She may have amassed more commercial hits solo than she did with the band she stems from, however Gwen Stefani has announced that she has retired her solo act.
Check out what the No Doubt singer’s explanation was after the jump…
“That was a moment in time,” Stefani said of her solo career. “It went on a little longer than we all thought it would, because it was inspired and you have to go with wherever you’re at in that time in your life… [But] everything works out how it should.” {Source}
Though the ‘Rich Girl’ singer has been on hiatus for almost four years, her comment will no doubt come as a surprise to many. Particularly, as it was widely speculated she took time off to rear her children, as well work on another No Doubt record, before returning with an album of her own.
Still, yours truly always wondered how she’s fit into the current musical climate. For, though her image and music serves as the blue-print of how to successfully flirt with different genres and visual styles, the likes of Fergie and Lady GaGa took it and ran with it. Especially the latter, who has honed it into something bigger – and, as some would argue – better.
That said, one cant take away from Stefani’s impact, one we’ll no doubt be seeing more of as she reunites with her group (pardom the pun). The quartet are reportedly set to release a new LP at the end of the year.
She really did have some hits though…Wind it Up!!!
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I liked Gwens solo stuff
That’s so stupid and sad …. She’s a huge solo star !!!
No Doubt >>>>>>>>>>>> Gwen’s solo stuff
Yes, Her solo stuffs were great…I am not sure if she really mean to end it…It is difficult to do so, we may see her coming up some solo stuff in few years..LOL
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Lauryn Hill all over again.
but at least she still make music with No Doubt. 🙂
Awww Tears. Im gonna miss the solo Gwen. I wished she had put out one more album before joining bac with No Doubt . She was definitely talentive and i loved her albums. Why cant the untalented s**** throw the towel n **coughs britney, rihanna**. Well at least we still have THE TRINITY: BEYONCE, GAGA and KELLY ROWLAND. #shrugs
She drippin swagu!!!!!!!! Hey!
She needs to think about that somemore. If you have success with it why stop? I just don’t get it.
Watch “What u waiting for” video and see that GWEN was the original when it comes to messing with crazy visuals and head gear. Gaga is a clone of gwen.
aw i loved Gwens solo career, not so much a No Doubt fan
@polliboy @queenbey
yall dont be teasing, some of us aint heard the joint yet hehe
ah but am gonna miss solo gwen forreal tho..and yeah fergie took her swag and ran with it…we aint mad though. imitation is the best form of flattery
Well she’s around 40 and she had a good run. Like Fergie, she’s still part of a popular group. Plus, she’s very busy with her children right now.
this sucks!!!
She is an amazing singer!
She is one of the icons that Gaga ripping-off.
Gaga (now) = ripping off Gwen, Amy Winehouse, Madonna, Aguilera and Britney.
I hope she’s slaying with No Doubt!
Cant wait for their album this year.
🙁
I loved her solo stuff – but ‘m really looking forward to the no doubt album too
first Justin, now Gwen :/ this is really sad… Beyonce and Gaga are like the only really good acts out right now. ugh, the music industry is slowly dying… at least, talent wise.
GAGA is a rip off of thousanf artists before!!!!! LMAO
Awww no dont go Gwen. *tears* Im going to really miss the solo Gwen. She had some great albums and What U Waiting For was one of my favorite songs and video last decade. That video was out of this world! I wished she wouldve put out one more album before joining bac with No Doubt . Why cant one of the untalented s**** throw n the towel *coughs britney, rihanna*. Well at least we still have THE NEW TRINITY: BEYONCE GAGA AND KELLY ROWLAND!
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NO GOD DAMN IT!!!!!!
@Consicous
So is Rihanna , Katy Perry, & Beyonce. What’s your point. People copy
noooo, this shouldnt happen, her solo records are way better than any no doubt stuff!
this is just so sad 🙁
Hoola back Girl….. now that was the ish. She was great. She had fashion, crazy beats, but never lost herself.
No Doubt is great.
Gwens solo stuff was great for the time but is almost unlistenable now. So dated. I can’t say i’m surprised or bothered by this non-revelation.
@ damn right, u are so right! however, I will surely miss her!
Ilove NO DOUBT cant Wait!
No! The is a nightmare!
Sam? Better? F****** kill yourself. That is GWEN STEFANI. Talent without crazy gimmicks. Fun without trying to hard. Cross-over without meaning to. All around bad b****. Kill yourself for even comparing her to anyone like Lady Gaga. Fergie does have a similar act, but she’s got her own thing and never tries too hard.
@Damn Right, STFU! All Gwen’s songs are classics. Holla Back Gurl excluded. I listen to all her old s***.
Luxurious, Rich Girl, Crash etc. Gwen’s solo catalog is the shiznit.
@Sam, the only thing Gaga does better than anyone else is act like a thirsty insecure wannabe.
I’m not sad, because even though she kicked ass solo, her best work was with No Doubt.
@ Auntie Jackie:
Sam is so desperate for site hits that he will do anything to bait a stan war.
Wait for the inevitable post where he will even say that Gaga is better than Madonna. Wait for it.
not really suprised, was expecting it.
Noo her solo work was HIGHLY successful her last solo album went almost diamond without tryn
No Doubt is dope too ill be checkin for them later year
she needs to adress nicki minaj stealing her “harajuku” concept
Whats up with all these great solo artists not being interested in music anymore. Her and Justin Timberlake need to save us from Britney Spears with some GOOD pop music.
That’s so sad …I hav always loved miss gwen stefani I loved her w/ no doubt & as an solo artist! So many people took her style & ran with it..I don’t hav 2 say names u can hear it in their music clear as day but their is only 1 hollaback girl! Can’t wait 2 hear he new no doubt
I love No Doubt. They need to put out an album.
Gwen is very talented, and she is a great artist. Not to sure about this.
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I miss Gwen! I definitely noticed her ” influence” in Fergies solo stuff. I don’t see the direct correlation between gaga and her ( being blonde, female and singing pop music doesn’t equal copycat!) but I’m sure Gwen did influence her.
I miss Gwen!
@ True Blue
You are so right.
He can’t even let the greats live and do their thing. Those comparisons to bait a stan war are wack. They come on naturally enough without trying to force them on posts. Let it be about Gwen and how great she is. If people don’t like her they can say that, too. But no need to bring anyone else in the mix. Gaga better than madonna *dies laughing*
Was just blastin “Rich Girl” the other DAY!! Her solo stuff was jumpin; really “unfortunate” she doesn’t wanna continue her solo success in the tune of “Bubble Pop Electric”.
I LOVE NO DOUBT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TELL GWEN HER SWAGGER HAS BEEN JACKED BY…NIKKI MINAJ (HARAJUKU ASIANS WERE GWEN’S THING FIRST)…AS WELL AS FERGIE AND KATY PERRY WHO STOLE HER SOUND COMPLETELY
i dont think the gaga comparisons was his opinion i think it is what he hear other people saying.
I liked her solo music and i only like one song from no doubt i hope she rethink her desicion
🙁
why is she doing this??
she’s so stupid
gwen listen we love your solo career please bring it back!
heres BEWANCE ALBUM GO GET IT.I DID FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO CAN’T FIND IT… GET IT BEFORE THEY TAKE THE LINK DOWN
http://www.filestube.com/1TrEIMCiWrjxFDEjulrf4n/Beyonce-4-1.html
gwen and christina have a similar look (when christina’s about 15 lbs lighter) with the red lipstick and platinum hair. then gaga fell into the look.
i’m somewhat of a gaga fan but why is it a compliment for her to rip off gwen; but perez hilton and others went ‘bat sh!t’ while claiming christina was ripping of gaga?
aww i miss Gwen on the solo scene. Her music with No Doubt is genius though so i will be looking forward to that album for sure!!!
@TrueBlue
I thought you had died! Oh my God, you NEED to get a Twitter or an ATRL! NoneYa, Kavion, and I miss you!
love the No Doubt stuff that was hot her solo work was cool but people talk about her style being jacked she jacked Kelis style who was doing that whole “THING” way before. keils was seen as weird and strange but everybody stay jacking her style go back and listen to her listen to her last three albums
Beyonce’s 4 will fail, big time!!!
All the singles she’s releasing are mediocre!
The lyrics are so non sense!!!
FINALLY ! … well, not that solo life was bad, it’s just that the horizons that were possible from within No Doubt were much more musically interesting and broader than what happened solo.
We’ll see. Bands that rise need to slump a bit for the overall maturity to ripen and come out shining in their ‘adult’ life. Let’s see if it happens. I think it can if they reach for complexity, fresh sounds and innovations. Gwen’s lyrics were always fun and I expect they will continue if she speaks boldly without trying to appeal to teeny boppers.
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Gwen Stefani is the most prettiest woman in HollyWood to day. I am a white libra man,my name is larrysteininger@gmail.com my birthday is Oct1,1963 I love Gwen and her music. my phone number is 1-626-915-8635