dancinqueen

I’m obsessed. I don’t think we should wait that much from streaming. They still have to work hard to create a bigger audience. Acoustic tracks, remixes, videos, live performances, and pitching the song to playlist owners. I’m sure the label will do that with the first single.

Bets are not allowed. But I would, I’m sure she will sell lots of copies. She was born to write (all writers have editors and ghost-helpers). What Geri has is ideas, I don’t care if she uses someone to help her organise them. Singing-wise, I have to be honest, if I were her, I wouldn’t release any music with the book. The risk is to not be taken 100% seriously if the tunes get negative reviews.

Nobody is talking about the videos shown during the concert where they were kids. I’m living for Keisha’s Coolio era.

I have the feeling the book thing is going to do wonders for her. Just like Victoria with fashion. Hopefully, she doesn’t go J.K. Rowling when she sees conservative mothers buying her books. I trust you, Gerita. You can really use that character to create a safe space for all type of kids. As for the songs, Melanie On The Mountain, is not my thing - but I wish she had chosen Without Love from that album, with an orchestral pop-folk instrumental. That song would have been perfect!

Are we listening to the same song? I actually thought the opposite, but I use some hell of headphones. The chorus hits hard! And the song is simple, but it’s all about the voices and the message. Also, there are some 90s R&B references there. In fact, when they performed it live, I immediately got the TLC’s Waterfalls nod. Is it their best song? Nah, but what would be their best song from such an eclectic catalogue. All their songs (bar the ones from version 4.0) have a personality, and this one as well. You said the same when Flatline was released, and since then, it has become one of their best songs ever in terms of how it translated live showcasing their talent. On Twitter, I even read someone saying “I’m out, I was expecting something a la Padam, Padam”. I mean, LMFAO

But this works for all 5 of them. Do I like Emma’s music? Not much. Do I get goosebumps when Geri sings? Never. Do I buy Victoria’s stuff? Not even in a million years. Do I watch Mel AB’s tv shows? I don’t even own a tv! Did I buy Melanie C music Reason-Version of me eras? No, they’re too MOR for me. Do I love these girls? Yes! And I think they should pursue whatever makes them happy. If Geri starts writing books and has to promote them in a small coffee shop, that doesn’t make her effort any less valid. If Melanie C appears at one of her mom’s gigs or plays a respectable slot at Glasto (with no new material), both are respectable. If Emma and Victoria are cool being moms and business women, that’s also girl power. If Mel B is Mel B, let her effing be. We love her for what she is! I might not buy Emma’s music, but trust me, out there, there is a person or a small group for whom those songs mean something, and that’s what we should be proud of - more than any selfish request to perform as a group because “the gays say so”. (I’m queer myself, just to clarify)

If she’s going to sell many copies and get the attention she (supposedly - having not read the book yet) deserves, it will be another example of effective Spice-reinvention. Fingers crossed.

Free Me and Life In Mono are meh and lack personality, IMHO. But who cares about my opinion, Emma did and still will do what makes her happy as an individual - and this won’t affect any possible future group project. If your faves don’t release anything new, that’s not Melanie C fault. It’s like you want her to stop doing solo stuff because 1) there is no group thing happening; 2) the other 4 don’t do anything solo music-related (when they’re actually involved in different valuable projects, from books to entrepreneurship, fashion and charity.

There is no (recording) group. There hasn’t been one since 2007. On the other hand, there are 5 Women who work their ass off doing what they like, and those Women (minus 1) they even found the time to go on tour before Covid happened. If they’re not keen on going on tour now is maybe because out of 5, only 2/3 are fully available. And no, I don’t think their small (but still respectable) solo projects are the reason why they’re not doing it.

Crap in your opinion. What if that’s what they want. Melanie C was entertaining the Pride people the other day jumping like crazy, with such energy, singing and owning the stage, like ONLY Mel B - maybe - could do. Why are they supposed to go on tour or release new music again if not all 5 feel the same? Or you want another Geri and Emma sipping tea and barely moving while the other two bring the house down? Not a diss to Emma, nor Geri. Actually, what I’m trying to say is that diapers, books, and DJ sets can still be something to be proud of when you’re doing it on your own and not sharing the spotlight with other 4 individuals. But hey, we’re never pleased with what women do..

There’s no plan whatsoever. It’s done. Sign my words: there’s going to be a final project with all 5 involved and then goodbye forever, which makes sense. Each one has different interests (thank God, as they’re individuals just like us). Melanie C music, Geri books and philanthropy, Victoria fashion, and so forth.

Then what it is? She’s been in the industry for almost 30 years. She’s part of the biggest girlband ever. Also, I suggest you check all her recent appearances. You’d be surprise. The audience was huge and enjoyed her. Audiences are quick to boo someone if they can’t sing, they’re stiff or boring AF.

This. Perfectly put.

I remember thinking Emma was the one going to be the solo star. At the end of the day, you don’t find another girl group where all members have had #1s, top10 albums, several top10 singles, and decent sales all over Europe. We should stop judging the girls solo efforts by the group standards.

Yep, but she takes it seriously. She sings live, she tours, she DJs, accepts project related to music (Jesus Christ Superstar), she collaborates with other artists (Lisa Left Eye, Bryan Adams, Jessie J, Tove Lo..). The others didn’t care. They were young and thought that making solo music was just like in the Spice Girls minus the crazy schedules. And that’s why they stopped: lack of passion and commitment. Geri stopped being successful basically because of that. When she couldn’t rely any more on the gimmicks and stunts (Chris Evans says Hi), and she had to prove the she could tour, that’s when it all stopped, way before Passion. Emma had potential. It’s a pity she didn’t bother investing on live credibility when her second album was doing well. She can sing, she’s got the look, she’s not stiff as other pop stars when it comes to dancing, pity. Victoria and Mel B are the best ones to explain what I’m saying: they care(d) about success, money, and wealth. But I’ve never seen real passion there. Pity, Victoria has a pleasant voice and Mel B is THE DANCER.

No way. Love Mel B - but she’s no nowhere near the ones above (unfortunately). Only Victoria could (I know it sounds fun, but she has a big name that could help her).

Yep. I think the books can do well. If they market it properly, they won’t have any issues selling enough copies to get a top10. Personally, and I REPEAT, IMHO, the song is something unnecessary. Without Love (orchestral version or with a more folksy vibe) would have been a better soundtrack to that.

She’s amazing. What an entertainer, and that energy. Pure talent.

She won’t. But she might upload it on YouTube.

She’s the best. She’s a real artist. She’s credible.

I hope Geri sticks to acting and writing books. That song is atrocious. Not in a “Stages” kind of way, more like the other “I gave you the dinner, you took me to finger” song.

Not my style, but Melanie’s part is actually the coolest. She has such a distinctive voice.

Slay, Queens! Give us nothing!

She looks amazing.

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