Fair Shake Reaction: Ched&L - Way Ched & Trade L

Ched&L - Way Ched & Trade L

(Genre: KR&B)

Do you know the way to these songs:

Ched&L (Full Album w/ Lyrics)

Fair Shake Reaction: Eazy Call - Fuelo

Eazy Call - Fuelo

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

Checking these out is an eazy call:

West Coast Freestyle (Visualizer)

Dippin Music II (Music Video)

Fair Shake Reaction: Ate That EP - Young Posse

Ate That EP - Young Posse

(Genre: Kpop)

Evidence that Young Posse Ate That:

Ate That (Music Video)

Ate That (Choreography Video)

We Still Loading (Official Remix)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to Ate That)

itsANDYandJAS Reaction (to Ate That)

Behind the Scenes (w/ Ben Proulx)

BM5's February 2025 Favorites

Favorite Music Video

High Alone - Jackson Wang

Jackson Wang is quite a visionary when it comes to his solo output. He always puts so much into the art and this is no exception, outside of it being exceptional. Ironic, I know, but I say this because the symbolism of this video is quite powerful. The song itself is a good listen, despite the vocals not being the most coherent. Yet the vibe is certainly felt and having it paired with the visuals is quite a treat! Why not give yourself the pleasure of the experience?

Favorite B-Side

Cherry Sky - Minnie of (G)I-DLE

Minnie's debut solo EP had so many fantastic tunes, but when this mug came on, I instantly knew it would be the one I'd have on repeat. Its easy groove and hypnotic vocals sucked me into a state of euphoria. Pair it with the cherry toned music video and I was enamored by its presentation. If I ever want to give a small entryway into some kpop artists, crossover tracks like this is a easy recommendation. I simply let them know, now imagine being able to get this and more in another language.

Favorite Debut

The Chase - Hearts2Hearts

Although, there was some rumblings about this debut coming around the corner, it honestly took me by surprise! The trance that initial bassline put me in grabbed my interest and the soft chords eased me into a musical high. The sounds continued to wash over my eardrums and I just knew this song would instantly make it to my favorites of the whole year. (Expect to see it at the end of the year list!) The music video for it was also quite intriguing and beautifully shot. It made me forget that I was questioning why SM would be debuting another girl group so soon. The B-side, Butterflies, is also a soulful track that I had to add to the playlist. I can't wait to see how they continue to build onto their sound as I feel they're descendants of my favorite f(x) & Red Velvet songs. I can't suggest them more!

Fair Shake Reaction: Work in Process - Brail Watson

Work in Process - Brail Watson

(Genre: Alternative Rap/R&B)

Process the work down below:

Crown (Lyric Video)

Work in Process (Behind the Music Playlist)

Better B (Lyric Video)

Feelin' Low (Lyric Video)

Pi Freestyle (Lyric Video)

U My Everything Remix (Lyric Video)

Fair Shake Reaction: Jewell Ave John 2 - Stik Figa x Leonard Dstroy

Jewell Ave John 2 - Stik Figa x Leonard Dstroy

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

Take a trip down Jewell Ave:

YouTube (MVs & Podcasts)

Fair Shake Reaction: Crazy - Le Sserafim

Crazy - Le Sserafim

(Genre: Kpop)

Wouldn't it be crazy to like these?:

Crazy (Music Video)

Crazy (English MV)

1-800-hot-n-fun (Live at the MTV VMAs)

CaliforniaLuv84 Reaction (to Crazy MV)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Crazy MV)

Fair Shake Reaction: Rell Play 2 - T-Rell

Rell Play 2 - T-Rell

(Genre: Contemporary R&B)

Links to Rell Play to:

Put Her First (Music Video)

Been in Love (Music Video)

Backside (Visualizer)

Rolling Loud Vlog

RealLyfe Street Starz Interview

Toxic (Music Video)

Fair Shake Reaction: Soil Songs EP - Stik Figa

Soil Songs EP - Stik Figa

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

I dug this up from the soil:

Rappin' A$$ Interlude (Music Video)

Fair Shake Reaction: Fe3O4 : Stick Out - NMIXX

Fe3O4 : Stick Out - NMIXX

(Genre: Kpop)

Some content that's sure to stick out:

See That? (Music Video)

Love is Lonely (Music Video)

Sickuhh (Visualizer)

Tiny Desk Korea (Live Performance)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to See That?)

itsANDYandJas Reaction (to See That?) 

BM5's January 2025 Favorites

Favorite Singles

Nobody - JoJo

Ya'll should know by now: I see JoJo and I click! Why? Because she never misses!!! With the release of her new EP, JoJo led with a couple of new tracks including this one here that just makes me want to jam the whole way through! The drum groove and funky bassline with her phenomenal vocals is a winning combination, and I can't help but share. What are you doing reading this, though? PRESS PLAY!

Love Hangover - Jennie feat. Dominic Fike

Jennie has been steadily counting down to her full solo album release and I think I should breakdown my feelings in the process. With "Mantra", I thought this is a real fun, pop jam for the girlies. I can definitely dig it even if it doesn't hit my most replayed list. Then "Zen" dropped and I believed that it was an interesting listen with more intriguing visuals. It ultimately had me of the mindset of most likely to skip. Next up, brings us "Love Hangover". The placement of it here probably speaks for itself! The video was super fun and the song was absolutely a vibe I could jive with. So much, in fact, that I currently have this as my favorite solo release from her so far. What do you think, though?

Favorite Discussion

Square Enix Party Chat w/ Briana White & John Eric Bentley

Alright, now I know that gaming stuff isn't something that's brought up here often, but I couldn't help myself. Voice acting has always been a career I'm fascinated by and hearing some of their stories about the job and lives are some extremely interesting things to me. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is another thing that has enraptured much of my attention, even with me recently completing the enjoyable, but lengthy "Rebirth" entry. Therefore, being able to listen to Briana (Aerith) and John (Barret) chat about their experiences and journeys was quite delightful. Figured I try to highlight it for you all, as well, this month.

Full January 2025 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: Thank You For Robbin' - GAT$

Thank You For Robbin' - GAT$

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

Thank You For Stoppin' by these:

Suplex (Music Video)

Garden (Music Video)

Haunted (Music Video)

Intrusive Thoughts (Music Video)

BeatsNChill Interview (w/ HMTWN)

Fair Shake Reaction: Assemble24 - tripleS

Assemble24 - tripleS

(Genre: Kpop)

I'll assemble links to the 24:

Girls Never Die (Music Video)

Girls Never Die (Choreography Video)

Non Scale (Live Performance)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Girls Never Die)

John Siballin Reaction (to Assemble24)

Weekly Idol (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Perennials - Seuss Mace

Perennials - Seuss Mace

(Rap/Hip Hop)

Got to give him his flowers:

The Bomb (Music Video)

Perennials (Music Video)

Milk (Music Video)

Just Seuss (Music Video)

Live Performance (Opening for Krizz Kaliko)

Fair Shake Reaction: One of a Kind - Loossemble

One of a Kind - Loossemble

(Genre: Kpop)

Content that's one of a kind:

Girls' Night (Music Video)

Girls' Night (Dance Practice)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Girls' Night)

Hidye1 Breakdown (of Girls' Night Lore)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Boomerang)

K Poppin' Interview 

Fair Shake Reaction: With YOU-th - Twice

With YOU-th - Twice

(Genre: Kpop)

Content to enjoy with youth:

One Spark (Music Video)

One Spark (Dance Practice)

I Got You (Music Video)

I Got You (Performance Video)

Christina & Ed Reaction (to One Spark)

KIIS FM Interview (w/ Jojo)

Fair Shake Reaction: Born to Be - ITZY

Born to Be - ITZY

(Genre: Kpop)

This content was born to be watched:

Untouchable (Music Video)

Mr. Vampire (Music Video)

Born to Be (Music Video)

Jordan Orme Reaction (to Untouchable)

Temper Tantrum Reaction (to Born to Be Dance Practice)

Spot ON! (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Fe304: Break - NMIXX

Fe304: Break - NMIXX

(Genre: Kpop)

Time to break in this related content:

Dash (Music Video)

Soñar (Breaker) (Music Video)

Run for Roses (Choreography Video)

Christina & Ed Reaction (to Dash & Run for Roses)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Soñar)

Spot ON! (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Easy - Le Sserafim

Easy - Le Sserafim

(Genre: Kpop)

Easy there! The links aren't going anywhere:

Easy (Music Video)

Smart (Music Video)

Swan Song (Live Performance)

Jordan Orme Reaction (to Easy)

ItsANDYandJAS Reaction (to Smart)

Good Bones (Trailer)

Fair Shake Reaction: Melting Point - ZeroBaseOne

Melting Point - ZeroBaseOne

(Genre: Kpop)

Content so hot, they reach the melting point:

Melting Point (Music Video)

Crush (Music Video)

Crush (Dance Practice)

Caitlin Benson Reaction (to Crush)

The Report Card Reaction (to Melting Point)

Weekly Idol (Variety)

BM5's December 2024 Favorites

Favorite Kpop Music Video

Strategy - Twice feat. Megan Thee Stallion

When this collaboration was announced, I was gagged! Especially after hearing Twice on the remix of Mamushi. I knew that this could be either really dope or really trash; I'm happy to say that it's the former and with them actually getting to meet in person for the music video as well. It's a nice vibe for Twice to add to their discography that sounds like a natural progression and comes across so grown, I have to love it! They never sacrificed their style and Megan got in where she could fit in without taking it too far. I'm thoroughly pleased with this collaboration, so I have to recommend it. Ah!

Favorite Live Performance

Tiny Desk Concert - Doechii

Doechii has truly been rising in visibility lately and this is the fever pitch! Alligator Bites Never Heal is a phenomenal project and this performance of a few of its standout tracks is proof of that. Yet, much more than that, this concert is evidence of the star power and talent that's just waiting to be thrust into the mainstream. As an extremely versatile female artist, she shows that she can rap with the best of them, sing with a few of them, and entertain like a superstar! Please give her your eyes for this set and tell me if I'm lying!

Favorite Music Discussion

Why Kendrick Lamar Won a Pulitzer for DAMN. - Digging the Greats

I know that 2024 has been about Kendrick this and Kendrick that, but even this look back at his previous award-winning work is reason enough to keep him in the zeitgeist. Digging the Greats does a fantastic job looking into the lyrics, production, and sequencing of the 3rd major label album from K. Dot. If you've ever been curious what can make rap a true art form, this dive into this LP is a full demonstration of how. This channel is truly always Digging the Greats!

Full Dec. 2024 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: XXL EP - Young Posse

XXL EP - Young Posse

(Genre: Kpop)

Do it XXL for the content:

XXL (Music Video)

XXL (Choreography Video)

FiFiZappaReacts (to XXL)

John Siballin Reaction (to XXL EP)

On The Set (Behind the Scenes w/ Ben Proulx)

Fair Shake Reaction: Do It - Youngjae

Do It - Youngjae

(Genre: Kpop)

Click these related videos; do it:

Do It (Music Video)

Do It (Dance Practice)

Errr Day (Music Video)

Flower (Dance Practice)

Differently Alike Reaction (to Do It MV)

Fair Shake Reaction: Wish You Hell - Wendy

Wish You Hell - Wendy

(Genre: Kpop)

With these links, I wish you well:

Wish You Hell (Music Video)

Wish You Hell (Live Performance)

Differently Alike Reaction (to MV)

FiFiZappaReacts (to His Car Isn't Yours)

Eunchae's StarDiary (Variety)

Journey to Find the True Me (Behind the Scenes)

Fair Shake Reaction: Golden - Jungkook

Golden - Jungkook

(Genre: Pop)

Clicking these links like they're golden:

3D (Music Video)

Seven (Music Video)

Standing Next to You (Music Video)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Seven)

Emeroy Bernardo Reaction (to Standing Next to You Remix)

Apple Music Interview (w/ Zane Lowe)

Fair Shake Reaction: On My Youth - WayV

On My Youth - WayV

(Genre: Cpop)

Links to blame on my youth:

On My Youth (Music Video)

On My Youth (Dance Practice)

Poppin' Love (Music Video)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to On My Youth)

The Report Card Reaction (to On My Youth)

Fair Shake Reaction: Colorise - Weeekly

Colorise - Weeekly

(Genre: Kpop)

Colorise your life with some Weeekly daily:

Vroom Vroom (Music Video)

Backwards (Choreography Video)

A+ (Choreography Video)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Vroom Vroom)

The Safe Cave Reaction (to Vroom Vroom)

Today's Star is Weeekly (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Guilty - Taemin

Guilty - Taemin

(Genre: Kpop)

Don't feel guilty about checking these:

Guilty (Music Video)

Guilty (Choreography Video)

The Rizzness (Choreography Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Guilty)

Christina & Ed Reaction (to The Rizzness)

Killing Voice

Fair Shake Reaction: Ringo - ITZY

Ringo - ITZY

(Genre: Jpop)

More Itzy has a good ringo to it:

Ringo (Music Video)

Ringo (Dance Practice)

Sugar-Holic (Music Video)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to MV)

BM5 Reaction (to Voltage)

BM5 Reaction (to Spice)

Fair Shake Reaction: Weak - Loco

Weak - Loco

(Genre: Krap/Kr&b)

Content to lift you when you're weak:

INEEDYOURLOVE (Music Video)

Volvo (Music Video)

Broken iPhone (Music Video)

Not OK (Music Video)

4 U (Audio)

Movies Watched in 2025

Starting date: January 1, 2025
Finishing date: April 9, 2025

1. Nosferatu (2024, USA)
2. The Best Man (1999, USA)
3. The Best Man Holiday (2013, USA)
4. Almost Christmas (2016, USA)
5. Stranded (2006, Australia)
6. A Sexplanation (2021, USA)
7. Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (2019, USA)
8. Up in Smoke (1978, USA)
9. Auntie Mame (1958, USA)
10. Them! (1954, USA)
11. The Damned (2024, Ireland)
12. Romancham (2023, India)
13. Qorin (2022, Indonesia)
14. The Boogeywoman (2019, USA)
15. Cerdita [Piggy] (2018, Spain)
16. Bad Acid (2021, USA)
17. We Joined A Cult (2023, USA)
18. The Last Showgirl (2024, USA)
19. High End Dying (2023, Canada)
20. Paddington (2014, UK)
21. Lesson of the Evil [Aku no kyouten] (2012, Japan)
22. Better Man (2024, UK)
23. I Am Nancy (2011, USA)
24. The Wild Robot (2024, USA)
25. Dead Or Alive: Hanzaisha (1999, Japan)
26. Dead Or Alive 2: Birds (2000, Japan)
27. Fatal Games (1984, USA)
28. Zombie for Sale [Gimyohan gajok] (2019, South Korea)
29. Matt Rife: Only Fans (2021, USA)
30. Matt Rife: Matthew Steven Rife (2023, USA)
31. Ace Attorney [Gyakuten saiban] (2012, Japan)
32. White Snake [Bai She: Yaun qi] (2019, China)
33. One of them Days (2025, USA)
34. Dorm [Dek hor] (2006, Thailand)
35. Diary of a Cheating Man (2015, USA)
36. Lumberjack the Monster [Kaibutsu no kikori] (2023, Japan)
37. Flee [Flugt] (2021, Denmark)
38. The Feast [Gwledd] (2021, UK)
39. First Love [Hatsukoi] (2019, Japan)
40. Presence (2024, USA)
41. The Colors Within [Kimi no iro] (2024, Japan)
42. Big Bang Love, Juvenile A [46-okunen no koi] (2006, Japan)
43. Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City [Zeburâman: Zebura Shiti no gyakushû] (2010, Japan)
44. Companion (2025, USA)
45. The Case of Hana & Alice [Hana to Arisu satsujin jiken] (2015, Japan)
46. Luther: Never Too Much (2024, UK)
47. Love Me (2024, USA)
48. Beans (2020, Canada)
49. Wolf Man (2025, USA)
50. Under the Shadow (2016, UK)
51. Sibyl (2019, France)
52. Marwencol (2010, USA)
53. Cowboy Bebop: The Movie [Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no tobira] (2001, Japan)
54. Bones (2001, USA)
55. Nicole (2019, USA)
56. Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution (2017, USA)
57. Beloved (1998, USA)
58. The Jazz Singer (1927, USA)
59. The Brother from Another Planet (1984, USA)
60. Neptune Frost (2021, Rwanda)
61. Not Another Church Movie (2024, USA)
62. Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022, USA)
63. Higher Learning (1995, USA)
64. Love Hurts (2025, USA)
65. She Hate Me (2004, USA)
66. The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976, USA)
67. Attachment [Natten har øjne] (2022, Denmark)
68. Down (2019, USA)
69. Cooley High (1975, USA)
70. Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. (1992, USA)
71. Dear David (2023, USA)
72. IVE: The 1st World Tour in Cinema (2024, South Korea)
73. The Doll Master [Inhyeongsa] (2004, South Korea)
74. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982, USA)
75. She's Having a Baby (1988, USA)
76. Hondros (2017, USA)
77. Flux Gourmet (2022, UK)
78. Cornbread, Earl and Me (1975, USA)
79. The Monkey (2025, USA)
80. Risky Business (1983, USA)
81. Heart Eyes (2025, USA)
82. Happy Feet (2006, USA)
83. Happy Feet 2 (2011, USA)
84. Sleeping Beauty (1959, USA)
85. Never Let Go (2024, USA)
86. The Front Room (2024, USA)
87. Death Whisperer [Tee yod] (2023, Thailand)
88. The Truth vs. Alex Jones (2024, USA)
89. Anora (2024, USA)
90. Wrong Turn (2003, USA)
91. Eloise (2016, USA)
92. The Furies (2019, Australia)
93. Hunted (2020, Belgium)
94. Fix Us (2019, Ghana)
95. Mickey 17 (2025, USA)
96. Helter Skelter [Herutâ sukerutâ] (2012, Japan)
97. Death Whisperer 2 [Tee yod 2] (2024, Thailand)
98. Ash (2025, USA)
99. Wildling (2018, USA)
100. Baghead (2023, UK)
101. The Substance (2024, USA)
102. Crew (2024, India)
103. The Lady (2011, France)
104. Novocaine (2025, USA)
105. Black Bag (2025, USA)
106. Princess Mononoke [Mononoke-hime] (1997, Japan)
107. Hellhole [Ostatnia wieczerza] (2022, Poland)
108. ZEROBASEONE The First Tour: Timeless World in Cinemas (2025, South Korea)
109. Colorful [Karafuru] (2010, Japan)
110. Madame Web (2024, USA)
111. The Fall of the House of Usher [La chute de la maison Usher] (1928, France)
112. House on Haunted Hill (1959, USA)
113. The House That Dripped Blood (1971, UK)
114. Seventeen: Right Here - World Tour in Cinemas (2025, South Korea)
115. Night Gallery (1969, USA)
116. The Woman in the Yard (2025, USA)
117. The Puppetman (2023, USA)
118. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023, USA)
119. Afraid (2024, USA)
120. Over 18 (2016, Canada)
121. Voices [Du saram-yida] (2007, South Korea)
122. Frailty (2001, USA)
123. The Gallows (2015, USA)
124. The Gallows Act II (2019, USA)
125. The Toybox (2018, USA)
126. Child Eater (2016, Iceland)
127. Vampire Hunter D [Kyûketsuki hantâ D] (1985, Japan)