Thursday, March 31, 2022
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
BM5's February 2022 Favorites
Favorite Interview
Jamie on After School Club
Jamie is well known here to be one of my favorite Korean soloists and her new single, Pity Party, allowed her to guest on her long hosted show, After School Club. The great part about that is they brought back one of her older co-hosts to fill in which led to so much banter and hijinks. A big part of my love for Jamie was derived from her personality and that's on full display with the people she's close to along with fan interactions which was truly a gift served well! The staff even made it a special event for her, so you can't help but feel the joy in the room. Give it a watch!
Favorite Live Performance
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, & Kendrick Lamar - Super Bowl Halftime
This undeniable performance was the talk of the town for weeks and for good reason! The stage production, the collection of songs, a surprise 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak sighting all lead to many moments to recall and relish. I got to witness this live at a Wing Bar with many sports fans filling the building, so seeing everyone reliving their childhoods and jamming in unison was an experience. Yet even upon rewatching, getting the chance to see hip hop on display and being celebrated was phenomenal. Quite a highlight of the year as a whole so far.
Favorite Podcast Interview
Kenny Beats on OtherTone
Kenny Beats just continues to find himself in conversations/interviews that I just get so much out of. In this you learn a bit more about his journey in the industry, many thoughts on the industry currently, and bits of life advice sprinkled in between. Hearing the questions asked between the creatives, being Kenny, Pharrell, & Fam-Lay, is just fascinating, especially when comparing their similar and differing thought processes on the art. Truly a fine listen for those interested in that kind of thing.
Favorite Comeback
Young-Luv.com - STAYC
Even though the title track didn't have the classic slogan, as soon as I heard the opening of the song I knew it was STAYC girls, and it was going down. The direction that Black Eyed Pilseung has given these ladies has been immaculate since conception and this was further proof of that. My first listen had me like it and as I moved on to other comebacks, my mind drifted its memory to the melodies of Run2U over and over. Though, I can't only give praise to the lead single because every b-side holds an even greater hold on my eardrums. They continue to expand STAYC's sound while still maintaining a signature feeling that's all their own. I find that the most admirable quality of their development. You got to listen to believe!
Full February 2022 Favorites Playlist: click here
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Fair Shake Reaction/Review: Becoming: Heavy is the Crown - Lyric Reddick
Becoming: Heavy is the Crown - Lyric Reddick
(Genre: Hip Hop/Rap)
The list becoming links to the crown:
Thank You (Music Video)
Repeat it (Music Video)
Swerve (Audio)
The Ride (Audio)
I Don't Like It (Audio)
Friday, March 25, 2022
Fair Shake Reaction: Swoop! - Woodie Gochild
Swoop! - Woodie Gochild
(Genre: Krap)
Here's some related links, so Gochild:
Jackson (Music Video)
POGBA (Music Video)
Jackson Remix (Performance Video)
Killing Verse (on Dingo Music)
Comment Interview (w/ Stone Music)
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
Fair Shake Review: An Evening with Silk Sonic - Silk Sonic
An Evening with Silk Sonic - Silk Sonic
(Genre: R&B/Soul)
An Evening of Related Links:
Leave the Door Open (Live @ the Grammys)
Smoking Out the Window (Live @ the AMAs)
Fly as Me (Live @ Soul Train Awards)
Apple Music Interview (w/ Ebro Darden)
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Fair Shake Reaction: Mango - Yunhway
Mango - Yunhway
(Genre: Kpop)
Mango to these links:
That's My Girl (from Good Girl)
Colors (from Good Girl)
Arirang Radio Interview (in 2020)
Not So Classy Interview (in 2020)
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Fair Shake Reaction: INVU - Taeyeon
INVU - Taeyeon
(Genre: Kpop)
If you're experiencing this for the first time, INVU:
INVU (Music Video)
Can't Control Myself (Music Video)
Weekend (Music Video)
JREKML Reaction (to INVU)
Sera Ryu Reaction (to Can't Control Myself)
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Fair Shake Reaction: Point of View: U - Yugyeom
Point of View: U - Yugyeom
(Genre: Kr&b)
U Point and Click to View:
All Your Fault (Music Video)
All Your Fault (Live on M Countdown)
I Want U Around (Music Video)
Love the Way (Live Performance)
Franchise (Dance Cover)
Friday, March 11, 2022
Fair Shake Review: Mood Valiant - Hiatus Kaiyote
Mood Valiant - Hiatus Kaiyote
(Genre: Neo Soul/Alternative)
These will get you in the Mood:
Red Room (Music Video)
Get Sun (Music Video)
Sip into Something Soft/Chivalry is Not Dead (Live Performance)
Stone or Lavender (Audio)
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Fair Shake Reaction: The Second Step: Chapter One - Treasure
The Second Step: Chapter 1 - Treasure
(Genre: Kpop)
The Second Step is watching, but the first is clicking below:
Jikjin (Music Video)
Jikjin (Performance Video)
Jikjin Interview (for a lack of a better title)
Jeff Avenue Reaction (to Jikjin)
OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to Jikjin)
Monday, March 7, 2022
Fair Shake Reaction: Alice in Wonderland - Pink Fantasy
Alice in Wonderland - Pink Fantasy
(Genre: Kpop)
Alice in Wonderlinks:
Poison (Music Video)
Poison (Dance Practice)
Alice in Darkland (Performance Video)
QQVincent Reaction (to Alice in Darkland)
Comeback (Alice in Darkland Remix)
Sunday, March 6, 2022
Saturday, March 5, 2022
Fair Shake Reaction: Bipolar, Pt. 1: Prelude to Anxiety
Bipolar, Pt. 1: Prelude to Anxiety - EPEX
(Genre: Kpop)
Prelude to related material:
Lock Down (Music Video)
Lock Down (Dance Practice)
Finish the Lyrics (w/ Rolling)
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Fair Shake Review: Netflix's Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop (2021, USA)
(Genre: Action/Comedy)
These are links easy come, easy go:
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