Now, in my opinion, when watching artists struggle to make it in the business one of two things always, ALWAYS happen. Let's start with Chris Brown. A person whom I think is really smarter than most give him credit for and is secretly following in the footsteps of Kayne. Kayne??? You ask. Well, most all of Kayne's CD and album promotions have been due his "rudeness:, i.e...The Grammys with Taylor Swift and all of his tantrums.
Getting a clearer picture why I compared Chris Brown to him. I think Chris Brown has wised up and risks his career, not really much of a risk since his fans will follow him ANYwhere, with tantrums. And I think these tantrums are scheduled and on purpose. The latest NBC debacle was planned and nobody can tell otherwise, and I do not hold Chris Brown solely responsible for the Rihanna thing. My reason? He just released a new cd and it cost thousands of dollars to promote such an adventure when you could DO some things to bring attention to yourself, negative or positive for free. My favorite, hands down, is "Beautiful People". At times this can backfire but since many of us are so high-strung with all of the wars the United States has involved themselves in, plus the political and racial climate can do a number on the masses. He looks better blond, or gold as some have stated. Call me an optimistic. 
P!nk, I know for a fact is one of the hardest working female artists in the business. I have been following P!nk since she distributed through LaFace Records. LA Reid watched like a hawk, some would say. Others said he had her best interest at heart.
Either way P!nk has become the person she wants the world to see and know. Although, I think she can sing R&B just as good as those predicted to, P!nk is like James Brown.
Until I saw the E Hollywood True Story about Katy Perry, I would have always disliked her. Mainly because I thought she sold out. I thought she sold out because her career wasn't going as she had wanted it to by selling sex instead of music. Although this IS the business, Katy Perry is an artist many underestimated and have mostly always overlooked.
That is the story of many artists trying to make it. Very few musician get the recognition I think all should receive. The song that sent Katy Perry's music career into orbit was "I Kissed A Girl". There is a saying that every guy secretly loves the idea of their girlfriend or wife in a one-on-one or menage a tois. Katy was bold enough to put into song what many voiced. The song was undeniably forceful at its debut, true of many of her listeners and fans and a great sounding tune that many play in secret.
Speaking of artist underrated and overlooked, Adele is that sweet British chick. She's probably gonna kill me for saying such a thing about her. But I love Adele. I remember when I saw perform on a late night TV show, probably Craig Kilborn and I knew that eventually people would get her. "Chasing Pavement" was my introduction to her, but that wasn't what sold me on her. Back in the 80's there were 2 singers that stood out to me and were extremely underrated in their time: Allison Moyet and Helen Terry. I like Adele. I get Adele. She is fun, which is what is missing from the business.
What can I say when it comes to Lady GaGa? This is a woman who can get the eye of the world on her, play the music demanded and deliver what she promises to her distributors. As always, when another force as strong as the current surfaces war ensues amoung those following.
Lady GaGa is one of those artist that you cannot deny, even if you hate her, even if you lie to yourself about her. She is a musician's musician, said Clive Davis, Whitney Houston mentor and one to sign her to Arista Records. Many compare her effectiveness to that of Madonna, and everyone knows how much Madonna was hated at the budding of her career. When Lady GaGa sat across from Elton John at the Grammy's was what convinced me that she was no fly-by-night act. She can play. She can sing. She can dance. if I were her agent I would get up each day with a smile.
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