[toyboy]

i don't know how all you guys think about it but i'm really sick and tired of all these: "she copied her" or "she was inspired by her". everything in pop music, is already done. there isn't a taboo left that isn't already broken. why can't you guys just stop? is it really so important to say who made what? because when you say that one artist made this, you can always say that a person did it before, and a person before this person. what is the point? i'm angry about getting on twitter or atrl and seeing all these people bitching around who's more original and creative. as long as their work, which is most important: music - is good, everything's ok. enjoy & discuss but i just wanna know what's the point of all these comparisons? what's your opinion?

[PopBoi]

there isn't a taboo left that isn't already broken.

This is what people need to get into their heads.

[toyboy]

Originally posted by PopBoi

This is what people need to get into their heads.

thank you, i could say the same!!!

[Lil Misty]

No one copies each other in the music industry, it's very rare imo. Like, these women aren't in 6th grade people.

[Mariah Carey]

They all copy Queen Mariah.

Joking

[Igrt]

I agree wholeheartedly with this.people should stop.

[Alberto]

But pop culture is about the art of borrowing, when are you guys going to understand it? The problem comes when the feud is started by the media or artists themselves.

[toyboy]

i just wanted to post my opinion because i wanted to know if some of you think the same, and i'm happy that you do!

[MinajMeBeyonce]

The OP was on point with everything said.

[toyboy]

Originally posted by Alberto

But pop culture is about the art of borrowing, when are you guys going to understand it? The problem comes when the feud is started by the media or artists themselves.

well, it's not about what the media thinks, it's MOST IMPORTANT - what the fans think. and they can be so extremely hateful and have no respect for other artists!

[toyboy]

Originally posted by MinajMeBeyonce

The OP was on point with everything said.

thank you! i love your avi btw!

[Kieran]

Inspiration: Being driven by another (mainly older) popstar/ wearing/doing omething SIMILIAR to them.

Copying: Wearing the exact same thing. and IMO sampling a previous hit to your own song for a hook.

[toyboy]

Originally posted by Kieran

Inspiration: Being driven by another (mainly older) popstar/ wearing/doing omething SIMILIAR to them.

Copying: Wearing the exact same thing. and IMO sampling a previous hit to your own song for a hook.

maybe some artists like the same dress?
why can't they wear it?
example: it's not like there isn't a gorgeous designer dress that was never worn....

[Vin]

It only becomes a problem when popular artists are similar to one another. When Lady Gaga releases
videos like "Alejandro" or songs like "Born This Way," she's asking to be compared to Madonna.
When Nicki Minaj wears ridiculous costumes or has a theology-themed performance at
the Grammy's, she's asking to be compared to Lady Gaga and Madonna. The
responsibility lies with the artist to be original, like Spears, for example.

...Vin

[Alberto]

Originally posted by toyboy

well, it's not about what the media thinks, it's MOST IMPORTANT - what the fans think. and they can be so extremely hateful and have no respect for other artists!

But that's the beauty of subjectivity: everyone is allowed to believe in what they want, whether is right or wrong. If you don't like what others say, just wear an ear condom next time.

[Lil Misty]

Originally posted by Kieran

Inspiration: Being driven by another (mainly older) popstar/ wearing/doing omething SIMILIAR to them.

Copying: Wearing the exact same thing. and IMO sampling a previous hit to your own song for a hook.

Gorrrll sampling is fine with me, as a producer. Sampling is a form of respect to the original producer

[MinajMeBeyonce]

Originally posted by toyboy

thank you! i love your avi btw!

Thanks sis

[Auraeolux]

Originality is simple. Just do something that no one has before. People could not have possibly done EVERYTHNG.

[Stephen]

Copying is more shameless in nature. An example is changing your genre, acquiring the producer of a specific successful singer in that genre, and hiring her old creative director in the hopes that your shock performances will give you attention or commercial success.

[Kieran]

Originally posted by toyboy

maybe some artists like the same dress?
why can't they wear it?
example: it's not like there isn't a gorgeous designer dress that was never worn....

...And that.