I hope she doesn't - R&B of today is utter rubbish with no tune

Seriously, that's one misconception you should get over. -_-

X factor 1st live show Oct 13th, don't now if this is going to be the debut or first live performance.

Edited August 17, 200717 yr by Thor

The reason being that Leona has a great voice unlike Will Young

She can go on to be a big international star like Kelly Clarkson unlike Will Young.

 

She also has great stage presence unlike Will Young.

 

NUFF Said!!

 

Why do you need to bring Will into this but seeing as you have I'll add my two pennyworth.

 

Stage presence you must be having a laugh! :lol: It's as lacking as her personality.

 

As for having a great voice that's subjective. I know that warbling is popular with some but vocal acrobatics for the sake of it do nothing for many. No way is she a versatile singer like Will Young that can sing any number of genres.

 

I've no doubt her first album will be successful with all the hype but lets's see if her 2nd & 3rd album sales can better her first when all the furore dies down. I've a very strong feeling in 5 years time we'll be saying Leona who. Simon Cowell has already said he's found the new Leona Lewis in this year's X Factor. He really can't think her that special. ;)

Edited August 17, 200717 yr by truly talented

Just because she doesn't show her personality alot of the time doesn't mean she doesn't have one -_-

Wonder what happens when she flops in the US?

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Just because she doesn't show her personality alot of the time doesn't mean she doesn't have one -_-

AGREED.

 

I hate it when people say that -_-

Just because she doesn't show her personality alot of the time doesn't mean she doesn't have one -_-

 

 

AGREED.

 

I hate it when people say that -_-

 

 

I'd say tit-for-tat.

 

The reason being that Leona has a great voice unlike Will Young

She can go on to be a big international star like Kelly Clarkson unlike Will Young.

 

She also has great stage presence unlike Will Young.

 

NUFF Said!!

 

Just Euro Music's opinion of course - as ever. There's a difference between having a "great voice" and knowing what to do with it. I have my doubts that Leona knows what tonal modulation or phrasing is - let alone knows how to employ them.

 

But - hey - we all have our opinions - just as we all have an arsehole. Just don't like the expression "NUFF said" as if no-one else's opinion matters nor should be given.

 

I wish the girl luck and hope she can live up to all the hype surrounding her.

Edited August 17, 200717 yr by munchkin

ive never seen Leona live so i wouldn't know about her stage presence but she has a good aura about her ^_^

 

i would guess Will has a good stage presence too

Just because she doesn't show her personality alot of the time doesn't mean she doesn't have one -_-

 

Why do I find this comment hilarious :D

 

Leona does have potential - the jury is still out at the moment though. What gets me riled is the way her 'success' is being boasted about all over the place before she's even put out any original music :angry:

 

Let's wait and see.

 

As for Will - he has nothing to proove - he's been there and done it! (And even his critics comment on his charisma on stage :) )

 

Leona does have stage presence and she will def have moe of it when she comes back because she would have been practising, what i don't understand why those who don't like her are posting in this thread??? really just go away :lol:

Leona does have stage presence and she will def have moe of it when she comes back because she would have been practising, what i don't understand why those who don't like her are posting in this thread??? really just go away :lol:

 

Maybe we will when her fans (sorry fan) stops dissing another artist who has more than proved himself to big her up. Sounds very like Louis & Simon tactics.

Edited August 17, 200717 yr by truly talented

Here's a list of Writers/producers who have collaborated on the album so far

 

Dallas Austin

Stargate

Danja

Kara Dioguardi

Karen Poole

Salaam Remi

Ryan Tedder

Walter Afanasieff

Novel

Wayne Wilkins

Ne Yo

Scott Storch

Max Martin

Damon Dash

Jörgen Elofsson

Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis

Steve Mac

Soulshock

Carlin

Diane Warren

Just Euro Music's opinion of course - as ever. There's a difference between having a "great voice" and knowing what to do with it. I have my doubts that Leona knows what tonal modulation or phrasing is - let alone knows how to employ them.

 

Schooling at Sylvia Young and Italia Conti in classical/opera says she probably forgotten more than you will ever know. How do you think she got that three octave falsetto.

 

Do you think the album will include "A moment like this"?

Here's a list of Writers/producers who have collaborated on the album so far

 

Dallas Austin

Stargate

Danja

Kara Dioguardi

Karen Poole

Salaam Remi

Ryan Tedder

Walter Afanasieff

Novel

Wayne Wilkins

Ne Yo

Scott Storch

Max Martin

Damon Dash

Jörgen Elofsson

Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis

Steve Mac

Soulshock

Carlin

Diane Warren

 

As I've been told many-a-time, the producers can make even the most skankiest person sound brilliant. Not saying Leona is skanky, I'm just saying, they could do anything to her to make her music amazing!

Schooling at Sylvia Young and Italia Conti in classical/opera says she probably forgotten more than you will ever know. How do you think she got that three octave falsetto.

 

If she had all that training then she should make use of all her vocal ability. She should be Leona not Whitney or Mariah. Let's hope we hear Leona on the album.

 

Here's a list of Writers/producers who have collaborated on the album so far

 

Dallas Austin

Stargate

Danja

Kara Dioguardi

Karen Poole

Salaam Remi

Ryan Tedder

Walter Afanasieff

Novel

Wayne Wilkins

Ne Yo

Scott Storch

Max Martin

Damon Dash

Jörgen Elofsson

Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis

Steve Mac

Soulshock

Carlin

Diane Warren

 

Well - her cut isn't going to be much then after that lot have dipped into the pot. :lol:

Edited August 22, 200717 yr by munchkin

Well - her cut isn't going to be much then after that lot have dipped into the pot. :lol:

 

Yeah, its probably best for people not to comment when they don't know what they are talking about. :rolleyes:

 

She has co-wrote many of the tracks

 

From Sony BMG news

In these frenzied modern times, there are few people who can seemingly slow time and capture a nation's attention for the duration of a song. But look back to the end of 2006 and Leona Lewis provided those moments every single week.

 

The X Factor's clear favourite from beginning to end, she transcended the show, receiving rave reviews way beyond the usual confines of the TV talent contest.

 

Blessed with a voice of power and restraint, capable of heart stopping intensity and a playful light touch, the 22 year old from Hackney, East London was never going to be an ordinary talent show winner. Six months ago, her massive Christmas Number 1 A Moment Like This smashed the world record for downloads by selling 50,000 in the first half an hour. The single sold 600,000 copies in its first week, making Leona the fastest selling debut female artist of all time.

 

But the world has seen no more rush releases since then, no gimmicky TV tie-in. Leona has been away earning her superstar status.

 

Who else has been recording her debut album in London, Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles with the cream of international producing talent?

 

The unassuming manner that millions of fans immediately fell for makes Leona mentions of some of the world's coolest music minds sound like a roll call of old mates.

 

"We started in London with Steve Mac," she says of the British pop supremo who has had everyone from Kelly Clarkson to Mariah Carey in his care, "Then Dallas Austin in Atlanta, Soulshock and Carlin, Jam and Lewis in Los Angeles. Walter Afanasieff too and also Salaam Remi in Miami. I love his studio, unlike most it's on the roof of his house next to the pool. I got quite burned from sunbathing between takes."

 

Those producers boast credits for work with the likes Aretha Franklin, Michael and Janet Jackson, TLC, Destiny's Child, Fugees, Usher, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse. Leona has just visited Diane Warren, the queen of American songwriters to work on further material.

 

With Simon Cowell and the legendary Clive Davis executively producing, she has been afforded the luxury of time and control over her destiny.

 

"I've been treated as my own person," insists Leona, "I've not been given a formula to follow. I had the time to find my feet and co-write a lot of material. I've learned a lot and Simon and Clive really listen to me."

 

Seemingly down to earth and disarmingly shy when not exercising her startling voice, Leona has stepped forward as an artist.

 

"Simon always said to follow my instincts and be true to myself. Clive said exactly the same thing and he also gave me the opportunity to write. I wanted to sing great songs and we have loads that I feel a connection with. The album is classic songs with a contemporary edge. There's a few ballads and there's some uptempo stuff too. I've been experimenting, we used up and coming producers like Fernando who have added some really cool electronic 80s sounds. But it's important to me that they're all proper songs. They're not just beat driven or following the latest sound.

For me, songs need to work acoustically. I used to go out and gig acoustically, I like songs that work even when they're broken down."

 

A lot has changed for Leona Lewis since we first fell in love with her, but her life long commitment and passion for music is thriving with her new status.

 

"This album is from an honest, genuine place," she enthuses, "I know some people are asking, 'where has she gone?' But I wanted everyone who has supported and worked with me to have an album they're proud of, one that is credible and one with songs that people can connect to.

 

"I'm working hard to make sure that I'm around for a long time to come. It's going to surprise people."

 

Set for an autumn return, subject to enormous anticipation and scrutiny, Leona Lewis is more than ready to stop the nation in its tracks once again.

 

She has co-wrote many of the tracks

 

Good for her - but that's still a huge list of co-writers. Have you seen the track list then - do you know how many she has written?

 

Yeah, its probably best for people not to comment when they don't know what they are talking about

 

Oh I do know what I'm talking about. The more people involved the less each person gets. Simple maths. There are some huge names there - they won't be working for the love of it.

 

 

Edited August 17, 200717 yr by munchkin

Yeah, its probably best for people not to comment when they don't know what they are talking about. :rolleyes:

 

She has co-wrote many of the tracks

 

From Sony BMG news

 

I take it that you,ve heard these tracks then and that's why you're so impressed with that long list of collaborators on her album?

 

See, the one (independent) person who apparently has heard the new single says it sounds like the 9 year old Whitney Houston song My Love Is Your Love, which is a pleasant enough song but..... and there's Simon saying in a press conference that Leona 's new material is like a young Whitney or Mariah. Because at the moment, I'm thinking never mind the 20 or so writers we keep being bombarded with, but has Simon done what a lot of us though he might, turn Leona into a newer and younger version of his favourite female singers of a decade ago? All will be revealed in the next few weeks. B)