single Leigh-Anne f/ Ayra Starr - "My Love"

[shark_heather]

2 hours ago, Power love said:

Random:

 

 Did anyone think if Jade, Leigh-Anne & Perrie released a Little Mix album of the 3 of them after confetti instead of that Greatest Hits album they would have (Slayed). 
 

I wish they did a fast follow up instead of that pointless greatest hits album

There are so many "if" and it depends on so many factors ( if they were pregnant for example ) 

 

Even the greatest hits was mistreated i think . They should have released ONLY between us as the main single push it as the last single and perform it a couple of times . LSL was very similar to Kiss My and No was another Sweet Melody 

[Xpress2019]

I’m sorry but those videos show exactly why she was ‘forgotten’ by most fans when she was in LM. It was like watching the Leigh Anne back in the DNA era. Might be unfair to say but this narrative of her being less liked because of her skin colour doesn’t wash with me…and I’m black…a dark skinned girl at that. 

 

She just doesn’t look like someone who is sure of her own self and if people respond by not following you on IG, not streaming your music or saying you’re their favourite, its because of that and your music. Nothing else. Yes there are racist idiots out there but she needs to stop the narrative that she was least liked only because of her skin. 

 

Now she’s out on her own, what’s her excuse? Sorry to compare but Tyla’s performance on Jimmy Fallon IS the standard that Leigh should be hitting and isn’t. End of. 

[Hustler]

Ok so.

 

I think there is a bit of over reaction in here tbh, especially considering the first few solo LM performances we got were Jesy with Boyz and I mean … they’re self-explanatory.

 

I will have to admit though that Jesy had one thing going on in the above performances which Leigh is lacking in hers: charisma. Like it or not, Jesy was oozing confidence. She chose to lip 80% of the time, but at least she focused on one of the two things - choreo. And she did it pretty well.

 

In all honesty this Kiss FM set was a disaster. I say this as a long-time fan, and especially My Love just wasn’t good. DSL was better, I think with a few more dancers it would have definitely made a better impression. It seemed like there was no art direction - at times either it seemed like she felt out of place or she was lost in it all.

 

I do believe she can improve, but in the meantime I applaud her choice of going fully live. It just has to be done in a slyer way - pull some of the tricks many artists do and sell your work at the fullest I say!

 

It is clear - and I’ve always said so - that LM’s biggest strength was the union of them 4. These videos show that they were backing each other - and of course being used to sing like 50 seconds per track live each takes a toll into doing 180 seconds fully live.

 

The thing I’m gutted about is that, by the looks of it, it’s gonna be a while before the record is out. The third single needs to smash … because money is clearly being pulled out, and objectively Warner is not going to increase the budget if results don’t come.

[Power love]

1 hour ago, Hustler said:

because money is clearly being pulled out, and objectively Warner is not going to increase the budget if results don’t come.

[The Slayer]

2 hours ago, Xpress2019 said:

I’m sorry but those videos show exactly why she was ‘forgotten’ by most fans when she was in LM. It was like watching the Leigh Anne back in the DNA era. Might be unfair to say but this narrative of her being less liked because of her skin colour doesn’t wash with me…and I’m black…a dark skinned girl at that. 

 

She just doesn’t look like someone who is sure of her own self and if people respond by not following you on IG, not streaming your music or saying you’re their favourite, its because of that and your music. Nothing else. Yes there are racist idiots out there but she needs to stop the narrative that she was least liked only because of her skin. 

 

Now she’s out on her own, what’s her excuse? Sorry to compare but Tyla’s performance on Jimmy Fallon IS the standard that Leigh should be hitting and isn’t. End of. 

I’m a person of colour and couldn’t agree with you more!

 

Thank you for voicing your opinion.
 

I wish she’d stop making her whole personality that she is black, like Leigh-Anne just be you and bring it, you’re more than just your skin colour. Plus she has it so much easier than darker skinned people, so I think that is why some of us POC find these pity parties boring. 
 

She needs to bring it on stage and show more personality and stop with the safe answers and fake ‘mhms’ to everything she’s asked. Just be you girl and slay.

[Xpress2019]

7 hours ago, Hustler said:

Ok so.

 

I think there is a bit of over reaction in here tbh, especially considering the first few solo LM performances we got were Jesy with Boyz and I mean … they’re self-explanatory.

 

I will have to admit though that Jesy had one thing going on in the above performances which Leigh is lacking in hers: charisma. Like it or not, Jesy was oozing confidence. She chose to lip 80% of the time, but at least she focused on one of the two things - choreo. And she did it pretty well.

 

In all honesty this Kiss FM set was a disaster. I say this as a long-time fan, and especially My Love just wasn’t good. DSL was better, I think with a few more dancers it would have definitely made a better impression. It seemed like there was no art direction - at times either it seemed like she felt out of place or she was lost in it all.

 

I do believe she can improve, but in the meantime I applaud her choice of going fully live. It just has to be done in a slyer way - pull some of the tricks many artists do and sell your work at the fullest I say!

 

It is clear - and I’ve always said so - that LM’s biggest strength was the union of them 4. These videos show that they were backing each other - and of course being used to sing like 50 seconds per track live each takes a toll into doing 180 seconds fully live.

 

The thing I’m gutted about is that, by the looks of it, it’s gonna be a while before the record is out. The third single needs to smash … because money is clearly being pulled out, and objectively Warner is not going to increase the budget if results don’t come.

It’s not an overreaction sis. It’s tough love. Some of us are saying this because we’ve followed and loved Leigh for 10 YEARS!!!! She isn’t a new artist, she’s a veteran at this point. 
 

How was Beyonce when she went solo? Camilla Cabello? Normani? If you had a look at some of their earlier performances as solo artists, they brought it and had that charisma. They (esp Normani) weren’t going around with a narrative. They were focused on the MUSIC and that’s all I want Leigh to do. Bring it on stage. If you’re saying it’s like being a new artist, well new artists are hungry and it translates to great performances. 

[Nashe]

she just ain't a solo star and that's about it. you gotta bring something fresh to the table if you ain't getting the hottest tracks from producers and songwriters which clearly is the case here. I highly doubt her album is ever coming out at this point

[Sasha.]

9 hours ago, Xpress2019 said:

I’m sorry but those videos show exactly why she was ‘forgotten’ by most fans when she was in LM. It was like watching the Leigh Anne back in the DNA era. Might be unfair to say but this narrative of her being less liked because of her skin colour doesn’t wash with me…and I’m black…a dark skinned girl at that. 

 

She just doesn’t look like someone who is sure of her own self and if people respond by not following you on IG, not streaming your music or saying you’re their favourite, its because of that and your music. Nothing else. Yes there are racist idiots out there but she needs to stop the narrative that she was least liked only because of her skin. 

 

Now she’s out on her own, what’s her excuse? Sorry to compare but Tyla’s performance on Jimmy Fallon IS the standard that Leigh should be hitting and isn’t. End of. 

so true. i'll never downplay the racism she experienced, and i'm sure it played a part in her being the least popular LM member, but at the end of the day home girl's just... there. she's pretty, she seems nice, she has an okay voice, she's a good dancer but not outstanding where she can build a brand around it. with the rise of social media, the industry is oversaturated with flash in the pan, flavor of the month music acts and leigh is basically starting from scratch. she doesn't have what it takes to become the moment and that's okay! her fans are setting her up to fail by moving the goal post (we need interviews, we need radio, we need a live performance, etc). if she was going to happen, we would've had an indication of that by now. 

[WERKER]

I have nothing positive to say about that performance so I’m going to say nothing. 
 

However, Perrie and Jade still have a chance. Also saying a LM reunion would only be successful with Jesy is silly, if S-Club can sell out a tour then Little Mix who were a huge touring force in the UK can continue to do so. 

[Heartbreak Prince]

I think a clear problem she and the rest of the girls face is that they never showed off their individuality throughout their time in the group. They blended into one force and one brand, which worked well for the longevity of the group, but now the group is over, it’s left them in a bit of a poor state with no-one really knowing them as individuals.

 

None of the Little Mix girls are a Cheryl, a Geri,  a Camila etc. There’s nothing standing out in terms of being individuals. It’s something that’ll be a long process for all of them to overcome, and that requires releasing music quite consistently as a bare minimum.

[shark_heather]

1 hour ago, WERKER said:

However, Perrie and Jade still have a chance. Also saying a LM reunion would only be successful with Jesy is silly, if S-Club can sell out a tour then Little Mix who were a huge touring force in the UK can continue to do so. 

I meant like a big comeback with a smash hit , an album and a European Tour 

 

Obvi they can do a successful UK arena tour the trio 

[Cbreezy]

13 hours ago, Xpress2019 said:

I’m sorry but those videos show exactly why she was ‘forgotten’ by most fans when she was in LM. It was like watching the Leigh Anne back in the DNA era. Might be unfair to say but this narrative of her being less liked because of her skin colour doesn’t wash with me…and I’m black…a dark skinned girl at that. 

 

She just doesn’t look like someone who is sure of her own self and if people respond by not following you on IG, not streaming your music or saying you’re their favourite, its because of that and your music. Nothing else. Yes there are racist idiots out there but she needs to stop the narrative that she was least liked only because of her skin. 

 

Now she’s out on her own, what’s her excuse? Sorry to compare but Tyla’s performance on Jimmy Fallon IS the standard that Leigh should be hitting and isn’t. End of. 

The way this is TEA.

 

I'm a POC too and kinda consider this "kitchen table/private/safe space only talk", but it doesn't negate the 100% validity of what you're saying. 

 

This is one of those scenarios where several things are true at once. She for sure has experienced what she's experienced and at times there has been a racial component, but the uncomfortable truth is that (race aside) her trajectory/reception is pretty much in line with her output, role, and overall abilities in the group (and out).

 

It's hard to say out loud, as I'd never want to minimize the factual racism she received nor give non-POC's ammo to dismiss her issues as being simply down to her. But, like you said, aspects of her own delivery is why she is where she is. 

 

The one way for her to combat this would be to slay every performance and leave no doubt about her improvement and deserved status as a solo star. At the moment, she's not doing that (outside of the greatness that is the ML song and video).

 

It's kinda worrying because she clearly wants "it" bad and has been really vocal about her desire to blow up. It not happening will be hard and I'm struggling to see how she can spin it given how open she's been about wanting to make it. Really wish her the best.

Edited October 30, 2023 by Cbreezy

[Yawn]

not the back to back dissertations on the last 2 pages. i thought sumn interesting happened 

[X~MoviePoP]

The songs fire. I loved the performance and i love the music video.

 

The song has no support. 

 

She needs a edm/dance DJ collab to get back at the top of UK chart.

 

Also, she still stands out more to me than jesy, and the rest. Only jade stood out more.

[The Slayer]

2 hours ago, X~MoviePoP said:

The song has no support. 

No support?? she's been on basically every single radio station and had pretty great playlisting.

 

I mean she's been on every radio station again this week for her book, she definitely has support.

 

I am shocked this did not do better because she had the support and an incredible video...

[shark_heather]

1 hour ago, The Slayer said:

No support?? she's been on basically every single radio station and had pretty great playlisting.

 

I mean she's been on every radio station again this week for her book, she definitely has support.

 

I am shocked this did not do better because she had the support and an incredible video...

The song didn't even crack top25 on radio airplay 

 

Just because she visited the radio stations and she spoke about her difficult times doesn't mean that the radio supported her song 

[Stego]

1 hour ago, The Slayer said:

No support?? she's been on basically every single radio station and had pretty great playlisting.

 

I mean she's been on every radio station again this week for her book, she definitely has support.

 

I am shocked this did not do better because she had the support and an incredible video...

She killed the hype with her first single. Really bad choice.

[The Slayer]

8 minutes ago, shark_heather said:

The song didn't even crack top25 on radio airplay 

 

Just because she visited the radio stations and she spoke about her difficult times doesn't mean that the radio supported her song 

Whenever i've put the radio on rare occasions I always hear it 

[Hustler]

16 hours ago, Xpress2019 said:

It’s not an overreaction sis. It’s tough love. Some of us are saying this because we’ve followed and loved Leigh for 10 YEARS!!!! She isn’t a new artist, she’s a veteran at this point. 
 

How was Beyonce when she went solo? Camilla Cabello? Normani? If you had a look at some of their earlier performances as solo artists, they brought it and had that charisma. They (esp Normani) weren’t going around with a narrative. They were focused on the MUSIC and that’s all I want Leigh to do. Bring it on stage. If you’re saying it’s like being a new artist, well new artists are hungry and it translates to great performances. 

There have been a few over reactions imo … and I have also followed her for more than 10 years so yeah. I get your point though, I thought the same examples you mentioned.

 

@ the other topics: it seems like Pez is next so we’ll see how she plays her cards. But since she’s probably going to be vocals focused … she could be fine.

In terms of reunion, if it happens I need it to happen with Jesy back in the formation. They can still work as a trio, and as much as I still stand by what I said after the departure from the group … Jesy brought something undeniable to the group. She’s more than welcomed to be back when they reunite, at least for me.

[Xpress2019]

Oh yes I absolutely agree that Jesy should come back too. Time heals and from what Leigh said about the 3 girls needing therapy after Jesy left shows how much they truly love each other. So hopefully they get together and talk it out. I think that would make an even bigger splash and make their reunion hit harder. 

[Power love]

10 hours ago, Stego said:

She killed the hype with her first single. Really bad choice.

Sadly i agree with this statement. The video was pretty bad as well unsure what they were thinking but all excitement was gone second it dropped. 

[The Slayer]

She's getting the 'Breakthrough Artist' award for Glamour Germany.

 

Did the songs chart there? or are they just giving the award because she did an interview and said she'd attend? 

[Flocon]

The "when the rhythm make it vibrate" line is obsessing me

[WERKER]

I hear this song constantly on KISS and it’s probably partly to do with her strong relationships with Jordan/Perry and Harriet Rose but it’s constantly playing. 

[DemnisBreezy]

15 hours ago, The Slayer said:

She's getting the 'Breakthrough Artist' award for Glamour Germany.

 

Did the songs chart there? or are they just giving the award because she did an interview and said she'd attend? 

Well 1live, which is one of the biggest radio stations, played My Love for around 10 seconds when they advertised their online new music playlist or something