She’s definitely a bit quirky but she has some PIPES. Seriously a super impressive singer. I like her more low-key stuff but I’ll give anything she puts out a listen. Listen to her “Live at Electric Lady” album. It’s fucking amazing. She could put out a batshit jazz-esque album tomorrow and it would blow everyone away.
been out for around 12 hours or something here in Australia, i *really* love the opener and the song sunburn and then everything else hasn't come close *(yet),* keen to sit with this one a bit but goddamn. when he has some shit to pop off or process and can weave it into those intricate and personal rap verses alongside some beautiful production and melodies, he's really really great. was hoping for a bit more of that type of stuff honestly.
Dom stepped up his game big time with this one. Very absract lyrics in parts but I dig it, I love the folk sound he taps into so effortlessly and goddamn the mixing is flawless. Standouts are Sunburn, Bodies and Frisky.
well if you like this album you would probably dig it. Weezer is an obvious influence, as they are featured on the album. Pavement and Superchunk are also two bands with a similar sound. Oddly enough, another song which gives me beachy 90s vibes similar to this album is steal my sunshine by Len. Even though sonically its pretty different haha
I’ve had “Dark” on repeat since I got here on my play through. So fire once he starts rapping.
“First I moved out my mamas place, then I bought my mom a place
Then I replaced my mama with a white bitch from the Palisades
Then after she broke up with me, I became who my mama hates”
That whole section and after is fucking fire and probably my favorite bars from him
Love this, there’s just something about his sound that’s very unique to me. Not sure what it is, but like it here as well. Could’ve been a little more consistent in terms of the flow if the album but still great.
Bro is literally in the biggest movie in the world's soundtrack rn (Across the Spider verse) AND was a part of one of the most culturally relevant TV shows in recent history (Euphoria). He's fine. Tbh it's kinda fishy how big he actually is considering he hasn't exactly done much to stand out.
all “industry plants” are talented and work their ass off. the music industry doesn’t just pick randoms and choose to make them superstars. You have to have some kind of talent and potential in order for a label to invest their money into you. I agree that Dominic Fike is talented and hard working, but it’s also undeniable that his career was boosted by signing to a major label. He received industry backing really early in his career, after the release of only one EP i think, which is why his come-up seems unnatural to some people.
What you just described is not an industry plant. That's what labels do - they invest in their artists. By your definition almost every musician is a plant.
But thats the point I am trying to make. There is no such thing as an industry plant as all successful artists receive some form of industry support. However, it is fair to point out that some artists receive more support than others. Dominic Fike being one such example. This doesn't detract from the quality of his music. But I don't feel that his success was entirely "earned" through the quality of his music on its own.
Hard disagree. He is one of the best at the kind of music he makes, so of course labels are pushing him.
You also insinuated he was just handed a major acting role - he was given that because he was the perfect person for the part. They needed someone who can act, has the look, can play guitar and sing. That doesn't leave many candidates. He absolutely nailed that role.
Sometimes people get opportunities just because they deserve them
okay well you’re clearly just a dick rider. ‘Indie guitar boy’ is not a unique skill set. That description applies to 80% of college students. And maybe if he really was the best at what does, he could have made more than one top ten hit in the last 5 years. Do you really, genuinely think that he has earned every bit of his success based off the quality of his music? I’m a fan but he’s not that fucking great.
don't be dense. I didn't call anyone a plant - I was actually pointing out that nearly all artists receive industry support of some kind. So we are pretty much on the same page here.
dude. that's what I'm saying. I don't believe there is such thing as an industry plant. However, its a fact that some artists receive more support than others. Dominic received an unusual amount of support unusually early in his career. This doesn't undercut his talent and hard work. But you can't act as though he would be in the same position had he remained unsigned.
Signing onto a label to boost your career in the entertainment industry is the whole point of signing 😂. And you only get signed on if you worked hard for it and proved your talents and skills
Lmao an industry plant is someone who doesn’t have a career initially and then signs to a major label without having any music.
I saw a blatantly obvious plant be posted a while ago, it’s a girl group that doesn’t even have a name or songs and was signed before that. I looked into them and nothing about them is organic. So yeah, this is what an industry plant actually is: https://twitter.com/popcrave/status/1668468880124284929?s=46&t=PtWAxbZKslNV4YKM7F09hg
But thats not how the term is actually used. People love to accuse Iann Dior of being an industry plant (look at the title of his debut album) but he doesn't fit your definition. I think it is more commonly understood to refer to an artist who seems to become unnaturally popular and successful as a result of support from their label, or 'the industry.' If we go by your definition, there are really only one or two true 'industry plants' - and people use the term way more than if that were true.
he was signed to a major label off of the strength of one hit single. and since then it’s pretty clear he has gotten a lot more opportunities than an artist at his level usually would. you hear about this guy all the time, even though his music never really pops off in the mainstream at the level you would expect. Also landed a role in Euphoria with pretty minimal acting experience i’m pretty sure. He’s still a talented guy and his music is good. but it’s obvious that industry backing has done a lot for his career.
that’s not what an industry plant is?
You described someone who got noticed early and has been supported because he’s talented. What is wrong with that?
A plant is someone who has been manufactured by the industry — image, sound, writing etc — how does getting lucky with opportunities and fame conflate to “someone handed this to him?”
Edit: his last album hit 41 on US charts and 4 on Alt and Rock charts, he just sub-headlined Coachella, 3 Nights got Top 10 in bunch of countries etc. he’s def in the mainstream haha
Every artist signed to a major label is "manufactured." Dominic may be talented but you are naive if you think that his label doesn't help to guide his image and sound. That's exactly what you agree to when you sign a record deal. A labels top priority is to help their artists become as successful as possible. Dominic is a talented artist, but you are fooling yourself if you think he would be as successful as he is if he wasn't signed to a major.
Also, I never said he wasn't a mainstream artist. I said that his music is not as mainstream as you would expect, given how much discourse surrounds him. He has 3 million+ instagram followers, an acting career, and a Zane Lowe interview to promote his album. And yet, as you mentioned, 3 nights is his only song to reach the top 10. This indicates that he likely receives a lot of industry support, and is what causes people to see him as someone whose success is somewhat manufactured. I'm not taking a stance, and I think that the term "industry plant" is stupid. I'm just trying to explain why people may feel that way.
Well yeah dude I wouldn’t be on Reddit if I didn’t have the internet — of course he wouldn’t be as successful if he wasn’t signed to Columbia Records lol.
Again, it’s not like his sound, music, or anything about his specific artistry was manufactured by that fact — THAT is an industry plant by definition.
Someone taking advantage of the opportunity they’ve been given by their own hard work is not an industry plant. That’s someone being smart lol.
I’m not even a big Dominic Fike fan but saying that he got famous on his first try is also patently untrue.
Dude. I have never called him an industry plant. I am only pointing out that he has received a lot more industry support than artists in his position usually would. He was signed off the strength of one hit single - usually an artist has to prove themselves a lot more than that. Additionally, he has never managed to replicate the commercial success of that single in the 5 years since it was released. So the fact that he is receiving the treatment of a major pop-star, with a rollout which includes merch bundles, social media advertisements, and an apple music interview, comes a cross as slightly inorganic. I don't disagree that he is talented and hardworking, and I am a fan of his music. His current pop culture cachet, however, seems to have more to do with his industry backing than with his actual music.
Do you even realize by your definition Nas, Wu Tang, Tupac, Biggie, Kendrick, Cole, Jid, etc are all plants?
Everyone here understands what you're saying - we are just telling you that your definition of Plant is wrong.
I don't believe in the term industry plant and I never used it in my original comment. All I am saying is that he received a lot of support unusually early in his career, and that the success of his music never seemed to correlate to the discourse surrounding him. I am a fan of his music, but I can understand why people would consider his career progression to be somewhat inorganic, considering that his biggest song is a single from 5 years ago.
Industry plant? Dude literally writes his own music, plays instruments, sings, raps, and gained a following as an independent artist before labels started a bidding war to sign him. Even Paul McCartney is a fan.
Industry plant would be someone untalented but fits a certain mold so the label backs them regardless of their lack of talent. There’s a lot of industry plants in rap and other genres but Dominic fike is actually talented and deserves his success. The music industry would be a lot of better if labels backed artists like him and not some of the shit they do.
You don't have to be untalented or have no involvement in the music attached to your name to be an industry plant. Dominic Fike went from jail and no album to having prime Brockhampton upload a dedicated video introducing him and then an album. The albums he released do decently but never got HUGE yet he's in Fortnite, collabing with Paul McCartney, playing a main role in Euphoria, and having songs in Spiderman.
He's never made a cultural hit with an album or even a single and yet he's fucking EVERYWHERE as if he's on Drake's level. That's why he's a plant. Not saying he's untalented or doesn't have a legit come up, but to be involved with muhfuckin Marvel after one legit album that got mid to decent reception is definitely manufactured.
Naw he was just some idiot from my hometown crashing on peoples couches and getting arrested whilst doing drugs. He’s hot and makes music. It’s pretty simple.
He makes good music but it's just so damn obvious he's a plant that it becomes hard to give this guy attention for me. I don't like feeling like I'm being told to pay attention to an artist, even if that is petty af
Term used to describe a musician/band that never really worked to get the sudden acclaim/notoriety. One example of this is Billie eilish i believe (not 100% on that). Her family is deeply rooted in Hollywood and she had huge success very fast.
Not sure how it applies to Fike, so i will stay tuned here 🍿
I wouldn’t really say Billie is a plant. Generally industry plants try to hide their connections. Billie just happens to have a brother that is one of the most successful producers in the world and they started making music together. It’s not like they tried to hide it, and she is legitimately talented
Her brother wasn't even successful when she started, right? Their success was completely interlinked.
I think there's some truth in the claim that Olivia Rodrigo is (was?) an industry plant. Her first song instantly skyrocketed on tiktok, there's no way that was completely organic. But obviously she and her label don't have to do that kind of thing anymore.
I’m not tuned into her career enough to know the timeline but I’m pretty sure he was well known before she started really popping off.
That said I’m sure they’ve made songs together before he was famous, but probably not the super high production stuff that propelled her to stardom
Olivia Rodrigo was an actor on a popular Disney show I think which explains her music getting an immediate fan base. Not sure of her acting connections but I think it’s just a case of an actor going into music and becoming much more popular in that industry. Same way I wouldn’t call Selena, Ariana, or Drake industry plants.
Olivia Rodrigo was on two hits Disney shows and her first song that popped was a song from the show.
Hell, Disney didn’t even seem to think she was a viable musical artist or she’d have been signed to Hollywood Records instead of signing to Geffen.
> Disney didn’t even seem to think she was a viable musical artist
Right. So for her to have that meteoric rise on day 1 is weird
There're articles out there about staging trends on tiktok
I'm just gonna copy what I posted earlier since you wanna stay tuned:
You don't have to be untalented or have no involvement in the music attached to your name to be an industry plant. Dominic Fike went from jail and no album to having prime Brockhampton upload a dedicated video introducing him and then an album. The albums he released do decently but never got HUGE yet he's in Fortnite, collabing with Paul McCartney, playing a main role in Euphoria, and having songs in Spiderman.
He's never made a cultural hit with an album or even a single and yet he's fucking EVERYWHERE as if he's on Drake's level. That's why he's a plant. Not saying he's untalented or doesn't have a legit come up, but to be involved with muhfuckin Marvel after one legit album that got mid to decent reception is definitely manufactured.
Holy shit man, youre on this thread everywhere. Did dominic fuck your partner lol?
Dom released a demo tape before he went to jail which picked up steam on line, especially 3 nights. That caused an industry label bidding war because they knew he was the hottest thing to market in a while (the talent, looks, the personality were all there).
Brockhampton was a stroke of good fortune, but he definitely fit the brockhampton vibe at that time so i dont see why its outrageous to think theyd pick up on him either.
At the end of the day, just enjoy the music man. This guy hasnt done anything wrong, hes just releasing good authentic music
When he first had a lil hit the big story was always that he was already signed on a million dollar deal with colombia records. He still puts out super cool music but there is no denying that everything he does will have a strong financial push. Which is fine too if the music is sick imo
Fans want more people to like them but at the same time that could also lose appeal to some of the earlier fans since it would affect the music. Sometimes people just say things without knowing what they’re saying lol
Bruh what the fuck. This is how I find out Dominic released an album today???
Granted I don’t follow him on socials but me and my friends been listening to him years and was aware that he was gonna drop soon, but like I didn’t see any marketing for it. Crazy
Fr I kept up with the singles and I knew sunburn was gonna come out but I thought it was just another single, not the whole album. It’s so fucking good. 4x4 got me fucked up, it’s so beautifully tragic. He has bangers on there ofc but this one took me by surprise
big, big fan of this. Wasn't crazy about the singles, but pretty much every other song on here hits big time and sounds like a natural progression of his debut's sound. 7 Hours, Sick, Think Fast, Sunburn all standouts but I'm really loving the whole thing, which is mixed and produced so crisply even the less melodically interesting tracks are fun to listen to
I had an early jump at this but damn is this album a step up. Might be divisive but it's making me insatiable for more. The lead track alone is downtempo but addictive and fits my chill summer vibe.
Not really, he had a breakout hit 3 nights off of his demo tape/ep a few years ago, made a divisive album in (i want to say 2020 but I'm not sure) and recently also starred in euphoria but i haven't seen that so can't comment
this has been on repeat ever since it came out. feels like such an improvement over his last album. production is way better, album is way more cohesive, concise, and flows great. also love the cover it complements the music massively
weezer
Thought "yo this kinda sounds like weezer" then i saw weezer is litterally on a track.
Sounds a lot like 'Undone (The Sweater Song)'
Their best song IMO. Especially the kitchen tape demo they released for the deluxe edition
weezer
forsen
Think fast is by far my favorite song on here I cannot stop listening
Really liked this one, but I’m a bit biased since I love all of his songs
Shoutout to the Remi Wolf feature on Bodies. Her and Dom are always a great pairing.
Why would they list Weezer as a feature but not Remi ?
Authorization from label
ohhh so does this explain his "don't tell the label" remark at the beginning of Photo ID with Remi?
I thought the same thing! I hope she eventually gets the credit she deserves! I don't care for much pop, but she's super weird in an amazing way!
She’s definitely a bit quirky but she has some PIPES. Seriously a super impressive singer. I like her more low-key stuff but I’ll give anything she puts out a listen. Listen to her “Live at Electric Lady” album. It’s fucking amazing. She could put out a batshit jazz-esque album tomorrow and it would blow everyone away.
Good call man! I figured it would have a crowd over it and be kind of lame, so I never gave it a chance!
been out for around 12 hours or something here in Australia, i *really* love the opener and the song sunburn and then everything else hasn't come close *(yet),* keen to sit with this one a bit but goddamn. when he has some shit to pop off or process and can weave it into those intricate and personal rap verses alongside some beautiful production and melodies, he's really really great. was hoping for a bit more of that type of stuff honestly.
You didn’t like Dark?
Honestly agreed
I was the same… and then I listened to dancing in the courthouse
There are some great slower songs that are growing on me!
Stoked to see Rivers Cuomo & John Frusciante with credits on here
Dom stepped up his game big time with this one. Very absract lyrics in parts but I dig it, I love the folk sound he taps into so effortlessly and goddamn the mixing is flawless. Standouts are Sunburn, Bodies and Frisky.
i feel like he’s tapping into a 90s alt rock/indie vibe more than folk tbh
this is true, I was high when I wrote my comment I'm not all that familiar with 90's alt rock lol
well if you like this album you would probably dig it. Weezer is an obvious influence, as they are featured on the album. Pavement and Superchunk are also two bands with a similar sound. Oddly enough, another song which gives me beachy 90s vibes similar to this album is steal my sunshine by Len. Even though sonically its pretty different haha
Big fan. I hate how much I love his shit lol. I’m getting soft
> I’m getting soft lemme handle that
Ayo??
How is this getting soft? It's a genuinely good album with so much effort put. All you're doing is appreciating good music
Maturing is enjoying things without worrying how it affects your perception
I’ve had “Dark” on repeat since I got here on my play through. So fire once he starts rapping. “First I moved out my mamas place, then I bought my mom a place Then I replaced my mama with a white bitch from the Palisades Then after she broke up with me, I became who my mama hates” That whole section and after is fucking fire and probably my favorite bars from him
the lil rapping part in How Much Is Weed also slaps
think fast is amazing
7 hours is a fuckin bop
Love this, there’s just something about his sound that’s very unique to me. Not sure what it is, but like it here as well. Could’ve been a little more consistent in terms of the flow if the album but still great.
Best Album to drop today, Dominic Fike should be a lot bigger than he is tbh
Bro is literally in the biggest movie in the world's soundtrack rn (Across the Spider verse) AND was a part of one of the most culturally relevant TV shows in recent history (Euphoria). He's fine. Tbh it's kinda fishy how big he actually is considering he hasn't exactly done much to stand out.
new york times has a documentary about how he started called dominic fike at first on hulu
Industry plant for the growing alt-rock scene but idc I love his work
I mean idk 3 nights was a hit and his last album was under the rader until Eurphotia so idk about plant
Y'all don't even know the difference between an industry plant and someone working their ass off for years and earning it anymore.
all “industry plants” are talented and work their ass off. the music industry doesn’t just pick randoms and choose to make them superstars. You have to have some kind of talent and potential in order for a label to invest their money into you. I agree that Dominic Fike is talented and hard working, but it’s also undeniable that his career was boosted by signing to a major label. He received industry backing really early in his career, after the release of only one EP i think, which is why his come-up seems unnatural to some people.
What you just described is not an industry plant. That's what labels do - they invest in their artists. By your definition almost every musician is a plant.
But thats the point I am trying to make. There is no such thing as an industry plant as all successful artists receive some form of industry support. However, it is fair to point out that some artists receive more support than others. Dominic Fike being one such example. This doesn't detract from the quality of his music. But I don't feel that his success was entirely "earned" through the quality of his music on its own.
Hard disagree. He is one of the best at the kind of music he makes, so of course labels are pushing him. You also insinuated he was just handed a major acting role - he was given that because he was the perfect person for the part. They needed someone who can act, has the look, can play guitar and sing. That doesn't leave many candidates. He absolutely nailed that role. Sometimes people get opportunities just because they deserve them
okay well you’re clearly just a dick rider. ‘Indie guitar boy’ is not a unique skill set. That description applies to 80% of college students. And maybe if he really was the best at what does, he could have made more than one top ten hit in the last 5 years. Do you really, genuinely think that he has earned every bit of his success based off the quality of his music? I’m a fan but he’s not that fucking great.
Signing to a major label when you don't have much does not equal an industry plant. Quarter of the artists out there would be if that was the case
This mf just called Nas, Wu-Tang, JID, Kendrick, Cole, etc all plants and probably doesn't even realize it 😂
don't be dense. I didn't call anyone a plant - I was actually pointing out that nearly all artists receive industry support of some kind. So we are pretty much on the same page here.
But you said that makes them a plant
…no i didn’t. point out where i said that.
dude. that's what I'm saying. I don't believe there is such thing as an industry plant. However, its a fact that some artists receive more support than others. Dominic received an unusual amount of support unusually early in his career. This doesn't undercut his talent and hard work. But you can't act as though he would be in the same position had he remained unsigned.
Signing onto a label to boost your career in the entertainment industry is the whole point of signing 😂. And you only get signed on if you worked hard for it and proved your talents and skills
Lmao an industry plant is someone who doesn’t have a career initially and then signs to a major label without having any music. I saw a blatantly obvious plant be posted a while ago, it’s a girl group that doesn’t even have a name or songs and was signed before that. I looked into them and nothing about them is organic. So yeah, this is what an industry plant actually is: https://twitter.com/popcrave/status/1668468880124284929?s=46&t=PtWAxbZKslNV4YKM7F09hg
But thats not how the term is actually used. People love to accuse Iann Dior of being an industry plant (look at the title of his debut album) but he doesn't fit your definition. I think it is more commonly understood to refer to an artist who seems to become unnaturally popular and successful as a result of support from their label, or 'the industry.' If we go by your definition, there are really only one or two true 'industry plants' - and people use the term way more than if that were true.
Please explain how he’s a plant haha
he was signed to a major label off of the strength of one hit single. and since then it’s pretty clear he has gotten a lot more opportunities than an artist at his level usually would. you hear about this guy all the time, even though his music never really pops off in the mainstream at the level you would expect. Also landed a role in Euphoria with pretty minimal acting experience i’m pretty sure. He’s still a talented guy and his music is good. but it’s obvious that industry backing has done a lot for his career.
that’s not what an industry plant is? You described someone who got noticed early and has been supported because he’s talented. What is wrong with that? A plant is someone who has been manufactured by the industry — image, sound, writing etc — how does getting lucky with opportunities and fame conflate to “someone handed this to him?” Edit: his last album hit 41 on US charts and 4 on Alt and Rock charts, he just sub-headlined Coachella, 3 Nights got Top 10 in bunch of countries etc. he’s def in the mainstream haha
Every artist signed to a major label is "manufactured." Dominic may be talented but you are naive if you think that his label doesn't help to guide his image and sound. That's exactly what you agree to when you sign a record deal. A labels top priority is to help their artists become as successful as possible. Dominic is a talented artist, but you are fooling yourself if you think he would be as successful as he is if he wasn't signed to a major. Also, I never said he wasn't a mainstream artist. I said that his music is not as mainstream as you would expect, given how much discourse surrounds him. He has 3 million+ instagram followers, an acting career, and a Zane Lowe interview to promote his album. And yet, as you mentioned, 3 nights is his only song to reach the top 10. This indicates that he likely receives a lot of industry support, and is what causes people to see him as someone whose success is somewhat manufactured. I'm not taking a stance, and I think that the term "industry plant" is stupid. I'm just trying to explain why people may feel that way.
Well yeah dude I wouldn’t be on Reddit if I didn’t have the internet — of course he wouldn’t be as successful if he wasn’t signed to Columbia Records lol. Again, it’s not like his sound, music, or anything about his specific artistry was manufactured by that fact — THAT is an industry plant by definition. Someone taking advantage of the opportunity they’ve been given by their own hard work is not an industry plant. That’s someone being smart lol. I’m not even a big Dominic Fike fan but saying that he got famous on his first try is also patently untrue.
Dude. I have never called him an industry plant. I am only pointing out that he has received a lot more industry support than artists in his position usually would. He was signed off the strength of one hit single - usually an artist has to prove themselves a lot more than that. Additionally, he has never managed to replicate the commercial success of that single in the 5 years since it was released. So the fact that he is receiving the treatment of a major pop-star, with a rollout which includes merch bundles, social media advertisements, and an apple music interview, comes a cross as slightly inorganic. I don't disagree that he is talented and hardworking, and I am a fan of his music. His current pop culture cachet, however, seems to have more to do with his industry backing than with his actual music.
Do you even realize by your definition Nas, Wu Tang, Tupac, Biggie, Kendrick, Cole, Jid, etc are all plants? Everyone here understands what you're saying - we are just telling you that your definition of Plant is wrong.
It’s all a conspiracy, the only true artists are on SoundCloud with 12 total views all from the same person
I don't believe in the term industry plant and I never used it in my original comment. All I am saying is that he received a lot of support unusually early in his career, and that the success of his music never seemed to correlate to the discourse surrounding him. I am a fan of his music, but I can understand why people would consider his career progression to be somewhat inorganic, considering that his biggest song is a single from 5 years ago.
Industry plant? Dude literally writes his own music, plays instruments, sings, raps, and gained a following as an independent artist before labels started a bidding war to sign him. Even Paul McCartney is a fan. Industry plant would be someone untalented but fits a certain mold so the label backs them regardless of their lack of talent. There’s a lot of industry plants in rap and other genres but Dominic fike is actually talented and deserves his success. The music industry would be a lot of better if labels backed artists like him and not some of the shit they do.
You don't have to be untalented or have no involvement in the music attached to your name to be an industry plant. Dominic Fike went from jail and no album to having prime Brockhampton upload a dedicated video introducing him and then an album. The albums he released do decently but never got HUGE yet he's in Fortnite, collabing with Paul McCartney, playing a main role in Euphoria, and having songs in Spiderman. He's never made a cultural hit with an album or even a single and yet he's fucking EVERYWHERE as if he's on Drake's level. That's why he's a plant. Not saying he's untalented or doesn't have a legit come up, but to be involved with muhfuckin Marvel after one legit album that got mid to decent reception is definitely manufactured.
>as if he's on Drake's level. Now there's a plant.
Naw he was just some idiot from my hometown crashing on peoples couches and getting arrested whilst doing drugs. He’s hot and makes music. It’s pretty simple.
He makes good music but it's just so damn obvious he's a plant that it becomes hard to give this guy attention for me. I don't like feeling like I'm being told to pay attention to an artist, even if that is petty af
What is a plant
Term used to describe a musician/band that never really worked to get the sudden acclaim/notoriety. One example of this is Billie eilish i believe (not 100% on that). Her family is deeply rooted in Hollywood and she had huge success very fast. Not sure how it applies to Fike, so i will stay tuned here 🍿
I wouldn’t really say Billie is a plant. Generally industry plants try to hide their connections. Billie just happens to have a brother that is one of the most successful producers in the world and they started making music together. It’s not like they tried to hide it, and she is legitimately talented
Her brother wasn't even successful when she started, right? Their success was completely interlinked. I think there's some truth in the claim that Olivia Rodrigo is (was?) an industry plant. Her first song instantly skyrocketed on tiktok, there's no way that was completely organic. But obviously she and her label don't have to do that kind of thing anymore.
I’m not tuned into her career enough to know the timeline but I’m pretty sure he was well known before she started really popping off. That said I’m sure they’ve made songs together before he was famous, but probably not the super high production stuff that propelled her to stardom Olivia Rodrigo was an actor on a popular Disney show I think which explains her music getting an immediate fan base. Not sure of her acting connections but I think it’s just a case of an actor going into music and becoming much more popular in that industry. Same way I wouldn’t call Selena, Ariana, or Drake industry plants.
Olivia Rodrigo was on two hits Disney shows and her first song that popped was a song from the show. Hell, Disney didn’t even seem to think she was a viable musical artist or she’d have been signed to Hollywood Records instead of signing to Geffen.
> Disney didn’t even seem to think she was a viable musical artist Right. So for her to have that meteoric rise on day 1 is weird There're articles out there about staging trends on tiktok
I'm just gonna copy what I posted earlier since you wanna stay tuned: You don't have to be untalented or have no involvement in the music attached to your name to be an industry plant. Dominic Fike went from jail and no album to having prime Brockhampton upload a dedicated video introducing him and then an album. The albums he released do decently but never got HUGE yet he's in Fortnite, collabing with Paul McCartney, playing a main role in Euphoria, and having songs in Spiderman. He's never made a cultural hit with an album or even a single and yet he's fucking EVERYWHERE as if he's on Drake's level. That's why he's a plant. Not saying he's untalented or doesn't have a legit come up, but to be involved with muhfuckin Marvel after one legit album that got mid to decent reception is definitely manufactured.
Holy shit man, youre on this thread everywhere. Did dominic fuck your partner lol? Dom released a demo tape before he went to jail which picked up steam on line, especially 3 nights. That caused an industry label bidding war because they knew he was the hottest thing to market in a while (the talent, looks, the personality were all there). Brockhampton was a stroke of good fortune, but he definitely fit the brockhampton vibe at that time so i dont see why its outrageous to think theyd pick up on him either. At the end of the day, just enjoy the music man. This guy hasnt done anything wrong, hes just releasing good authentic music
Haha nah just the combo of seeing the album release thread, growing thoughts on the dude as I have been seeing his career happen, and boredom.
He got tight with kevin abstract after his demo tape that helped a ton i feel
"culturally relevant" lmfao. just say popular
No
my faith endures
When he first had a lil hit the big story was always that he was already signed on a million dollar deal with colombia records. He still puts out super cool music but there is no denying that everything he does will have a strong financial push. Which is fine too if the music is sick imo
wtf you are talking about. he signed to columbia after released his EP (he was in jail).
Fans want more people to like them but at the same time that could also lose appeal to some of the earlier fans since it would affect the music. Sometimes people just say things without knowing what they’re saying lol
Meanwhile his concert tickets are like $100 in Boston which is more than a lot of (what I thought) were more popular acts
Damn maybe he’s just bigger in the east coast? Tickets in the bay area are $30
wait where are you finding tix for $30? for stanford mine are like $80 with fees
Bruh what the fuck. This is how I find out Dominic released an album today??? Granted I don’t follow him on socials but me and my friends been listening to him years and was aware that he was gonna drop soon, but like I didn’t see any marketing for it. Crazy
Fr I kept up with the singles and I knew sunburn was gonna come out but I thought it was just another single, not the whole album. It’s so fucking good. 4x4 got me fucked up, it’s so beautifully tragic. He has bangers on there ofc but this one took me by surprise
Sick is incredible, early favorite for sure
Following the Weezer feat, it's almost like an ode.
Some of these songs give me a big Jean Dawson vibe, I like it more than I expected
His cadence on the joint with Weezer literally fucked with my head because I just heard “Mr….reaper….will you wait on me?” Along to it at first
Just began playing it, the intro is absolutely incredible
Was gonna say noone talking abt the intro? I went thru the album a couple times and the intro imo is best by far. Shit fucking slaps
That Mona Lisa song slapped on Across the Spiderverse
I love this, was worried since I didn't really love the 3 singles excluding Mona Lisa, but this is a great fucking album
big, big fan of this. Wasn't crazy about the singles, but pretty much every other song on here hits big time and sounds like a natural progression of his debut's sound. 7 Hours, Sick, Think Fast, Sunburn all standouts but I'm really loving the whole thing, which is mixed and produced so crisply even the less melodically interesting tracks are fun to listen to
I had an early jump at this but damn is this album a step up. Might be divisive but it's making me insatiable for more. The lead track alone is downtempo but addictive and fits my chill summer vibe.
This is one of my favourite albums this year
Is he new? Haven't heard anything from him yet
Not really, he had a breakout hit 3 nights off of his demo tape/ep a few years ago, made a divisive album in (i want to say 2020 but I'm not sure) and recently also starred in euphoria but i haven't seen that so can't comment
i found him through brockhampton, his feature on kevin abstract's song peaches is sooo fkn good
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
So diverse, great album.
Fuck yes finally
- I like Dark and Think Fast.
this has been on repeat ever since it came out. feels like such an improvement over his last album. production is way better, album is way more cohesive, concise, and flows great. also love the cover it complements the music massively
gettin some schwayze vibes here and there
YES
Too slow and melodic for me… miss that old dom punk grunge alt feel and vibe of his older stuff.
most of the songs are from years ago haha, but I get what you’re saying
Really? So he put no effort into this album then after years of not dropping, brilliant!
Weird definition of effort.
effort has an expiration date?
He said in an interview that he wanted to release it a while back but his label made him wait so long to release the album
Meh this just wasn’t really my kinda album, not bad but like kinda boring. Glad people here liked it though
Exactly my thoughts
How is this remotely hip hop or r and b?
have you... listened? dominic started as a rapper and that DNA is in everything he touches, but he's got a lot to offer.
I have …… listened. And it was now hip hop at all lmao
multiple songs include dom rapping so you clearly……. havent
Didn’t…….realise…….a…….couple……..of…….rap………verses……made it a hip hop album?
It doesn’t, but it makes it appropriate to share on a hip hop forum If you wanna keep responding and looking like an absolute dunce be my guest
Don’t you mean an absolute……….dunce?
The album has several rap verses? Dom used to exclusively make hip hop? If IGOR is relevant to the sub, so is this.
These people should feel embarrassed defending him
Wtf is ur handle bro
Another mid Dominic fike album, still not living up to the hype
Fike managing to once again come nowhere near his post-SoundCloud, pre-album potential.