Korok 4,272 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 As some of you already know, just a couple of weeks ago marked the first time in 33 years (1984) where no women were in the BB Hot 100, top 10. Moreover, a lot of female pop stars who were once on top of the game are now suffering to even crack the top 20. I mean let's be real here, if you would have told me a couple of years ago that Katy Perry would be performing as bad as she is right now I would have probably told you to screw off. We've sort of hit a new wave where genres such as trap, rap, and r&b (male dominated genres) are impeding the success of many female pop acts. Although it was already uncool to listen to female pop music, it has sort of progressively gotten worse this year. What do you guys think? Do you think the pop diva scene is currently dormant? How long do you think this new wave will last? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Spotify is huge among males, and as a collective young straight men don't purchase music, so artists like Drake and Ed Sheeran appear much bigger than they are. Women go along with what their boyfriend's listen to, and a lot of artists nowadays are image artists. Lana and Drake are image artists imo, artists that you listen to because you want to project a certain image of yourself, or your friends like them. Female pop acts don't project a desirable image. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopBitch 1,218 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I'm holding out hope for Lorde's album. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingthemall 1,596 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Dorothy Gale said: Spotify is huge among males, and as a collective young straight men don't purchase music, so artists like Drake and Ed Sheeran appear much bigger than they are. Women go along with what their boyfriend's listen to, and a lot of artists nowadays are image artists. Lana and Drake are image artists imo, artists that you listen to because you want to project a certain image of yourself, or your friends like them. Female pop acts don't project a desirable image. THIS chase your big, beautiful dreams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexanderMagno 10,746 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I have no idea how long this new wave will last, but it's just a wave... We live in an era when something happens in one day and everyone starts analysing it as if it defines the distant future. I don't think this "male dominance" will define the future of pop music. Anyway, female artists have always been associated with a strong image, a more targeted audience, and they've had their dominance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Hollywood 37,363 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I'm ready for all the tea to be spilled on this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadMadonsterStan 578 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I hate mainstream music 2015-now it's gene pretty male dominated and I listen to my pop girls Don't go for second best, baby Put your love to the test Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, AlexanderMagno said: I have no idea how long this new wave will last, but it's just a wave... We live in an era when something happens in one day and everyone starts analysing it as if it defines the distant future. I don't think this "male dominance" will define the future of pop music. Anyway, female artists have always been associated with a strong image, a more targeted audience, and they've had their dominance. Things have slowly been going in this direction for a long time, and the outlook for female artists gets bleaker by the day. I have very little hope for the future of music now that streaming has turned music into fast food. Music quality across the board has plummeted since the advent of streaming. Why invest in making high quality music when a quick feature or a paid spot on a spotify playlist will do more good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uyimermaid 97 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 just wait for riri.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Meister 3,000 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 They come and go in cycles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryhanna 3,507 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Dorothy Gale said: Spotify is huge among ma les, and as a collective young straight men don't purchase music, so artists like Drake and Ed Sheeran appear much bigger than they are. Women go along with what their boyfriend's listen to, and a lot of artists nowadays are image artists. Lana and Drake are image artists imo, artists that you listen to because you want to project a certain image of yourself, or your friends like them. Female pop acts don't project a desirable image. Young straight men don't listen to Ed Sheeran Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, ryhanna said: Young straight men don't listen to Ed Sheeran They don't? I think he appeals to women and men of the heterosexual persuasion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korok 4,272 Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Dorothy Gale said: Spotify is huge among males, and as a collective young straight men don't purchase music, so artists like Drake and Ed Sheeran appear much bigger than they are. Women go along with what their boyfriend's listen to, and a lot of artists nowadays are image artists. Lana and Drake are image artists imo, artists that you listen to because you want to project a certain image of yourself, or your friends like them. Female pop acts don't project a desirable image. I totally agree with you! I mean, when Madonna was at her peak, girls and gay men (& straight men with good taste ) loved Madonna. My mom would tell me that ALL the girls wanted look and act like Madonna. Not to generalize, but nowadays it feels like a pop star like Madonna would only grasp the attention of gay men. This change is quite interesting. I'd love to do a fun thesis paper on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuuri 21,636 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 If Taylor Swift flops then our Pop Divas have failed and should change up their game and work on different projects than their (pop) music career. Good thing Gaga has ASIB, and a Jazz career to cushion her fall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorothy Gale 7,575 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Korok said: I totally agree with you! I mean, when Madonna was at her peak, girls and gay men (& straight men with good taste ) loved Madonna. My mom would tell me that ALL the girls wanted look and act like Madonna. Not to generalize, but nowadays it feels like a pop star like Madonna would only grasp the attention of gay men. This change is quite interesting. I'd love to do a fun thesis paper on it. Madonna could release another Hung Up and it would probably flop due to sexism and ageism today. The Cure would've probably been a top 15 hit pretty easily if it was a Chainsmokers song featuring Gaga. DJs and rappers are the monsters of the industry today. Labels don't want to invest in creating a legitimate star because it's not worth it anymore, you'll never make back money off a few viral hits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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