Swifties are wondering, pitting Taylor Swift against Michael Jackson rather than Elvis Presley or Madonna
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Taylor Swift has often been underrated by critics, but her popularity continues to grow with each new album release.
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Despite initial doubts about her musical abilities after the album “Fearless” (2008), her next albums “Speak Now” (2010) and “Red” (2012) did not achieve the same commercial success as their predecessors, causing critics to criticize her doubt. longevity.
However, Taylor Swift’s global popularity has only increased with the release of her 2014 album 1989, despite accusations of selling out to a wider pop audience.
Even as her reputation was tarnished by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Swift’s 2017 album Reputation proved her artistic merit and talent with several chart-topping hits.
Although “Lover” (2019) did not match the sales of her previous albums, and her two pop albums released after “1989” did not receive a Grammy Award, “Folklore” (2020) and “Evermore” (2020) Taylor Swift were recognized as the best. received critical acclaim and was commercially successful.
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Even her re-released albums, Taylor’s Version (2023), were successful, and Midnights (2022) became her biggest career opening, second only to Adele’s 25.
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Is Taylor Swift the greatest performer of all time?
Taylor Swift’s popularity extends to her live performances. In North America alone, ticket sales for her “Eras Tour” concerts totaled $2.2 billion, with 146 tour dates announced across five continents.
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The concert film The Eras Tour (2023) was shown in over 8,500 cinemas in over 100 countries.
Despite concerns about overexposure, Taylor Swift’s music remains popular across all generations.
Her albums continue to sell well, and her new and re-recorded songs continue to be in high demand. Her re-recorded albums also reached number one on the charts.
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Taylor Swift’s longevity in the music industry is a testament to her talent and ability to adapt to changing music trends.
Even in her 17th year in the music industry, her continued success has proven that she has not reached her creative peak and that her music remains popular among fans around the world.
Swifties question plans to pit her against Michael Jackson
People online often pit Taylor against the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson, with many asking why the hitmaker isn’t compared to Elton John, Elvis Presley, Madonna or Miley Cyrus for that matter.
Madonna is highly regarded because she sparked conversations about LGBTQ+ issues, race issues and feminism at a time when no one else was doing so in the pop genre.
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Miley Cyrus broke out of the “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical” mold to become a “Pop Chameleon”, now recognized around the world for her musical versatility and creative reinvention.
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But people are more concerned about why Taylor’s success is constantly being compared to that of black artists like MJ, icons of his time and future generations, claiming that there are racist undertones to the whole chain of issues.
User One X wrote: “Why keep comparing her to black artists? Why not compare her with Elton John, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Miley Cyrus??? Hmm… something seems a little sinister.
Why keep comparing her to black artists? Why not compare her with Elton John, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Miley Cyrus??? Hmm… something seems a little sinister. https://t.co/36BEui4vvw
— JAMAL. (@nerdhomme) November 20, 2023
Another user said: “This really looks like a racist attempt to erase black artists from history. That’s why she’s an AOTY Grammy favorite. Swift’s ghostly greatness will triumph if she breaks Stevie Wonder’s record. This is sick. Because it’s completely unjustified.”
In fact, it is perceived as a racist attempt to erase black artists from history. That’s why she’s an AOTY Grammy favorite. Swift’s ghostly greatness will triumph if she breaks Stevie Wonder’s record. This is sick. Because this is completely unjustified.
— Mel Smith (@iamMelsmith) November 20, 2023
Another user X said: “Madonna is the most relevant comparison at the moment. They must always come for the king.”
Madonna is by far the most suitable comparison figure. They must always come for the king
— Carlos Dm 🕊️ (@CdnCapedCrusadr) November 21, 2023
One user tweeted: “I asked the same thing a few months ago when she turned down Lady Gaga, Madonna and Adele? What about Celine Dion? They bypass them all and go straight to MJ. Very suspicious and strange.”
I asked the same thing a few months ago: when did she turn down Lady Gaga, Madonna and Adele? What about Celine Dion? They bypass them all and go straight to MJ. Very suspicious and strange.
– Sergeant. Nemesis (@NemesisSgt) November 21, 2023
Another user wrote: “Here’s what I was saying: they like to compare this white woman to black artists. I noticed that she is not compared to Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Madonna, etc., but only to black artists.”
That’s what I was saying: they like to compare this white woman to black artists. I noticed that she is not compared to Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Madonna, etc., but only to black artists.
— One Piece – peak fictional (@joyboyisfree) November 20, 2023
Another user X joked, “Honestly comparing her to Elvis is still like comparing her to black artists since most (if not all) of his songs were written by black artists.”
Honestly, comparing her to Elvis would still be comparing her to black artists, since most (if not all) of his songs were written by black artists.
— Amanda Lee (@amandalee179) November 21, 2023
One user wrote: “I know what you’re saying but none of them are bigger than Michael.”
I understand what you’re saying, but none of them are bigger than Michael.
— 108 x 82 (@IratenessAvatar) November 21, 2023
The user stated: “Michael Jackson was bigger than all these guys (at least he’s bigger lol). Although the answer is definitely no.”
Michael Jackson was bigger than all these guys (at least he’s bigger lol). the answer is definitely no, though
— Siv Siv (@SivSivvSivSivv) November 20, 2023
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