Tina Brown: Vodka and Tequila

Tina Brown is the latest addition to the Popcore.net enterprise. 'Popcore', a New York PR company focusing on 'the core of Pop music', has found their Rihanna. And like all Pop organizations, mimicry is believed to lead to success, where as other music congregations look for originality. "Vodka and Tequila" is her new single, and if I heard it on the radio, I would think it was Rihanna, but she's lacking essential qualities that separate the authentic from the genuine. Rihanna is soulful, funky, and Glam-packed whenever on stage or TV. Tina Brown is more like Debbie Gibson or Tiffany, and from what I can hear- a white impression of Rihanna. This brings to mind, similar Top 40 rivalries like New Edition & New Kids on the Block, or Prince & Justin Timberlake. There's an audience for this stuff, so regardless of whether I think Tina Brown is a 'genuine' Pop star in the making, doesn't change the fact that her new single is quite catchy! "Vodka and Tequila" is the perfect party song, and at the same time, the perfect hangover song. I know (personally) the effects of mixing Vodka and Tequila, and if I was at a dance party toward the middle of the night, I would dig this single. I would also know, the next morning would be one of amnesia. That is basically what the lyrics are about, and when you're hungover and can't find a copy of "The Velvet Underground" or "Sticky Fingers", this little funky jam would be sufficient enough.

The real question is- can Tina Brown do more than sing a catchy song, and where does an act like this go from here? I believe Rihanna writes a large part of her music, and styles her ever-changing image after her own tastes. Tina Brown is newer, less prolific, and has more to prove if she's going to storm the radio charts. That can be a motivational advantage, if the money's there, and she's got more singles in her. Pop music is a fickle business, and a dangerous one for the thin-skinned. The last time I heard from Tiffany, she was addicted to pain killers, and suffering from psychological and eating disorders. (I remember she was headlining at an amusement park?) Tina Brown is on her way up, radio-friendly, and most importantly- hot! So where she goes from here, is anybody's guess. My suggestion would be to hire a cutting-edge producer, and do everything within her power to NOT rival similar top 40 acts. Originality can go a long way, and if you are not backed by a well-connected millionaire, trying to be someone you're not in the Pop world is virtually unreachable.

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