I remember when that Guardian article was first published. Its sleezy nature, especially the stuff about Johnny's, seemed to be trying to garner a cheap pop from the readers more than informing.
I'm with Petit that H!P isn't an exploitation. These girls know what comes with the territory of being an idol, and they know there are certain guidelines to adibe by. If the rules are broken, they face the consequences. This is no different than other professions.
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Originally Posted by *Petit*
Just because the musicians aren't in dark clothes playing the instruments themselves and mostly being *male* doesen't mean it's a *lesser* form of music. there are actually more people working on morning musume songs than on such band songs (as an example) and tsunku has used many very talented and amazing musicians to work with the project, not to mention he's a great and creative musician himself.
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Definitely. The idea that an artist is not legit if they don't create, write, or compose their own music is bogus. As you pointed out, the individuals behind H!P are extremely talented. And that's not to say the girls in the spotlight aren't. They all may not be the best singers and dancers, but they are skilled performers and entertainers. Their music is just as valid as more "serious" artists.