Dance to the beat of her Drum!
June 8, 2011
Taking a stab at a solo career is third Girls Aloud member, Nicola Roberts. I always thought she was the most awkward yet intriguing Aloud member, with her wide-eyed doll faced look and meek singing voice. But my, her debut single Beat of My Drum (L.O.V.E.) sure is a commanding one in a sweet yet awkward manner.
I’d half expected her to take a more classic throwback sound harkening back to the 60′s with clapper dresses and sweet pop sounds. But she has gone for a more grunge underground dance pop sound, which is interesting and slightly refreshing - this veering away from what the two other Aloud alumni has done (Nadine and Cheryl).
But all said and done, seeing if this will rise or tank would be key. Afterall this is the most strongest outing by an Aloud member (thanks no less in part to dance DJ extraordinaire, Diplo). I’m not wholly sure Nicola can carry off something like this, but this looks promising. She has always been in my opinion, had a awkward place in the pop world and this is just cementing the fact that she just might be an ‘awkward out-of-place pop princess’ in the making. Intriguing indeed.
Oh I like the video too, colourful, fun and nifty dance moves – cool beans.
-indiemind.
