Grimes is a CL fangirl; possibly may be working with CL on her solo record?

[tokyocinema.livejournal.com]

CL’s debut american album has been hyped a lot since it was announced last year. With an anticipated early 2015 release, we just can’t help wondering which direction she will take and who she will collaborate with. 2NE1’s leader has been praised by American media on her versatility with not only her talents, but her ability to transform herself with her looks. Grimes, an experimental Canadian singer-songwriter and producer is a known fan of K-pop, and a recent picture that she uploaded to her Instagram account makes us wonder if they are just friends hanging out together or if Grimes will have a hand in producing CL’s album.

There are a very few names that have been already mentioned before that could possibly be collaborating with CL for her album. Diplo, a friend and frequent collaborator may have a big and important part on her album. His beats paired with CL’s fierce rap and vocals create a perfect match that was already seen in their live collaboration for the Style Icon Awards.



Moreover, Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am. has previously collaborated with 2NE1, with an alleged full album, and has featured CL and Park Bom in one of his songs, and has now enlisted CL to join him and Black Eyed Peas on their new album. CL will feature on their 20^th anniversary album to be released later this year. Without a doubt, CL is in the right track with the aforementioned collaborators, but what CL needs is a producer like Grimes.

Grimes had already expressed admiration towards CL before. She posted on her Tumblr the music video for The Baddest Female with a caption, “CL is so cool.” Then when her American solo debut was announced, she couldn’t help but express her emotion via her Twitter. Even Lorde couldn’t resist and retweeted Claire’s (her real name) excitement.




In order for CL to achieve success in the American market she needs to come out with a very new and fresh sound that will set her apart from the current Pop artists that reign American Top 40. Yes, she has to have that commercial appeal in order to gain attention, but Grimes can give her that innovative sound that will make stand out. Grimes’ music is so different; she experiments with different sounds and genres that are not that far from what’s being produced in K-pop. She’s definitely not afraid of trying new things.

Take Grimes’ most recent track, Go, which was originally penned for Rihanna. This song is Claire’s attempt to go into the commercial route, but it still has that Grimes feel of her unique music. The song has dubstep, trap, synths, and other experimental sounds that she creates herself. If Claire takes this route with CL, she could seemingly showcase her beautiful vocals and rap on a song like this.

If both ladies want to work on a more danceable track, but with a serious topic, then Grime’s Oblivion would be a perfect example of what they could come up with. Grimes’ tracks usually deal with sexism, misogyny, drug abuse, and alcoholism, and Oblivion deals with sexual assault. Her dark and obscure lyrics create a perfect juxtaposition with the music she does, but also bring awareness to these topics. CL has already stated that she wants to represent Asian women and break the typical Asian female stereotype. “I want to break that. I want to tell the world that there are some badass Asian female girls and that we can be cool. That we’re nothing different. I want to break that standard and stand up for all the girls,” she stated in an Elle Magazine interview. Grimes and CL could make the perfect girl power anthem that we have been longing for.

Grimes producing CL debut American album would be ideal. Not only producing her music but also giving creative direction. Did we forgot to mention that they are both Jeremy Scott’s besties? Her visuals are always stunning and have a very different approach from what’s already out there. Claire’s music can’t be put in one genre given that her music is very unique, making it the perfect sound match for CL. Both artists are chameleonic in their artistry. What these women could achieve together would be amazing; their personalities and talents combined will be like a match made in heaven.

Sources: KultScene, CL's instagram, Grimes' instagram

Despite it being somewhat old but recent, I thought it was a good idea to post because omg my baby Grimes and CL working together? I'm so hft.

Comments

[audiograms.livejournal.com]

omg it Grimes and CL worked together I would be in heaven

[tokyocinema.livejournal.com]

If not, that'd be okay because I'm still giddy af that they're friends/hanging out

[audiograms.livejournal.com]

i am happy to live in a world where they're friends

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

same

[dysphoriia.livejournal.com]

yeah. every time she takes a picture with someone foreign/unfamiliar people make a damn article on it -.-

[bauci.livejournal.com]

mte

[agoongprincess.livejournal.com]

this is so over hyped, like they should stop with all the media play and release something already otherwises it won't live up to expectations

[chukachukachoo.livejournal.com]

I don;t really think this is mediaplay since it comes from a kpop website...and the other things like magazine shoots and interviews are publicity and actually needed to get her name out (though to be honest i don't see the difference between the two because everyone "hypes" their artists all the time). I guess when YG releases things calling her the greatest thing since sliced bread, that's mediaplay? but creating buzz around a relative unknown is kind of necessary.

[agoongprincess.livejournal.com]

mediaplay is when someone is constantly in the media to give them attention. this is def mediaplay, im not saying it's a bad thing but it's overwhelming so they should tone it down especially since ppl reading these articles are already her fans.

[chukachukachoo.livejournal.com]

so who exactly is the culprit this time? YGE, CL and her instagram posts, this kpop site I've never heard of, Scooter?

and is there a negative effect to this besides a few non-fans who like kpop being annoyed? Because I'm a fan and I don't see the big deal. just scroll...

[agoongprincess.livejournal.com]

YGE is obvs trying to get in her in as many articles x pictorals etc as possible and it's not doing anything for her. it's just overhyping her debut and attempting to thrust her into relevance through media play. i don't think anyone is actually annoyed it's just kinda of pointless. no one is reading these articles other than her fans and what's the point of barraging them with mediaplay when they already like her?

mediaplay is just pointless and irritating overall regardless

[chukachukachoo.livejournal.com]

i think you're overreacting tbh. she's been showing up in magazine shoots and articles for years now. no one in the pop industry releases shit without promotion unless they're Beyonce. and we don't really know if it's helping her or not. I don't particularly care either way. i would just ignore the articles if i found them irritating

[leopolitan.livejournal.com]

their music and stylistic directions are completely different tho

like i just cant imagine CL doing her shoutrapping over a grimes track, idk

[leighbee333.livejournal.com]

mte

[chukachukachoo.livejournal.com]

CL doesn't only "shoutrap" though...

[racquelle2005.livejournal.com]

I really admire cl's hustle

[lydz19.livejournal.com]

OR she was just hanging out with a friend?

Anyway this album looks like it will be eclectic and this is what CL has always wanted. I can't wait to listen to the songs

I don't know why some are bothered by the articles and stuffs because the debut has to be hyped anyway. She is getting people talking, it's a good thing

[leighbee333.livejournal.com]

CL's a professional schmoozer, lol...Grimes is really talented, but I wonder if their styles would mesh.

On a shallow note, Grimes is an attractive woman, so why is she styling herself like that?

[agoongprincess.livejournal.com]

lmao true. tiffany and jessica should take notes

[donutism.livejournal.com]

CL getting those connections, when will your favs?

[cooliosa.livejournal.com]

idk to me this is just her taking pictures with "famous" friends to gain attention and new ig followers

[lily-of-west.livejournal.com]

Yes because they're clearly not close and maybe even friends. Because Grimes did not tweet about CL and retweet stuff about her and mention her before. Because God forbid that CL could actually be close and friends with 90% of the celebs she posts pics with or that she might be a fan of some of them and thus likes to post pics with them after meeting them. It has to be that she's trying to gain attention and new IG followers.

[stereotastic.livejournal.com]

omg this is perfect! i love grimes!

[lycorisc.livejournal.com]

i love grimes so this news pleases me