BM5's December 2019 Favorites

Favorite Comeback

CL

The return of CL is something I've looked forward to for a looooong time. To be honest, I was hoping her U.S. debut would be my entry into K-Pop artists, but alas that fell through. At last, though, we have her return with In The Name of Love EP. All of the videos were fantastic and it sure did make plenty of Blackjacks emotional to see it released. Let's all just celebrate her freedom from YG!

Favorite Freestyle

Locksmith on Sway in the Morning

Locksmith has always been an amazing emcee. His combination of wordplay and substance has continued to have me in awe and wonder. He's a deep thinker and he's very motivational as well. The only thing that baffles me is how he's soooo unknown or underrated. This freestyle even had Fat Joe giving him props as one of the best to ever do it. Just give it a listen if you would like to hear hip hop at its technical peak.

Favorite Live Performance

Megan Thee Stallion - Tiny Desk Performance

This year was a breakout one for Megan as the "Big Ole Freak" took off. Her fem forward approach to music really added to the takeover of women in hip hop. Something that's amazing to notice, though, is how her technical ability is also up to par with her nasty demeanor. Her charisma oozes from the screen from this performance along with Phony Ppl. Plus, the premiere of their collaboration was one of the best surprises from the video. Why don't you get a taste of the "Hot Girl Summer" to keep you warm this winter?

Favorite Music Video

Stormy Weather - Tinashe

Tinashe is FREE!! Another fantastic artist that needed to shed the major label had a release this year that makes me ecstatic. This video is perfect evidence of that being the truth. Tinashe in her album, Songs For You, got to explore everything that she can do musically and this video showed her artistry in dance, as well. The choreography is incredible and it is extraordinarily shot. We got to embrace this wonderful piece with every view we can give it, so spread the word!

Full December 2019 playlist: click here