Exactly 10 years ago, Jennifer Lopez was at the helm of the pantheon of Urban/Pop artists. The entertainer was one of the few women to emerge from the ‘Latin explosion’ of the turn of the century and find major success on the Pop charts. ‘Jenny from the block’ has had 4 number songs from 8 top 10 hits.
However, in recent years, the singer has found it difficult to crack the upper peripheries of the Billboard Hot 100, especially with her new song ‘Louboutins’ which has yet to chart even after high profile performances on the American Music Awards and ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’. In fact, this week the song has generated less than 0.370 million audience impressions and is falling rather quickly. In other words, it’s a flop.
Many critics highlight similarities between the star and her contemporaries including popular models Rihanna and Cassie, who are better known for their fashion know-how than their musical prowess (although neither can hold a candle to Jennifer’s danging/singing ability). Indeed, many have cited that like the style trends that they promote, their presence in the industry is nothing but a fad.
The real question that comes out of this situation is: does Jennifer have the potential to once again rule the Pop roost? Or will the performer be left in the 00’s like her former collaborator Ja Rule? I personally believe that unless Ms. Jlo is able to find a hit with her next single, her time may officially be up.
I personally love Louboutins. But it took A WHILE for it to grow on me.
And this day & age….you need something automatic. Something catchy.
IMO it wasn’t the best choice AT ALL for a first single.
If she keeps making for the moment music then, Yes
Stop trying too make music for the “Kids” your grown
No, I dont think she can. Just like you said in your post I really think J.Lo was just a fad. I feel the same way with Rihanna. I think her and her new “bad girl persona” will be nothing but a fad. That people will get over quickly.
Nobody cares!Her time is over
The song only went for for ADDS on radio today, so it’s kinda hard tell yet. It’s not released to ITunes yet either, so it was not even possible for it to enter the BB Hot 100. I think she still has a chance, but it will need a lot of promo.
Yes Jennifer should come back….. I think she just needs to find the right producers for this next album and shut it down….. FYI…. folks have always hated on Jennifer Lopez since she has been out however my true feelings are if Rihanna can record an album and sell 1 record why can’t J-Lo?…… Team Jenny…… she is 40 and she still has it…. it’s the music she is chosing to come out with even though I am loving “Louboutins”. J-Lo has a great sense of style, stage presence and she can sing…… the music industry is so shady who would even want to work with any of those people…..
I don’t think so…
She’s not that relevant to people anymore.
She should just say it’s a wrap and move on to other things.
No Mariah Carey comeback
She’s had a successful career both singing and acting so I think she can, but not with this album though. The next should show more growth. Can’t keep singing about club hopping like you’re 20 when everyone knows you’re 40 and married with children (which is wonderful, btw). I’d like to hear more of her love songs in Spanish.
3 words…Hooked On You….this single is AMAZING! if she had released this as a single it would have been out of this world!! Is such a hot track and I think if this was the first single she would have had a surefire hit on her hands!! But saying that “Loubotions” has REALLY grown on me and I LOVE it now
she just needs a massive hit song,that new song is trash it made my ears bleed,that annoying chorus!!! god,but if she gets a smash hit shell be back on top,she stil has appeal.l
Yes, time has passed and no I don’t think she can make a comeback. No singing and dancing for her that fall told it all. She should just stick to acting and being a mommy.
I have been and could be wrong though.
Rihanna’s voice >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Any f*****’ day.
SPAM
If she continues to make the great music like she used to her time won’t be up. Yes she is getting older, but that doesn’t mean that she is done for. She has made great Dance Pop music with Latin influences since the 90s! So I feel if she can get back with some of her older producers and writers she could be big again. She just probably similar to Mariah Carey shouldn’t work with current producers who are know for making lackluster, catchy, quick Pop hits (The-Dream/Tricky Stewart). Yeah they may be catchy or good ofr a while, but they don’t last. She doesn’t need to try to work with current hot producers go back to the old is my vote!
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The answer to your question is a resounding “YES”!
Alaisdair
I totally agree with you. “Hooked On You” is a hot catchy simple Pop Dance tune that is similar to what she used to excel on, and still could find success on. Love that song. “I…..ammmmm…..hoooooked…..on you….”
Now I used to love J. Lo, but I feel that her time has pass. Since the reign of Beyonce and many others have risen the bar. Whatever J. Lo is doing is not going to work, it has been clear with her recent cd Brave that no one really cares for her no more except her die hard fans. I however liked her acting and wish that she will continue with that.
I’m shocked. I honestly think it’s a great time for J.Lo to return to the music game. Louboutins is my JAM! I think it has great production and she sounds good on it. It’s also so damn catchy. I don’t understand why it isn’t doing anything. I honestly think it’s a hard time for music right now. It seems like even the biggest of stars like Rihanna and 50 Cent are finding that no one is BUYING music anymore. It’s kinda sad…
“although neither can hold a candle to Jennifer’s danging”
learn to spell if you are going to disrespect Rihanna
Next time refer to Rihanna as the Grammy award winning model.
How many Grammys does Jennifer have with her so much more talented than Rihanna self?
LMAO at somebody holding a Grammy with high regard..
her singing career may be over but hey, she’s also a thespian…
Yeah, J.Lo’s time has come and gone. She only has a handful of talent and now there are many more females that are doing what she does, but 3 times better. No disrespect to her, but she should stick to acting because “singing” is not going to work for her.
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I think in some ways she played herself, like a few others are saying, she is almost like a fad. Think about it, at her height, she was all we heard about, and all her relationships, and then it’s as if people got tired of her, and the movies tanked, and now her music is following. But in reality, it seems in today’s industry, all it takes is that one BIG song, and you’re back on the bus, so if someone can write that for her, she could be back on top, I guess, I mean others have done it! JMO
By the way, I just recently started coming to this site, dude, you don’t like Rihanna at all do you, well, it’s your site, but WOW! 🙂
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease can you haver one just one post without talking about rihanna cos you actually write good articles but sam and trent are beyond obsessed with the girl!!
JLO had two flopping albums (Rebirth, Brave) and is trying to make a comeback, but her first time back on stage in a long time, she lipsyncs Louboutins at the AMA’s and on Ellen. Same ole JLO. Why couldn’t she come back with something new, like improved vocals showing she doesn’t have to lip-sync anymore and deserves a comeback.
Her music was big back in the day with P-Diddy but that time has come and gone.
she need to hang it up 4 real….she is a hott mess!!!
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In my humble opinion, i believe that ever since her and P. Diddy called it quits that was her declining moment…she was constantly in the news and he gave her direction, meaning more hip hop….even though, she dated Ben Affleck, she was no longer the “it girl”….And, to make matters worst, she married Marc Anthony which people or fans thought they did not match…but you know, he makes her happy so she went with that because at the end of the day, when it’s all said and done, happiness prevail…