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Yea, to each his own. But, it's just so annoying seeing all these copy cats. Why do we love Michael Jackson? Because he's his own person. An artist. He was inspired by other artists, but did anyone ever accuse him of simply imitating them? No. There's a difference between artists and people who can simply imitate someone elses ideas. That's why MJ is a legend, and Jason Something won't be. No offense to him, it's just the truth.
Quote from: "jacilovesmichael"Yea, to each his own. But, it's just so annoying seeing all these copy cats. Why do we love Michael Jackson? Because he's his own person. An artist. He was inspired by other artists, but did anyone ever accuse him of simply imitating them? No. There's a difference between artists and people who can simply imitate someone elses ideas. That's why MJ is a legend, and Jason Something won't be. No offense to him, it's just the truth.Didn't MJ start out by imitating James Brown? You've got to start somewhere. Learn from the best and try to get better. Maybe that's what he is trying to do. (He is in Jason)
I don't mean any disrespect to Jason Dirulo (or however you spell it). He is just starting out around the time of MJ's "death", he was probably a huge fan & was inspired by him so he is just honoring him in his own way, showing how much he respects & admires MJ. However, I think he over-did it just a bit. Not only was he trying very hard to dance like him but he also seemed to try to sing like him too. I appreciate him paying tribute to my favorite artist of all time, whom I love & adore, but I think he should try to be a little less like Michael & more like himself. I saw him perform on something else, idk what it was, but he did all the MJ moves & was trying to sing like him there too. It didn't work. & his video for that "In My Head" song, he is doing all the MJ moves AGAIN. There's a point where it goes from honoring someone to trying to BE someone. I don't mean to be rude but his moves were off & when he went on his toes, he lost his balance. He was trying too hard. idk, maybe he is being marketed that way, maybe his managers or Kara told him he should try to be like MJ because MJ's hot again. Who knows, or maybe he is just really trying to show how inspired he is by the master. I personally wasn't feeling it though. It kind of bothers me, I respect Usher & don't see a problem with him. The thing about Usher is he does a couple moves here & there but he doesn't try to be MJ during his performances unless that's the purpose of the performance. He also doesn't try to dress or sing like him. Same with Justin Timberlake, Neyo, Chris Brown. They all have their own individual style with a little MJ flavor/influence mixed in. This Jason Derulo guy, doesn't have that, he's just straight up copy-catting MJ. He really needs to learn how to be himself & not copy cat what he can't. Michael is one of a kind, often imitated but NEVER duplicated. & yes imitation is the biggest form of flattery, I'm sure MJ would appreciate what Jason did, but he won't ever make it if he doesn't establish himself as an individual artist. MJ copied James Brown when he first started as a CHILD but he also put his own personality & style into everything he did. SIDE NOTE: Ryan Seacrest said something after the performance that made me go, what? He said now Casey (one of the contestants) is going to want to use pyrotechnics in his next performance but that he's a little worried about Casey's hair catching on fire. & then everyone laughed. Reference to Mike? Or just coincidence? If he was referencing MJ because the performance was so MJ like, & laughing about the hair incident. That was very uncalled for & rude.
Quote from: "teine21"I don't mean any disrespect to Jason Dirulo (or however you spell it). He is just starting out around the time of MJ's "death", he was probably a huge fan & was inspired by him so he is just honoring him in his own way, showing how much he respects & admires MJ. However, I think he over-did it just a bit. Not only was he trying very hard to dance like him but he also seemed to try to sing like him too. I appreciate him paying tribute to my favorite artist of all time, whom I love & adore, but I think he should try to be a little less like Michael & more like himself. I saw him perform on something else, idk what it was, but he did all the MJ moves & was trying to sing like him there too. It didn't work. & his video for that "In My Head" song, he is doing all the MJ moves AGAIN. There's a point where it goes from honoring someone to trying to BE someone. I don't mean to be rude but his moves were off & when he went on his toes, he lost his balance. He was trying too hard. idk, maybe he is being marketed that way, maybe his managers or Kara told him he should try to be like MJ because MJ's hot again. Who knows, or maybe he is just really trying to show how inspired he is by the master. I personally wasn't feeling it though. It kind of bothers me, I respect Usher & don't see a problem with him. The thing about Usher is he does a couple moves here & there but he doesn't try to be MJ during his performances unless that's the purpose of the performance. He also doesn't try to dress or sing like him. Same with Justin Timberlake, Neyo, Chris Brown. They all have their own individual style with a little MJ flavor/influence mixed in. This Jason Derulo guy, doesn't have that, he's just straight up copy-catting MJ. He really needs to learn how to be himself & not copy cat what he can't. Michael is one of a kind, often imitated but NEVER duplicated. & yes imitation is the biggest form of flattery, I'm sure MJ would appreciate what Jason did, but he won't ever make it if he doesn't establish himself as an individual artist. MJ copied James Brown when he first started as a CHILD but he also put his own personality & style into everything he did. SIDE NOTE: Ryan Seacrest said something after the performance that made me go, what? He said now Casey (one of the contestants) is going to want to use pyrotechnics in his next performance but that he's a little worried about Casey's hair catching on fire. & then everyone laughed. Reference to Mike? Or just coincidence? If he was referencing MJ because the performance was so MJ like, & laughing about the hair incident. That was very uncalled for & rude.Still i really dont see any problem with Jason at all he done a moonwalk... a side slide and a toe stand. all of them done with out a problem.... he didnt lose balance as you pointed out.. be made it his own and began to walk on his toes. It actually annoys me when some people get annoyed when a young talented artist starts out... showing his obvious love and respect for Michael Jackson... immedialey jump and go "oh look hes copying Michael Jackson" and yes michael copied from James when he first Started..... Jason is only new on the Music Scene.... its only his second single! and imo the in my head video for me kinda is a modern version of Michaels The Way You Make Me Feel (kinda has the same plot).So I actually really like they guy and tbh he can copy Michael all he wants there are other artists who use a side slide quite often and people dont jump and scream copycat... they are dance moves anyone can use, Michael Jackson is the biggest influence in Music and has been for quite a few years so to be fair its kinda hard to find someone that doesnt show that they learned from mike.....Oh and Justin Beiber.... HELL NO !! :lol:
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