Favorite Cover
The Boy is Mine - Post-Modern Jukebox
Being a child of the 90's, this song is a staple in my list of R&B classics. I finally decided to cave in to the Post-Modern Jukebox hype this year and was pleasantly treated to this 1940's take on the song sung by the Goglia sisters. If you've been hesitant to check out what PMJ is able to do with many current and throwback hits, this is a clear example of how good songwriting is transferable to any style of tune...especially when you're skilled in how to compose that change.
Favorite Parody
Thank U, Ness - Jacksfilms
Last month, "Thank U, Next" took the world by storm, including me. Hence, how do you capitalize on its popularity? Parody. I've been a Jacksfilms fan for many of years and when he gets to parody something, it's always a pleasure since it's more rare these days. He was able to take the excitement of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate coming out and Ariana's chart topper to create something of a fantastic amalgamation! Get a quick laugh in before the year's end, huh!
Favorite Live Performance
Nintendo (Acoustic) - Qveen Herby
The Qveen released another banger of an EP and decided to strip it back to piano for this performance. This highlights the care taken toward the writing as well as her chilling vocals. This was one of the songs that I enjoyed quite a bit on the project, but this rendition is much more ear candy than its counterpart. Please give this a listen if you dig songs about the games played in relationships these days. Oh, I guess you didn't want to be sad today...
Favorite Music Video
Sweepstakes - Russell!
Once again, a favorite artist of mine gets more promotion. Haha! After such a strong year with his "debut" album, RUSSELL, and mixtape, Carnival, Russell has left us a teaser of what's to come in 2019. Sweepstakes is another fun party track akin to much of Carnival's first half and is paired with the quirky visuals to match. This brief earworm will have you placing it on repeat as we all look forward to two planned releases for the coming year: a rap album and R&B album, most likely Loverboy 2. For all ready to get lit, turn it up and press play!
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