I’ve been working on this for a few days and I’ve got it just right. I’ve still got to rerecord vocals and polish the instruments but Nuts And Berries will definitely be available in later fall for y’all to listen to. Until then, here’s the album artwork.
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@joeybroyles
Have you been reading Entertainment Weekly’s articles lately? They have become more about gossip than about actual reviews on music, movies, etc. I have posted my own comments on individual articles but it has come to my attention that this magazine has turned into garbage. But I suppose Hollywood will do that to you. Now of course this is not just about Entertainment Weekly, this is about these little stories about Gaga isn’t original or Christina is copying Lady Gaga and so on.
M.I.A. vs. Gaga.
This is a bunch of bull because the two artists have nothing in common musically and yet M.I.A. is calling Lady Gaga a mimic of Madonna, Grace Jones, Bowie, and of herself. Now if you were as old as the Earth, for argument’s sake, you would clearly recognize that there have been dozens of mimics throughout history. Madonna is not the first to do anything, Grace Jones isn’t the first weird performance artist, and so on. The expression is, “it’s all been done.” All songs sound the same, all notes have been played, all stories have been told. What is different and fascinating as we evolve as artists and human beings is the retelling of that same old story and the reinvention of the same song and dance. If you seek originality you are going to have to leave because we are all pretty monotonous on planet Earth. In short M.I.A. there is nothing new about you and your little bubble you live in.
Grace Jones Vs. Lady Gaga
This story annoys me to no end. In essence Grace Jones claims that it “pisses” her off that Lady Gaga is copying her style or whatever. Let me tell you something Grace Jones being weird and artistic has been done over a thousand and one ways. You are no doubt an amazing performance artist, but you and Lady Gaga are two different breeds. Gaga may be inspired by your looks but I know that all of those outfits you’ve worn throughout the years were inspired by someone or something as well. You, Grace Jones, are not original but I appreciate your weirdness because quite frankly you are super creepy and it’s growing on me. See her video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgMn2OJmx3w
Christina Aguilera Copies Gaga and Madonna
Who's copying who? I can't tell! SARCASM!
Apparently you all have forgotten that Christina Aguilera does not need computers to enhance her voice. She does not need little monsters. And she does not need to be accused of being irrelevant. Her voice will stand the test of time and her vocal ability is much more vast than Lady Gaga’s and Madonna’s combined. The thing that really ticks me off is that if any woman or man wants to be provocative you are instantly compared to Lady Gaga. What the hell? If you read this blog, you know I would die for Gaga, but seriously? The world did exist before Stefani Germanotta found her Gaga. And now that Christina is back she’s accused of being like Lady Gaga. I don’t know if you know this but Gaga and Madonna were not the first women to don a dominatrix’s outfit or the first to experiment with one’s sexuality, again it’s all been done before. Appreciate the voice that is Christina, apparently you forgot that once upon a time she ruled the land. I will not deny that Xtina is paying homage to Madonna’s Express Yourself music video, but again that hair do was worn before Madonna and that style is circa Great Depression, not circa Madonna. Oh and did you know that dominatrix’s have been around for years? Check out a picture from the 1920s, now who is copying who?
She must have saw Lady Gaga when Gaga was time traveling...
Christina Aguilera’s I’m Not Myself Tonight Music Video
The Stupid Articles That Drove ME to this post are below:
Lady Gaga vs. M.I.A.
Lady Gaga vs. Grace Jones
Christina Aguilera Is Trying To Be Gaga.
How does one become famous? That is the question that stirs through a lot of our minds at one time or another. But when we don’t accomplish this, it’s time to: “grow up.” Well I’m never going to grow up because I want to be famous just as much as the next person. And I don’t care if it takes until I’m 90 years old to be famous.
We talk about fame and being famous a lot in our culture today, but what is the definition of fame or famous. Let’s look it up, shall we… The dictionary’s definition of famous: to be “widely known.” That’s it?
A lot of us want nothing more than to be widely known by the world. This road, as we’ve seen on countless VH1 and BIOGRAPHY specials, is hard and almost impossible dream. Time and time again, we do, however, discover a new person that everyone is talking about and then, like or not, they are quickly becoming famous! Jealous? Always!
I, myself, admit that I really don’t know anyone as caught up in fame as I am. You may say that I’m a dreamer (pun intended) but it’s really the constant dream that keeps me alive above anything else. I know I’m sick with fame and I don’t care and sometimes I get so frustrated. Sometimes I think, “Joey! What do you have to offer that isn’t already out there?” It’s a depressing thought, but I know as cliche as it sounds, there’s no one else like me.
I have me to offer and that’s different than everyone else out there. Everyone has the same ideas, but it’s all in how you execute the idea to your audience. I’ve been sitting around trying to find the right idea and how to execute an idea in a way that hasn’t been done before. Unfortunately, I’m always close, but no cigar. Well fuck the cigars, I’ll find a way to get there, it’s just how!
JOEY BROYLES. STATUS: UNFAMOUS!
People who are famous are no different than you or I, the only difference is they are widely known. Well, shit, if that’s all they have on you, then everyone can be famous. But I’m not interested in just becoming famous, I’m in it for the long haul, like Madonna. Now there is a woman who is famous and who has staying power! She is just as potent as the first day she was all of a sudden famous. If anyone wants to know how to be famous go ask her!
Here are a few things I do know about those who are famous and stay famous.
Evolution.
People say when an artist or an actor changes they have: “sold out.” Well let me ask you how long will you be interested in someone who acts in the same type of movie over and over? I don’t know the difference between Miss Congeniality and The Proposal, and I doubt Sandra Bullock does either? If you are a musical artist/group like: The Fray, for instance. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of hearing different renditions of How To Save A Life! You either switch it up or you are left behind.
Madonna:Evolution
People that have staying power in Hollywood are very aware of their surroundings. They know what’s in and out. They read or are debriefed about what’s going on in the world and in the immediate Hollywood world. As much as possible they try everything to please a vast majority of their fans and the general public. But of course someone always loses in this race. Adoption is okay when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt do it, but when Madonna does it, she’s ridiculed. So, like I said, you don’t always win.
Brad Pitt is very aware!
Being: Innovative and Provocative.
Now here is a tricky one, but if you do it right, my oh my, the power you will possess. Someone fresh who comes on the scene and is daring! Wearing outfits or performing with extreme theatricality can open some major doors. Take Lady GaGa, for instance, we haven’t seen someone like her in a long while. You might not like her, but she’s on the right track to having lots of staying power.
Innovative is such a small word for someone as amazing as Lady GaGa.
Making people think about anything that no one wants to talk about will get you a lot of points in the fame department. Collectively, people may not agree with your point of view, but know for certain, you are making some headway. As you know I despise Perez Hilton, but he no doubt is provoking thoughts, mostly bad, but nonetheless, look where he started. DAMN HIM! Ha! Ha!
These are just a few of the elements I have witnessed from afar watching my favorite and least favorite celebrities rise to the top throughout my life. Hopefully one day I can be famous and sell everyone a copy of my tell all book, “How To Become Famous.” Until then I’m just Joey Broyles.
This weekend I go to my gurrl’s wedding! Go Kelli! Go Mike! Make it happen forevah!
Next week I’m diving into my new video research project: MAKE ME FAMOUS(my new YouTube show) Let’s just say it’s going to be lots and lots of fun!
In other news I’m trying very hard to get more hits on my Google Me music video. It’s been three weeks and I’m at 287 views! So it is the beginning of week three and I believe I can strive for 100 views a week. So far I’m accomplishing that meager goal of 100 hits a week!
Blah blah blah! I’d love to sit here and tell you my sob story, but I’m not in the mood to cry about it. It is, however, ridiculous that my song has been on iTunes since July and has only one review! What gives? Answer that yourself by clicking here: REVIEW THIS SONG. I appreciate positive and negative feedback alike, how else does one improve?
In closing help me get to 400 hits and watch my video! Unless of course you aren’t into laughing.
By the way I love Madonna’s new music video! She’s so hot! Just look at her:
She's so hot!
Come join the party!
Above is the funniest thing I’ve seen since Penis Power with Alexyss K. Tylor. If you have not seen either of these I suggest you watch both. And if you still haven’t had enough of either of these girls, do some searching on YouTube and you’ll discover these videos put to music! Remix! Holla Holla!
I believe in having a good laugh and you should have them often.
In other news I’ve began the editing process of my music video and it is coming along greater and faster than I had thought. Nonetheless, I’m waiting until September 1, 2009 to release it on YouTube and other video channels. Right now the editing process is going well, but that doesn’t mean I won’t run into huge delays or God forbid, computer melt downs! Knock on wood!(No, really. Knock on wood for me!)
One thing I’ve learned as I’ve been going through my editing process is: I have a lot of wasted footage. But better lots of footage, than too little footage. I’m trying to give the video multiple looks, but at the same time I don’t want it to be too much for the audience. Although, I’m a firm believer that if you stuff a whole bunch a shit in it, people will just have to watch it again, to get the full effect.
I’ve also taken the time to watch a bunch of other music videos just so that I know I’m on the right track. A thing I notice most about music videos is the amount of lip syncing. Some videos hardly have the artist singing in them, they focus more on a concept or feelings. I feel that you should have a lot of shots of the artist actually singing the song because it translates better.
For instance, I watched The Little Mermaid last night and Poor Unfortunate Souls is quite a number. It may be a Disney cartoon, but it would serve as a great music video. There’s hardly a shot without Ursula belting those lyrics. Now of course as you become a more established artist like Madonna or Beyoncé, you have already earned your audience’s interest. But for a new artist it’s important that you see the lyrics flowing from his or her mouth at least 75% of the time. This way you are giving everyone a proper introduction of what you look like, who you are, and what you are all about.
Now I’m not going to get into the discussion of ‘looks are not important’, because that’s completely untrue! Image is everything, especially in Hollywood. The website HOTorNOT.com says it all: HOT OR NOT. Disagree with me? Then take it up with society and oh, I don’t know, the whole world!
Remember my music video is out: September 1, 2009 on YouTube. I’ll be posting it on my blog and if you follow me on Twitter, which some of you do, it’ll be on there too!
Please don’t forget to support my campaign against Perez Hilton: I WANNA PUNCH PEREZ! Click for t-shirt!
Until next time!
xoxo,
Joey “Queen Bitch” Broyles
