Fair Shake Reaction: [VillainS] - Dreamcatcher

[VillainS] - Dreamcatcher

(Genre: Kpop)

Does linking you elsewhere make me a villain?:

OOTD (Music Video)

Shatter (Choreography Video)

OG Kpop Stan Reaction (to OOTD)

Paul Leach Reaction (to OOTD)

Weekly Idol (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Sun Seeker - Cravity

Sun Seeker - Cravity

(Genre: Kpop)

If you seek more content, it's below:

Ready or Not (Music Video)

Megaphone (Music Video)

Cheese (Music Video)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Ready or Not & Cheese)

Erika Justine Reaction (to Megaphone)

Weekly Idol (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Drama - Aespa

Drama - Aespa

(Genre: Kpop)

I bring links, links, links, links, links:

Drama (Music Video)

Drama (Dance Practice)

CaliforniaLuv84 Reaction (to MV)

Jordan Orme Reaction (to MV)

Spot ON! (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Us in the Summer - Cignature

Us in the Summer - Cignature

(Genre: Kpop)

Summer songs, summer not:

Smooth Sailing (Music Video)

Smooth Sailing (Dance Practice)

Sorry So Sorry (Dance Practice)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Smooth Sailing)

The Report Card Reaction (to Smooth Sailing)

Fair Shake Reaction: Lose Yourself - Kiss of Life

Lose Yourself - Kiss of Life

(Genre: Kpop)

Lose Youself in these life giving links:

Get Loud (Music Video)

R.E.M. (Music Video)

Igloo (Performance Video)

itsANDYandJAS Reaction (to Get Loud)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to R.E.M.)

Fair Shake Reaction: Coconut (Deluxe Version) - NiziU

Coconut (Deluxe Version) - NiziU

(Genre: Jpop)

Take these links to recall the summer:

Coconut (Music Video)

Paradise (Music Video)

Love & Like (Music Video)

FiFiZappaReacts (to MV)

Erika Justice Reaction (to Dance Practice)

Fair Shake Reaction: Hashtag# - Candy Shop

Hashtag# - Candy Shop

(Genre: Kpop)

Don't be behind the trend:

Good Girl (Music Video)

Good Girl (Dance Practice)

Hashtag# (Choreography Video)

The Report Card Reaction (to Good Girl)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Good Girl)

Fair Shake Reaction: K - Heejin

K - Heejin

(Genre: Kpop)

More Heejin content is below, k:

Algorithm (Music Video)

Algorithm (Choreography Video)

Video Game (Live at Showcase)

Hidye1 Reaction/Analysis (of Algorithm)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Album)

Behind the Scenes Vlog

Fair Shake Reaction: Fact Check - NCT 127

Fact Check - NCT 127

(Genre: Kpop)

There's content below; you can fact check me:

Fact Check (Music Video)

Fact Check (Dance Practice)

Parade (Dance Practice)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to MV)

Christina & Ed Reaction (to MV)

Spot the Liar (on K-pop ON!)

Fair Shake Reaction: Born to be XX - Kiss of Life

Born to be XX - Kiss of Life

(Genre: Kpop)

Kiss of Life links Born to be clicked:

Bad News (Music Video)

Bad News (Dance Practice)

Nobody Knows (Music Video)

JREKML Reaction (to Bad News)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Born to be XX)

Weekly Idol (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Appendix : Of All We Have Lost - Billlie

Appendix : Of All We Have Lost - Billlie

(Genre: Kpop)

Related links kept here, so they're never lost:

Remembrance Candy (Music Video)

Trampoline (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Remembrance Candy)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Trampoline)

It's Live Concert (Live Performance)

BM5's September 2024 Favorites

Favorite R&B Single

Diamond Ring - RUSSELL!

People who have been visiting Muddy Cult frequently shouldn't be surprised by my love of RUSSELL! This song was one of my favorites from the album Dearly Loved. There's also a deluxe version out now, btw. Yet Diamond Ring is now here with a video and the song has been in rotation since it dropped. RUSSELL! fully in his R&B bag has been a wonder for my playlists and I think it's only right I try to get him on yours. This is just a taste of what he has to offer.

Favorite Music Interview

Idea Generation: Tinashe - Complex

Tinashe is one of the creatives that I've enjoyed since her major label debut, Aquarius. Over the years, she's dealt with multiple ups and downs with the music industry. This interview chronicles her journey and perseverance. It's quite inspiring to witness her resilience in real time and hear her reflections on the path she's on. Her music continues to be amazing and it's great that she gets to see her hard work starting to break through once again, but on her own terms. Hope you'll enjoy checking her perspective.

Favorite Kpop Single

Pinball - Rescene

This is a group that has risen up my list of promising rookies. Their debut that included "YoYo" as a b-side made me keep tabs on them. Once "Love Attack", their latest title track dropped, I looked forward to what the rest of the EP would bring and "Pinball" is what left the biggest impression. The music throughout was all very enjoyable, but whenever Rescene comes through with the R&B influences, I think they bring out amusement that is unmatched. I think they recognized that since they decided to promote this as a second title track now with a music video and music show performances, as well. Therefore, I implore you to give this joint a chance.

Full September 2024 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: Prelude of Anxiety, Chapter 2: Can We Surrender? - EPEX

Prelude of Anxiety, Chapter 2: Can We Surrender? - EPEX

(Genre: Kpop)

Surrender yourself to related content:

Full Metal Jacket (Music Video)

Full Metal Jacket (Dance Practice)

Surrender (Choreography Video)

BirB Reaction (to Full Metal Jacket)

Popkorn (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: BXX - Purple Kiss

BXX - Purple Kiss

(Genre: Kpop)

BXX, here's your PK content:

BBB (Music Video)

BBB (Suit Dance)

The Report Card Reaction (to BBB)

The Safe Cave Reaction (to BBB)

Guess Who (on Popkorn)

Fair Shake Reaction: Zone - Jihyo

Zone - Jihyo

(Genre: Kpop)

Welcome to the Jihyo zone:

Killing Me Good (Music Video)

Closer (Dance Practice)

Talkin' About It (Lyric Video)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Killing Me Good)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Zone)

Bam's House (Interview)

Fair Shake Reaction: Golden Age - NCT

Golden Age - NCT

(Genre: Kpop)

A look into the golden age of NCT:

Baggy Jeans (Music Video)

Golden Age (Music Video)

The BAT (Choreography Video)

PADO (Choreography Video)

Caitlin Benson Reaction (to Golden Age MV)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Baggy Jeans)

Fair Shake Reaction: Loop - Yves

Loop - Yves

(Genre: Kpop)

Links to keep you in the loop:

Loop (Music Video)

Hidye1 Reaction (to MV)

Johan Moon Reaction (to MV)

Loop Album Breakdown

Ha Sooyoung (Album Trailer)

Fair Shake Reaction: Maningen - Atarashii Gakko!

Maningen - Atarashii Gakko!

(Genre: Jpop)

More Atarashii Goodness below:

Maningen (Music Video)

Maningen (Choreography Video)

Otonablue (Live on First Take)

Katriinka Reaction (to Otonablue)

Front Row Live Ent. Interview (at Head in the Clouds '23)

Fair Shake Reaction: We Love You - DKB

We Love You - DKB

(Genre: Kpop)

Here's some repackaged links, because we love you:

Told You (Music Video)

Told You (Dance Practice)

Told You (Live @ Fancon)

All Yours (Music Video)

Fair Shake Reaction: Game Plan - Jeon Somi

Game Plan - Jeon Somi

(Genre: Kpop)

The game plan is to give you more content:

Fast Forward (Music Video)

Fast Forward (Dance Reaction)

Gold Gold Gold (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Fast Forward)

CaliforniaLuv84 Reaction (to Fast Forward)

Song Association (w/ Elle)

Fair Shake Reaction: Armageddon - Aespa

Armageddon - Aespa

(Genre: Kpop)

Hyperstellar hyperlinks below:

Armageddon (Music Video)

Armageddon (Dance Practice)

Supernova (Music Video)

Jordan Orme Reaction (to Armageddon)

itsANDYandJAS Reaction (to Supernova)

Playlist Take Over (from K-pop ON!)

Fair Shake Reaction: Reboot - Treasure

Reboot - Treasure

(Genre: Kpop)

No need to reboot to access these:

Bona Bona (Music Video)

Bona Bona (Dance Practice)

Move (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Move)

The Report Card Reactions (to B.O.M.B. Kaboom Ver.)

Daebak Show (Podcast)

Fair Shake Reaction: Hard - SHINee

Hard - SHINee

(Genre: Kpop)

Hard to resist this content:

Hard (Music Video)

The Feeling (Music Video)

Juice (Choreography Video)

JREKML Reaction (to Hard)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Juice)

Fair Shake Reaction: Mujuk - tripleS EVOLution

Mujuk - tripleS EVOLution

(Genre: Kpop)

Check out the evolution of Kpop:

Invincible (Music Video)

Invincible (Suit Dance)

Mujuk (Album Visualizer)

FiFiZappaReacts (to MV + Album)

Jojobas Reacts (to Invincible)

Miko's Music Stats 2023

Keeping with new tradition of 2020, 2021, and 2022, I'm excited to present to you my last.fm music stats for 2023! While 2022's stats were greatly influenced by my "research" for Miko's Music Connection, last year was dominated by my thirst for Korean hip-hop as there was quite an uptick of Korean rappers touring America.

BM5's August 2024 Favorites

Favorite Rap Music Video

Teleport - Logic

When I heard the long-awaited album, Ultra 85, was coming, I was full of anticipation! The songs that were released to usher in the era were great, but still had me looking for the true banger of the album. If you aren't aware, I've been a Logic fan for many years and close to his start. Therefore, getting this project and its entirely reflective perspective on his life and career was extremely gratifying. On the body of work is a few songs that encapsulate it well, but none better than this powerful, concise, and entertaining single. That's why I wanted to share this particular song with you this month!

Favorite Music Interview

Tyler, the Creator on Mavericks with Mav Carter

Tyler, the Creator, has truly grown into an artist that I can get behind. Early in his career, I've been appreciative of his production and quirky videos from time to time. Though, once he pivoted the content a bit and truly let his love of the art of music and video shine through, I saw it as the green light to finally jump on the Tyler train. This interview takes a look at his career and his view on the industry as someone who's always gone against the grain. I like quite a few of his takes and was intrigued at his look back at the trail he has blazed so far. Maybe you'll get a kick out it, too.

Favorite TV Interview

Bel-Air Roundtable

At the time of writing this, Bel-Air season 3 will be wrapping up this week. It has been a crazy, fun ride through summertime with the cast. There has been drama, laughs, and awesome cameos. The show continued to keep me entertained and happy that Peacock continues to give it a chance. I truly believe more people should do the same, since even when Will Smith looks at this new dramatized version that he produced in this reboot, he's proud of the new lessons and themes the series is able to present. I highly recommend the show and this interview about the third season, if you were unaware of this phenomenal reimagination of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Full August 2024 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: The World EP 2: Outlaw - Ateez

The World EP 2: Outlaw - Ateez

(Genre: Kpop)

Become an outlaw and Bounce from link to link:

Bouncy (Music Video)

Bouncy (Dance Practice)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Bouncy)

Jordan Orme Reaction (to Bouncy)

Idol Human Theater (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Pop Off - pH-1

Pop Off - pH-1

(Genre: Krap)

I bet you these video will pop off:

Rosetta (Music Video)

360o (Music Video)

Rosetta Remix (Live Performance)

Jus' 2 React (to Rosetta)

Sebastine Reaction (to Rosetta)

Taste of Culture (Interview w/ FO Squad)

Fair Shake Reaction: ↀ (Muhan) - tripleS LOVElution

ↀ (Muhan) - tripleS LOVElution

(Genre: Kpop)

I'm sure you'll LOVE this tripleS content:

Girls' Capitalism (Music Video)

Girls' Capitalism (Choreography Video)

Album Visualizer

The Safe Cave Reaction (to Girls' Capitalism)

FiFiZappaReacts (to MV & Album)

Fair Shake Reaction: First Howling: We - &Team

First Howling: We - &Team

(Genre: Jpop)

We got to tell you about the First Howling, right?:

Firework (Music Video)

Firework (Dance Practice)

Road Not Taken (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Firework)

Sebastine Reaction (to Road Not Taken)

Idol Human Theater (Variety)

Fair Shake Reaction: Ritual - Stik Figa & The Expert

Ritual - Stik Figa & The Expert

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

More Stik for your ritual:

Uknowhut? (Audio)

The Rap Music Plug Podcast

Fair Shake Reaction: Metamorphic - STAYC

Metamorphic - STAYC

(Genre: Kpop)

Click these for a metamorphic experience:

Cheeky Icy Thang (Music Video)

1 Thing (Choreography Video)

Stay WITH Me (Choreography Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Cheeky Icy Thang)

FiFiZappaReacts (to Roses)

SPOT-LIGHT Interview (w K-Pop ON!)

Fair Shake Reaction: Golden Hourglass - Oh My Girl

Golden Hourglass - Oh My Girl

(Genre: Kpop)

Have a golden time with this content:

Summer Comes (Music Video)

Summer Comes (Dance Practice)

Celebrate (Dance Practice)

The Safe Cave Reaction (to Summer Comes)

FiFiZappaReacts (to MV and Album)

Fair Shake Reaction: Boyhood - TNX

Boyhood - TNX

(Genre: Kpop)

A look into boyhood below:

Kick it 4 Now (Music Video)

Kick it 4 Now (Dance Practice)

My Bias (Live)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to Kick it 4 Now)

Caitlin Benson Reaction (to Kick it 4 Now & More)

Fair Shake Reaction: 2 - (G)I-DLE

2 - (G)I-DLE

(Genre: Kpop)

Links 2 (G)I-DLE content:

Super Lady (Music Video)

Super Lady (Choreography Video)

Wife (Music Video)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to Super Lady)

Katriinka Reaction (to Recording Super Lady)

CaliforniaLuv84 Reaction (to Wife)

Recording Behind (Super Lady)

Fair Shake Reaction: Yunhway - Yunhway

Yunhway - Yunhway

(Genre: Alternative Pop/Alternative Rap)

Do you know Yunhway?:

Mistakes (Never Looking Back) (Music Video)

Carpe Diem (Music Video)

Bang & Spit (Live Performance)

Ibiza (Live Performance)

Radio O'Clock Interview

Fair Shake Reaction: 5-Star - Stray Kids

5-Star - Stray Kids

(Genre: Kpop)

S-Class links to a 5-Star group:

S-Class (Music Video)

Topline (Music Video)

Youtiful (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to S-Class)

ReacttotheK Reaction (to S-Class & Hall of Fame)

Fair Shake Reaction: Girl's Round Part 2 - Lapillus

Girl's Round Part 2 - Lapillus

(Genre: Kpop)

Who's Next? Well it's the Girl's Round of links:

Who's Next (Music Video)

Who's Next (Dance Practice)

Paper (Choreography Video)

KpopPrince Reaction (to Who's Next)

Recording Who's Next

Fair Shake Reaction: Heat - (G)I-DLE

Heat - (G)I-DLE

(Genre: Pop)

They brought the heat, I brought the links:

I Do (Music Video)

I Want That (Music Video)

Form of Therapy Reaction (to I Do)

CaliforniaLuv84 Reaction (to I Want That)

30 Questions (on BuzzFeedCeleb)

Fair Shake Reaction: Liminality - EP.Dream - VeriVery

Liminality - EP.Dream - VeriVery

(Genre: Kpop)

I have a dream of related links:

Crazy Like That (Music Video)

Crazy Like That (Band Performance)

Caitlin Benson Reaction (to Crazy Like That)

KiKiLee Reaction (to Crazy Like That)

Weekly Idol (Variety)

BM5's July 2024 Favorites

Favorite Music Discussion

Why Hip Hop Needs an Adult Rap Genre - Curtiss King

Curtiss King is an artist/commentator that I've been watching for a little while now, and over the past couple of months he's been on a run of some very interesting topics. This one in particular I thought would be nice to share, since it's something I've also thought about myself. As a fellow recording artist, I've seen the divide grow over the years in the approaches to hip hop, but never the official descriptions of them all. Within the community itself we've been able to categorize by style and region, but the industry has never been able to keep up with us in that regard as they have with other genres. This video brings us some intriguing thoughts, but what's your opinion?

Favorite Returns (since Kpop changed the connotation of comeback)

Dead Man - Alessia Cara

It has been a minute since we've gotten to hear from Alessia Cara and this single signifies a new album to anticipate. Once again, she comes with an impressive bop with her personal touch on the lyrics. Her voice is as lovely as usual over this groovy tune and drums. I just had to share this to get everyone hype for a new project to come, because she deserves the attention with her talent. Agree?

Unbreak - Katie

It's also fantastic to hear Katie back after so long! I think she's an awesome R&B talent that I wish got the label support that she's warranted. This track brings her signature sound back and it hasn't aged a bit. It's a nice jam that asks her love interest to give her a chance to erase their misgivings toward a relationship. Her vocals over the production just make you want to put it on repeat and fall into the mood. Please give her a listen if you haven't yet!

Full July 2024 Favorites playlist: click here