Miko's Music Connection - Ep. 9: Linkin Park (Original Edit)

First, I want to apologize to my Patrons for not posting their names in the original edit. It is featured in the YouTube Edit. Second, I want to retract my opinion of "Crawling" being Linkin Park's biggest blow up. I would definitely say that "In the End" definitely put them in the mainstream spotlight more. This is also mentioned in the YouTube Edit. Lastly, I originally wanted to post this yesterday, but YouTube was being a real pain with copyright. Nonetheless, I thank you all for your patience and understanding with the timing of this episode. I really didn't want to remove anything from my original vision, so I'm glad I could work around this issue.

BM5's April 2022 Favorites

Favorite Video Essay

Will Smith and the Struggle of Black Boyhood - F. D. Signifier

After the big ado with the Will Smith incident, this was a very appropriate thinkpiece. This has a lot thoughts on boyhood in America. The bit of history on Will and how even Bel-Air seems to show some aspects of life as a black adolescent made for a really intriguing video. I share this with you in hopes that you enjoy it as did I.

Favorite Title Track

Glitch - Kwon Eun Bi

I was pleased with Kwon Eun Bi's solo debut with Door, but this track was a whole 'nother story. Glitch hits all the right notes when it comes to this style of music. The drums, the synths, the vocal melody, and harmonies! Every bit of it makes me instantly click the replay button as soon as the track ends. In my reaction, I mentioned that it seems like something Chungha could release, and to me, that is high praise since she's one of my favorite soloists. Therefore, if you're a big fan of the runway worthy jams of Chungha, Kwon Eun Bi has you covered here!

Favorite Live Performance

Young-Luv.com - STAYC

The Young Luv EP has already lodged its place solidly on my favorite albums of year. Therefore, to see that STAYC released a nice medley of all the tracks for the fans to enjoy made me ecstatic. Once again we get to see the talent that all six of these ladies possess, alongside a nice variety of genres of music. If you haven't gotten into them yet, I dare you to watch this and come out saying that they aren't worth listening to. I know that can't be the truth!

Full April 2022 playist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: 9th - Psy

9th - PSY

(Genre: Kpop)

I have the links down to a Psy-ence:

That That (Music Video)

Celeb (Music Video)

Ganji (Performance Video)

Now (Performance Video)

That That Interview (Behind the Scenes)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to That That)

Fair Shake Reaction: Series 'O' [Round 2: Hole] - VeriVery

Series 'O' [Round 2: Hole] - VeriVery

(Genre: Kpop)

A VeriVery good series of links:

Trigger (Music Video)

Trigger (Performance Video)

ReacttotheK's Album Listen

Deabak Show Interview

Guess That Song (w/ ReacttotheK)

Fair Shake Reaction: Hula Hoop / Starseed ~Kakusei~ - LOONA

Hula Hoop / Starseed ~Kakusei~ - LOONA

(Genre: Jpop)

Hula-la-la Hula-la-links:

Hula Hoop (Music Video)

Hula Hoop (Dance Practice)

Starseed ~Kakusei~ (Music Video)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to Dance Practice)

Netube Interview

Fair Shake Reaction: The Awakening: Written in the Stars - Cravity

The Awakening: Written in the Stars - Cravity

(Genre: Kpop)

Hyperlinks that are Written in the Stars:

Gas Pedal (Music Video)

Gas Pedal (Dance Practice)

Veni Vidi Vici (Music Video)

FiFiZappaReacts Reaction (to Gas Pedal)

Transonglation (on Rolling)

Fair Shake Reaction: Queendom - Red Velvet

Queendom - Red Velvet

(Genre: Kpop)

This is our Queendom, yeah:

Queendom (Music Video)

Queendom (Recording BTS)

Pose (Performance)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Music Video)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Album, Part 1)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to Pose)

Miko Plays: Guess the Linkin Park Song

Fair Shake Reaction: Hide & Seek - Purple Kiss

Hide & Seek - Purple Kiss

(Genre: Kpop)

These below are bad at Hide & Seek:

Zombie (Music Video)

Zombie (Dance Practice)

Zombie (Halloween Version)

Cast Pearls Before Swine (Performance Video)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Zombie)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to Zombie)

Total Request (Variety/Interview)

Fair Shake Review: Come Home The Kids Miss You - Jack Harlow

Come Home The Kids Miss You - Jack Harlow

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

You Miss the Kids if you don't Come Home:

Nail Tech (Music Video)

First Class (Music Video)

Apple Music Interview (w/ Zane Lowe)

TheNeedleDrop Review

Shelby's Shuffle Mode Reaction

Fair Shake Reaction: Spicy Flower - Queen Wa$abii

Spicy Flower - Queen Wa$abii

(Genre: Krap)

These links are a little spicy:

Flower (Music Video)

Night Time Love (Music Video)

Last Night (Visualizer)

Fly Up (OST for Idol: The Coup)

Jay Park (Music Video)

Miko's Music Connection - Ep. 8: Red Velvet & TWICE

Miko's Music Stats 2020

I know I haven't been doing the "Most Shocking/Disappointing/WTF Asian Music Moments" in a few years, but I wanted to try something more personal and different. I haven't been the best at keeping up with music. In fact, I have a massive backlog on my iTunes library dating back to 2014/2015. It's really disgusting! Nonetheless, I have been listening to more Spotify to somewhat keep up with what's new. So, here's some stats from my last.fm [and Spotify].

Let's Talk...BTS Fatigue

Fair Shake Reaction: Go High - Hi-L

GO High - Hi-L

(Genre: Kpop)

Watch these to see the view count GO High:

Too Too (22) (Music Video)

Beautiful Night (Music Video)

Too Too (22) (Dance Practice)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Too Too)

Sera Ryu Reaction (to Too Too)

Fair Shake Reaction: Homecoming - JMIN

Homecoming - JMIN

(Genre: Pop Rap)

I invite you to the homecoming:

Dedication (Music Video)

I Swear (Music Video)

Don't Worry & Dedication (Performance on Dingo Freestyle)

Arirang Radio Interview (+ 2 Performances)

Get Real Interview/Podcast

Fair Shake Reaction: 1/6 - Sunmi

1/6 - Sunmi

(Genre: Kpop)

Use a sixth of your time to watch these:

You Can't Sit with Us (Music Video)

You Can't Sit with Us (Dance Practice)

Form of Therapy Reaction

Sera Ryu Reaction

OG Kpop Stan Reaction

Multi-Store Book Haul

Fair Shake Review: Vince Staples - Vince Staples

Vince Staples - Vince Staples

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

Staples to self-titled content:

Are You With That? (Music Video)

Law of Averages (Music Video)

Home Grown Radio Interview

Dead End Hip Hop Review

TheNeedleDrop Review