BM5's July 2021 Favorites

Favorite Music Discussion

The Case of Non-Descript Artists - honest

Have you ever felt it was difficult to connect with an artist? Have you ever thought about why? We certainly recognize some as great singer-songwriters and others as performers, but is there something in between? Watching this video actually put to words and reasoning that has been rummaging in the back of my mind for a while. I think this would be a great watch for lovers of music and how we tend to view the creators of it.

Favorite Anime Discussion

L VS Light: Who Was Actually Smarter? - SethTheProgrammer

This was a fun video looking into the intelligence of one of the most fun mind game shows of all time. Death Note really has you enraptured by the game of wits between the two main characters. Although, one meets their end before the other, it can certainly be argued who outsmarted who the most during their conflict. This is one of the many videos that discuss this, but one I personally enjoyed and recommend this month!

Favorite Cultural Discussion

Why Black Tiktokers are on Strike - Complex News

There's been a loooooot of discussions about this event online, but I think this has been one of the most succinct and efficient explanations. If you are unaware, black creators have been essential to most dance trends. Yet the lack of credit and opportunities to them prompted this strike and once again resulted in seeing the impact they have on the platform. This will be an example of our power we give to many parts of the industry. More details in the video!

Favorite Comeback Song

Hula Hoops - DPR Live feat. Beenzino & Hwasa

I swear, keeping up with all the releases in Korea is hard. There's new music almost everyday, but this month one stood out as my favorite! This is my first comeback with DPR Live and the summer vibes in the whole project has been spectacular. Though, this song in particular just makes me want to turn on the repeat feature and dance the day away. Each verse from these gentlemen bring that fun energy over the nice bouncy instrumental, which leads to a breezy and beautiful section with Hwasa's velvety vocals. It just feels like a great time at a beach party and I'm all for that!

Full July 2021 Favorites Playlist: click here