It's the English language music industry. "We're looking for someone original who can bring something new to the music scene. Unless you're a black woman, in which case we expect you to sing like Whitney."
@@kellygorton-smith208 Apparently every young black female singer who can hold a tune does. *shrugs* Don't blame me. The music of so-called "divas" isn't that great really. Some "divas'" songs are so poorly produced that they are hard to listen to, especially through headphones.
I love these, but I now remember how annoyed I used to get about the choices the audience made 🙄
Whoever told Sharon she sounded like Whitney Houston lied to her and was possibly tone deaf because she doesn't and she could never match her range!
It's the English language music industry. "We're looking for someone original who can bring something new to the music scene. Unless you're a black woman, in which case we expect you to sing like Whitney."
But this isn’t the X factor or any other search for a new star, its just a soundalike contest.
@@kellygorton-smith208 Generally speaking, if you sound like Whitney Houston, you're guaranteed to win most singing contests.
True but this lady doesn’t!
@@kellygorton-smith208 Apparently every young black female singer who can hold a tune does. *shrugs* Don't blame me. The music of so-called "divas" isn't that great really. Some "divas'" songs are so poorly produced that they are hard to listen to, especially through headphones.