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Posted by: Scene Sep 4 2016, 11:25 AM

I thought I should open up a general discussion thread for the AF Song Contest since it'll be a continuous thing and not just a one-off - plus I've closed the poll thread so if there are any thoughts on 'Outta My Head' being chosen as the song to represent Leona in SC #1 then this can be the place to share them.

Despite voting for TAB, I think the final 3 were all worthy winners and definitely the biggest missed single opportunities. Hopefully Leona does at least reasonably well in the first contest.

Posted by: Jonjo Sep 4 2016, 05:51 PM

Great choice!

I prefer TAB, but I voted OMH! I feel that is the number 1 missed oppourtunity for Leona. TAB is outstanding though

Posted by: jakewild Sep 5 2016, 02:55 PM

outta my head is 🔥

still think it might have saved that campaign a bit

Posted by: pes Sep 5 2016, 05:01 PM

I bet the people that have decided for OMH to represent leona in a 2016 competition are the same that are deciding her singles choice ..bit shocked but I like it just that GH is on another level

Posted by: Scene Sep 5 2016, 06:43 PM

I've always imagined that it would've done well in at least the UK and Europe if it was pushed as a single - even after the global non-event that was 'I Got You'. The British buying public were lapping up electro-pop and dance music around the time and I don't know how any adequate Head of A&R couldn't have chosen to push it as a single at some point during the era especially when no other tracks on the album fitted the dominating dance trend.

Posted by: Dmdr Sep 5 2016, 08:31 PM

Disappointed in this being chosen, you just know it will be one of the first out, its incredibly dated and their are several better songs. Oh well.

Posted by: Jonjo Sep 5 2016, 09:27 PM

It's not about your favourite songs. It's about potential singles and this was easily the most missed single oppourtunity for Leona, especially at the time. It would've been a huge smash hit for her, I'm confident of that. A lot moreso than if she was to release 'Glassheart', which sounds like something The Saturdays would release and flop with (as much as I do really like it - I really do )

Posted by: Dmdr Sep 5 2016, 10:08 PM

But I think when its put against other songs that will have stood the test of time better people will be more inclined to vote those better.

Posted by: Scene Sep 5 2016, 11:14 PM

Nononono.

The breakdown alone was very 'Where Have You Been'. Definitely not a Saturdays reject.

Posted by: Soeplepel Sep 6 2016, 05:05 AM

The poll was "what should have been single" not "what should Leona release in 2016" ...

Posted by: pes Sep 6 2016, 07:25 AM

Yes I know..but if u check other forum artists..some of them are choosing a song that should have been single but it s not outdated so it could have more chances to do well in the competition

Posted by: Dmdr Sep 6 2016, 12:05 PM

But once it gets put against other songs that don't sound as dated I think people will naturally vote it as one of the poorest of the bunch, which is a shame as she has so many 'should have been singles' that have aged better than OMH.

Anyway it's no big deal really, just disappointed that is what has been chosen.

Posted by: Scene Sep 6 2016, 12:57 PM

Well it's got the majority vote so hopefully all of the posters who voted for it will support it in the SC.

There will be other themes in the future where TAB or GH can probably be chosen. A Music Video theme would be good though.

Posted by: Jonjo Sep 6 2016, 05:56 PM

OMH is known on this forum for being a banger for her and is more often than not one that people always refer to in the iTunes topics etc.. when Leona's released something new. OMH will smash it. I'm sure of it.

Posted by: Adam92 Sep 8 2016, 06:40 PM

I must be in the minority then for thinking OMH doesn't sound dated.

Posted by: Scene Sep 11 2016, 01:17 PM

It sounds very "2009" which isn't necessarily a bad thing. But because that was the year where EDM exploded onto the scene (at least in the UK), I think a lot of the early releases were... basic(?) EDM pop songs like 'Poker Face', 'Beat Again' and 'I Gotta Feeling'. But pop dance music has evolved so much since then (going from dubstep influences, to house then to garage) that I find it hard to love OMH as much as I used to. It was a great song of its time but it isn't one of my favourites from Leona.

Posted by: Scene Dec 12 2016, 09:26 PM

Bleeding Love is the chosen ballad.

Posted by: Tinasha Dec 12 2016, 11:03 PM

Argh, I might have to betray my forums.

Posted by: Scene Dec 13 2016, 01:16 AM

Posted by: Jonjo Dec 13 2016, 03:18 AM

Do it. And you're FIRED.

From Both!

Posted by: Tinasha Dec 21 2016, 09:17 AM

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=196283 Deadline to throw Bleeding Love song love today!

Posted by: Scene Feb 4 2017, 04:14 PM

Sugar has been chosen for AFSC III.

Posted by: Jonjo Feb 10 2017, 11:35 PM

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=198082

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Posted by: Jonjo Feb 17 2017, 10:48 PM

YOU HAVE UNTIL MONDAY!

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=198082

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Posted by: Jonjo Feb 24 2017, 06:40 PM

Join us at 8PM GMT for the resutls!



http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=198442

Posted by: Dmdr Feb 24 2017, 11:45 PM

Damn she came 7th, I really thought Sugar would do a lot better.

Posted by: Tinasha Feb 24 2017, 11:49 PM

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=198452 get going on the next one, it's a big one!!

Posted by: princess lotita Feb 25 2017, 12:13 AM

it has to be run surely?!

Posted by: Queen LeQueefa Feb 25 2017, 12:49 AM

Bleeding Love or Glassheart.

Posted by: Jonjo Feb 25 2017, 08:16 AM

Yeah 'Run' 10000%

Bleeding Love was used for ballads, Michael! So is ineligible for this!

Posted by: burbe Feb 25 2017, 03:15 PM

It has to be Run!

Posted by: Dmdr Feb 25 2017, 05:10 PM

Yeah I agree with Run.

Posted by: PAJ88 Feb 25 2017, 11:52 PM

Run

Posted by: Queen LeQueefa Feb 25 2017, 11:58 PM

Oh.

Then Run or a left-field entry of Glassheart!!

Unless we save that for like a Hidden Gems round?

Posted by: Queen LeQueefa Feb 26 2017, 12:06 AM

Leona shoulda won the ballads round tbh.

Posted by: Jonjo Feb 26 2017, 12:41 AM

Shoulda sent 'Run' to the ballads and saved 'Bleeding Love' for this round!

I honestly think 'Run' woulda given 'Everytime' a "run" for it's money!

Posted by: Queen LeQueefa Feb 26 2017, 12:40 PM

Gawwf definitely shoulda beat Everytime.

Posted by: Tinasha Feb 26 2017, 12:47 PM

In hindsight I agree, with the first part.

Posted by: Scene Feb 26 2017, 01:05 PM

Yeah I was disappointed with Sugar's performance. I thought it would've done better.

I like Le Queef's idea of hidden gems. A music video theme would be awesome too. Great idea to do a more open theme after b-sides. I'll make a thread for AFSC IV at some point soon but any suggestions can be posted here.

Posted by: Jonjo Mar 16 2017, 08:57 PM

Voting now OPEN in the http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=198958 Make sure to give Leona your support!

Posted by: Scene Sep 3 2017, 06:33 PM

'Summertime' is representing in Live Covers after getting the most noms/best feedback.

Posted by: Liаm Sep 14 2017, 03:45 PM

Plug session for this at 8pm tonight, https://plug.dj/buzzjack-listen-throughs!

Posted by: pes Nov 1 2017, 08:55 PM

can you redirect me to the thread to see how went down

Posted by: THEO. Nov 1 2017, 10:10 PM

Leona finished thirteenth. Thread http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=205640.

Posted by: Jade Nov 1 2017, 10:13 PM

She deserved better tbh. Such a stunning cover!

Posted by: pes Nov 1 2017, 10:26 PM

Oh thank you! ..Disappointed it deserved better