BM5's June 2021 Favorites

Favorite Anime Related Video

Sharing Circles of Hell | HFIL - TeamFourStar

Starting from the abridges, TeamFourStar have continuously brought much joy to my life. They have recently added the HFIL series to their channel and I love the original content based off of their beloved DBZA characters. The boys have been able to take all the skills they've gained from many years of writing content to present this hilarious series and I just want more eyes on it. That and even the other fully original content they create.

Favorite Promotional Single

Happiness - Hyolyn

Hyolyn, Hyolyn, Hyolyn...why must you please me so? There's a lot of music that I've loved during this month, but I just wanted to highlight this release. Those who've been around the kpop scene for a while should be aware of the talent of Hyolyn, so there shouldn't be too much convincing there. Yet for those unaware, following her independent career is not a bad entry point, as it has been mine. What makes this single different is that not only has she written the lyrics to this particular song, but she also composed the production which she is a bit newer to. You wouldn't be able to tell because her musical sensibilities made this the perfect fit for her soulful tone as she set it to a smooth R&B almost lofi instrumental. Your ears will be happy!

Favorite Video Essay

The Embarrassing Collapse of the Joe Budden Podcast - Trap Lore Ross

In the hip hop media space, the Joe Budden Podcast has definitely been in your radar. I, personally, have a strong connection to the show by watching/listening for close to 3 years. I've even seen them on tour. Hence, to see the co-hosts fall out so horrendously in front of the audience has been crazy. This video here chronicles the history of the crew and points out the many red flags that popped up along the way. Unfortunately, there were some that I, as I'm sure others, didn't quite pick up on. With podcasting growing in popularity these days, this retelling of events may interest you.

Favorite Interview

T-Pain in the Trap!!! - 85 South Comedy Show (Podcast)

I swear, there is never an unintriguing interview with T-Pain. This sit down with Karlous Miller and Navv Greene had me rolling from start to finish. They go into the ins and outs of T-Pain's career all while cracking jokes on each other and others throughout. I mean, we get to hear about T-Pain's discovery of Instagram DMs, learning about shady strip club practices, and an invitation to Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. These 3 hours flew as we have to determine which made the interview more ridiculous: T-Pain's drinking or Karlous' smoking!

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