Anoop Desai reveals to Lindsey Parker during her Idol rehearsal interview for Yahoo music, that he’ll be performing “My Prerogative” on tour, and there will be some dancing during the Madcon “Beggin” group number.
…I was happy to hear that both sides of Anoop will be on full display on the Idols Live Tour, and that he’ll definitely be performing at least one crowd-rousing partystarter during his solo set. (No, he’s not doing “Beat It,” understandably, given his mixed feelings about that one–but it’s a fun number he’s going with.) He’ll also be involved in the Madcon “Beggin’” group performance that I mentioned yesterday, which will further allow him to do his R&B thang.
And additionally keeping the party going on the tour will be choreographer JaQuel Knight, the man behind the moves of Beyonce’s iconic “Single Ladies” video–whom Anoop revealed will be choreographing his and the other Idols’ dance routines on the tour. However, sadly, Anoop emphatically clarified that there will be NO black unitards in the tour’s wardrobe, so don’t expect a “Single Ladies” parody a la Justin Timberlake on SNL or that recent Joe Jonas stunt. Even though that WOULD be awesome…
Video after the JUMP…
I think that you are spot on with this. There doesn’t seem to be much of a space for the non black r&b guys. Heck, I don’t know if r&b is really accepting of even black american idols….Rueban and to a lesser extent Fantasia have both struggled.
I think this is why 19 is pushing Danny toward country. Danny did sing a few country songs on the show, but he still tried to add in that r&b flavor to some of them.
But yeah, it will be a struggle for them trying to find a place. I do agree with you also that there may be certain gigs out there that they can take advantage of, but it might not be the big mainstream stuff that puts them really out there in the public eye. But then, that’s okay.
People are really saying Anoop and Matt are much more talented than Elliott? I did not know.
Well, I certainly don’t think so! But I’ve heard it said: Anoop — much prettier voice; Matt — much better overall musician.
I don’t buy either of those but obviously MMV on this one. I think Elliott’s voice is gorgeous and his musicianship is plainly evident in his vocals. But I’ve spoken with others who vehemently disagree!
I know wayyyy too much about Matt….he seems to have always been pretty lean. He’s beefier now than any other pics I’ve seen of him.
Sad to say, Lucy, I agree with you. I don’t hold out a lot of hope for mainstream radio play for Matt or Anoop. But, I do think they’ll be able to make a living as musicians, even if it’s being a big fish in the small pond of their home states, or touring with other idols. I hope for more, but history of past idols doesn’t bode well for them. I’ve always been a little baffled by Anoop’s favored genre. I never believed him when he sang r&b, but he is a really good balladeer.
I always preferred Anoop as a balladeer, too. I think Anoop has a pretty voice.
Funny that Anoop, Danny, and Matt are the three that tried that r&b sound, and they are such close friends. I enjoy reading about their antics on Twitter.
Anyway, about the Elliott comparison. I think maybe people just tend to favor and get caught up in the current set of idols. I don’t think Elliott was perfect, but when he is good, there is not much that can top his vocals. And although I think Anoop has a pretty voice, I think that Elliott is a better overall singer. Matt is definately not as good a singer as Elliott, but he does have the piano playing musicianship going for him. I think all three are talented, and I know everyone’s opinions will vary, but I think what threw me off was that some were saying that these two are MUCH more talented. Not for me, and Elliott wasn’t even my favorite Season 5.
Exactly. And, after all, this is what most musicians in the world do, and there’s nothing wrong with it. You’re paying the rent with what you love to do, and that’s as much as one can expect, I think. I think having people get the national spotlight on Idol tends to build fans’ — and maybe Idols’ — expectations way beyond this, though. Seems that I hear a lot of former Idols dismissed as failures when they’re really doing quite well compared to the many thousands of other talented people fighting for the spotlight out there.
Very, very true.
That is definitely WLL in the background!!! Oh. My. Gosh! Adam must be singing that on tour. Yesssssssssss!!! I wonder if he’ll sing “woman” or “baby” ?
I don’t know about Anoop but I really really hope Matt gets signed after the tour.
I am praying he pulls a Jason Castro and signs with another major label.
Matt and Anoop fans are going to have to wait a long time I think. JMHO
Yep, I hope they both get signed. I’d be thrilled if I were dead wrong in my prognostication.
Anoop! Dude, I totally think he can make it in pop/r&b only because there is no other Indian guy doing that right now, and that already helps him stand out. He just needs to find the right people that can market him and I think he can be a star in Asia and in here. I know there are a lot of other people trying to make it but I think his ethnicity can help him out here.
I hope you are right. I thought that it might make it even harder, but who knows?
I can see it working in Asia. Not so sure about the States, though.
I like this guy’s personality. He’s smart, funny and doesn’t take himself too seriously. But nothing I’ve heard makes me think he’s the next Usher / Ne-yo / even Elliot Yamin et al, all the artists in the music line that he seems to want to take. I rooted for him at the beginning of Season 8 but from Hollywood onwards, although he had a pretty voice, he just couldn’t seem to bring it beyond great karaoke.
I think Anoop could really make it big in broadcast media / news or entertainment hosting. He’s really quick on his feet, has empathy and comes across as immensely likeable.
Yes. Anoop has a big likability factor going on. He has done some acting before, hasn’t he? Maybe he can somehow combine the acting and singing.
I think as long as Anoop is given a chance, he can make it. Like, I don’t think he’s going to become this mega-star or anything but most R&B stars aren’t. I do think he can be successful if he’s marketed well though. I do hope he starts writing and networking more during the tour.
I think Anoop will make great music & lots of people will buy it, including me. Wow, I’m appalled at anyone who thinks his ethnicity puts any sort of limitation on anything he chooses to do in his life, including the type of music he wants to make (Pop R&B), which he excels at. Anoop is a very gifted, talented, handsome, smart, articulate, intelligent, funny, interesting man who can and will succeed at whatever he wants to do. If anything, his ethnicity is something that adds to his uniqueness and makes him even more special.
Discrimination is discrimination whether it’s based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc etc. I think it would be outrageously unfair to say Adam can’t do “X” because he’s gay. I think it’s just as outrageously unfair to say Anoop can’t do “X” because of his ethnicity.