Fair Shake Reaction: The Keys - GWSN

The Keys - GWSN

(Genre: Kpop)

Fair Shake Reaction: D-2 - Agust D

D-2 - Agust D

(Genre: KRap)

Fair Shake Reaction: Reload - NCT Dream

Reload - NCT Dream

(Genre: KPop)

Due to copyright claims, Puzzle Piece has been edited out.

Fair Shake Review: It Was Good Until it Wasn't - Kehlani

It Was Good Until it Wasn't - Kehlani

(Genre: Contemporary R&B)

There were links, and there still are:

Toxic (Music Video)

Everybody Business (Music Video)

F&MU (Music Video)

Album Release Livestream

JBP vs Kehlani Part 1 & Part 2

Fair Shake Review: Half Written Story - Hailee Steinfeld

Half Written Story - Hailee Steinfeld

(Genre: Pop)

Fully Written Links:

 I Love You's (Music Video)
Wrong Direction (Music Video)
I Love You's (Live on Jimmy Fallon)
Zach Sang Interview
Hailee Crashes Fan Watch Party (by Glamour)

This is NOT a Tutorial - It's an Old Ramble Part 1

The Catch Up: June 2020 Edition

The Catch Up: June 2020 Edition

Albums Included:

Alfredo - Freddie Gibbs x Alchemist

RTJ4 - Run the Jewels

Ungodly Hour - Chloe x Halle

The Album - Teyana Taylor

Introspection - UMI

6pc Hot EP - 6lack

Weezy Workout - Lil' Wayne

Weezy Flow - Lil' Wayne

Fair Shake Reaction: 1719 - Ha:tfelt

1719 - Ha:tfelt

(Genre: Kpop/R&B)

Fair Shake Review: Dark Lane Demo Tapes - Drake

Dark Lane Demo Tapes - Drake

(Genre: Hip Hop/Rap)

Dark Links, Demo These:

War (Music Video)
Toosie Slide (Music Video)
When to Say When/Chicago Freestyle (Music Video)
For the Record Review (on Genius)
Shawn Cee Reaction/Review
Joe Budden Podcast Review

Fair Shake Review: ZXM813S - YZM

ZXM813S - YZM

(Genre: Hip Hop/Rap)

More Links to the 813:

SAITAMA (Music Video)

SMXKE (Music Video)

BooseGumps (Audio)

Garage Freestyle (Audio)

BOZO (Audio/SoundCloud Exclusive)

Oni-Con 2018 Manga Haul

Fair Shake Review: If It's the Last Thing I Do - Stik Figa

If It's the Last Thing I Do - Stik Figa

(Genre: Hip Hop/Rap)

If They're the Last Links I Post:

Sex Cells (Audio)
Daydreamin' (Audio)
Never Be Enough (Audio)

Miko Tries...Steamed Cheese Cake

Fair Shake Reaction: Look - Apink

Look - Apink

(Genre: Kpop)

Fair Shake Review: good to know - JoJo

good to know - JoJo

(Genre: Contemporary R&B/Pop)

These are good to visit:

Man (Music Video)

Lonely Hearts (Music Video)

Gold (Audio)

Zach Sang Interview

Joanna (Live on Honda Stage)

Making of "good to know" (Episode 1)

Chill (Stay In) (Quarantine Vibes)

V-log: Miko's Declutter Project Part 1

BM5's June 2020 Favorites

Favorite Comedy Special

8:46 - Dave Chappelle

Well, to call this a comedy special is actually stretch. This is more of a life experience and observations of American life as a black man. Dave has truly has become such an important pundit that uses "comedy" to expose some of the truths of society that only the greats could measure up to when it comes to presentation. With the unjust death of George Floyd and being in the midst of the greater resurgence of protests for the "Black Lives Matter" movement, this special came at the right time. Honestly, if you weren't one of the many that tuned in to this, giving this a listen will give you some perspective on why things in America need to change from the top to the bottom.

Favorite K-Pop Discussion

How This Group Changed My Perspective into Kpop - Omaigadkimchi

Now I have gotten into my journey on how I finally dove into k-pop in my video "Don't Do K-Pop". In there, I mention how Loona has become my ultimate group. I didn't go into intricate detail, but this video I'm recommending here is very similar to how I came to appreciate Loona and kpop as a whole. This person has much more history with the genre and to hear how his waning interest was rekindled by this group was fascinating. Maybe it can be to you, as well...and ultimately, STAN LOONA. HAHA! Enjoy.

 Favorite Live Performance

That's My Girl - Yunhway and Youngji (Good Girl)

Even though I'm still upset the Mnet isn't providing subtitles for this show, I'm being pleasantly surprised by the many ladies on the cast. I definitely started watching this for Jamie, Ailee, and to check out Cheetah, but this month this performance made me vibe so much! See if any of you have seen my kpop reactions, you may have remembered how I've said that rap songs in other languages are harder for me to get into. Yet, this song had so much energy, variety, and catchiness that I couldn't help but jam to every second with a smile on my face. I hope that you get as much joy from this as I did.

Favorite Rookie Comeback

Yessir - 3YE

I've been asked politely by Miko to mention some lesser known groups that I'm listening to. 3YE or Third Eye is one that I'd like to recommend. Now, as I'm writing this, I have still yet to record my reaction to their Triangle mini album, but 3 of the tracks were released before with videos as singles and the title track I have dove into already. "Yessir" to me gives "How You Like That" by Blackpink a run for its money in the girl crush/almost hip hop lane. I love the sound and character that this group presents as another BA female band. Though, I still feel that they have a bit of uniqueness to them that makes them stand out. I'm not sure if it's the choreography, the video concepts, or just the girls themselves, but I'm here for it. What are your thoughts?

Full June 2020 Favorites Playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: Undefinable: Love - Hong Eunki

Undefinable: Love - Hong Eunki

(Genre: Kpop)

Fair Shake Reaction: Da Capo - April

Da Capo - April

(Genre: Kpop)

Throwback Thursday: Jumanji (1995)

Starring: Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Language: English
Rating: PG
Running Time: 1 hour 44 minutes

After a little over 20 years ago that it was decided that this movie was going to be rebooted. Much like everyone else, I was upset and skeptical whether it was going to turn out well. Granted most of us thought this would be a remake and not a continuation, but in the end, it turned out to be a fun little movie. While this was going on, I figured I look back on one of my favorite childhood movies.


When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically transported--before his friend Sarah's startled eyes-- into the untamed jungles of Jumanji. He remains there for 26 years when two unsuspecting children free him from the game's spell. Now a grown man, Alan reunites with Sarah, and they and the children try to outwit the game's powerful forces. [Source: IMDb]

Granted this isn't a movie I've watched hundreds of times, I have seen it a few times since its release in 1995. Seeing this movie before and after Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle gave me some fresh eyes on something so nostalgic. I've always enjoyed this movie and even wanted the board game, but Maja forbade me from ever getting it. She was afraid that destruction might occur while playing, but...it's just a movie. Even to this day, she avoids the movie and still doesn't want me to own the game. I still love this movie. The story was exciting, entertaining, and didn't baby its audience; it also has the late and great Robin Williams.



The pace of the story flowed very well by combining two childhood stories together with Alan and Sarah starting off the game and finishing it off with Peter and Judy. Despite growing up in different time periods, they work together to conquer the various dangers the game produces as well as helping Alan resolve his relationship with his father. I didn't realize until recent viewing that Jonathan Hyde played both Alan's father, Sam Parrish, and major game villain Van Pelt, which is hugely symbolic for Alan's character. The movie does an amazing job balancing these relationships between these four characters and it's easy to become deeply invested in them winning. There's some good humorous moments peppered throughout the movie from not only Williams but also from comedic actor David Alan Grier as Officer Bentley, so you're not terrified or too sad. I honestly forgot that he was in this movie as well as a young Kirsten Dunst.

Are there any negatives in this movie? Hmm...there might be some cheesy or timely jokes in it and some of the CGI doesn't hold up, but for the most part, it still works. I don't think those things will detract any enjoyment for those who haven't seen the movie, whether young or old. Is it necessary to see this movie before watching Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle? Not really, but you'll miss out on a few Easter eggs. There's a nice little tribute to Alan in the movie and if you haven't seen this movie, it won't mean anything to you. It's kind of a sequel anyway, so I would recommend watching it before jumping into the newer installments of the movie. Besides, it comes on TV pretty often, if you still have cable.


Rating: 3.5/5

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