I've always been a fan of Pink, even in her early "There You Go" days when she was an RnB singer (remember that? Gotta love those record labels and their creative control). Yet after her greatest commercial success with M!zzundastood, it seems that fans turned their backs on her ever evolving rocker image. Her third album, Try This, tanked commercially, and it seemed she was going to be one of those pop stars that would just fade away from the pack (paging Willa Ford...).
The same thing happened when her fourth album, I'm Not Dead, faded quickly as well. But a rare resurgence in her singles "U+Ur Hand" and "Who Knew" over the past year, brought Pink back into the spotlight, and is somewhat credited with resurrecting her career in North America. And IMHO, it's essential that we keep Pink around and letting her do what she wants. Check out the reasons why, as well as the video for her new single, after the jump!
It's plain and simple really: Pink has never been afraid to stand apart from the crowd, and the music industry needs more of those. Here's a woman who knows she's different from the generic pop star, and isn't afraid to use it. She's able to use her commercial success to produce her album the way she wants, and above all, is never afraid to, heaven forbid, be herself.
Case in point, "So What", the lead single from her upcoming fifth album, Funhouse. The song takes aim at the scrutiny raised by her recent failed marriage to Carey Hart, and on it she sings about her carefree attitude to what others think of her (ex-husband or otherwise).
Nobody is better at poking fun at their own image either. Listening to the song, many will believe she's taking shots at Hart for their failed marriage, yet Hart appears in the video with her in front of a background littered with tabloid headlines regarding their separation. What this shows is her knack for tackling those who have attacked her, but at the same time embracing those moments of lunacy that go along with being a pop star. The moment in the video when her hair is set on fire is downright hilarious, not just because it's an unexpected sight gag, but because her attitude pokes fun at those of "entitled" pop stars, something that Pink recognizes she is.
Oh yes, and did I mention she's a knockout performer? I was fortunate enough to catch Pink opening for Justin Timberlake last year, and she blew me away, and my friends and I agreed she stole the show out from under Justin's nose. Her voice is notoriously rougher than the likes of Jessica Simpson or Beyonce, but her pipes hold up equally as well live, showing she had a much greater range than I initially expected. Plus, her ability to captivate an audience and perform with a skilled and surprisingly acrobatic routine was unmatched for the evening, regardless of Justin's efforts to bring Sexyback.
So props to you, Pink, for being yourself and embracing it all, both the good and the bad. In a world that's clamoring for Britney to have her third comeback, why not give it to a woman who actually deserves it.
Watch the new video for "So What" below!
The same thing happened when her fourth album, I'm Not Dead, faded quickly as well. But a rare resurgence in her singles "U+Ur Hand" and "Who Knew" over the past year, brought Pink back into the spotlight, and is somewhat credited with resurrecting her career in North America. And IMHO, it's essential that we keep Pink around and letting her do what she wants. Check out the reasons why, as well as the video for her new single, after the jump!
It's plain and simple really: Pink has never been afraid to stand apart from the crowd, and the music industry needs more of those. Here's a woman who knows she's different from the generic pop star, and isn't afraid to use it. She's able to use her commercial success to produce her album the way she wants, and above all, is never afraid to, heaven forbid, be herself.
Case in point, "So What", the lead single from her upcoming fifth album, Funhouse. The song takes aim at the scrutiny raised by her recent failed marriage to Carey Hart, and on it she sings about her carefree attitude to what others think of her (ex-husband or otherwise).
Nobody is better at poking fun at their own image either. Listening to the song, many will believe she's taking shots at Hart for their failed marriage, yet Hart appears in the video with her in front of a background littered with tabloid headlines regarding their separation. What this shows is her knack for tackling those who have attacked her, but at the same time embracing those moments of lunacy that go along with being a pop star. The moment in the video when her hair is set on fire is downright hilarious, not just because it's an unexpected sight gag, but because her attitude pokes fun at those of "entitled" pop stars, something that Pink recognizes she is.
Oh yes, and did I mention she's a knockout performer? I was fortunate enough to catch Pink opening for Justin Timberlake last year, and she blew me away, and my friends and I agreed she stole the show out from under Justin's nose. Her voice is notoriously rougher than the likes of Jessica Simpson or Beyonce, but her pipes hold up equally as well live, showing she had a much greater range than I initially expected. Plus, her ability to captivate an audience and perform with a skilled and surprisingly acrobatic routine was unmatched for the evening, regardless of Justin's efforts to bring Sexyback.
So props to you, Pink, for being yourself and embracing it all, both the good and the bad. In a world that's clamoring for Britney to have her third comeback, why not give it to a woman who actually deserves it.
Watch the new video for "So What" below!
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