BM5's November 2022 Favorites

Favorite Music Discussion

The Music that Defined the 1990s - Mic the Snare

I've always enjoyed the deep dives from this channel, whether it be the monthly recaps of new releases, discography breakdowns, and like this case, decade analyses. Being a 90's baby, I was instantly intrigued to see the title pop up on my subscription feed. I have to say, I think he made some really good choices on the songs that embody the decade along with some honorable mentions. It would also be fair enough to say there were some snubs, but you give it a watch and tell you opinion.

Favorite Single

Draw (My Life) - ICHILLIN'

This young group always finds a way to endear me. If you've seen my initial reaction video, you would know that I took a minute to figure out exactly the vibe it was going for. Yet as soon as I caught on, ICHILLIN' once again said "GOTYA!" The minimalist and percussive production with the exuberant gang vocals throughout made me want to join in the fun. You wouldn't suspect that there was a member change, since this song makes it as if they haven't missed a beat. I hope they can continue to create more wonderful tunes to earworm their way into my heart!

Favorite B-Side

Impurities - Le Sserafim

It was mentioned before, but I'll say it again: I'm a 90's baby! I grew up around 90's, early 00's R&B and I can tell when I hear any track with that vibe, it will instantly wreck me. That's exactly what happened when this song came on the Antifragile EP. I soon looked into the producers of the track and saw two important names: Obi Klein and Charli Taft, quite the dynamic duo that keep this sound thriving in their own music and in kpop. The vocals of each of the members executed the style tremendously, especially Yunjin, Chaewon, and surprisingly Kazuha. Though the song wasn't all that HYBE said they're giving; they said here's a spectacularly shot choreography video that can rival some regular music videos in technical execution from the blocking, shot composition, lighting, and more. Source Music knew what they had with this song and had to treat it as the gem it truly is!

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BM5's Sept 2021 Favorites

Favorite Interview

Daniel "Obi" Klein & Charli Taft - ReacttotheK

I always love these interviews with the producers and songwriters of kpop. It's a world that I would love to get involved with, being a songwriter myself. Yet while watching most of these, I realize that I completely lack the talent and drive to do so at a level that these artists do. These two are great examples and their catalog with some of my favorite groups just prove that. Check out the interesting stories of how they got involved in the music industry and eventually on the kpop side of things.

Favorite Debut Song

Got'ya - IChillin

Without a doubt, this song is one I've been obsessed with since release. The production, the choreography, the vocals, the rapping, the charismatic performance all culminates in my fandom. They killed everything and I went at length on this on one of my Patreon reactions to the performance video. How can you not find this super infectious? You know!

Favorite Comeback

4 Only - Lee Hi

I. AM. LATE!!! This album had soooo many fantastic tunes to jam from beginning to end. My favorite being the above shared song, H.S.K.T. Lee Hi has such a soulful approach to her music that oozes cool and ultimate vibes. Yeah, so I get why so many people get into kr&b, especially acts like Lee Hi when all you have to do is press play and settle into the mood. I'm most surely going to be doing a deep dive into her discography after this. How about you?

Favorite Music Video

Pressure - Krizz Kaliko

Symbolism. It's super simple in this video, but powerful. Krizz Kaliko has been on a roll ever since his separation from Strange Music and launching his own label, Earhouse. This song is another strong showing of what he is still capable of without such a huge independent label behind him. The song and video really shows exactly the perfect sentiment to make you understand the main theme. Life has many pressures that you feel you need to keep dragging along with you, but you should allow yourself the freedom to enjoy the ones you're doing work for.

Full Sept. 2021 Favorites playlist: click here