[EndOfTheWorld]

Originally Posted by orbitalaspect

Let's be fair here... I hate Beyonce's live performances as well. Too much theft. She's like the Apple of musicians. She can't come up with an original idea to save her life. She's either ripping off Lana Del Rey for her tour promos, or ripping off a visual artist for her music videos, or ripping off a dead YouTuber for a soundbite.

Koda, however, always interesting. I only know her next tour will be a story. And that's why I loved the WOML tour. All the interludes showing her discovering herself and her career and reflecting on the decisions she's made. Beyonce's story is like, "My husband cheated on me. I forgave him. Because I'm Beyonce. Sure a bunch of my fans viciously stalked and harassed the lady's TEENAGE CHILDREN, but I don't have to say anything because I'm Beyonce. I forgive. Oh look, I wrote a Green Eggs and Ham about #blacklivesmatter. I recycled some old cliche about making lemonade when life gives you lemons. Doesn't this thigh gap show I have substance? I'm super humble. I was the lead in Destiny's Child, you know that girl group I used to launch a solo career and later leave my 'best friend' behind. 'Second lead vocalist'. Eye roll. I'm just a normal girl."

Koda seriously doesn't need advice from Beyonce on anything. She's a powerhouse performer, actually writes her own songs, actually composes her own shit at times. Don't sink to Beyonce's level. Once you start down that path, you'll have nothing left to call yourself authentic.

Edit: Dead serious. Koda's story is that she started out, flopped massively, and was later told by her label that she wasn't attractive enough to be promoted like Ayumi. So, what did Koda do? She completely changed her image. She went on a drastic dietary change, started working out every day, underwent cosmetic surgery. She never threw a friend or a boyfriend or a mentor under the bus to get successful. There are waves of dignity and respect for the hard work Koda had to put in to become Koda Kumi, the pop star. Beyonce's just waiting around for someone to come up with her ideas for her. And then she rips off another Jennifer Lopez outfit and tries to be the center of attention all over again.

This is something I like about Koda Kumi as well. I always admired her determination and work ethic. She knows how to make things happen and get things done. She accomplishes her goals.
I would hate to she her take inspiration from Beyonce. I used to love her back in the 2000s but sometime after the Sasha Fierce album things changed. The worst part is how she is treated as a legit goddess to be worshiped by her cult fans.