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Post by Q3 on May 31, 2011 18:53:01 GMT -5
Shoshanna Stone is no longer with Sony UK. Fans unfairly bashed her for the UK mess which was not her fault. It was not her job to get Adam on BBC Radio. I think from the beginning Sony UK knew that they were going to have a problem with UK radio -- otherwise why did they send Adam on that very unusual UK radio tour. All I can come up with is that they were trying to work around the BBC. The idea that Adam -- a gay American singer famous because of American Idol with a glam-pop album -- was going to take the UK by storm just by showing up was fan delusion. He is still relatively unknown in the UK, they have reality TV/Cowell overload in the UK, and it is not a gay-friendly market. The fact that Adam is going to see Shoshanna Stone leads me to believe this is a promo visit to the UK. How does the first sentence of your comment work with the last sentence? If she's no longer with Sony UK why would Adam be going to see her for promo? Sony Worldwide is cost cutting -- and part of the cuts involved increased use of outsourcing. Shoshanna Stone left Sony UK when Sony UK eliminated most of the promo jobs and outsourced. Shoshanna is basically doing the same job as before but as a vendor. Common outsourcing outcome.
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Post by SusieFierce on May 31, 2011 18:54:41 GMT -5
Why no collaborations with Adam so far? Could it be that other singers know they would be out sung? They would suffer from the comparison? Actually, that is unlikely to happen, as Adam has years of experience working with a company of singer/actors on stage and blending/complimenting them. But, other singers might not know that. And, if Adam "dumbs down" his singing to blend with a less talented singer, that kinda defeats the purpose of him getting broader attention for his talent, doesn't it? Not sure how I feel about the idea. I am not that interested in Adam collaborating -- he needs to establish himself as a solo artist first. I have a different, simpler theory. Adam's best collaborators for the current market would be hip hop male performers. Most/all do not want to collaborate with an openly gay artist. Metal and Hip-Hop are the least gay friendly genres. Can you see Adam + Pittbull? Seriously not happening right now or maybe ever. If you want to put Adam with a female vocalist, it will end up being a nice album track but not a big commercial hit -- with a few exceptions - for example: Adam + Pink = potential big hit -- but only because of WWFM and because their voices would work together. But I am happy with just Adam. For big hits, he does need a name vocal collaborator, he needs brilliant songs. I would like an Adam/Rihanna collab. She has carte blanche on Top40 radio right now here and in the UK. They play her nonstop and they would look so HOT together. He sounds great when he does a funkier sound. Would also love Beyonce too, but think Rihanna might be more likely right now.
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Post by Alison on May 31, 2011 18:55:45 GMT -5
I don't care weather or not Adam collaborates with other vocalists, I just want him to work with innovative producers. I would love to see him work with Danger Mouse (the other half of Cee Lo Green in Gnarls Barkley and much more). en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danger_Mouse
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Post by Q3 on May 31, 2011 19:03:05 GMT -5
I only see two images of Adam and they are both drawings..the sleepwalker one and the one with him on the floor..she also provides a link to the offical site to buy merch. I don't know if this is legal..anyone? I've often thought that the reason official tshirts are so pffft is that Adam, with experience from his deadhead father, is following the Grateful Dead's merchandising strategy. They had fans selling homemade tshirts at concerts. Sorry for being so far behind but want to comment on this appealing but probably incorrect theory. 19 Merchandising is responsible for the Adam T's and merchandise. All of their work is lame and IMO this is the best they have ever done. Check out Daughtry or Cook for a comparison. The special music bundles are done through RCA and they give Adam more control over the design.
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Post by lindy on May 31, 2011 19:04:12 GMT -5
I am not that interested in Adam collaborating -- he needs to establish himself as a solo artist first. I have a different, simpler theory. Adam's best collaborators for the current market would be hip hop male performers. Most/all do not want to collaborate with an openly gay artist. Metal and Hip-Hop are the least gay friendly genres. Can you see Adam + Pittbull? Seriously not happening right now or maybe ever. If you want to put Adam with a female vocalist, it will end up being a nice album track but not a big commercial hit -- with a few exceptions - for example: Adam + Pink = potential big hit -- but only because of WWFM and because their voices would work together. But I am happy with just Adam. For big hits, he does need a name vocal collaborator, he needs brilliant songs. I would like an Adam/Rihanna collab. She has carte blanche on Top40 radio right now here and in the UK. They play her nonstop and they would look so HOT together. He sounds great when he does a funkier sound. Would also love Beyonce too, but think Rihanna might be more likely right now. I was just reading about RiRi's latest video..about murder and rape neonlimelight.com/2011/05/31/new-video-rihannas-dream-life-turns-into-dark-nightmare-in-epic-man-down-clip/
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Post by squiggles621 on May 31, 2011 19:08:20 GMT -5
I would love adam to do a collab with the black eyed peas. they love him.
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Post by mayumi on May 31, 2011 19:09:25 GMT -5
Cassie, so sad was not able to listen to you but I am sure you were great (verified by so many Atoppers). So very proud of you. Will need your autograph next time we get together.
Smokey - did you close on your new house today? Welcome to the 'hood.
I was scheduled to go to London but darn Feds had me tied down here. So my boss went instead. Can you imagine maybe running into Adam like that lucky fan? Oh well, not meant to be...
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Post by cookie on May 31, 2011 19:10:51 GMT -5
OMG! I love this one! And this one!
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Post by cookie on May 31, 2011 19:12:25 GMT -5
I just added 5 lolly smilies to the standard collection. Including the one above. I found another one. What do you think? This one's cute too.
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Post by lindy on May 31, 2011 19:13:58 GMT -5
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