Gorjesspazze9 Posted August 1 Posted August 1 1 minute ago, Dante Silva said: No, I'm just championing the artists that gave hope, brought light and stopped portions of the gay community from ending themselves in a world less enlightened than today's. So just small things like that really. Dont know what that has to do with "Are these the Most Definitive Artist of the past several decades". like what? Ok I guess 1 5
Dante Silva Posted August 2 Posted August 2 1 minute ago, Gorjesspazze9 said: Dont know what that has to do with "Are these the Most Definitive Artist of the past several decades". like what? Ok I guess 😴 1 4
DevilsRollTheDice Posted August 2 Posted August 2 1 hour ago, 45seconds said: It's Drake and it's close but not a tie. Let's just be honest. If we're talking worldwide units, Taylor moved more during the 10s than anyone, including Drake. Taylor also out-toured and had a much bigger celebrity footprint. Only in the US could Drake and Taylor be neck-and-neck. 1 2
Storm653 Posted August 2 Posted August 2 23 minutes ago, Dante Silva said: No, I'm just championing the artists that gave hope, brought light and stopped portions of the gay community from ending themselves in a world less enlightened than today's. So just small things like that really. I see your point but it's hard to just ignore Eminem's impact in the 2000's. He was the best selling artist of the decade, really popularized rap to overseas audiences, made the very term "stan" a phrase that's still used today, had a massive blockbuster movie with a successful soundtrack, had a song that went number 1 for 12 weeks, had controversy, and had people dying their hair Blonde like his Slim Shady persona. If Britney dropped BOMT in the 2000's though, I think she'll probably get it. 1
jdanton2 Posted August 2 Posted August 2 (edited) 2 hours ago, Burn said: the OP hasn't put The Beatles for the 70s you are right that is not The Beatles but it looked like them a bit with the long hair . not sure who that is. Edited August 2 by jdanton2
Støned Posted August 2 Posted August 2 1990s : Mariah obviously for the US, but WW, I felt that it's Celine. Her run from 1996 to 1999 was impeccable. 3 1
UseYourIllusion2002 Posted August 2 Posted August 2 MTV and Billboard named Madonna Artist of the Decade for the 80s so i'll go with her. I think in Billboard chart points they were literally neck to neck as well, according to that one Twitter chart stan. Michael Jackson literally cried to MTV over the fact that they named Madonna AOTD, and basically begged them to rename the Vanguard Award to his name. Which speaking of that award, Madonna also won that before him, just four years into her career in 1986. 1
stevyy Posted August 2 Posted August 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, Støned said: 1990s : Mariah obviously for the US, but WW, I felt that it's Celine. Her run from 1996 to 1999 was impeccable. Her compilation album is what put her ahead of Mariah worldwide. That one was released in November 1999. It sold 7-10 million in those 6 weeks in the 90s and 15 million since 2000. Real time 1990s sales estimations: 1990 - 3,4m - Unison (100%) --------------------- 13,8m - Mariah Carey (99%) 1991 - 1,5m - Plamandon (100%) ------------------- 8,5m - Emotions (100%) 1992 - 5,7m - Céline Dion (100%) ------------------ 6,8m - MTV Unplugged (99%) 1993 - 16,0m - The Colour of my Love (98%) ----- 26,5m - Music Box (99%) 1994 - 0,8m - A L'Olympia (100%) -----------------11,5m - Merry Christmas (75%) 1995 - 6,8m - D'Eux (90%) ------------------------ 18,5m - Daydream (90%) 1996 - 27,5m - Falling Into you (87%) ------------- 10,0m - Butterfly (97%) 1996 - 1,7m - Live a Paris (99%) -------------------13,5m - #1's (75%) 1997 - 28,8m - Let's Talk About Love (95%) --------4,5m - Rainbow (70%)* 1998 - 3,8m - S'il Suffisait D'aimer (95%) 1998 - 7,5m - These Are Special Times (80%) 1999 - 1,0m - Au Coeur Du Stade (65%) 1999 - 9,0m - All The Way (40%)** * Rainbow sold 1,8m in 1999 in the US which leaves 2,7m outside the US. ** the album sold 2,9m in 1999 in the US. So, 6 million outside the US is very generous for 6 weeks of sales in 1999. But it was an instant monster in Japan, so 6 million in 6 weeks outside the US seems reasonable. They both have sold 113 million albums in real time in the 1990s and were the only female artist ever to accomplish that in a single decade. They each deserve the title equally in my opinion. Maybe they can both be the Artist of The Decade? Edited August 2 by stevyy 1
chiliam Posted August 2 Posted August 2 3 hours ago, 45seconds said: It's Drake and it's close but not a tie. Let's just be honest. 4 hours ago, DevilsRollTheDice said: Taylor should be 10s, too. Her music performance and Drake's in the 10s was very similar. When you add Taylor's touring and media coverage, she clears. Drake in the US for sure. But WW it`s Taylor. More well known hits, more album sales, and much better touring stats, not to mention her celeb status is always higher than Drake WW. 1
Støned Posted August 2 Posted August 2 29 minutes ago, stevyy said: They each deserve the title equally in my opinion. Maybe they can both be the Artist of The Decade? Pretty much, I agree with this. Both are extremely talented artists, and we're lucky to witness their talent during their prime.
Wicked Posted August 2 Posted August 2 If it's definitive with numbers aside, it's pretty wrong except for Michael for the 80s. If it's based on units then what are we arguing lol
Soda Pop Queen Posted August 2 Posted August 2 (edited) lol not my definitive 8. I only use 2 out of the 7 artists. Edited August 2 by Soda Pop Queen 1
Dante Silva Posted August 2 Posted August 2 7 hours ago, Gorjesspazze9 said: Guess logic and facts go out the window then. Since you disliked a literal fact. 😭 Out of all the artists from every decade going back to the 1950s, why did you decide to get the hump over one from the 2000s? Are you promoting him or something?
allforyou Posted August 2 Posted August 2 It's pretty accurate although Celine or Whitney could be the 90s too
Arrows Posted August 2 Posted August 2 50's, 60's, 80's and 20's are indisputable. 70: Abba. They're emblematic of the disco era and their long list of global hits are remembered to this day. They are the 70's in a lot of ways. 90's: The decade where an explosion in the diversity of popular music happened. Hip hop, vocal divas, manufactured pop stars, grunge, rock and dance music were all thriving. I guess Mariah is the logical choice, she was massively successful in the 90's. But she doesn't embody that decade as much as the previous artists on the list did. 00's: Those who followed the music industry, charts and sales would say Eminem. A lot of the unconcerned GP would say Britney. Both are good choices and pretty equal in my opinion. 10's: Taylor or Drake seem to be everyone's choices, but I'd actually make a case for Justin Bieber. From Baby in 2010 to Purpose in 2015 to Despacito in 2017, he dominated pop culture the entire decade. In my experience, he was the most discussed celebrity and the biggest hit-maker if you were a teenager in the 10's. 1 1
suburbannature Posted August 2 Posted August 2 10 hours ago, tost1 said: If we're taking US sure, WW though we could replace Mariah and Drake Well, no, but nice try. 2
suburbannature Posted August 2 Posted August 2 8 minutes ago, Arrows said: 90's: The decade where an explosion in the diversity of popular music happened. Hip hop, vocal divas, manufactured pop stars, grunge, rock and dance music were all thriving. I guess Mariah is the logical choice, she was massively successful in the 90's. But she doesn't embody that decade as much as the previous artists on the list did. This site is so musically-illiterate sometimes. Imagine saying the artist nearly solely responsible for redefining genres and genre crossovers in the 90s didn't embody the decade. 1 2
Hot Volcano Posted August 2 Posted August 2 Yup this is pretty accurate. Had Adele released another smash album in the 2010s, would've been her for sure. 2010s 1. Drake 2. Adele 3. Rihanna 4. Taylor 3 1
Slap Posted August 2 Posted August 2 (edited) 50's Elvis 60's Temptations/Supremes + (Dusty Springfield Hon mention) 70s ABBA/Cher 80s Madonna/Janet 90s Mariah/Janet 00's Britney/Beyonce (Missy Elliottt & JLo Hon mentions) 10's Rihanna/Gaga (Iggy Azalea Hon Mention) 20's Charli XCX/Taylor Swift 30s Xtina (Bionic revival) Edited August 2 by Slap
Yuanyu Posted August 2 Posted August 2 10 hours ago, Dante Silva said: Re: 1960's Dusty Springfield (a lipstick lesbian) is a gay icon. Championed by gay men of the older generation. Re: 1970's I don't think you'll find Pink Floyd mean much to gays of ANY generation. I would have replaced them with either Donna Summer or Debbie Harry. Re: 1980's Michael Jackson over Madonna? (No absolutely not). Re: 2000's Eminem over Britney? (If you were a straight white boy from the suburbs, maybe). Re: 2010's Drake over Lana or Adele? (My homosexual brain says no). I didn't think there were such delusional people 2 1
chiliam Posted August 2 Posted August 2 24 minutes ago, Slap said: 50's Elvis 60's Temptations/Supremes + (Dusty Springfield Hon mention) 70s ABBA/Cher 80s Madonna/Janet 90s Mariah/Janet 00's Britney/Beyonce (Missy Elliottt & JLo Hon mentions) 10's Rihanna/Gaga (Iggy Azalea Hon Mention) 20's Charli XCX/Taylor Swift 30s Xtina (Bionic revival)
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