base talk Can Unattractive Or Average Looking People Succeed In Music Nowadays?

[GraceRandolph]

Cupcakke and Lady Gaga are less conventionally attractive artists like Megan The Stallion and Taylor Swift. Is this what makes it harder for them despite massive talent?

[elevate]

If they're men, sure.

[getBusy]

Ed Sheeran is RIGHT THERE

[Illuminati]

Luke Combs, Ed Sheeran etc

[BOOMBAYAH]

Beauty is a significant factor in achieving success in the mainstream. A "star" isn't solely about vocals or music; it's a complete package, and desirability plays a role in that package. However, male artists face less pressure to be attractive because society allows them to be seen as "artists" and generally doesn't objectify in the same way they do women (unless the male singer purposefully situates themselves in the role of a sex icon). This can be attributed to misogyny and patriarchy. So, yes, as a female artist, you do need to possess beauty or at least an appealing sense of allure to become a mainstream star. There are exceptions to this rule, and even in those cases, these exceptions cleverly use their unconventional or society-deemed undesirable looks to market themselves as unique and creators of "real music." I do believe that if you aren't conventionally beautiful but still produce great music, you can achieve success, albeit in a more niche rather than mainstream way (think Imogen Heap).

[Armani?]

 

[terrorblade]

no

[MonsterNavy]

justin bieber and ed sheeran says hi you just have to be white

[Queen.]

2 minutes ago, MonsterNavy said:

justin bieber and ed sheeran says hi you just have to be white

Justin Bieber is cute??

 

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Post Malone is not attractive but he still have good music.

[Rev8]

They always could

 

I agree that it's easier for men tho

[dumbsparce]

Yes, if they go the Sia route

[My Tears Ricochet]

Cardi B is right there

[Bicassie]

The male artists can get away with it much easier

[Eternal220]

Gaga and Sam smith were successful for awhile

[airplane]

9 minutes ago, MonsterNavy said:

justin bieber

he literally gained a large fan following because girls couldn’t stop thirsting over him. He’s neither unattractive nor average looking. 

[shyboi]

Let's be honest, most of the massive successful artists are not like fashion model level of beauty, most of them are average but they get a lot done, hair, makeup, styling that made them seem more attractive than they really are, what makes them successful is their talent

 

yes, all of them have talent, even the most beautiful ones like Rihanna or JLo they are talented asf and they wouldn't be where they are if they only had their looks  but not talent

 

so to answer OP's question, yes,, unattractive and average looking people can succeed in whatever they want in life, they just need to be able to want it in the first place

[Johnny Jacobs]

Many already have wdym

[Blue Rose]

Talentless people who can’t hold a note or move on beat are succeeding so I dont see why ugly people can’t 

[Digitalism]

Is this a new excuse for your fav not being able to have a hit without a feature?

[Anti-Hero]

Yah. 

 

See Billie Eilish. 

[truthteller]

look at the material...

[loveisdead9582]

It’s easier for men who are not conventionally attractive to succeed than women unfortunately. 

[GraceRandolph]

3 minutes ago, truthteller said:

look at the material...

He’s kinda cute. Who is he?

[Katamari]

Yes? that has always happened 

 

phil collins is a mega star was called an “average man” by the press on many occasions

[Erreur2 La Nature]

I would actually say that most new popular artists are unattractive these days.