Again, that's not what great pop stars are made of. Michael Jackson wasn't a "neighbourhood boy". Neither was Elvis. Neither were the Beatles. Nor is Lady Gaga. Or Madonna. The pop industry is about having an edge, being unique, and maintaining your 15 minutes of fame for as long as possible. The problem, though, is that many people want to be rich and famous as soon as possible, and celebrities seem to be mass-produced these days. But what do they have to offer? Nothing. They're run-down-the-mill, followers. They're cliché, replaceable. They're the equivalent of MySpace punk bands.
Look at Kanye West (who, by the way, I fucking despise, but at the same time have some respect for). His lyrics are empty as shit, but he has edge and style. He's a trend-setter. M.I.A. is creative like no other artist. And of course, Lady Gaga is so crazy she's freaking out conservatives.
Being a pop star isn't about being accessible. It's about being up there, high on a completely different level. You shouldn't be able to look like a pop star, especially not on your average day. You should want to look like one and try so hard to but never succeed; all you'd be able to do is have a part of him/her in you. When Kanye wore his shutter shades, everyone wanted one. When Nelly stuck a band-aid on his cheek, everyone copied him. When Lady Gaga wore her crazy-ass sunglasses, everyone wanted one. When the Beatles got their hair-cut, everyone wanted it. What does Justin Bieber have to offer? Nothing. I wear plaid shorts, a t-shirt and skating shoes on an average sunny day. And I even try to add edge to it: shorts one size too big, pull it down, tight t-shirt, maybe be a little creative and add an accessory. And I'm a nobody. I shouldn't be able to look more stylish than a pop star on a day that's too hot to wear anything more stylish. And I'm not particularly stylish. I'm not into the whole "having an edge for the sake of it" thing.
I saw videos of Justin Bieber before he became a pop star, and I'll admit, he has potential. But not to be a pop star. He can't sing like one, nor can he dance like one. Nor does he have the edge to be one. He's more of an indie-pop, soft rock type of person, who'd probably be made fun of for having such high-pitched voice... so I guess he's somewhere along the lines of Mika and James Blunt.
Abood is smart.
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