Oh Little Boy Singers…

I think I’m in a writing mood.

Speaking of epidemics, I have to acknowledge Justin Bieber. This boy has exploded into the music scene. Really. I don’t know about you, but it took me by surprise.

His debut single, One Time, was released in 2009. And his album, My World, (which went platinum) was the first ever to have 7 songs from a debut album to be in the Billboard Top 100 (according to Wikipedia. So you know it’s true).

sidenote: Did you know that Justin Bieber is from Ontario, Canada? I had no idea.

So I know a lot of people have some passionate dislike for Justin. But I think a lot of people underestimate his talent as well. He reminds me of a male version of Jojo. She is actually a really good singer. But I don’t think she got all the credit she deserved and was categorized as some goofy teenage singer, just as Justin Bieber is categorized by many. So, yeah, I like him and I like Jojo. They should collaborate, though she’s like 19 now.

Anyways, I was chatting on aim with my friend, Clifton, the other night. By the way, it should be noted that Clifton is not a fan of Justin. And he sent me a link to a youtube video and said “and I thought Justin Bieber was bad”.

Watch it. Please.

Now, first of all. COME ON. This is blatant imitation Justin Bieber (like imitation crab). Just because Justin Bieber has had huge success doesn’t mean you can just throw any 15 year old boy, with flowy blonde hair who can sing a little tune, into the scene. This is too much. I’m sorry Cody Simpson, but it’s just not gonna work out.

Second of all, iYiYi as the name of the song? What? Bad choice. Flo Rida… I just lost a little bit of respect for you. I have an analogy for this: As Cody Simpson is to Justin Bieber, Flo Rida is to Ludacris.

Not only is this song kind of sub-par, but the music video just totally throws me off. I don’t know if I can pinpoint it. Maybe it’s the pink hoodie, or the bicycle gang concept, or the “143 ” text in the beginning of the video or the sad dance moves… It makes me want to kind of cry and throw up at the same time. iYiYi.

I forced myself to rewatch this video a few times so that I can have an accurate perspective for this post. Stupid mere exposure effect… the song is almost starting to sound alright. Now it makes me only want to throw up.

Dreamstreet. YEAH

So I was thinking about these young boy singers and I remembered Dreamstreet. Do you remember these guys??

They came into existence in 1999. I think this was basically their only big hit. Listen to the chorus at least, I’m pretty sure it’ll sound familiar to you.

But yeah, these kids… they look like they’re 12. This music video is fantastic with the great hair and outfits and dance moves. So good. If you didn’t know, Jesse McCartney was in Dreamstreet.

I watched this Dreamstreet video and Jesse McCartney’s, more recent, Leavin’ video back to back. HUGE difference. The Leavin’ video is just straight up racy… I bet that music video took $50 to make. Youtube it.

Other boybands

My train of thought was:

Cody Simpson -> Justin Bieber -> JoJo -> Cody Simpson -> Dreamstreet -> THEN…

Hanson.

Remember them? no? MMMBOP. Very catchy song.

[sidenote: MMMBOP, iYiYi, what's up with all these song titles that are not real words? This is one of the leading causes of illiteracy in America. I don't know how I feel about this, but it's not good.]

I listen to MMMBOP every once in awhile. Here’s the song to jog your memory:

By the way, the MMMBOP music video probably cost less to make than Jesse McCartney’s Leavin’ video. I used to enjoy them back in my younger years. I remember people used to make fun of them because of their hair, and then I thought of the Jonas Brothers.

WOW right? The Jonas Brothers are basically a present day form of Hanson. A band of 3 brothers who girls seem to love, but they are also the butt of many jokes. I’m right, right? Interesting.

I wonder what the Hanson brothers look like now. You know what, I’ll just show you the before and after.

10 years makes a big difference, no?

So yes, whether you like it or not, it seems as if these young male singers are here to stay. Once one of them fades out, another appears like magic. Except Cody is probably going to fade faster than most. tear.

Luckily, I have a short poem written for this occasion:

Oh little boy singers…
whose tunes are set as pre teens’ ringers.
You have offered us much G-rated lyric
of which my comments are quite satiric,
I just hope you retain your singing abilities
long after you have reached puberty.
Sincerely, Me.

I utilized www.rhymezone.com to help me rhyme my words. (P.S. Nothing rhymes with puberty.)