Katy Perry has scored her fifth number one single from a single album, with her latest hit “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.).” She becomes the first woman and second artist, next to Michael Jackson, in the 53-year history of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart to accomplish this feat.
In an interview with Billboard, the 26-year-old poster child for bubblegum pop gushed about her latest achievement.
“Hitting No. 1 is always a great moment, but when it turns into a small piece of history, you’re reminded of how many millions of people are connected to each other by even one tiny event,” she says. “Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. Ever since I was 9 years old, singing into my hairbrush, I’ve dreamed very big dreams, but today is bigger than my dreams. What a nice first birthday present for ‘Teenage Dream’!”
Michael Jackson’s 1987 album Bad spawned 7 US singles, 5 of which reached the top of the charts. Read more on Perry’s number ones here.
Unfortunately, Katy’s triumph is turmoil for the music industry according to singer-songwriter Linda Perry. The 46-year-old former lead singer of 4 Non Blondes and hit songwriter for Christina Aguilera (“Beautiful”), P!nk (“Get the Party Started”) and Alicia Keys (“Superwoman”) had a few choice words for the reigning pop queen. Before hitting the stage at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood, entertainment host Heath Daniels asked Linda about the ever-changing music industry and its current state; Grungy Perry responded:
“It’s different. Like when you listen to the Adele record – I’m not a huge fan of Adele, but it’s a solid record… and it’s selling,” she explains. “It means people are still buying records.”
Linda continues her explanation by criticizing Katy’s success, which is achieved in a multi-polar approach, as it relates to Adele’s.
“It’s the crap… like, who wants a f*cking Katy Perry record? I’m sorry. You know, you’re gonna get the two songs that are probably the hits that are good, but the rest of the album is gonna be crap. It is, it’s gonna sound like sh*t, and who cares about buying that record? So people download the single and then that’s it.”
The brash rocker then attempts to clean up her commentary, however she leaves a bulk of residue.
“[I'm] not saying Katy is bad – she’s great for what she does, but she’s not reinventing the wheel – she’s not giving substance. She’s just giving microwave popcorn for you to feast on at this moment. […] She’s not looking to change the world musically. […] that is part of the reason why the music business is in turmoil.”
Sorry to say, but Linda is wrong; there are three good songs on the album.
Some won’t agree with Linda’s statements, and I’m sure Katy’s Candy land fans have bombarded Linda with hate-mail and threats, but one must admit the older Perry’s opinion is supported by a firm foundation.
Artists such as Katy, Rihanna, Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj release gimmick-ridden material that won’t be remembered tomorrow, yet receive wide success and acclaim; whereas artists like Brandy, JoJo, Ashanti and Ciara, who embody some form of talent and offer something musically artistic, struggle to garner a mere illegal download.
While reading one of the sticky notes attached to my mind, I recalled a 2009 interview Katheryn Hudson participated in during a tour stoup in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was hosted by eccentric interviewer Nardwuar the Human Serviette, where Katy discussed writing with Linda. (action starts at 6:53)
What went wrong?
For the record: to date, Katy’s Teenage Dream has earned an estimated $50 million, sold some 1.7 million copies and sold over 20 million singles downloads (according to Nielsen SoundScan).
What are your thoughts on Katy tying with the King of Pop, and Linda’s reasons
for the music industry’s “turmoil”?
Read More & Credit: Katy Perry Responds To Hot 100 Record, Linda Perry Is Not Impressed
Thanks - Ron
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