It’s fair to say that many of today’s chart contenders would snap, crackle and flop without the backing of the record label system.
Fortunately, when one’s success is based on a foundation of lyrical ability, live skill and authenticity being without said system does all of nothing to stop one on their creative journey.
Just ask Azealia Banks, the mastermind behind the Jazz-inspired album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘ who continues to see her fanbase swell thanks to performances like the one she put on at the ‘Leeds Festival.’
Catch her in live action below…
Brilliant.
Though Twitter spats may have kept her name in the headlines following her departure from ‘Interscope’ those who bothered to listen to the aforementioned ‘Taste‘ will know that it’s Azealia‘s talent that will see outlast most of today’s chart hopefuls.
Here’s hoping the coming year sees her find more unique ways to get her music to the masses and receive the recognition she deserves from an industry more used to dealing with puppets than pioneers.
#NowPlaying: Azealia Banks – ‘Miss Amore’…
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She will never be a winner!
Yall doing to her what you do to Ciara and Rita. Like, give them a chance. This was a cute performance. She needs to work on her falsettos, but I bout BWET and LOVED IT! I overplayed that mother f***** all through April and May.
Better at writing, rapping, picking beats (a fantastic skill of hers)… better at pretty much everything.
At least when she starts beef, she knows what she’s talking about it (looking at you Nicki). Azealia knows her s*** when she goes to town on an issue.
DEATH!Only uneducated fools believe Azelia Banks knows a damn thing she’s talking about.
Yaaaass Queen you better serve a flawless show! Great to see her save her rants for off the stage and be a pro on!
No shade, but will she ever really make it big in the U.S.? She has the talent, but not the attitude.
I have to admit, though, that the beat from the “Luxury” song is innovative, dangerously-infectious, and well-produced. Its like it grabs your attention, holds you, and kills you slowly upon each listen.
There’s no hope for her, she’s severed every professional tie that she’s been offers in this industry. She ruined a potential business management relationship with Gaga’s former manager and she was dropped from her major label before her debut even dropped. She also fvcked up potential collaborations with Beyonce, Gaga, Nicki, etc.
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She really does have a spark and a story to tell.. But it will never be heard. Shame, but there’s plenty more underground chicks that will take the spot that she could’ve had.
Just like you ruined your ties with me on this website. I made you RELEVANT and you decided to try me, not twice, not thrice but FOUR times. I’d hate to see how you handle yourself in the real world. You’re a legit bully and now I have no friends on this website because of you.
TRUTH
Annalise is the Azealia Banks of TGJ.
The day she decides to educate herself and stop speaking out of her ass with her emotional drivel will be the day I decide to click play on anything with her name on it. In other words, never.
How to Get Away With Murdering a Troll
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1. Manipulate a random troll into thinking you are buddies and make the troll your personal s****
2. S*** the troll in the back when she gets rowdy and make her drag her own fave
3. Remove her from her own fanbase and turn everyone against her
4. Make the troll apologise to you on 4 different occasions and deny her
5. Make the troll change its name 3 times but still drag it for filth
6. Bury it !!
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[Annalise voice] ….and that’s how you get away with murder *wipes the chalkboard*
Zzzzzzz
It’s okay when Nicki or any other artist say I’m the best but when it comes to Azealia there’s a problem, why? She’s very talented no matter what haters can say and that’s a fact, you can check it out by yourself in this video, it’s crystal clear. Go girl, you’re definitely part of the future!
Always loved her.
Can’t wait for the re-release of Fantasea
Let’s hope that only happens in Japan
She’ll never be bigger than Iggy & it’s not because of the color of her skin.