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Sam Sparro Wonders If Mouthing Off At Madonna Might Extend His 15 Minutes
Posted by Clem Bastow at 2:42 PM on June 4, 2008
Not having listened to much commercial radio since overexposure to it had me saying "come back after the break for your chance to win a Hyuuuundaaaaii" in my sleep, I was unaware that Australian reject expat Sam Sparro was doing quite well in the charts, both here and in the UK.
So well, in fact, that his track Black & Gold, possibly a tribute to his favourite budget supermarket brand food, was being whispered as a giant-killer that could hold Madonna off the top spot. Alas, poor Sam, it wasn't to be, and he's done what any electro-popper in his situation would do: started ranting bloody murder about Madge.
"Madonna is wretched at the moment - absolutely vulgar. Put it away," the young artist told UK magazine Attitude.Wow, awesomely diplomatic there, Sam! I bet no one thinks you're a bad loser at all! No way in hell!Despite topping the local charts, Sparro's spray got personal, claiming the superstar had resorted to desperate measures to maintain her career stronghold.
"You're not young and sexy any more," he railed, telling the interviewer Madonna had been "thoughtful and mature for a while and now she's chucked it away in a desperate attempt at being hot again. It's a bit vile."
The 25-year-old also let fly at Madge's looks, saying: "I definitely think she's had some work done - like a recent facelift."
Actually, I did hear Black & Gold in the car today - or at least, I heard approximately 23 seconds of it before my ears started bleeding. She may be "vile", Mr Sparro, but at least her song is better than yours. See you on VH1's One Hit Wonders Of The '00s - Where Are They Now? in thirty years!
Comments
Chantal
Posted June 4, 2008 5:25 PM
You're an idiot- one of the herd. Too bad for you that more people know who Sam is than will ever read your irritating little article. I know I'd never see it if my Google Alerts didn't let me know. Madonna is worthy of respect because of her past contribution to the metamorphosis of music in a time that needed a refreshing voice. Now, however, you must be afraid of your own ratings to find 4 Minutes anything more than music execs out to earn a dirty dollar. That is why she is no longer making good music. She did the one thing she despised- she sold out. I love her, but that song will not be remembered because it was good but because the money-fueled advertising behind her sold it there (and because another sell out passed an innovative artist). And you bought it.
tjr
Posted June 9, 2008 8:54 AM
and ironically "her song" isn't even her song. well done Sam!
tomolo
Posted September 11, 2008 8:04 AM
he's a complete wanker - what business does he have discussing madonna's physical appearance in an interview anyways? and yeah i don't find his stuff better in any way than what madonna is putting out there right now * the difference between him and madonna is that she's got a billion better things to talk about than bloody stupid sam sparro