There are some in the media and the music industry who would seek to tear Nikki Webster down purely based on her past image and career decisions, but we say give the girl a break – she was a kid then (being a kid then) and given that music’s obviously in her bones and she has indeed grown up, we think it’s only fair to give her the opportunity to develop as a now 22 year old performer. We afforded the same luxury to one Kylie Ann Minogue over 20 years ago and look how her career’s blossomed. And beyond that, shouldn’t we be supporting and nurturing local talent? Anyway, off the soap box.
We know we wrote about this a little while ago (and were among the first to bring you news about the singer’s return), but now the video is officially up online, we thought we’d show you the final product if you didn’t click through to see it last time. As you can see from the new-look Nikki Webster, gone are the trademark blonde curls, gone is that little pink summer dress – images that so etched themselves into our minds almost nine years ago. In their place are images of a young woman clearly comfortable in her own skin, who’s vamped up her image, surrounded herself with a selection of hot dancers and who’s set her sights firmly on the dancefloor. It’s pOp, it’s bright and it’s fun and while the song itself might not win any awards, we dare say that as with all pOp, it’s not meant to be taken too seriously.
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davidlim says
Don’t have a problem with the sexed up image – if I can handle PCD, Lisa Scott-Lee and Lene’s lusty records… this shouldn’t be a problem.
But I really to have an issue with the lack of tune. Sorry Nikki, love to fight for you but ‘Devilicious’ really isn’t worth the campaign.
Stronger tune, slicker production required. Good pop: you either have it or you don’t. Fake tan and skanky choreography aside, at the end of the day, you’re staring at an empty and void pop package if you haven’t a decent tune to hawk out.
Chris says
“It’s pOp, it’s bright and it’s fun and while the song itself might not win any awards, we dare say that as with all pOp, it’s not meant to be taken too seriously”
I agree!
Unfortunately a number of people I know think Nikki’s grab for the gay market is all too obvious and so have rejected this track out of hand. I don’t think it will get the support she was hoping for. :-(
Leo says
Well said auspOp!
I have a lot of time for Nikki, I met her several times while she was in Melbourne doing Wizard Of Oz all those years ago, I ran into her in the street a few times & she’s such a lovely person.
Ignore the knockers Nikki – hold your head high & your star will continue to shine brightly!
Anonymous says
I don’t think the reference of Kylie is needed in such a article…Kylie had good quality pop from the beginning and developed a style that was hers and didn’t resort to such generic sleeze…this project is dated and not honest…
If she had come back with something unique then I believe she should be given a listen…but I support quality music, not whatever crap is released just because it’s australian.
Anonymous says
essshh…
No addictive melody. Maybe it should be remixed.
phixxit says
I don’t know whether only appealing to the gay market is ever a good thing.
The track and video look and sound very 1998.
I hate to be negative, but all I can think is flop.
Anonymous says
I really want to give her a chance and like this, but the song (especially the awful lyrics) and video are both too cheesy and very evident that she is trying way too hard to be something she’s not to compete with other markets…