Fair Shake Review: The Forever Story - JID

The Forever Story - JID

(Genre: Rap/Hip Hop)

May these links last forever:

Surround Sound (Music Video)

Dance Now (Music Video)

Kody Blu 31 (Music Video)

Tiny Desk Concert

Path Reacts (to Album)

TheNeedleDrop Review

Dead End Hip Hop Review

BM5's September 2022 Favorites

Favorite Music Video

We Cry Together - Kendrick Lamar feat. Taylour Paige

Here stands the stage play of one of the most standout tracks from Kendrick's newest album. On record, you can truly picture the entire situation and visualize it as some scene you would see in a theatre. Apparently that's exactly what was intended for years before release, this music video has both Taylour and Kendrick presenting the song live on set. The difference in delivery here also adds to the experience since some lines are said more naturally than on record where everything must be conveyed audibly. Truly this is a work of art, but only for those of age. There is a censored version, yet I can't vouch for it having the same impact without the language and eventual ending.

Favorite Performance

Tiny Desk Concert - JID

As mentioned before, JID is becoming a talent to take note of if you haven't done so before. Although this particular tiny desk performance is a bit less interactive with the audience, JID and the band provide a wonderful medley of some past work of his along with a few selections from his latest work, The Forever Story. Watching this performance made me proud to keep up with him since his Dreamville debut, The Never Story, allowing me to jam through this auditory journey. This here is more proof in the pudding that he's next up!

Favorite B-Side

B'rave ~a song for Matilda~ (Dance Practice) - Billlie

I love Billlie! They're so versatile and different, but when they hit that sweet spot of what I love...I could die. B'rave is a nice R&B tune from the girls that they chose as the b-side they're promoting with their title, Ring Ma Bell (What a Wonderful World). The vocal tones of each member fit their parts perfectly from the singing and raps throughout over the lovely seductive production. The choreography is also well matched with the sexy feel of the music and is executed flawlessly by the group. I could put this on repeat for days. So...yeah, did I mention that I love Billlie? (P.S. I still feel this possible could have been a NCT 127 b-side, even with some slight alterations to the choreo.)

Full September 2022 Favorites playlist: click here

BM5's August 2022 Favorites

Favorite Interview

Aespa w/ Zach Sang

Aespa has been spending a lot of time in the US lately. One of the things they got to do while in the States was do a radio interview with Zach Sang. Here they get very comfortable, especially Giselle, and have such a great time spilling a bit on their past and present. I loved every second. Zach Sang interviews are always pretty great and it shows here with the laughs and heartfelt moments. Plus, seeing the other members showing their increased English proficiency is cute. Enjoy!

Favorite U.S. Single

Dance Now - JID

This song! Bro, JID has been one of my favorites of late, and this has solidified why. In this song you get hear his uncanny flows, witty wordplay, and down-to-earth content. All of this is placed over an ill beat that makes you want to bounce along to every rhythm JID laces over it. The chorus just hypes me up so much, and the video itself is also quite a fun experience. I can't recommend this more if you're into clever street raps.

Favorite Anime/YouTube Discussion

The ENTIRE History of Anime YouTube - Gigguk

Although this slants a little more to the YouTube side of things, if you're an anime fan, you must be aware of at least a few of the phases of AniTube. The way anime has been reviewed and discussed online has gone through many changes, but there hasn't been much content chronicling the metamorphosis. This was the inspiration behind the creation of this particular video presented by one of the earliest voices in Anime YouTube, Garnt of Anime Zone...currently Gigguk. There were some things noted that I didn't even know in the earlier days that exists. If that kind of thing fascinates you, give this a watch!

Full August 2022 Favorites playlist: click here

Fair Shake Review: Spilligion - Spillage Village

Spilligion - Spillage Village

(Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap/Contemporary R&B)

Have faith in these spilligion links:

Baptize (Music Video)

End of Daze (Music Video)

Hapi (Music Video)

TheNeedleDrop Review

ImStillDontai Reaction (to Baptized)