Fair Shake Reaction: Ruby - Jennie

Ruby - Jennie

(Genre: Pop)

Ruby is the name, but she still got gems:

Mantra (Music Video)

Zen (Music Video)

Love Hangover (Music Video)

ExtraL (Music Video)

like JENNIE (Music Video)

Handlebars (Music Video)

Seoul City (Music Video)

The Ruby Interview (w/ Zane Lowe)

BM5's December 2025 Favorites

Favorite Music Video

Non-Stop - HANA

HANA just continues to stun me, ya'll. I don't know why, but I never expected them to come out with another rap centric track, yet they did and with style! The production of the track had me jamming with the baile funk start to the trap influenced core to the rest of the track. It rocked my world with the trading verses and catchy chorus that succinctly described my journey with the group: "Who's HANA?" turning into "Where's HANA?" I need more, and so do you! So it's right here for you.

Favorite Single

Sag Harbor - Tyler, the Creator

If there's one thing Tyler is going to do, it's drop some heat out of the blue. He did it again to cap off the year with an ill track that has him reflecting on the successful year that he's had along with the bit of controversy he's faced with some of his fan base. It's amazing how he's grown into an artist that can float between these topics with ease and pizazz. The beat, the lyrics, and the flows just captivate you and leave you wanting more. Therefore, I'll be jamming this right beside the album, Don't Tap the Glass for quite some time. Care to join me?

Favorite Anime Discussion

Why is Gachiakuta So Black? - Meanie Mosey

Gachiakuta is a newer anime that has been released that I've enjoyed quite heavily during the Fall 2025 season. The action, style, and characters have been something that have piqued my interest with each episode. Though, it wasn't long until I started to realize that there's a lot of others that have been feeling similarly and that the trend is that they're my complexion. This video was one of the few that I feel kind of goes into some of the features of the show (especially when watching it dubbed) that attracts black anime fans to this series. Though, I also just have to give respect to the creator for also honoring some of our culture that inspired parts of the franchise. What do you think?

Full December 2025 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: Alter Ego - Lisa

Alter Ego - Lisa

(Genre: Pop)

Tap into your Alter Ego journey:

Rockstar (Music Video)

New Woman (Music Video)

Born Again (Music Video)

FUTW Solo Ver. (Music Video)

When I'm with You (Music Video)

Dream (Music Video)

Moonlit Floor (Performance Video)

Hot Ones Interview

Fair Shake Reaction: Rosie - Rosé

Rosie - Rosé

(Genre: Pop)

Deep dive into the real Rosie:

APT. (Music Video)

Number One Girl (Music Video)

Toxic Till The End (Music Video)

The Rosie Interview (w/ Zane Lowe)

One Year of Rosie Interview (w/ Zane Lowe)

BM5's 2025 Musical Favorites

BM5's 2025 Musical Favorites

BM5's 2024 Musical Favorites

BM5's 2024 Musical Favorites

Movies Watched in 2026

Starting date: January 1, 2026
Finishing date: February 2, 2026

1. House of Darkness (2022, USA)
2. The Bishop's Wife (1947, USA)
3. The Holiday (2006, USA)
4. Noelle (2019, USA)
5. Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016, USA)
6. Five Night's at Freddy's (2023, USA)
7. Five Night's at Freddy's 2 (2025, USA)
8. Klaus (2019, Spain)
9. The Dutchman (2025, USA)
10. Primate (2025, USA)
11. Frozen (2013, USA)
12. Home Alone (1990, USA)
13. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992, USA)
14. Jack Frost (1997, USA)
15. The Open House (2018, Canada)
16. Escape Room (2017, USA)
17. Escape Room (2017, USA)
18. The Housemaid (2025, USA)
19. The Running Man (1987, USA)
20. King of Killers (2023, USA)
21. A Real Pain (2024, USA)
22. No Other Choice [Eojjeolsuga eobsda] (2025, South Korea)
23. No Escape Room (2018, USA)
24. The Game (1997, USA)
25. The Sacrifice Game (2023, USA)
26. All You Need is Kill [Ôru yû nîdo izu kiru] (2025, Japan)
27. Femme (2023, UK)
28. Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman (2021, USA)
29. I'm Totally Fine (2022, USA)
30. Red One (2023, USA)
31. Death Tube: Broadcast Murder Show [Satsujin Douga Site] (2010, Japan)
32. Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout. (2025, USA)
33. The Boy and the Heron [Kimi-tachi wa dô ikiru ka] (2023, Japan)
34. Nine Dead (2009, USA)
35. Fermat's Room [La habitación de Fermat] (2007, Spain)
36. 9 Windows (2024, USA)
37. American Kamasutra (2018, USA)
38. Old Dracula [Vampira] (1974, UK)
39. Bloody Hell (2020, Australia)
40. Red Room [Akai misshitsu (heya): Kindan no ôsama geemu] (1999, Japan)
41. Red Room 2 [Shin akai misshitsu (heya): Kowareta ningyô-tachi] (2000, Japan)
42. Greenland (2020, USA)
43. Jingle All the Way (1996, USA)
44. Greenland 2: Migration (2026, UK)
45. Drifting Home [Ame o tsugeru hyôryû danchi] (2022, Japan)
46. I Married a Witch (1942, USA)
48. Dracula (2025, France)

BM5's November 2025 Favorites

Favorite Single

Little Miss - Girlset

VCHA is officially a thing of the past! It has been for a while really, but this was the true reset the members needed for their rebrand. They tried setting things off with their transition single, Commas, but the true mark they required to make a statement was this tune right here! The Y2K pop R&B vibes are in full effect and it seems like they truly got to define what their new direction will be and it fits like a glove. Them and the labels their on know it, too, since the marketing push behind this has been on 10 ever since. Though, I don't blame them. What about you?

Favorite Collaboration

PS118 - Jurin Asaya feat. Rapsody

When I saw that this new single from one of the XG girlies was going be a collaboration with Rapsody, I knew I would be astonished. I hit play and instantly knew that this would be a barfest. Punchlines and smooth flows kept zooming past at every turn and I loved how it all fit the intergalactic theme of XG as a whole. It was also pleasing to hear how smooth these lyrics were over the production, but that Jurin actually got to contribute to some of the writing herself alongside the veteran, Lyricks. This is a collab for the books, truly. It has me curious what other solos/collabs will come with the album in 2026.

Favorite Live Performance

Goyo Club Performance - Yves

Yves has had a phenomenal year with the deluxe versions of I Did and Soft Error adding to her stellar start of her solo career in 2024. Her capturing a song from each album, including the debut Loop in this quick performance was quite a treat. To hear her vocals be able to sound just like the record, including the soaring vocals of Ex Machina made me respect her growth and ambition as she's grown as an artist in such a short time outside of her past group activities. I continue to be in awe and anticipation of what she'll do next.

Full November 2025 Favorites playlist: click here

Purple Kiss & Doechii Concert Recap

Fair Shake Reaction: Life on Film - GAT$

Life on Film - GAT$

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

Below is the "filmography" of Gat$:

John Wicked (Music Video)

Stuntman (Music Video)

White Bronco (Music Video)

Cheapskate (Music Video)

What You On!? (Music Video)