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Flava'd vs The World
The Kramer
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:36 am Posts: 23921 Location: Classified
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd 1 Beg
My votes:
C: Kelly Clarkson Prince
Pretty easy choices for me here.
D: Christina Aguilera Ed Sheeran
Aguilera v Adele is hardest matchup of the day. The 21 album is so good, better than any album Christina put out, but the 25 album is so meh and overrated. Meanwhile Christina never once made an A+ album, but she has so many high quality songs, and I'll take Fighter/Hurt over Deep/Someone Like You to give her the win. I do like Shakira a lot too, but Sheeran has been on a run here and cannot be denied quite yet. Also, his view numbers on youtube are eye-popping, completely dwarfing most of the others on the list. Maybe Magnus was right and he should have been a #1... Oh well, gotta go through Adele eventually right?
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:43 pm |
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Corpse
Don't Dream It, Be It
Joined: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:45 pm Posts: 37152 Location: The Graveyard
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Group C: Kelly, Prince. Group D: Aquilera, Shakira.
Madonna v. Kelly Clarkson is difficult. Madonna is clearly the definition of an iconic popstar and it's odd voting against her since she has the status to be in any final. And while she has released plenty of hits, I just feel like her vast catalog is very uneven with most albums only consisting of two or three songs I like. And I honestly don't like hardly anything post-Confessions on a Dance Floor.
Whereas Kelly has several good hits, her albums have always been good/great, and she's remained strong almost 20-years later. (Not to mention she's an excellent singer). I only place her second to Pink in terms of having everything going for her in modern years (2000-).
_________________Japan Box Office “Gods are great ... but the heart is greater. For it is from our hearts they come, and to our hearts they shall return.” “We were like gods at the dawning of the world, & our joy was so bright we could see nothing else but the other.” “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.” “You have to pretend you get an endgame. You have to carry on like you will; otherwise, you can't carry on at all.” "Paper is dead without words / Ink idle without a poem / All the world dead without stories."
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:54 pm |
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Alex Y.
Top Poster
Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2004 4:47 pm Posts: 5709
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Group C
#1 Madonna
#3 Whitney Houston
Group D
#1 Adele
#3 Ed Sheeran
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:00 pm |
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stuffp
Keeping it Light
Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:06 am Posts: 11247 Location: Bright Falls
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Group C Madonna Prince
Group D Adele Shakira
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:31 pm |
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Shack
Devil's Advocate
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:30 am Posts: 38315
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Kelly Clarkson Prince
Adele Ed Sheeran
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:26 pm |
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SolC9
Forum General
Joined: Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:11 pm Posts: 7172 Location: Wisconsin
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Group C
#1 Madonna
#3 Whitney Houston
Group D
#4 Christina Aguilera
#4 Shakira
While I like Kelly, I don't think she's even close to beating Madonna. I prefer Whitney's music to Prince's. Adele had a great two years plus Skyfall and Hello. That doesn't top the career Aguilera has had. I love Shakira. Fun music, unique voice. I'm just not as much a fan of Sheeran.
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:26 pm |
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publicenemy#1
Extraordinary
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:25 am Posts: 18956 Location: San Diego
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
C Madonna Whitney Houston
D Christina Aguilera Ed Sheeran
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:29 pm |
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Mau
100% That Bitch
Joined: Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:42 pm Posts: 16901 Location: Monterrey, Mexico
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Group C #4 Kelly Clarkson #2 Prince Group D #1 Adele Shakira
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 5:36 pm |
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Jack Sparrow
KJ's Leading Idiot
Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:15 pm Posts: 36923
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd 1 Beg
Jack Sparrow wrote: Group A: Mariah Carrey, Usher Group B: Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez Group C: Madonna, Whitney Houston Group D: Christina Aguilera, Ed Sheeran There are hard choices in Group C and Group D so I'm going with artists whom I've heard most in 2019 and 2020.
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Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:18 pm |
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Steve
Indiana Jones IV
Joined: Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:09 pm Posts: 1815
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
A Mariah Carey Bieber
B Katy Perry Janet
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:33 am |
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zwackerm
Hold the door!
Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:26 pm Posts: 20445 Location: Where they shot Knock at the Cabin
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Mariah Carey vs Carly Rae- lol what a joke matchup Usher vs Justin Bieber- not a fan of either but Usher's highs are better than Bieber's like 2 good songs Katy Perry vs Beyonce- closest mashup, but the Beyonce and Lemonade albums do nothing for me, while every Perry project has a song I like.
Jennifer Lopez vs Janet Jackson- don't know how on earth Janet Jackson was so popular when literally none of her songs have stood the test of time. J Lo is not a favorite for me but at least I like some by her Kelly Clarkson vs Madonna- Kelly is clearly not as legendary as Madonna, but I gel far more with Kelly's style of pop rock anthems and ballads than Madonna's hooky dance music Whitney Houston vs Prince- easy, I am no Prince fan, Whitney has many good classic songs Adele vs Christina Aguilera- I really like Fighter, but this is no real competition lol. Ed Sheeran vs Shakira- again lol, Shakira has like Hips Don't Lie and Whenever Wherever. Ed Sheeran has like a dozen hits I like in just 5 years.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:46 am |
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Flava'd vs The World
The Kramer
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:36 am Posts: 23921 Location: Classified
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Looks like day 2 was a lot more competitive than day 1. Anyone could win those two groups.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:39 am |
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Flava'd vs The World
The Kramer
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:36 am Posts: 23921 Location: Classified
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Time for part 3! Group E:
#1 Michael Jackson v #4 Avril Lavigne
#2 Ariana Grande v #3 Enrique Iglesias
Group F:
#1 Rihanna v #4 Nelly Furtado
#2 Bruno Mars v #3 KeshaAnd to help you decide... And don't forget, if you have not voted for any of the previous matchups there is still plenty of time!!! Group A and B - 2 days remaining Mariah Carey v Carly Rae Jepsen Justin Bieber v Usher Beyonce v Katy Perry Janet Jackson v Jennifer LopezGroup C and D - 3 days remaining Madonna v Kelly Clarkson Prince v Whitney Houston Adele v Christina Aguilera Ed Sheeran v Shakira
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:45 am |
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Flava'd vs The World
The Kramer
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:36 am Posts: 23921 Location: Classified
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
My votes
E: Michael Jackson Ariana Grande
Mike and Avril both have one terrific album each and then a few hits scattered here and there. Very very close, but I got to give it to the King here.
F: Nelly Furtado Kesha
Just going by singles, Rihanna probably tops Nelly Furtado (and the other Nelly too.) Nelly wins this based on album strength though, with both Loose and Folklore still holding up amongst the best in pop.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:50 am |
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Shack
Devil's Advocate
Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:30 am Posts: 38315
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Avril Lavigne - It feels wrong, but fuck it. I don’t listen to MJ albums and I like Avril’s first album and Goodbye Lullaby. Enrique Iglesias - Why not? I’m not an Ariana guy and Enrique has a few solid ones
Nelly Furtado - I was into Nelly into multiple ways back in the day Kesha - I like a few Bruno songs, but this one is easy, I am an actual Kesha fan
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:56 am |
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SolC9
Forum General
Joined: Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:11 pm Posts: 7172 Location: Wisconsin
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Group E:
#1 Michael Jackson
#3 Enrique Iglesias
Group F:
#1 Rihanna
#2 Bruno Mars
Based on just pop stardom, the higher seeds would win all of these. However, I spent a few hours listening to the hits to factor in my preference. MJ wins easily. Ariana has an awesome voice, but I don't like some of her musical choices. I really enjoy Enrique's style of music so he gets the nod from me in a close one.
Group F is awesome. I probably wouldn't turn off anything from these 4 on the radio. So, all else being equal, I have to go with the more prolific careers to break the ties. But I really like Nelly Furtado and Kesha.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:23 pm |
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publicenemy#1
Extraordinary
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:25 am Posts: 18956 Location: San Diego
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
E: MJ Ariana
F: Rihanna Kesha
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:36 pm |
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Alex Y.
Top Poster
Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2004 4:47 pm Posts: 5709
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Group E:
#4 Avril Lavigne
#2 Ariana Grande
Group F:
#1 Rihanna
#3 Kesha
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:27 pm |
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zwackerm
Hold the door!
Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:26 pm Posts: 20445 Location: Where they shot Knock at the Cabin
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Avril Lavigne vs Michael Jackson- I like a lot more of Avril's songs, Michael's best by far is Smooth Criminal. Nothing else by him really gets me going, though most of his songs are nice and catchy.
Ariana Grande vs Enrique Iglesias- I literally know one song by Iglesias, he was before my time. Ariana's probably my favorite artist still making hits
Rihanna vs Nelly Furtado- Again, I only know one Nelly song, she was before my time. Stay and Diamonds are two of my favorite songs ever.
Bruno Mars vs Kesha- Kesha is ok, but even her good Tik Tok remakes sound like Tik Tok remakes, and she hasn't been able to sustain any momentum post Praying. Bruno Mars is leagues ahead of her.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:48 pm |
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zwackerm
Hold the door!
Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:26 pm Posts: 20445 Location: Where they shot Knock at the Cabin
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Why does everyone vote Kesha lol
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:49 pm |
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Mau
100% That Bitch
Joined: Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:42 pm Posts: 16901 Location: Monterrey, Mexico
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
because we have actual music taste.
_________________ Tongue Pop!
I kneel with Magnus.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 5:51 pm |
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Mau
100% That Bitch
Joined: Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:42 pm Posts: 16901 Location: Monterrey, Mexico
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
#4 Avril Lavigne #2 Ariana Grande
Group F: #1 Rihanna #3 Kesha
Super easy round for me
_________________ Tongue Pop!
I kneel with Magnus.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 5:51 pm |
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Jack Sparrow
KJ's Leading Idiot
Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2009 8:15 pm Posts: 36923
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd 1 Beg
Jack Sparrow wrote: Jack Sparrow wrote: Group A: Mariah Carrey, Usher Group B: Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez Group C: Madonna, Whitney Houston Group D: Christina Aguilera, Ed Sheeran Group E: Avril Lavigne, Enrique Iglesias Group F: Rihanna, Bruno Mars I like MJ's songs but I've heard more of Avril of the two. Arianna vs Enrique was the most difficult matches for me today. I went with the one whom I've heard most. I love Furtado but Rihanna is on a different level. Bruno vs Kesha was no brainer for me.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 6:12 pm |
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Flava'd vs The World
The Kramer
Joined: Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:36 am Posts: 23921 Location: Classified
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
zwackerm wrote: Why does everyone vote Kesha lol I’m guessing it is mostly the Rainbow album. I doubt she would even be here without it. Wouldn’t be that surprised it she advanced to the final 8.
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 6:25 pm |
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Corpse
Don't Dream It, Be It
Joined: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:45 pm Posts: 37152 Location: The Graveyard
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Re: 2020 WOKJ Mega-Popstar Tournament of Champions: Rd. 1 Pt
Group E: Avril (similar reason to voting for Kelly over Madonna, minus being an excellent singer), Ariana. Group F: Rihanna, Kesha.
_________________Japan Box Office “Gods are great ... but the heart is greater. For it is from our hearts they come, and to our hearts they shall return.” “We were like gods at the dawning of the world, & our joy was so bright we could see nothing else but the other.” “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.” “You have to pretend you get an endgame. You have to carry on like you will; otherwise, you can't carry on at all.” "Paper is dead without words / Ink idle without a poem / All the world dead without stories."
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Mon Jun 08, 2020 6:40 pm |
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