Overrated artists/bands

[Hyper]

Just because I want to open up a can of worms and whining!

Post some artists/bands you think are overrated.

The potential for a huge flame festival is here so I would kindly remind everyone that music is a matter of personal taste and people don't have to like or dislike the music you do.

Now since I said I was opening a can of worms I'll go ahead and say what in my list is the Nr 1 overrated band and probably get flamed to hell for doing it but here goes:

The Beatles.

[ImCoolBeans]

Almost every "top 40" artist around today. None of these pop stars are writing their own music, none of them are playing any of the music themselves, their voices are incredibly enhanced and a good number of them don't actually perform live.

Rihanna, Ke$ha, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, etc.

[WickedWeekend]

Justin Bieber, One Direction, Big Time Rush, Carly Ray Jepsen, Ke$ha, and Taylor Swift.
Not to mention many artists featured in today's mainstream rap.

[Magus]

Laibach are highly overrated.

[nice]

Black veil brides, lady gaga, green day sometimes. Don't get me wrong green day is reall good but they get to much credit sometimes.

[deadpie]

The Beatles.

yeah nobody tops the Beatles in terms of overrated music that people pretend to listen to in terms of trying to look cool and act like they know something..

Same goes for Bob Marley "fan's", Metallica too... And even though I enjoy them, I have to say Pink Floyd is extremely overrated and a lot of people pretend to like them with only knowing a few songs or two albums (The Wall + Dark Side, maybe WYWH, nothing else usually).

damn do i hate when people wear bob marley shirts and i bet that's the only raggae musician they know of and they don't even own a CD or anything by him... fucking rude to do that to someone's name, then again he's not that impressive anyways IMO

[JayC77]

I'll be honest, I think all musicians are kind of overrated, yeah I love listening to them, yeah Bob Marley is awesome (own all his albums, Jimmy Cliff too), but when someone can be a fan of a musician they've never actually heard a song by, then that artist has become way too big. I saw my cousin with a Beatles t-shirt saying they're awesome but he's never heard a single song by them. That's pretty bad. Again, love music, the artists can be inspirations, but what's the big deal really? There's a point where liking an artist gets ridiculous (anyone remember cut for Beiber?).

[Charlie48]

Everybody since 1985... nothing else to be said.

[PinkFloyd]

95% of currnet stuff. I'm talkin like BoB, Justin Bieber, Kesha, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, ONE DIRECTION, etc. etc. I said 95% because there are artists like Adele that are honestly really good.

[chrisf55]

Nobody is mentioning the overrated youtubers that get like 10 million views just because they are hot and not because they are good, for example:

megannicolesite, TiffanyAlvord, KurtHugoSchneider, MattyBRaps, and more.

EDIT - I looked at the other posts and people are just being biased towards the music they prefer and not just who they think is overrated.

[Harry Smith]

Just because people wear Beatles shirts doesn't mean that they are overrated. It just means that they are commercial. I mean look at some of the later stuff by George Harrison, that was really cutting edge for the 60's, he pretty much introduced the Sitar into mainstream British music

[The LOLer]

Even though I love them, Queen.

[HahaWaitWhat]

Nikki Minaj. Oh. My. Freaking. Gosh. And basically every other popular singer/ band today. The music industry is going down. Quickly.

[Fractured Silhouette]

Pink Floyd. Metallica. Three Days Grace. Queen. We Came As Romans. My Chemical Romance. Black Sabbath. Adele. Peirce The Vail. Asking Alexandria. Evanescence. Marilyn Manson. Periphery. Linkin Park. Slipknot.

These are just the bands I find overrated in the particular genres I prefer to listen to.

[Emerald Dream]

I love a lot of classic rock and pop music, and I know I may catch some heat for this.

For being billed as "The World's Greatest Rock n' Roll Band" - the Rolling Stones are one of the most boring bands ever musically. Every video I have ever seen, and every song I have ever heard. BO-ring.

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Justin motherfrickin Bieber.

Also ...

Maroon 5
Ke$ha
Rihanna
Christina Aguilara
Selena Gomez
(I would say One Direction but they can actually sing. They're music is just ehh.)

[Standing-In-The-Rain]

Well, I'm not going to bitch about today's charts music in general, because I think it's pretty obvious that there are a whole lot of overrated artists.
Other overrated artists/bands in my opinion are for example Metallica, RHCP, MCR and BVB.
And even though I love both bands, I have to admit that Green Day and Linkin Park are kinda overrated (especially since Linkin Park's new stuff is played over and over again on the radion).

[photojared]

okay the Beatles are a great band, just to many people like them that's mostly why you think that

[dontfiguremeout]

Any type of famous teen pop culture artist! Plus they are so annoying! Some good music is Country or Contemporary Rock/Alternative. Go listen to the Fray or Lifehosue for a change!

[Melodic]

No one even said Taylor Swift? Come on now, she might be able to write good songs, but that's all she should be doing. She can't even sing live. She's also gone from this goody country singer to dating every celeb on the planet just so she can write another dissing song when SHE breaks up with the guy in a week.

[WoShiDavid95]

Justin motherfrickin Bieber.

Also ...

Maroon 5
Ke$ha
Rihanna
Christina Aguilara
Selena Gomez
(I would say One Direction but they can actually sing. They're music is just ehh.)

Christina Aguilera? Seriously? And then you proceed to justify that One Direction isn't there because they can sing, which implies that Christina can't ._. Yes it's a matter of opinion but it's undeniable that Christina has one of THE best voices in our current generation. If anything she's underrated, her fall to obscurity after her Back to Basics years despite having vocal abilities that exceeds the likes of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Rihanna etc. proves it.

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Christina Aguilera? Seriously? And then you proceed to justify that One Direction isn't there because they can sing, which implies that Christina can't ._. Yes it's a matter of opinion but it's undeniable that Christina has one of THE best voices in our current generation. If anything she's underrated, her fall to obscurity after her Back to Basics years despite having vocal abilities that exceeds the likes of Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Rihanna etc. proves it.

When she sings she sounds like an auto-tuned chainsaw.

[Miserabilia]

nickelback. ewww.

[isiah_]

When she sings she sounds like an auto-tuned chainsaw.


I'll respect your opinion, but Christina is actually one of the best voices I've heard! I don't hear anything that is remotely auto-tuned. Have you heard her live?

Justin Bieber
OneDirection
Justin Timberlake
Rihanna
Ke$ha
Taylor Swift


-merged double post. -Emerald Dream

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I'll respect your opinion, but Christina is actually one of the best voices I've heard! I don't hear anything that is remotely auto-tuned. Have you heard her live?

Justin Bieber
OneDirection
Justin Timberlake
Rihanna
Ke$ha
Taylor Swift


-merged double post. -Emerald Dream

I'd actually take Taylor Swift over Aguilara. And I HATE Taylor Swift ...

[isiah_]

I'd actually take Taylor Swift over Aguilara. And I HATE Taylor Swift ...

Aguilera has a great voice, man!

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Aguilera has a great voice, man!

She sounds like she's being choked mid-performance.

[Croconaw]

One Direction

[jayjay's toocool]

Post some artists/bands you think are overrated.
Oh def. Stupid. Freaking. Kendrick Lamar he's good just don't post him all the time

[WoShiDavid95]

She sounds like she's being choked mid-performance.

Not sure if you're trolling, and forgive me for this incoming outburst, but: WHERE ARE YOUR EARS?! Only a few people can match her vocals, such as Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey and the late Whitney Houston.

OK in the end it's just a matter of opinion and you don't have to like Xtina, but I really don't think it's right to dismiss her vocal abilities that are undeniably impressive as in this case it is no longer a matter of opinion but a fact.

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Not sure if you're trolling, and forgive me for this incoming outburst, but: WHERE ARE YOUR EARS?! Only a few people can match her vocals, such as Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey and the late Whitney Houston.

OK in the end it's just a matter of opinion and you don't have to like Xtina, but I really don't think it's right to dismiss her vocal abilities that are undeniably impressive as in this case it is no longer a matter of opinion but a fact.

I can see how you can compare her to Adele and Kelly Clarkson, but both of them are UNDENIABLY better.

But to compare her to Mariah and Whitney? No no no no no no no no.

[simplycomplicated]

Justin Bieber, One Direction, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis :S

[Leon03]

Justin Bieber, One Direction, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis :S

So true :D

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis :S

But Macklemore is amazing :(

[Rina]

1D, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift.

[Synyster Shadows]

I agree with Madie. I, too, surprised nobody said Taylor Swift. I also think Justin Bieber is overrated. And any other artist who either does not: sing without too much enhancement, write their own music, play their own music (like using synths too much), or sing live without a backing track that is overpowering. Also, I think a lot of rap artists are overrated because they don't really sing (which is what attracts me) and that they have really questionable lyrics. True, some rock groups are a bit overrated, but I believe mostly pop and rap artists are the overrated ones. Granted, a few pop songs here and there are actually pretty good, and there is this one Eminem song (God, what is the title?? grr...) that was really nice, but overall it's overrated in my opinion.

[Aajj333]

Sorry i only meant for one post

[Aajj333]

Just because I want to open up a can of worms and whining!

Post some artists/bands you think are overrated.

The potential for a huge flame festival is here so I would kindly remind everyone that music is a matter of personal taste and people don't have to like or dislike the music you do.

Now since I said I was opening a can of worms I'll go ahead and say what in my list is the Nr 1 overrated band and probably get flamed to hell for doing it but here goes:

The Beatles.


The Beatles! Are you kidding? Heres something. The Beatles are the greatest band of all time! Their songs are so well written many of them could be turned into poems!

Picture yourself in a boat on a river
With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly
A girl with kaleidoscope eyes

John Lennon is an amazing singer along with Paul McCartney. Ringo is a great drummer. George is a good song writer and when he sings leader he has a great voice and is about fine subjects. Their songs make me happy to wake up and live and make me feel happy when I am not.

I love a lot of classic rock and pop music, and I know I may catch some heat for this.

For being billed as "The World's Greatest Rock n' Roll Band" - the Rolling Stones are one of the most boring bands ever musically. Every video I have ever seen, and every song I have ever heard. BO-ring.

You have not heard many Rolling Stones songs then. Gimme Shelter is just plain awesome and rape and murder is not a boring subject. Symphony For the Devil tells a story about the frickin written as if he was the devil. Rolling Stones songs are very well written and Mick Jagger has fantastic vocals. Not to mention Keith Richards guitar. They may not be the greatest rock n roll band ever but they a very high up their.

[Skyline]

Any rap artist... and most dubstep artists... and the beatles

[Hyper]

The Beatles! Are you kidding? Heres something. The Beatles are the greatest band of all time! Their songs are so well written many of them could be turned into poems!

Picture yourself in a boat on a river
With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly
A girl with kaleidoscope eyes

John Lennon is an amazing singer along with Paul McCartney. Ringo is a great drummer. George is a good song writer and when he sings leader he has a great voice and is about fine subjects. Their songs make me happy to wake up and live and make me feel happy when I am not.



You have not heard many Rolling Stones songs then. Gimme Shelter is just plain awesome and rape and murder is not a boring subject. Symphony For the Devil tells a story about the frickin written as if he was the devil. Rolling Stones songs are very well written and Mick Jagger has fantastic vocals. Not to mention Keith Richards guitar. They may not be the greatest rock n roll band ever but they a very high up their.

Well its my opinion

To further it: they are the worlds first pop-rock-boy-band.

The Rolling Stones are by far a much better band with much better written songs. I'm not a musical genius but that's just what my ears tell me :P

[Human]

Lil Wayne, Drake, YMCMB, Nicki Minaj, Bieber, Macklemore, Ed Sheeran (hate him)

[Professional Russian]

The Beatles! Are you kidding? Heres something. The Beatles are the greatest band of all time! Their songs are so well written many of them could be turned into poems!

Picture yourself in a boat on a river
With tangerine trees and marmalade skies
Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly
A girl with kaleidoscope eyes

John Lennon is an amazing singer along with Paul McCartney. Ringo is a great drummer. George is a good song writer and when he sings leader he has a great voice and is about fine subjects. Their songs make me happy to wake up and live and make me feel happy when I am not.



You have not heard many Rolling Stones songs then. Gimme Shelter is just plain awesome and rape and murder is not a boring subject. Symphony For the Devil tells a story about the frickin written as if he was the devil. Rolling Stones songs are very well written and Mick Jagger has fantastic vocals. Not to mention Keith Richards guitar. They may not be the greatest rock n roll band ever but they a very high up their.

It doesn't matter how good their songs were. The Beatles and the stones are over ratted. I mean I love pink Floyd but I have to say they're overrated along with queen johnny cash Waylon Jennings poison foreigner def lepard imagine dragons skynyrd and many more

[davisbr2]

holy shit where do i start. almost every rapper every boyband EVER justin bieber macklemore taylor swift that bitch from the blackeyed peas acually make it the whole band green day nickleback blink182 fun queen sum41 cee lo green and the rolling stones

[Zach4110]

Every popular artist nowadays is overrated, with perhaps the exception of Eminem, whose albums The Marshall Mathers LP (2000), The Eminem Show (2002), Encore (2004), and Recovery (2010) established him as a music legend among the likes of 2Pac.

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Ed Sheeran (hate him)

I just died a little inside.

HOW CAN YOU EVEN STAND TO TYPE THAT?!? Ed Sheeran is fucking god. He's the best "famous" artist I know.

Please, explain yourself. (And lord help you if you say you hate him because of "A-Team" or "Lego House". He has better songs WAAYthen those.)

[Zach4110]

I just died a little inside.

HOW CAN YOU EVEN STAND TO TYPE THAT?!? Ed Sheeran is fucking god. He's the best "famous" artist I know.

Please, explain yourself. (And lord help you if you say you hate him because of "A-Team" or "Lego House". He has better songs WAAYthen those.)

I base my opinion of Ed Sheeran on the song "You Don't Know (For Fuck's Sake)", which is one of the greatest songs in recent memory.

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I base my opinion of Ed Sheeran on the song "You Don't Know (For Fucks Sake)", which is one of the greatest songs in recent memory.

Never heard that (mostly because I don't listen to Yelawolf) but yeah Ed Sheeran is amazing. My favorite songs are Autumn Leaves, Gold Rush, U.N.I, and This. But all his songs are magic.

[nice]

One direction, Ed sherran (sometimes), eminem, tupac, most old rock bands

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ed sherran (sometimes)

*SHEERAN. For god's sake, it's SHEERAN.

How is he overrated? :mad:

[nice]

*SHEERAN. For god's sake, it's SHEERAN.

How is he overrated? :mad:

Since I don't like him I can't spell his last name. But he gets to much attention compared to the much better guy singers out there.

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Since I don't like him I can't spell his last name. But he gets to much attention compared to the much better guy singers out there.

He gets the most attention because his lyrics are amazing, and so is his voice. There might be better singers then him, and better songwriters, but not both at the same time.

The only other singer/songwriters I like are James Arthur, Phillip Phillips, and Hunter Hayes. Who are underrated.

[nice]

He gets the most attention because his lyrics are amazing, and so is his voice. There might be better singers then him, and better songwriters, but not both at the same time.

The only other singer/songwriters I like are James Arthur, Phillip Phillips, and Hunter Hayes. Who are underrated.

Bruno mars by far beats him at both of those things. Justin timberlake, mike posner, drake,robin thicke, Stephen jezerak all are better

[Gannary]

Skrillex is the most overrated artist I can possibly think of. There are some people who think he's a freakin' god.

[Human]

I just died a little inside.

HOW CAN YOU EVEN STAND TO TYPE THAT?!? Ed Sheeran is fucking god. He's the best "famous" artist I know.

Please, explain yourself. (And lord help you if you say you hate him because of "A-Team" or "Lego House". He has better songs WAAYthen those.)

I don't think he has a nice voice. I find his songs dull. I'd guess it's just me because everyone seems to like him, although my mom agrees with me. I'm not particularly saying he's bad, but I don't like him.

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Bruno mars by far beats him at both of those things. Justin timberlake, mike posner, drake,robin thicke, Stephen jezerak all are better

... Except none of those artists are even the same genre as Ed.

I don't think he has a nice voice. I find his songs dull. I'd guess it's just me because everyone seems to like him, although my mom agrees with me. I'm not particularly saying he's bad, but I don't like him.

Meh. He's still the best :yes:

[nice]

... Except none of those artists are even the same genre as Ed.



Meh. He's still the best :yes:

Yeah Bruno mars and mike posner are.

[Micci]

Lil Wayne, Drake, YMCMB, Nicki Minaj, Bieber, Macklemore, Ed Sheeran (hate him)

Alright, while I agree with all of the rappers and Bieber, and I've only heard A Team by Ed Sheeran, so I don't have much of an opinion.

But Macklemore? I cannot fathom.. I understand if you think so because of Thrift Shop, though. That song got annoying really quickly.

Have you ever heard Same Love? Wings? My Oh My? Those are his actual serious songs.

They're beautiful. Just saying.

Lol, sorry if I'm coming off as obsessive or something, I just really love Macklemore.

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Yeah Bruno mars and mike posner are.

Bruno Mars is Pop/Soul and Mike Posner is Pop/Hip-Hop. Ed Sheeran is Indie Rock/Folk.

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Lol, sorry if I'm coming off as obsessive or something, I just really love Macklemore.

Lol, that's how I feel about Ed Sheeran (why he's my avi btw).

I hate when people base their opinions on an artist based off of one song.

[Human]

Alright, while I agree with all of the rappers and Bieber, and I've only heard A Team by Ed Sheeran, so I don't have much of an opinion.

But Macklemore? I cannot fathom.. I understand if you think so because of Thrift Shop, though. That song got annoying really quickly.

Have you ever heard Same Love? Wings? My Oh My? Those are his actual serious songs.

They're beautiful. Just saying.

Lol, sorry if I'm coming off as obsessive or something, I just really love Macklemore.

I can't help it if I don't like him, I don't think they're beautiful, I'd consider some kind of classical beautiful, from a rap fans perspective I think he has a lack of 'flow'.

[nice]

Bruno Mars is Pop/Soul and Mike Posner is Pop/Hip-Hop. Ed Sheeran is Indie Rock/Folk.

Well whatever I consider them the same genre. But either way he's still overrated.

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Well whatever I consider them the same genre. But either way he's still overrated.

He's actually pretty underrated. People don't give him the credit he deserves. They only care about him because 1D spotlighted him. Most of the people who claim are his "fans" are liars.

But not me :)

[Micci]

I can't help it if I don't like him, I don't think they're beautiful, I'd consider some kind of classical beautiful, from a rap fans perspective I think he has a lack of 'flow'.

Aww.. Well, as long as you've heard more than one song, I'll have to accept that.

I think Mariana's Trench and 2Chainz (?) are overrated. The 'hipsters' of my school all seem to consider that a requirement, and all of the rap fans seem to enjoy 2 Chainz, though from the few songs I've heard of him, I don't really like him.

They both have specific songs that I can't get out of my head, though.

[thewhiteyeezus]

ill get killed for this but macklemore has a pretty bad flow and "pretty boy" style to be considered a rapper or an mc. the only thing he has is his messages and feel good music

[hihowisitgoin]

nickleback is good but overplayed like a lot of other good bands.

[Rina]

I also think Ed Sheeran is pretty overrated. He's boring imo.
Lately, Selena Gomez is being overrated with her auto tuned as hell crap.
Kanye West/Jay Z are pretty overrated too, along with Katy Perry (she's bad live).

[thewhiteyeezus]

I also think Ed Sheeran is pretty overrated. He's boring imo.
Lately, Selena Gomez is being overrated with her auto tuned as hell crap.
Kanye West/Jay Z are pretty overrated too, along with Katy Perry (she's bad live).

Why do you say kanye west/jay z are bad their concerts together are epic because of theyre overall beats and lyrics

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I also think Ed Sheeran is pretty overrated. He's boring imo.
Lately, Selena Gomez is being overrated with her auto tuned as hell crap.
Kanye West/Jay Z are pretty overrated too, along with Katy Perry (she's bad live).

And how is Ed boring? How can you not feel the chills while he's singing? You can just lose yourself in his voice.

[Rina]

Why do you say kanye west/jay z are bad their concerts together are epic because of theyre overall beats and lyrics

I didn't say they were bad. I just said that they, as individuals, are overrated and I do not like their music.

And how is Ed boring? How can you not feel the chills while he's singing? You can just lose yourself in his voice.

More like I zone out every time he's singing lol. I tried listening to his songs and I even watched a live performance--he's good, but I don't like him. His songs are not my genre and they bore me.

I liked maybe one song for like a day, but it was forgettable imo.

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IMore like I zone out every time he's singing lol. I tried listening to his songs and I even watched a live performance--he's good, but I don't like him. His songs are not my genre and they bore me.

I liked maybe one song for like a day, but it was forgettable imo.

That's your opinion. But whats songs, because I really hope you aren't just talking about his singles.

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Nirvana.

They're mediocre.
They didn't start grunge.
They're overrated.

[LiamC]

Daft Punk. I've never even remotely liked one of their songs, but they're always hailed as electronic pioneers. I especially hate Get Lucky so so so much.

[Southside]

I also think Ed Sheeran is pretty overrated. He's boring imo.
Lately, Selena Gomez is being overrated with her auto tuned as hell crap.
Kanye West/Jay Z are pretty overrated too, along with Katy Perry (she's bad live).

Jay-Z is a rap legend, name another rapper that has been around since the early 90's that is still making bangers. I'm not the biggest Jay-Z fan, but he sure does have some classics.

How is Kanye overrated? I'll admit, he hasnt made a lot of good quality material ever since 06-07, though College Dropout and Late Registration are some of the best hip hop albums in my opinion. Kanye has some pretty deep songs such as Heard Em' Say, Homecoming, Jesus Walks. Old Kanye(2004-2008) was bomb...

The most overrated artist is Macklemore in my opinion, I dont really like how I see people who dont know two jack shits about hip hop saying Macklemore is the "Best rapper ever" or "Best rapper out right now". He shouldnt even be considered a rapper, hes a pop artist that has hip hop themes.

Lil Wayne is overrated, just complete utter garbage that gives hip hop a bad name. He is the reason why a lot of people always bash hip hop.

[Jess]

Justin Bieber, One Direction, Lady Gaga

[Rina]

That's your opinion. But whats songs, because I really hope you aren't just talking about his singles.

It was some song that was in the background on The Vampire Diaries. I can't remember the name, it got old after a moment. If I don't like the singles, I usually don't delve too far into the music.

Jay-Z is a rap legend, name another rapper that has been around since the early 90's that is still making bangers. I'm not the biggest Jay-Z fan, but he sure does have some classics.

How is overrated? I'll admit, he hasnt made a lot of good quality material ever since 06-07, though College Dropout and Late Registration are some of the best hip hop albums in my opinion. Kanye has some pretty deep songs such as Heard Em' Say, Homecoming, Jesus Walks. Old Kanye(2004-2008) was bomb...

The most overrated artist is Macklemore in my opinion, I dont really like how I see people who dont know two jack shits about hip hop saying Macklemore is the "Best rapper ever" or "Best rapper out right now". He shouldnt even be considered a rapper, hes a pop artist that has hip hop themes.

Lil Wayne is overrated, just complete utter garbage that gives hip hop a bad name. He is the reason why a lot of people always bash hip hop.

I don't like rap in general, so my opinion is slightly biased. But, the stuff I've heard, it wasn't my thing. I like Eminem's stuff better tbh.

[Southside]

It was some song that was in the background on The Vampire Diaries. I can't remember the name, it got old after a moment. If I don't like the singles, I usually don't delve too far into the music.



I don't like rap in general, so my opinion is slightly biased. But, the stuff I've heard, it wasn't my thing. I like Eminem's stuff better tbh.

Have you tried to sway away from mainstream radio trash? It's plenty of good rappers in the Underground scene...

[handle with care]

though i love the genre almost all dubstep producers are completely overrated.

[Jenny jr]

All modern hip hop music is highly overated!

[Jonathan1998]

tbh every rapper except Eminem, most pop artists, Swedish House Mafia way overrated to me they killed Eurodance. Taylor Swift can be alright but yes she's quite overrated, Katy Perry (terrible live), Some Indie Artists (not Ed Sheeran, I like him). Sometimes 1D and sometimes Justin Bieber.

[DonovanK]

I feel like Ed Sheeran isn't overrated, it's just he's soooo mainstream and too many people like him just because he's popular. Also, Lil' Wayne, and Nicki Minaj. Please don't even try to justify their "music."

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I feel like Ed Sheeran isn't overrated, it's just he's soooo mainstream and too many people like him just because he's popular. Also, Lil' Wayne, and Nicki Minaj. Please don't even try to justify their "music."


ED IS NOT MAINSTREAM! He's popular, but not mainstream. Ed is really humble, and is still the same guy he used to be, the music industry hasn't changed him. Besides, the reason people like him is because his voice is perfect lol.

[YOi'mMO]

Ed, is and always will be, perf. :wub:But it just depends on the genre of music you listen to. Most things you're going to hear are the ones like Nicki Minja, Just Beiber, One Direction, etc. because they're in the limelight singing poppy (if not sometimes senseless) songs. But I listen to a lot of different types...it all just depends.

But I will never ever for the life of me understand how in the heck 2 Chainz even weasled his way into the music industry. That's just...no.

[Ryhanna]

ED IS NOT MAINSTREAM! He's popular, but not mainstream. Ed is really humble, and is still the same guy he used to be, the music industry hasn't changed him. Besides, the reason people like him is because his voice is perfect lol.

Except he IS mainstream. ;) Just because he doesn't sing pop music or he's not on the top of the charts doesn't mean he's not mainstream. His music is played on mainstream radio, and he's worked his artists such as One Direction and Taylor Swift. Ed's a great musician, but he's hardly a hipster.

I think all artists are overrated to some degree. If you've heard of them, they're overrated. Overrated doesn't mean 'bad' though, which I think people tend to forget.

[AzureNyx]

1D and Justin Beiber come to mind instantly, but aside from them, maybe the Beach Boys...even though they're from the 60s. xD

I'd like to add that I think Beethoven is an overrated composer...Not to say that he isn't great, but there are many other composers that, in my opinion, were way better than him.

[LouBerry]

Overrated means to overestimate the merits of, or to rate too highly. SO, in my opinion, if someone is a great musician, they can't be overrated. Therefor, I think that anyone who uses an obvious amount of auto-tune is overrated, because I don't think there is any real talent there.

[Aajj333]

Can someone tell me what a properly rated group is so I know for future references

[Syvelocin]

^ Part of me actually doesn't think such a thing exists, but maybe someone has an artist to prove me wrong.

I'm going through my iTunes library and literally every single one is either overrated or underrated.

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OMG I have 18 posts here :lol:

[BenjiJoelCorrea]

Justin Bieber, One Direction, Lady Gaga

But Lady Gaga is an amazing singer :O

[nice]

But Lady Gaga is an amazing singer :O

She's ok she is overrated sometimes though.

[Ryhanna]

She's ok she is overrated sometimes though.

I think Gaga's overrated as an act. Like, she's the biggest pop star in the world, how can she NOT be overrated? But I actually think her talent is underrated. She can actually sing very well and is involved in every part of the creative process, yet so many people think of her as Britney Spears 2.0.

[nice]

I think Gaga's overrated as an act. Like, she's the biggest pop star in the world, how can she NOT be overrated? But I actually think her talent is underrated. She can actually sing very well and is involved in every part of the creative process, yet so many people think of her as Britney Spears 2.0.

I wouldn't say she's the BIGGEST pop star in the world anymore she's been gone for so long I'd say maybe Rihanna or maybe Katy perry is the biggest pop star now.

[Ryhanna]

I wouldn't say she's the BIGGEST pop star in the world anymore she's been gone for so long I'd say maybe Rihanna or maybe Katy perry is the biggest pop star now.

Oh. Well, she'll no doubt be the biggest pop star again in like 2 weeks time after her single drops. lol

[marrisa]

I've been listening to rock since they day I was born.That's what my parents like so it is what I grew up listening to.I don't care for much popular music today.

[TheMasterRassilon]

Almost every "top 40" artist around today. None of these pop stars are writing their own music, none of them are playing any of the music themselves, their voices are incredibly enhanced and a good number of them don't actually perform live.

Rihanna, Ke$ha, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, etc.

Record companies sign them for their looks, write songs for them to "sing", tune them up in the studio, and send them out to lip sing on stage. It's a win-win for both of them. The record company gets money, and the artist gets to becom famous.

[Hazard7707]

These two are pretty obvious: Justin Bieber and One Direction

LOL Check out how One Direction are advertised in Cardiff
http://www.wotyougot.com/21-08-2013/one-direction/waters-running-in-the-wrong-direction/

[Emerald Dream]

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