November 20, 201113 yr EVERYTHING about the release is ropey and lazy - from the AMATEUR artwork, to the lack of them taking any advantage of a potential X Factor slot, and the frankly TERRIBLE throwaway song itself (easily the worst of Kelly's career - RedOne should be feeling ashamed of himself). It really does feel like they've decided they DON'T HAVE TO BOTHER, assuming that Kelly's new status as an X Factor judge will be enough to guarantee them decent sales. Sadly, it seems they may be right. It really is quite absurd that she's spent over two years on this album and THIS is the best they can manage for the lead single. Knowing that she had this huge opportunity with X Factor they really should have gone all out making sure this was the single and album campaign to make her an A-lister but the material is so distinctly C-list alas.
November 20, 201113 yr It really is quite absurd that she's spent over two years on this album and THIS is the best they can manage for the lead single. Really it's absurd that this was all they could manage for the whole ALBUM. I agree with what you said - so distinctly C-List... And they've ignored Lay It On Me (the obvious smash) just because Down For Whatever is generic enough to fit in with the trends of club bangers. Kudos to her not playing it safe and having an XF slot though.
November 20, 201113 yr It really is quite absurd that she's spent over two years on this album and THIS is the best they can manage for the lead single. Knowing that she had this huge opportunity with X Factor they really should have gone all out making sure this was the single and album campaign to make her an A-lister but the material is so distinctly C-list alas. Exactly. I get the feeling we've ALREADY had the good stuff chucked out as buzz or non-album singles, and now we're left with dregs. The sad fact is that Kelly is NEVER going to get a better opportunity to go A-list, and she's squandering it. Kudos to her not playing it safe and having an XF slot though. Honestly, I don't really see this as a GOOD thing. Again, she's NEVER going to have a better opportunity to properly launch herself. She's NOT in the league of Beyonce or Gaga or Rihanna who could get by without. If she IS playing the martyr and actually turning down the opportunity (although is that actually what's happened?), then she's a very silly girl.
November 20, 201113 yr I know it's a stupid decision for her to turn it down, I think she's quite brave by doing so and risking a flop.
November 20, 201113 yr She clearly wouldn't turn it down. Most likely it was never on the table or it was and they pulled it because the song is shoddy.
November 20, 201113 yr The song is fine , x factor producers would love her to perform they would think it could improve ratings. The song has climbed to 12 on i-tunes but has fallen in the radio airplay chart to number 50 (from 18)!
November 20, 201113 yr Author The Daily Star Sunday can also exclusively reveal that Kelly will perform a medley of her hits during the live semi-final results show of The X Factor on December 4. The former Destiny's Child star will sing her single "Down for Whatever" mixed with two of her other hits.http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/2216...estiny-in-usa-/
November 20, 201113 yr ^ Kelly maybe is being smarter then we think performing during huge xmas sales weeks to push her album! (a bit off topic) I expect Olly will get to perform at some stage seeing how he is linked to the show too.
November 20, 201113 yr Author (a bit off topic) I expect Olly will get to perform at some stage seeing how he is linked to the show too. He's performing his single "Dance with Me Tonight" next week.
November 20, 201113 yr HA! I love that this is doing so well, and also that she'll be on The X Factor - after all you naysayers up there saying she was stupid to not go on the show! I can see her having another top 10 album now as well, and I can't wait to see the performance :D
November 27, 201113 yr So this débuts at #6 this week, equalling 'What a Feeling''s début and peak. Not as high as I thought it'd be initially, but I can see it out-peaking that once she's performed it on The X Factor.
November 28, 201113 yr As average as this song is, I'm pleased it's gone Top 10 and I hope it sticks around. I am PUMPED for her X Factor performance.
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