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