your sweetie!!! Go touch grass and go find love cause you’re wearing jealousy down and it looks sooooo ugly on you 😘
@UCJUBR3SumHzcAzpAj02Ic9A yall just don't wanna accept that outside of barbz, nobody cares about nicki as an artist anymore and honestly it's sad. nicki had her time to shine but now new people are stepping in and working on making their marks and keeping hip hop going (even though i can't name one person on the spot that isn't trash to me). regardless though nickis time is up. the only reason she is even still being brought up is cause her fans wont just accept that the past is the past. life moves on. yall are trying to make nicki stay a star forever when in reality her time has already ended. when people mention her success and best songs, it is something old. nothing recent. she puts out decent features still but she's not popping off like she used to. nicki had a good run but it's over now even though she's still making music.
Mannnnn all of Normani fans need to start making Normani and RCA trend on social media demanding music. We need to start a release the album campaign for real. They are holding her back.
The IT Girls are back (Rihanna, Beyonce, Taylor swift,Nicki Minaj). I'm so happy that they're giving us Music Music. Normani had potential and she gott fans unlike Chloe and other😐. I really like Normani I feel like she needs to Do a Huge Promotion herself and socialize a lot bcoz I feel like she doesn't do that. RCA artists are being sabotaged left and right , look at Zayn,SZA, Normani etc. Republic gott best A listers
Yeah all the OGs (Beyoncé, Nicki, Rihanna, Taylor, Adele) is saving music and it’s needed. Music is very mediocre and everybody is the same and the new artist ain’t got no real fans they be social media fans or other established artist fans. I feel like we won’t have classics because everything is just microwaveable like the article said “all these songs not enough hits”. Artist need development. I’m gonna be honest I’m not sure if Chloe and Normani are gonna make it. Chloe’s music is just not it she wants to be too much like Beyoncé it’s not working and Normani not having music out people won’t be interested after awhile I know it’s not her fault but it’s the truth. Rca is the worse label and labels need to be abolished.
I know damn well u didn’t just put Nicki in the same category with Normani and Chloe 😭😭😭 wow this is unacceptable and has to stop. That lady has accomplished wayyyy too much to be disrespected that way (no shade to Normani and Chloe) Nicki is a legend and a living icon. Super freaky girl and anaconda are extremely similar so how is her music not the same? Everyone changes…but ain’t put her in that category again please 😂@@sexychocolategoddess2821
Wow! The full on Nicki hate in this comment section is repulsive. She definitely has impact and her fan base is not to be effed with. The original comment said nothing wrong.
@@sexychocolategoddess2821 I’m not feeling Nicki’s recent stuff besides seeing green but Chloe and Normanis music hasn’t been good either. Wild Side should’ve been solo. Fair is mid. Have mercy and surprise are not good. Treat me I like it but it does sound overproduced.
You have to be a special person to be a superstar, just because you want a artist to be great or like them doesn't mean people will gravitate towards them, u have to be one of a kind, plus they just let anybody in the music industry I mean anybody
OMYGOD I cannot WAIT for Rihanna's new music to come out, I SO miss her GORGEOUS self!! And I love Normani and Chloe and can't believe how they're treating them!! They're both BEAUTIFUL talented young Artists and they should be getting the same opportunities that half of these Artists who come out with wack a** music!! I pray their music comes out soon, it's not fair!!❤️❤️❤️
You mentioned a few times that labels often want NEW artists to have a hit before they release the album but I’ve seen it happen with established artists as well. Rihanna was holding Anti hostage until she got a hit😂She dropped 45seconds, BBHMM, & American Oxygen. Nothing stuck til Work. Then boom she dropped the album. It’s sad this happens cause as fans we just want the music 😢
I want my girls chloe and normani to win so bad but they should wait until beginning 2023 to release their projects, the end of the year seems BOOKED, and the 2010s pop nostalgia never fails. The streaming era is still establishing itself, but it’s clear that the definition of the new superstars will be a different from the og superstars we know.
Everybody that wants it should prove themselves, but when you GOT IT, people should show up. Normani is EVERYTHING and I just don't get how she hasn't blown up yet.
I agree and appreciate the analysis of Normani. I didn’t know what was going on behind the scenes. We se fans know what’s up but we don’t know. Normani has the potential to be a big huge artists. Her singles alone prove that. We saw that with Love Lies, Dancing with a Strangers and Motivation. And it looked like things were going up for Normani but it went downhill after Motivation. But she did make a comeback with Wild Side. And that shows you she has a dedicated fanbase. I’m keep saying it all the Normani. Normani girl you have a fanbase, you have decided people that want to see you win. The potential for you to go big is still there. We all want to see her do well and we know it’s a struggle/challenge in the music industry. But Normani you have to keep fighting. The longer you wait the less interests people are going to be and people do end up moving on. I don’t want Normani to turn into a one hit wonder because that can potentially happen as well.
I love Normani, but it's unfortunate that she is going through these album issues. She's way too talented and Camila Cabello did not have the same issues. Side note: BEYONCE STOP PLAYING AND RELEASE THE VISUALLLLSSS RIRI: Can't wait to see you kill thr Superbowl.
@@kemzyacco5629 you know you might’ve hit the nail on the head. How does it benefit the label to let Normani have half a decade since her signing and no album out? They are def getting checks behind the scenes by an unknown party to sabotage her career
Yep. Camilla got a huge push. She also has the right people behind her. Nomani doesn't. She needs to go in a completely different route. New label, new team, different music. Less sexual, more dancing, better music
Great video!! I hands down agree, I knew it wasn’t just me like I don’t know what it is , but something just isn’t clicking and connecting with me and this new music, it is so much music and it’s saturated and so many people sound alike and they are not original , too many samples as well. I am definitely here for Rihanna , B and shoot at this point I’m excited for Taylor too she’s still that girl , Super excited for Ashanti’s new song coming out like , the only songs on my playlists R&B, Rap , and Gospel are all older songs , people can connect with them and the lyrics, I cannot relate and listen to a song talking about sex, money and drugs all day everyday , I just cant
this! i do wonder what makes taylor so big though. also when did she start wearing the one piece body suit seems like all female performers love wearing them!
I am here only for my black queens Beyonce and Rihanna. Is sad that artists don't release hits the way they used to back then. Cd's and Dvd's era still will remain the best era for music.
Really hoping we get something big from Rihanna, what we've been expecting (since she did accordingly rented out an entire island to record her album. In terms of Normani, I'm just hoping RCA sees all these videos people are making and the comments that legitimately show how much the public cares about her. Just scared this whole wait is going to ruin her as well as Chloe's momentum. Meanwhile, we should help with streaming, including Chloe's new single.
GOSH!! I feel so bad for Normani, because she's so talented and she's such a sweet young woman. I think it's just unfortunate, that she gets treated the way she does. 💔
The pop girlies are back! It’s been a good year for music with Rih Bey and Taylor all coming back. What a time to be alive! I am so frustrated with Normani’s album situation. I’m a huge fan and I’m tired of the lack of communication. At this point it has to be her label that is delaying things. Normani has essentially said the album is done more than once. I just feel like RCA doesn’t believe in her the way we do and it’s sad honestly. I’m not expecting the album this year, but I am PRAYING she drops Candy Paint in the next few weeks and then the album early next year.
I was ready for Chloe after her singles but now I’m kind of over it, unfortunately after all this time I feel like the album might be underwhelming vs if it would’ve came out right after have mercy or treat me
Beyonce went #1
Nicki got her Solo #1
Taylor’s about to be #1 Next Week
Adele Went #1
And Rihanna is definatley going #1 if not top 10
Its giving 2012 all over again with Female Artists dominating the charts and im here for it🤗
All me are missing is Katy Perry!
@@charmaineespeut4627 I miss her so much!
@@charmaineespeut4627 Yes I loved her. I need Ari back too.
The Titans are returning because the new crop is sloppy and the labels are lazy.
Oh snap 😳🔥🔥🔥 you're right! We just need Katy!
Both Rihanna and Beyoncé are in interesting positions because they both come from the old record label system that’s kinda died out. They both fulfilled their original contracts with their album releases and are both essentially independent artists with distribution deals through their respective record labels.
Lol no Rihanna still owes them an album . Rihanna independent lol
@@AngryTeddyBear98 wrong lol. Proves nothing. There's articles about the earth being flat..she owes them one more record. They threatened to sue her if she doesn't fulfil her contact and does one more album. Everyone knows lol
@@AngryTeddyBear98 you’re 100% correct and thanks for the link to the article too. It is an interesting dynamic to witness for sure.
Worthy analysis.
Nah rih still under contract
I feel like I’ve been saying this for the longest how there’s so many artists and not enough hits, We need more timeless music✨
Right! Everyone is trying to make a tik tok hit. Which last a few weeks and dies off
@Miles Prower.. That's why I don't have tik tok. But that does not matter. It's all over RUclips. Lol
Right! There are no more legends either to take Beyonce or Rhianna's place when they retire. Nobody is bringing it. Not lyrically, vocally, or performance wise. I dont see any black female artists doing strong choreography. Twerking does not count.
Yeah music just don't hit the same. #r&bisdead
Right like I will listen to some people
Music and I’m like the music just doesn’t stick the same idk if it’s cuz tiktok or what but artist today don’t make hits like yes todays artist have hits but it’s not like hits like they use to be like I can see myself jamming to Taylor and Beyoncé and Rihanna when I’m 50 but today I’m like I can’t see me listening to this past 30
I'm so frustrated for Normani.
One single every two years.... Imagine how that must feel creatively ☹️
She has many platforms!!! She is just lazy
@@javiruiz8365 it’s easy for u to call her lazy when u don’t know what really happens behind closed doors . Especially with some labels
@@javiruiz8365 Normani has said in interviews that she recorded 2-3 albums worth of music. How is that lazy? She is getting sabotoged, but it’s a special kind. I never seen someone this badly sabotoged.
At least tinashe got to release projects that had good songs in it. At least zayn got his successful debut. Normani in HALF A DECADE has nothing to her name but half-assed singles.
Why can’t she do covers on TikTok/IG/RUclips/Spotify/SoundCloud/Facebook? Is that in her contract or something. Why can everyone else do it but she can’t?
@@danellymani205 right and she can also build and make her fan base stronger by doing that!
TikTok is ruining the music industry
Like what happened to quality albums
Heavily agree. Seriously wished it got banned.
Just look at the number 1 song on billboard right now as an example.
DEFINITELY IT SUCKS!! F TIK TOK
This narrative is played out… each year there are quality albums
Totally agree
Normani and Chloe are so incredibly stunning and talented. More power to them.
Normani not putting out no music and is not steady to me and Chloe’s music could be way better!
The problem with normani is she is just soooo boring
@Miles Prower I was just thinking this. I know Chloe wants a mainstream hit, but she’d be better off leaning into her uniqueness like FKA Twigs and letting the rest of the world catch up, instead of trying to chase hits.
@Miles Prower have you listened to any of the unreleased music from Normani it’s so good I wish she’ll go indie too
@@Sunisrising-v7b wym by she’s boring? Because if you’re talking about her personality then u must not have seen her interviews
I believe afrobeat has also raised the bar for music and what people want to hear, i’m really excited for these comebacks!
Most definitely afrobeats be lightning tiktok up. Everyone from all cultures be vibing.
Aaayyy. Afrobeats is what's popping rn. Nigeria and Ghana have some mad gems
Yasss bc artists development has gone to the way side with this tik tok generation! And it's also made labels lazy! Afrobeats artists, producers, writers, videographers just don't play that!!
Yea I’ve been on Afrobeats
Thank you for mentioning this
Either Normani's label don't believe in her or they just don't want her to succeed because she definitely has the whole package. Nomani could've of definitely been working on her 3rd album by now. It's very sad that these labels don't invest in great artistry like a Normani.
I think at this point Normani should go pop and change her image. R and b is not working for her. When black women stay in this lane they never reach the heights they should. It's like they are in a box.
@@sexychocolategoddess2821 exactly she should definitely change her image right now to being a pop star because a lot of r&b artist don't really think outside of the box like that with the exception to Beyonce. In the beginning of Beyonces career she was r and b and then she change to pop. I really want to see Normani and the Chloe, Coco Jones etc to win because honestly I'm tired of the music they've been throwing in our face lately 😩.
@@sexychocolategoddess2821 that’s not true her R&B based songs are actually her most successful songs, love lies, dancing with the stranger and wild side are her biggest songs and they are entirely R&B singles her most pop songs mainly motivation didn’t reach the same success as love lies and dancing with a stranger even when all of those singles had limited promotion from RCA,
@@ThisIsTorrice2023 yesss and i love coco jones! She's trying to make a comeback. I'm routing for her too
@@Kevin-rg3yc good point but r and b puts Normani in a box. Even though those were her biggest hits the award shows ignored her. The industry ignores her. BET was the only platform that acknowledged her. I just think in a box that is hard for black women to break out of.
I really wanna see Norman win. These record labels are crazy. I understand the labels need to make sure these artists will sell, but Normani needs to also step up. I need her to get a new team or something. She needs to be on tik tok or IG or live just singing or showing the people that she’s still here and fighting for her dream
*Normani
I lost interest in her. We are here telling her to sing on Tiktok or IG and she doesn’t do it. She will play the victim and blame everything on her team. She is just boring.
@@nouraclaudina4163 maybe she needs clearance to sing her (or part of) songs.
@@nouraclaudina4163 Heaux you boring and who is someone boring because they can’t release music?! Azzhole
@@titlepending1302 I sad what I sad. She is boring. Talented but boring. It has nothing to do with releasing music. I enjoyed her music, it relaxed me and it helped to sleep well
I hope Normani can get out of her contract and go with a company that would support her more
FR
Or pull a Tinashe and go independent
@@marzblaq7267 exactly, everyone keeps running to these labels. Them corporate mothafukas don’t give a shit. And after a while the audience stops giving a damn as well. It becomes annoying hearing the same story of an artist or from an artist in the commercial side of the music industry going through the same issues. These mofos want to reach the whole globe, there is no point in that of you feel you can’t do it on your own. Homegirl said in the video, the music is becoming dry. I’m like this bitch been dry for the past 7-9 years. These bitches sound the same like helllloo. Of course the old records isn’t losing to new ones, people fail to realize there was a distinct sound back in the day. Not that many artists today give that and for the most part it’s them just putting a track out. It’s a lot I could say but yes these people could easily go independent, they choose not to. So they will continue to suffer cause at the end of the day they made the decision to stick to a label.
Maybe it's time we also blame Normani for her failures...
@@roter13 I mean tbh, this is what she signed up for, she easily could have went the indie route after 5H disbanded. She didn’t want to do that so this is her issue. I love Mani, she dope but I question tha haell was the point in filing more paper work with a company to make her music pop off. She could have easily went indie. She said it herself she paid for the Wild Side video budget, my whole thing is, if that’s the case she would have done better starting a label her own or just being indie. She said in the interview you saw you was clipped in this video which was a while ago, that the label doesn’t even pay her soooo what is the point. She wanted this but again this was her decision.
The one thing that frustrates me with Chloe is that she has the TALENT that a lot of these singers don’t have. She’s on another level, yet I feel that she “dumbs herself down” to sound mediocre too much. Chloe KNOWS how to make a hit and I just wish she would use all of her talent
Yep and she needs to stop trying too hard to be sexy. If you are sexy you just ARE. And she needs to get out from under Beyonces ass. She's try too hard to be Beyonce
@Miles Prower she needs to speak up for herself tho.
She chooses the ratchet way
That's what I'm saying! Shes doing exactly what Beyonce told her not do.
@Miles Prower I dunno, I feel like that's what she want to do?
Yessss the two things I’m looking forward to seeing! Rihanna’s halftime performance and Beyoncés renaissance tour. It’s going to be an amazing time!
A lot of ladies are killing the game right now! Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Adele, and SZA is about to drop another single.
It feels like the early 2010’s all over again and I’m here for it!
Here for it!!!!
What’s SZA doin?
@@bjalex9426 the same thing Cardi doing lol teasing us for 5 years with her 2nd album bol
Cardboard can keep it we don't need it..
@@winniemunyua2988 I’ve heard a lot of names but not cardboard 😂😭
This is exactly why I get frustrated when people blame Normani and call her lazy. Get mad at the labels that don’t wanna do right by their artists
Nah, it’s not that it’s her decision that has her in this mess.
Normani also say that RCA didnt give her much money to wild side (she has to paid with her own money)definilly not her fault.
Ever since Rihanna said she had 2 songs for the black panther 2 I was ready
And I’m happy for Beyoncé to.
Same
She does??? Black Panther about to have all my money come November 😂😂😂😂
She owe us R7-12 by now🤭‼️ It's only right she gives us 2.
Beyonce turned down the deal so Rihanna got it
Beyoncé was never asked🤡
You've mentioned this before in numerous other videos. The problem with the industry and Normani and Chloe is simply this: colorism and being a Black woman in the industry. Cardi was a new artist but has gotten numerous support from her label, basically as a Latina
This is true!
FARTI IS 🗑️🗑️🗑️ AND WAS ONLY USED AS A PAWN TO TAKE DOWN THE BIGGEST SELLING FEMALE RAPPER!! AND IT FAILED
10000% I mean just look and Doja and Latto (two artists I like btw), these are the two biggest artists they're pushing right now!
Labels also prefer to push artists with 360 contracts because they stand to make more money from them. I remember Nicki talking about this.
@@SheranKelley what is a 360 contract?
I’m definitely here for Rihanna & Beyoncé 🙌🏽. #Navy #Hive
Can't be both
@@arditd7724 yes it can 😭
@@beyoncaayers1196 nah mate. It's like being a barb and a cardi fan but even worse
@@arditd7724 yeah tf it can. You can like more than one artist, unless you’re mentally unable to, and if that’s the case, get help
@@arditd7724 what does barbz and Cardi have to do with anything?
Squeezed my heart to hear her speak up for Normani!🥰🥰
Normani and Chloe mine as well go independent at this point. These labels are putting too much unnecessary pressure on the artists, and good artistry goes against that model. It takes time to create good music, and this tiktok fast music era is stifling the creativity out. I much rather wait every 6-7 years for good music to come out than 1-2 and it's mid or garbage.
Normani yes but Chloe I don't think so. I get the feeling unlike Halle, Chloe values the fame and the exposure that comes with making music like she wants to be a popstar. And if Chloe goes and Halle doesn't leave as well what happens to them as a duo. Normani could go independant like Tinashe did and it could work out for financially like with Tinashe although her songs don't do as well as they did with her label she doesn't have that same dependency and sees the profit much more and has been able to develop as an artist
*might as well
I think it’s difficult because both women probably signed deals where there’s certain requirements in order to fulfill their contracts, biggest being a certain amount of albums. If they’re holding off on releasing these albums, it keeps them stuck unless they buy themselves out, give wack albums, find loopholes, etc. It’s draining thinking about it so I know it has to be frustrating going through it.
Love Taylor swift ! Been a big fan since she first started . Went from a country artist to crossover to pop and kill it each album . Definitely the top heavy hitter when it comes to album sales and tours.
Yes! It’s the storytelling for me!
Taylor is very talented❤️
As someone who has been following Normani ever since her 5H days and has been waiting for her debut album ever since the group went on a hiatus ITS FRUSTRATING. She’s got the potential, she’s got the fans, she’s got the hype… I don’t know why the label just doesn’t release her music already.😔
Remember when she said that they didnt give enough money for wild side and she have to paid with her own money???
Normani is not in a tricky place, she's actually in a bad place and I hate that for her.
The music industry is suffering because it’s not about the MUSIC anymore! It doesn’t matter the time nor the generation , A GOOD SONG, IS A GOOD SONG! A HIT IS A HIT! Nowadays you have to look a certain way or have a certain aesthetic, you have to make a hit to reach this type of audience, etc. And I say, “F*CK ALL OF THAT!” Just keep it about the MUSIC and put the spotlight back on the MUSIC and the MUSIC industry will come out of it’s slump. Forget all the other stupid sh!t
U betta preach!!!
I always thought the label is getting paid to keep Normani down. I wouldn't be surprised if they are waiting to see who wants her and charge a grip to get out of the contract. Normani and Brandy come on, it's seems like there's something more to this.
I’m glad that the Brandy situation is now starting to confirm without a doubt that this is more than lazyness or not wanting it hard enough.. there is actual planned sabotage behind the scenes. I believe rca is getting checks to pin Normani down
It’s like the OPPOSITE of an industry plant… it’s a sabotage 😢
@@rf3575 yes! That is a better analogy.
@@Premonition_333 She was most talented in her group and others with less talent have came up and have also said some problematic and racist ish too!
Yea, it’s like how Tommy Matola tried to sabotage and undercut Mariah’s career with his infamous industry plant.
It’s like they are holding her down to create room for others to shine… the promotion of her objectively less talented band mates is insane.
How is someone who is a clear triple threat in a position where they have to prove themselves in order to participate with the people they already proved better than 🤔
It’s like somehow they are upset that she is even daring to exist outside of the abuse of the group. Is this what would have happened if Matthew had not been there to champion Beyoncé and put her interest first within the industry 🤔
‘Normani has to prove to her label that she’s worth the investment’ y’all RCA is sitting on a Normani album that has Brandy, Ciara, Ariana, Missy, Big Freedia with producers like Babyface, Darkchild and Timbaland. She has co-signs from all the big hitters in the industry. Name another artist with 2 billion streams, no album out. Name another artist who’s been co-signed by Beyoncé, Janet, Brandy, Ciara. Rihanna, Nicki, Cardi & more?! No one. Normani is a threat to girls like Chloe and Doja and so they are holding her hostage. She trends online every other day just for breathing. Her song ‘Candy Paint’ was going viral just from a leak snippet and her label is sitting on the record and it’s music video …. They’re holding her hostage. I wish people would give her some grace.
Half a decade with no album…. Legends co-signing her… legends inside her debut album.. and it’s still getting shelved. They getting checks to sabotoge Normani and using those checks to promote other artists at this point.
but who paid for all of the producers and artists to work with Normani? Who is fitting the bill? An album with all that talent on it would cost at least $1.7 million to $2 million to produce. Singers, writers, producers, engineers need to be paid. Also, their are other rights that need to be cleared before the release of an album.. So, again who paid for all this, if Normani paid out of her own pocket, why does she need a record company and deal? If the label paid, they most likely own the material. You would think if the label paid, they would want to recoup their investment by releasing the album..
Candy Paint is her best song! They should release it
I feel like they are probably losing money by not releasing it.
Actually she took time out to focus on her family as her Mum was recovering from cancer. Normani might have a fanbase but she doesn't have enough buzz to make sure her solo singles are successful and the label can recoup their investment. The fault goes both ways, 1) the label is not doing enough releases to keep her active and visible 2)Normani and her management have sloppy rollouts for her singles, and she doesn't utilise social media enough to grow her fanbase and force the labels to act. She could hire a social media manager to create content if she is an introvert. Look at Chloe she is hungry and using social media well to stay visible and grow her fanbase.
Why do labels sign artist they don’t believe in? Honestly! I’ve been hearing for years now that Normanis team is sabotaging her but why?
They did the same to Lady Gaga for YEARS before Akon rediscovered her and made her a superstar with Just Dance!
A lot of times labels will sign a artist on purpose to keep them stagnant so they are not competition for another artist as a favor from another label. They can shelve you and do whatever they want and depending on how many years the contract was for it’s nothing the artist can do but wait it out & hope they have time left to comeback or try to get out of the contract. RCA has Normani, Doja, Chris Brown, Latto, SZA and many more acts look them up but look who they are pushing ? The 2 women who are both bi racial. It’s by designed. Elvis had signed to RCA it’s one of the oldest labels besides Columbia rooted in American politics. They don’t always have a vision for said artist sometimes they sign them to keep them from producing and will purposely sabotage them.
It's a good way to own their masters. Record labels are building catalogs of taking artists music
@@niablee She needs a fresh start and possibly get a distribution deal through a larger artist' imprint so that she can have more creative freedom etc. I don't see 'superstardom' happening for her because those at the top aren't having it and you need their approval. Theyre too hyperfocused on pushing a less talented, lighter hue. However she could be a solid artist who caters to her fanbase.
@@tamyrah9124 Elvis being signed to them really makes sense. So they basically have a habit of putting mediocrity on the fore front and the actually talented black artists in the background.
I feel like when it comes to Normani, the handful of solo songs she has been able to put out should already prove that she's capable of having her album released. Chloe I feel like is one of those artists whose name is unfortunately bigger than her music. I like her but I'm not drawn to her musically. I don't know how involved Beyonce is in the music making part of Chloe's career, but respectfully I'm not trying to hear an album full of Have Mercy/Treat Me/ Surprise type songs
I liked surprise but yea, my patience for lazy sampling is wearing thinner as I get older so her other singles didn’t do anything for me
Exactly. Same
I completely agree. I’m sooo disappointed with Chloe’s music, I expected so much more from her. I think it would greatly benefit her to NOT write, mix, produce her own music like she’s been doing. Now Halle, will surprise us, I truly believe her music will be phenomenal & timeless.. she’ll definitely surpass Chloe’s
When i heard news that Rihanna is going to perform at Superbowl next year, i had a big feeling she would finally release a new album. Its the perfect opportunity for her
It would be nice for Normani to come up with an upbeat song. Maybe she needs to reach out to Kandi Burruss and sample one of her big hits.
No, she needs an original beat with no sample or Aaliyah interpolation or whatever Wild Side was 🤷🏾♂️
@@angechrisman1694 wild side was her “ it “ song she should’ve pushed it sooo much more it’s only like 2 live performances
I’m glad Rihanna is back 🇧🇧⚓️💕
Caribbean gyal a run tings
Oh I’m soooo excited 😆
Yep can't wait for her
@@DeeDeeFatmLoverWanab 🤩🥰
Yes!! I’m so excited!!!
Normani needs another hit, but she has enough, to be allowed to push out a few singles for a 6-8 months til something starts gaining traction, and through that time, if she releases 3-5 songs, you can’t tell me nothing will stick. Most girls aren’t popping off with a lead single, they drop a few in a matter months and see what’s doing the best and run with that one.
Rihannas comeback will be massive I’m so excited the versatility is always there .
True Normani and Chlöe supporters will be here waiting. If I can wait 6 years for Rihanna to drop new music I’ll be here waiting for these two girls because I see the potential and believe they’ll succeed. I just wish others did too
Y’all we need to support Normani’s next single heavy so we can get this album. I’d love to hear her and Brandy together. 💕
Yes! But remember the music industry is color struck.
Been saying this for years and no album. This album won’t come out until 2026 when no one is checking for her anymore.
Yes me too 😊
Y’all I met normani a few weeks ago and she is So SWEET.
I’m just so ready for Rihanna’s comeback. She’s been immensely missed 😭💜
I hope the labels are setting the new artist up aka allowing them to open for the bigger artists. Chloe can open for Beyoncé, Normani for Rihanna and someone else for Taylor. The tour openings will provide traction and exposure for the newer artists. Just my opinion as an artist myself. Just would make sense.
Olivia Rodriguez seems like the one for Taylor
Chloe has been opening up for Beyoncé for years I don’t think that’s the solution we know them we love them but labels are holding their music hostage
Rihanna better not clown us by releasing makeup or underwear products because we all know how Rih be playing lately😭😂😂 but we stay hopeful still
Did u listen attentively to this video ?
It literally answered your assumptions
Right it's only RUMORS when it comes to Rihanna and this "new music"
@@booyahguierre3577 she tweeted something. I do think it’s music cause she knows we gon go CRAZY
😅
Music today is very medicore. Mecidore songs and artists. Really only a select few artists I like. A lot of people been saying they listen to older music much more than current. I'm not surprised to hear it is outselling whatever the sound is today.
Love RiRi, Taylor & Bey I’m so glad they coming back to save this industry from its drought. All I’ve been streaming is 2000s/2010s music.
Not wrong about older music doing better now. I find myself listening to the stuff I grew up on more than most songs within the last 5 years :/ and even when I listen to the new stuff I dont know the words I'm just kind of letting it play not truly engaged like I am with the older stuff.
Either the artists are being restrained to fully output their creativity or they have become lazy without putting the true effort to become seasoned and amazing artists.
I think Normani might need to go independent. She has the fans and people that actually want her to win, I hope she knows how lucky she is. She can also join the Afro beat sounds? And there is Afro beat, Latin pop, there are also musicians like steve lacy, keshi, RealestK, RINI, ASTN, Dr. Dog, Brent Faiyaz, black atlass and more and there songs are amazing, just not hits since a lot of people don’t know about them.
Going independent when she hasn’t even solidified her status would be idiotic. Without a label’s money to back her she would not be able to pay any major play-listing, and she would have no access to getting any radio play, you will not see her performing at any award shows and she would not have the money to pay top-tier producers or songwriters. Being independent means having to PAY and FUND everything yourself
No but a keshi and Normani collab would make me ascend
This video was so well thought and put together ❤ I agree with your point about Chloe adding in an r&b singer instead of a rap feature. Even a female r&b singer would have been great like SZA, Summer Walker or even Normani. Her song with Ari Lennox “Leak It” is absolutely amazing and I wish that song was promoted more and got an official release and music video❤ 😢 Super sad how they treat these r&b girls.
Babyface should have put Chloë and Normani on his new album which consists of duets with some of the new R&B girls like Ari Lennox, Tiara Major, Baby Tate, Ella Mai, Coco Jones, etc. Normani and Chloë would have been excellent additions.
@@joshuamcdowell9745 There’s so many talented singers out that he can’t choose them all 😩 He did well with his picks ❤️ It’s refreshing that he gave the girls a chance that tend to get overlooked and overshadowed.
@@SassyDivalyrics True
I love Ari Lenox's song with chloe
SZA is another artist whose album has been delayed quite a lot. I believe she is signed to the same label as Normani, which isn't shocking since they suffer from the same issue. She seems to be frustrated too; she has stated that she hates her label, and has recorded well over 100 songs. I'm honestly so ready for some new music from her.... sad it's not out yet. Hopefully by next year, we can get some music from her, Normani or Chloe.
Edit: SHE'S RELEASING A SINGLE FRIDAY WE DID IT JOE 🤣
LMAOO 🕺💃
I’m not very well versed in label politics so forgive my ignorance: why exactly has SZA had so much trouble getting her music released over the past few years? Her debut album was very successful so I don’t understand why her music is getting shelved and why her label feels like it’s in their best interest to do this. Can someone explain?
Sza is also under Kendrick Lamar. She is signed to his label Top Dawg
Sza is also under Kendrick Lamar. She is signed to his label Top Dawg
@@sunrope77 I wonder that as well. I honestly couldn't tell you, especially since we don't know much about what goes on behind the scenes. But it seems to be a reoccurring issue; CTRL was supposed to be released in 2014, but didn't come out until 2017 with all the delays. SZA has a history of being difficult, but I don't think that's the case this time. She's been wanting to release the music.
That’s why nicki Minaj is sort of blackballed because labels can’t tell her what to do , how to do it , when to drop and how to drop that beauty control her own sh*t she’s a well established artist , she put in the works to be at the position she it atm …. I’m feeling bad for khloe he’s just a beautiful soul
👏💯
Nicki is not blackballed anymore. From 2016-2019 yes she was blackballed but not anymore. Nicki’s #1 song super freaky girl has Gotten major radio play, She was honored with the VMA Vanguard award for god sakes just last month, has a brand deal with GTA and did a rap commercial for that, just released her rap snacks that have sold out like crazy, and will be putting out a documentary later on on a major network….I don’t know about you but that doesn’t scream being “blackballed”
@@rydercdaniels4475 Exactly shes not getting blackballed, its now she has competition with these newer female rappers
@@timkruse9912 actually she still is and these new rappers are not competition because they don't even sell
@@rydercdaniels4475 Nicki Is DEFINITELY black balled
There isn’t a platform for new music anymore. The radio stations play the same artists all day long, and there’s no music video channels. People don’t buy music anymore so numbers don’t really mean much in my opinion
I think RUclips number have replaced MTV n bet n vh1 viewers. I also think it depends on can an artist still out a concert. Lil Nas ain't for everyone but he has been selling at concerts even though he only has 5 hit songs
Numbers is important in music streams now
RCA is pushing Latto not Normani,can you see why?
Colorism
Latto is a rap girl tho. And she's still flopping. She's a one hit wonder at this point. I guess they think if Doja leave their ass after she fully fullfies her contract she's gonna be thrir next big star. Maybe or maybe not. Who knows 🤷🏾♂️. But that label is weird. They did Tinashe dirty back in 2014-15. Now it's Normani since 2019. They don't really push their artists, not even Chris Brown let alone Zayn, Normani and them. It's only Doja, H.e.r and Latto. But even with H.e.r, the music doesn't really connect but she's getting all these awards (grammys, Oscar....) even before she drop her underwhelming solo debut in 2021. She already was a 3× grammy winner tf 🤣
I forgot SZA too. They are not pushing that sophomore either
Definitely colorism (and racism due to her being biracial) because scratch off is mediocre as hell! And hasn’t really released long lasting hits like Normani.
@@TheLovesnowangel Normani hasn't really releases long lasting hit either tho. At least a solo act. It's the same with Chloe. It's all microwave music. They all need to go back to the drawing board. The new girls are just not doing it. That's why ppl are missing the old girls
Side note: you pick the best videos of these ladies. They all look so beautiful. You never pick unflattering videos and pictures of them and it makes me happy seeing all this beautiful melanin. ❤
Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift are the only artists that make me excited anymore. 🤷🏾♀️
I love nickis flavor, Taylor is unproblematic and she's ORIGNAL and Beyoncé proves talent has no age, I love Adele also and Ari
I agree
I think Nicki shoulda have had an honorable mention in this video
Absolutely facts!
Heavily agree.
Am I the only one that have never listened to any Taylor Swift song
This is why I love old school music! Because the music isn't the same no more it really ain't, too many people beefing with each other, people using other artists for sell... I wanna see Normani WIN!!! She needs a better Team! She needs too revamp herself and use other platform and put out more music! Both Normani and Chloe are both talented women!
I agree.
Thanks for the consistent uploads, you mean A LOT to many people. Truly EMPRESSIVE channel. We love you
Truth be told, our beautiful black sistas are single handedly keeping the music industry alive. 👸🏾👸🏽👸🏿
How?
Are you forgetting Taylor 😅 it’s not just the black women artist.
@@beaberrylious Why are you so triggered Becky? This channel is run by a blk woman and followed predominantly by blk women and features mostly blk artists. Taylor is just ONE wyte person featured in this video so the OP stands correct. If her statement uplifting blk women triggers you, find out why, instead of projecting. She said what she said.
Edit- And your emoji is giving insecure. Like how DARE you tell her to acknowledge the ONE wyte blonde woman featured in the segment out of a majority of blk people. Some of y'all just be exposing your wyte supremacy and don't even realise it.
@@luckysaira4470 THIS!! 👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you love! 🤗💖
Wild side is still a huge hit for me. I love wild side still on repeat.
I love your content me and my sis have been following you for years. Can we get another documentary soon
Yaaassss! I love the documentary days!
I want another doc too. Hopefully she still continues to do them
Dammm Normai is a beast and so is Chloe. The music industry is wack because these artists are legit! I wanna see them shine!
I can't believe Normani paid a milli for her MV Wildside. As a creative director, I was in absolute awe! If anything normani should get into acting and directing, the girl is TALENTED! Thank you for always giving really top-of-the-line reporting Empressive Channel.
Empressive’s voice is calming to me.
There is definitely a demand for music from older music acts like Rihanna,Beyonce,Nicki,Taylor,Katy Perry etc. People who were popping in the 2010s are having a resurgence.
Ps. The reason why they get compared us cause they are targeting the same demographic/audience plus the whole sex appeal thing that they have is quite similar they will always be compared and pitted against each just like how you compare Target to Walmart or McDs to Burger King yes they can coexist but people will still compare.
It's the lack of talent too
ALOT of these artists can't even sing live and the rappers can't even rap live without a backtrack
The Billboards charts have just been filled with a bunch viral internet stars that can't sell albums because there's no artists development
The industry is not producing super stars anymore which is another reason why these Award Shows and festival headlines been BORING and lack luster
This is why the vets are so needed because they always get the job done since they have the total package
Bingo!
💯👏🏾
Im so excited for Rihanna. It's been what a decade?!
Almost it’s been 6 years
Over half a decade
@@myadollhouse8541 Yeah I was exaggerating 🤣
I agree with you 100% when it comes to Taylor, Bey, & Rih saving music I’d just add Nicki Minaj as well because she is indeed saving hip hop.
Nicki ain't saving shit. All she does is creating fake beefs, and attack other female hip hop artists
@@SteadyNUnremitting stfu! You sound stupid. Bye idiot!
it's ok to admit that she's run her course. she might have been saving it some years ago but it's a new day now and even though nicki still has a lot of fans, she is no longer saving or running hip hop.
@@judah7505 do your research then come back. Clearly you’re not smart or educated. We can discuss once you’ve looked up all she’s achieved this year without an album, all the bars she’s spit (which none other rapper can see her in), & all she’s done for hip hop this year. I hate how you played ya self chiiii. Do better. Hater don’t look good for your sweetie!!! Go touch grass and go find love cause you’re wearing jealousy down and it looks sooooo ugly on you 😘
@UCJUBR3SumHzcAzpAj02Ic9A yall just don't wanna accept that outside of barbz, nobody cares about nicki as an artist anymore and honestly it's sad. nicki had her time to shine but now new people are stepping in and working on making their marks and keeping hip hop going (even though i can't name one person on the spot that isn't trash to me).
regardless though nickis time is up. the only reason she is even still being brought up is cause her fans wont just accept that the past is the past. life moves on. yall are trying to make nicki stay a star forever when in reality her time has already ended. when people mention her success and best songs, it is something old. nothing recent. she puts out decent features still but she's not popping off like she used to. nicki had a good run but it's over now even though she's still making music.
I thought my eyes was deceived when I seen Rihanna dropping a track Friday
Normani has to tap into social media with Live shows and showcases. She shouldn’t wait on RCA. Kick the door down Normani!!
@Brea Hummm…I pray that Jesus heal the pain you’ve experienced on this planet.
Mannnnn all of Normani fans need to start making Normani and RCA trend on social media demanding music. We need to start a release the album campaign for real. They are holding her back.
I want a Destiny’s Child tour sooooo bad !!!
I want the original 4 DC tour, until then… humph 😤
@@Nisha_Nykelle dead ass it would make the rest of my life great
I fully hold out hope and coins for the day it happens
@@Nisha_Nykelle I know it probably will never happen, but I would really love one with all 5. I wouldn't mind paying an arm and a leg for that😩
I feel they may do this before Beyonce actually retires. They’re well aware they’re fans want another tour and maybe a album lol
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I'm excited to see Rihanna back in music !
It's giving early 2010's era and I am here for it.
I absolutely love Normani and I want to see her prevail!!! Wake that dang label up to the greatness that is Normani!!! xoxoxox
The IT Girls are back (Rihanna, Beyonce, Taylor swift,Nicki Minaj). I'm so happy that they're giving us Music Music. Normani had potential and she gott fans unlike Chloe and other😐. I really like Normani I feel like she needs to Do a Huge Promotion herself and socialize a lot bcoz I feel like she doesn't do that.
RCA artists are being sabotaged left and right , look at Zayn,SZA, Normani etc. Republic gott best A listers
Yeah all the OGs (Beyoncé, Nicki, Rihanna, Taylor, Adele) is saving music and it’s needed. Music is very mediocre and everybody is the same and the new artist ain’t got no real fans they be social media fans or other established artist fans. I feel like we won’t have classics because everything is just microwaveable like the article said “all these songs not enough hits”. Artist need development. I’m gonna be honest I’m not sure if Chloe and Normani are gonna make it. Chloe’s music is just not it she wants to be too much like Beyoncé it’s not working and Normani not having music out people won’t be interested after awhile I know it’s not her fault but it’s the truth. Rca is the worse label and labels need to be abolished.
Not Nicki. Her music is not as good as it used to be and has gotten worse. She too needs to make some changes and rebrand just like Chloe and Normani
I know damn well u didn’t just put Nicki in the same category with Normani and Chloe 😭😭😭 wow this is unacceptable and has to stop. That lady has accomplished wayyyy too much to be disrespected that way (no shade to Normani and Chloe) Nicki is a legend and a living icon. Super freaky girl and anaconda are extremely similar so how is her music not the same? Everyone changes…but ain’t put her in that category again please 😂@@sexychocolategoddess2821
Wow! The full on Nicki hate in this comment section is repulsive. She definitely has impact and her fan base is not to be effed with. The original comment said nothing wrong.
The social media fans start beef and not actually listening to the music.
@@sexychocolategoddess2821 I’m not feeling Nicki’s recent stuff besides seeing green but Chloe and Normanis music hasn’t been good either. Wild Side should’ve been solo. Fair is mid. Have mercy and surprise are not good. Treat me I like it but it does sound overproduced.
You have to be a special person to be a superstar, just because you want a artist to be great or like them doesn't mean people will gravitate towards them, u have to be one of a kind, plus they just let anybody in the music industry I mean anybody
Literally anyone. Ice Spice, mumble rappers (phasing out thankfully)
I agree they just don’t have the “IT” factor that’s the problem or the superstar talent
Normani and Chloe need to go independent and make music they want, they love, on THEIR terms
its not as easy tbh,
Literally can’t help but acknowledge the fact that Normani is freaking gorgeous. Like… every single clip of her on here is just… *chefs kiss*
We all know the old music is way better than the new artists today!!!!! All I listen to is music from the 90s and early 2000s!!!!
MEEE TOO! I still got old songs from 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s
What year do you stop at in the early 2000's music wise? Just curious as to what year music started going downhill to you both.
Love all of your videos. The lil song at the start always gets me dancing
We need a free Normani movement
I love keeping up with the showbiz news with the Empressive channel! Always interesting!
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OMYGOD I cannot WAIT for Rihanna's new music to come out, I SO miss her GORGEOUS self!! And I love Normani and Chloe and can't believe how they're treating them!! They're both BEAUTIFUL talented young Artists and they should be getting the same opportunities that half of these Artists who come out with wack a** music!! I pray their music comes out soon, it's not fair!!❤️❤️❤️
You mentioned a few times that labels often want NEW artists to have a hit before they release the album but I’ve seen it happen with established artists as well. Rihanna was holding Anti hostage until she got a hit😂She dropped 45seconds, BBHMM, & American Oxygen. Nothing stuck til Work. Then boom she dropped the album. It’s sad this happens cause as fans we just want the music 😢
What's interesting is those 3 some when you relisten to them are actually still good song
I want my girls chloe and normani to win so bad but they should wait until beginning 2023 to release their projects, the end of the year seems BOOKED, and the 2010s pop nostalgia never fails.
The streaming era is still establishing itself, but it’s clear that the definition of the new superstars will be a different from the og superstars we know.
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Everybody that wants it should prove themselves, but when you GOT IT, people should show up. Normani is EVERYTHING and I just don't get how she hasn't blown up yet.
I want all of these Queens to win 😀👏🏿! I love seeing good people winning!
My inner navy and beehive is coming out, love those women to death. Grew up with them. Literal queens forever ❤
Yeah but Bey is THEE QUEEN
I love them both as well! ❤️❤️
@@booyahguierre3577 your queen
I agree and appreciate the analysis of Normani.
I didn’t know what was going on behind the scenes. We se fans know what’s up but we don’t know.
Normani has the potential to be a big huge artists. Her singles alone prove that. We saw that with Love Lies, Dancing with a Strangers and Motivation.
And it looked like things were going up for Normani but it went downhill after Motivation. But she did make a comeback with Wild Side.
And that shows you she has a dedicated fanbase. I’m keep saying it all the Normani.
Normani girl you have a fanbase, you have decided people that want to see you win. The potential for you to go big is still there. We all want to see her do well and we know it’s a struggle/challenge in the music industry.
But Normani you have to keep fighting. The longer you wait the less interests people are going to be and people do end up moving on.
I don’t want Normani to turn into a one hit wonder because that can potentially happen as well.
I love Normani, but it's unfortunate that she is going through these album issues. She's way too talented and Camila Cabello did not have the same issues.
Side note: BEYONCE STOP PLAYING AND RELEASE THE VISUALLLLSSS
RIRI: Can't wait to see you kill thr Superbowl.
Ugh can't stand camilas racist arse
Normani is lost!!! She is not going to make it!!! She doesn’t try!!! She does not have the hunger to succeed
camila is flopping too tbh
@@kemzyacco5629 you know you might’ve hit the nail on the head. How does it benefit the label to let Normani have half a decade since her signing and no album out? They are def getting checks behind the scenes by an unknown party to sabotage her career
Yep. Camilla got a huge push. She also has the right people behind her. Nomani doesn't. She needs to go in a completely different route. New label, new team, different music. Less sexual, more dancing, better music
Great video!! I hands down agree, I knew it wasn’t just me like I don’t know what it is , but something just isn’t clicking and connecting with me and this new music, it is so much music and it’s saturated and so many people sound alike and they are not original , too many samples as well. I am definitely here for Rihanna , B and shoot at this point I’m excited for Taylor too she’s still that girl , Super excited for Ashanti’s new song coming out like , the only songs on my playlists R&B, Rap , and Gospel are all older songs , people can connect with them and the lyrics, I cannot relate and listen to a song talking about sex, money and drugs all day everyday , I just cant
this! i do wonder what makes taylor so big though. also when did she start wearing the one piece body suit seems like all female performers love wearing them!
@@dezinechic She’s a great song writer and musician. She’s great at delivering emotion and story telling from the female gaze
I am here only for my black queens Beyonce and Rihanna. Is sad that artists don't release hits the way they used to back then. Cd's and Dvd's era still will remain the best era for music.
I really hope pop takes it’s huge hit back because all I listen to right now is kpop 😭
Taeyong in your profile is kiiilling me
Girl me too and afrobeats 😭😭😭😭. I cannot wait for the queens to come back
@@joannahime LOOOOL “hipyong”
@@harrytimmy5070 ooo yes afrobeat too I love it
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i love Taylor, Beyoncé and Rihanna 🥰
@ excuse me um, I love you ☁️🤍 Me too . Definitely my favorites of all time . ❤️❤️❤️ just throw in Britney Spears and we’re good to go ❤❤❤
@@mtr4lyf1991 yessssss i love Britney ☺️
Love your username!
@@christinem8799 gracias 💕🤍
As soon as those ticket are released, I’m definitely buying them. I can’t wait!!!! 2023 is about to be an exciting year.
Really hoping we get something big from Rihanna, what we've been expecting (since she did accordingly rented out an entire island to record her album. In terms of Normani, I'm just hoping RCA sees all these videos people are making and the comments that legitimately show how much the public cares about her. Just scared this whole wait is going to ruin her as well as Chloe's momentum. Meanwhile, we should help with streaming, including Chloe's new single.
Bring nack the era when Nicki Minaj,Beyonce,Taylor swift and Rihanna use to top and do numbers
Don't forget about Katy Perry too.
I'm so excited for Rihanna y'all don't even understand 😫🔥
I’ve been a fan since 2005 🇧🇧⚓️
Same, me and you 🙋♀️🙋♂️ i love ri 🤎
SAMEEEEEE!
That’s the one that I want and support
@@jaquanatkins1532 same
GOSH!! I feel so bad for Normani, because she's so talented and she's such a sweet young woman. I think it's just unfortunate, that she gets treated the way she does. 💔
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The pop girlies are back! It’s been a good year for music with Rih Bey and Taylor all coming back. What a time to be alive!
I am so frustrated with Normani’s album situation. I’m a huge fan and I’m tired of the lack of communication. At this point it has to be her label that is delaying things. Normani has essentially said the album is done more than once. I just feel like RCA doesn’t believe in her the way we do and it’s sad honestly. I’m not expecting the album this year, but I am PRAYING she drops Candy Paint in the next few weeks and then the album early next year.
I'm rooting for my chloe and my normaniiiiii on god! They are the future powerhouses!
Shout out to Empressive Channel😘 She Delivers❤❤❤
Normani is amazing, her performances are always 🔥
I was ready for Chloe after her singles but now I’m kind of over it, unfortunately after all this time I feel like the album might be underwhelming vs if it would’ve came out right after have mercy or treat me
yass they are slaying😍😍😍 three of my favs