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Fair Shake Review: The Sailor - Rich Brian

The Sailor - Rich Brian

(Genre: Alternative Rap/Hip Hop)

Straight from the Sailor's Mouth:

Yellow (Music Video)

Kids (Music Video)

Rich Brian is the Sailor (Short Film)

Shawn Cee Review (and Reaction)

iHeartRadio Interview

Sean Evans Interview (...in a castle)

Fair Shake Review: Singular: Act 2 - Sabrina Carpenter

Singular: Act 2 - Sabrina Carpenter

(Genre: Pop/Contemporary R&B)

Don't Act Too Late on these links:

Exhale (Music Video)

In My Bed (Music Video)

Pushing 20 (Lyric Video)

Interview at KIIS FM (About Music & Movies)

Zach Sang Interview (About Music and what made me love her)

Singular: Act 2 Promo (ASMR video)

Fair Shake Review: K.R.I.T. Iz Here - Big K.R.I.T.

K.R.I.T. Iz Here - Big K.R.I.T.

(Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop)

Links Iz Here:

K.R.I.T. Here (Music Video)

Addiction (Audio)

Energy (Music Video)

For The Record (w/ Rob Markman on Genius)

Conversation with K.R.I.T's Father (1-on-1 Interview with Father and Son)

Fair Shake Review: I Am - Futuristic

I Am - Futuristic

(Genre: Hip Hop/Rap)

I Am...Related Links:

That's That (Music Video)

Top Ten (Music Video)

48 Hours (Music Video)

Feel Again (Music Video)

Feel Me (Music Video)

Fair Shake Review: The Lion King: The Gift - Beyonce

The Lion King: The Gift - Beyonce

(Genre: R&B/Pop/Afrobeat)

The Circle of Links:

Spirit (Music Video)

Spirit + Bigger (Music Video)

Brown Skin Girl (Music Video)

Reaction/Review (by MalloryBros)

Brown Skin Girl Choreo (by Aliya Janell)

V-log: My 30th Birthday in Las Vegas

BM5's July 2019 Favorites

Favorite Music Discussion

Drake is Michael Jackson, Kendrick Lamar is Prince - HipHopMadness

This channel is one that I hop in and out of whenever I see a good topic. Sometimes the content gets too gossip column for me to be subscribed to, but a title like this one had me intrigued. It's tough to see artists of today being compared to icons of yesteryear, yet this video made some pretty interesting comparisons when it comes to public perception in pop culture. Although I'm fairly convinced that the point is rather valid, I'm actually more of a Michael fan than Prince and Kendrick than Drake. Is that strange? You tell me...

Favorite Anime Discussion

Attack on Titan is Incredible Now. - Gigguk

If you haven't yet seen my Spring 2019 Anime Retrospect yet, then this one video goes into incredible detail about how I felt about Attack on Titan Season 3 part 2. In fact, it captures most of my feelings on the series as a whole so far as an anime only consumer of the franchise. The show is absolutely amazing from a narrative and action perspective and I can't wait to watch season 4 when it airs. Now if only I can convince Miko to try and pick the series back up. Gigguk was also not sold on the show after season 1...maybe his perspective on the follow ups can revive the hype!

Favorite Live Performance

Masego - NPR Music's Tiny Desk

After seeing my review on Masego's Lady Lady, I'm sure you've anticipated my excitement to see his Tiny Desk episode go live. Masego is quite the character and performer, so I had a blast seeing him work the crowd alongside wowing them with his vocal and sax stylings! If this charismatic performance doesn't get you into to checking out the music, I don't know what will. I, though, am a fan of TrapHouseJazz.

Favorite Interview

Tyler, the Creator - Funk Flex on Hot 97

I shamefully haven't reviewed IGOR by Tyler, but I loved it and seeing him finally do his press run for it has been a treat. His Zane Lowe interview was very nice and really gave insight on the creation of the album and reflection on Tyler's influence on the music scene as a whole. However, after seeing over the years the type of personality Tyler has and seeing what it was going to clash with the likes of Funkmaster Flex was eyebrow-raising. The results were decisively hilarious and pleasing to watch unfold before me within the hour and thirty minutes (freestyle included). Honestly, if you like seeing two people genuinely getting to know each other with preconceived notions, this is the entertainment for you.

Full July 2019 Favorites Playlist: click here

Fair Shake Review: The Road Less Traveled - Jay Park

The Road Less Traveled - Jay Park

(Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop/K-Rap)

Travel with Jay Park:

Feng Shui (Music Video)
Ben Baller (Music Video)
Follow episode (on AllDefMusic)
Fun with Dumb podcast (w/ Dumbfounded, Parlay Pass, & Lyricks)
K-Town (Music Video)
Chosen 1 - Episode 1 (YouTube Premium series)

BM5's Spring 2019 Anime Retrospect

A Look Back at Spring 2019's Anime

MyAnimeList Profile

Fair Shake Review: Revenge of the Dreamers 3 - Dreamville

Revenge of the Dreamers 3 - Dreamville

(Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B)

Revenge is a dish best served with links:

Revenge (Documentary)

LAMBOTRUCK (Audio)

1993 (Audio)

Best Lyrics from Revenge 3 (Provided by Genius)

TheNeedleDrop Review

Shawn Cee Reaction/Review

Fair Shake Review: ERYS - Jaden Smith

ERYS - Jaden Smith

(Genre: Alternative Rap/Hip Hop)

ERYS or SYRE? You Decide:

Summertime in Paris (Audio)
Beats 1 Interview (w/ Zane Lowe)
GHOST (Music Video)
TheNeedleDrop Review
Shawn Cee Review