Fair Shake Review: An Evening with Silk Sonic - Silk Sonic

An Evening with Silk Sonic - Silk Sonic

(Genre: R&B/Soul)

An Evening of Related Links:

Leave the Door Open (Live @ the Grammys)

Smoking Out the Window (Live @ the AMAs)

Fly as Me (Live @ Soul Train Awards)

Apple Music Interview (w/ Ebro Darden)

TheNeedleDrop Review

Shawn Cee Reaction/Review

BM5's November 2021 Favorites

Favorite TV Show Analysis

The Failure of Victorious - Quinton Reviews

This is actually part 3 of a loooong series to cover everything that ties into iCarly. Quinton has become a reviewer that I've come across and enjoyed for his deep dives into these particular topics even when I'm not a fan of the subject; just like Victorious. He covers all the seasons of iCarly and this particular review goes over most of Victorious. You can tell he's really taken to and overanalyzed each character to describe them in such an entertaining manner that I truly was engaged for all 5 1/2 hours. If you can handle the commitment, or put it in portions, I recommend it for fans and casuals alike.

Favorite Anime Analysis

The Best Isekai that's Getting Better: Mushoku Tensei - Manime Matt

Mushoku Tensei is a phenomenal show. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk... Honestly, this short impressions video of season 2 covers everything I need to say. The different points that Matt conveys prove that this show really has set itself apart from many shows in this overpopulated scene relying on this premise. It's been one of my favorite shows to watch this season, which isn't much, to be frank, and the preceding video explains why.

Favorite Music Video

Smokin out the Window - Silk Sonic

 

Do I really have to explain? This song and video really put the talents and humorous personalities of both Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak, in center stage. We got the Hooligans showing up and showing out with the choreo and background vocals, as well as you lovely ladies, of course. Plus the night I watched it premiere, I got sad because they made it look so easy. So not to be dramatic, but I wanted to die knowing I could never measure. If you haven't heard this, you've must've been comatose. ENJOY!

Favorite Debut

Billlie

Billlie has been an astounding group to watch during their debut. The mini album is top-tier goodness that is varied in sound, rich in vocals, and iconic in raps. The concept is extremely intriguing and almost confusing (which adds to the allure, by wanting to figure it out.) Above is the dance practice video to the title track, "Ring x Ring". In it, you can see the incredible details they execute to keep a feast for the eyes similar to a buffet. "Flipp!ng a Coin" has become one of my favorite hype jams of the year, also with superb choreo. Then "The Eleventh Day" has the smoothest listen with its lofi R&B vibe on maximum. Now, I just can't wait to see how they do adding Sheon to the following comebacks!

Full November 2021 Favorites Playlist: click here

BM5's March 2021 Favorites

Favorite Song

Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic

Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars have been huge promoters of throwback sound in the past few years, so the news of their collaboration got much of the world excited. I'm no exception! This is a callback to the days of 70's soul/R&B and it's done with the typical Bruno polish that makes it so marketable. The combination of both of their voices fits perfectly over the lush instrumentation. The Grammys performance was also quite the treat. In fact, in the full playlist is an analysis video of the music theory involved that makes this a musicians dream to hear on mainstream radio. Give it a watch!

Favorite Band Analysis

The Rise of (G)I-DLE - lovinsoojin

This is essentially a fan made documentary of (G)I-DLE's formation and career up until now. The amount of research put into this is truly amazing to a casual kpop fan like myself. Yet, (G)I-DLE is definitely a group that I have enjoyed music from over the last year and a half. Getting the history behind their creation and how much they've done to personally produce much of their material has been eye-opening, especially since this proves they are much more than "Soyeon and Friends". This is one of the few examples of stan dedication that I've seen that impresses me, as well. Much respect to the Neverlands!

Favorite Anime Analysis

I Hate the Promised Neverland Season 2 - Mother's Basement

Like many who've seen the first season of The Promised Neverland, the season 2 announcement had me shaking with anticipation. Like many anime only consumers of the series during the airing of second season, I was cautiously pleased with the story despite manga readers broadcasting their disappointment so far. Like many who reached the end of the season, I felt cheated and upset with the way it was ended. Honestly even without me being a manga reader like Geoff of Mother's Basement, every thought he had for his experience and review echoes my own. Sorry for those who'll hear me reiterate these thoughts in my Winter 2021 Retrospective...

Favorite Movement Piece

6 Asian Women Have Been Murdered. - Anna Akana

To end this on a serious note, the #StopAsianHate movement is just as important as the #BlackLivesMatter movement. They are all sides of the same need for equality and respect for all cultures and races around the world. Human life needs to be respected regardless of political standing, and I say this as an apolitical person. This is one of the many statements for the cause that touched my heart and I wanted to share it with you all here. Hopefully, you readers can agree with the overall sentiment that NO ONE deserves to be discriminated against, attacked, and murdered. Period.

Full March 2021 Playlist: click here