June 6, 201114 yr Rather it's the sort of beat RedOne gives you if you're only releasing in the UK. He saves his best beats for the US artists who release worldwide, who'll make the most money. RedOne makes no money on royalties from each copy of a song sold. You essentially BUY a track off of a producer. JLS's label never have (nor do I think they will ever) invested much in them. Their songs sell on brand and visual identity. Why spend £100,000 getting a track when all you need is a LOW RENT £10,000 track to get to #01?!
June 6, 201114 yr Didn't they win a producing session with RedOne in an auction? I think they bidded £30,000 :unsure:
June 6, 201114 yr Yes I believe so. A naff piece of trivia, which I struggle to comprehend as to why their label would publicise so much...
June 6, 201114 yr Author They went to an Alicia Keys Charity Event last year and to raise money Swizz Beatz & Red One auctioned off a recording session Quite a few artists bid for it including Tinchy Stryder and bizarely enough Carlton Cole the footballer
June 7, 201114 yr CDQ finally on YT: b2E8u1CtV1o Sounds much better, I really like it! I have a CDQ mp3 too if anyone wants!
June 7, 201114 yr Sounds better, but not brilliant. Did accidentally type 'london' just after hearing them say it. Nice whilst listening, but forgettable I think I've decided. I don't entirely agree that RedOne saves his best for US artists. 'Start Without You' is awful imo, but he did Little Boots 'Remedy' (her biggest hit and loved by BJ), and Sugababes 'About A Girl' which I love even if it didn't do great. [edit: Mention to Pixie Lott 'Here We Go Again' as well] Edited June 7, 201114 yr by Jaack Sykes
June 7, 201114 yr Sounds better, but not brilliant. Did accidentally type 'london' just after hearing them say it. Nice whilst listening, but forgettable I think I've decided. I don't entirely agree that RedOne saves his best for US artists. 'Start Without You' is awful imo, but he did Little Boots 'Remedy' (her biggest hit and loved by BJ), and Sugababes 'About A Girl' which I love even if it didn't do great. [edit: Mention to Pixie Lott 'Here We Go Again' as well] I thought About a Girl was extremely poor tbh. I found it very generic (although I find that with most RedOne songs). Start Without You is one of my favourites, but I imagine it's one of those beats which hovers around, but nobody wants it (I think it's great, but I can understand why no artist would want to record on it). If Alexandra asked for it, it probably would've been a case of him thinking "Well, nobody else is going to have it, so I may aswell let her use it".
June 8, 201114 yr I don't really like this song, it's very average and generic 'American wannabe' club music (a bit like TCIA). Well, at least Dev will get a first number one -_-
June 11, 201114 yr Author After hating this when I first heard it.. it has really grown on me. Looking forward to seeing the video. Colin Tilley is amazing ! Lyrics video: http://www.vevo.com/watch/jls-feat-dev/she...na/GB1101100292
June 11, 201114 yr Could I have a link to the CD-Q please? :D It really is excellent. It's definitely one of their better tracks. Would like a bit more of a chorus though, but it's passable. (Even if the lyrics are a bit *cringe*)
June 11, 201114 yr I actually kinda like the song, but it's nothing new really. But of course, it's gonna be their 5th Number 1 followed by another number 1 before the album. No doubt, the 2nd single will be Mid-Tempo/Ballad and will give them their 6th Number 1. Sigh...
June 11, 201114 yr RedOne really doesn't do much for this song does he? It sounds just like his remix of Usher's More in places, and their autotuned voices put me off as do the cringeworthy lyrics. However I reccomend the Steve Smart & WestFunk remix. It's not their best but it definitely gives this song the kick in the backside it needs and I quite like it now, though I haven't heard the original since.
June 11, 201114 yr Could I have a link to the CD-Q please? :D It really is excellent. It's definitely one of their better tracks. Would like a bit more of a chorus though, but it's passable. (Even if the lyrics are a bit *cringe*) If the CD Q is going round - I wouldn't mind a PM :D Did they send? My connection went weird :(
June 12, 201114 yr ^ No worries :D I didn't know if I did send or not thanks to the awful connection, but good that you've got it!
June 12, 201114 yr Author Their performing this at the Summertime Ball today with Dev..Opening the show !
June 12, 201114 yr I actually think this will be pretty big for them - although I still say they're holding it back for too long. Prob get huge first week sales and then take a steep drop EDIT - oh and thanks Liams - got the link :D Edited June 12, 201114 yr by ElectroBoy
June 13, 201114 yr JLo 'Charge Me Up' much? Lazy RedOne. Nevertheless, I am actually really liking this now.
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