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TXT 'Temptation' Recording

ANOTHER TXT Recording! At last! I had completely underestimated how difficult Sugar Rush Ride is, breathy vocals can be hard to control. 

Taehyun is such a star man I'm low key obsessed with him?!? His mystique, talent and demeanour is so special. 

I just wish these were a little bit longer but also they were given the tools vocally to execute more technical things, especially Beomgyu, he sounded GORGEOUS in this. 

Yeonjun brought it too! 

Enjoy!&nb...

BTS Permission To Dance LA Concert

So I had a ton of technical difficulties yesterday, for this video, my mic was muted so you can only hear from my phone mic which thank God I have as a back up but unfortunately SOME of my commentary will be a little unclear which is shame but anyway. 

BANGTAN BOYS Had me IN MY FEELINGS. The nostalgia, excellence, star quality, professionalism, set list proved WHY they got to where they got to where they got to. My only gripe is the flow of the setlist felt a bit abrupt but it was ...

NMIXX - Dash & Sonar Recordings

Okay, I definitely underestimated Bae or at least completely forgotten how impressive she was since watching her Mujin Service, she's my no.2 now after Lily. 

I'm surprised cos Haewon has always impressed me but it's clear her voice at the moment better suited for power and full ness but lacking intonation, flexibility and fluidity. Perhaps it's the songs but I'll definitely keep an eye on her! 

Lily's technique was insane BUT Kyujin is also VERY impressive, she really d...

Seventeen NANA Tour Ep 3

I do feel bad about the delay but honestly I don't think you lot understand how much it takes to FOCUS for 3 hours HAHAHA. But man I managed and tbh it actually felt more like 2 hours. I do wish it wasn't soo overloaded with excess stuff but it's still enjoyable overall. 

It's a shame about the technical difficulties though, yesterday I had a myriad of them lol so you do lose visual of me for about 25 minutes but thank GOD I checked and I'm so glad the first half saved after my pho...

WENDY - Wish You Hell Album Review

Hmmm, idk, Wendy could've kept this. 

Like I say in the video, great vocalists can sometimes be uninspiring soloists/artists and she's one of them for me. 

The production and melody lines left a lot to be a desired. A lot of it was very safe and to be expected and it's soo frustrating to point out what's missing but I know if I heard what I wanted I would instantly recognise it. It's that magic! 

Anyway, enjoy! 

Xdinary Heroes - Hello, World & Overload Reviews

YESS!! More of my babies. 

I LOVE vocalists it's THAT simple. Even when the songs aren't for me I'm so excited by the choices they're gonna make. 

Looking forward to variety shows next as well as the last album I haven't heard. 

Enjoy! 

Streetman Fighter ep 7

My favourite episode so far!!

The time flew and love seeing the interactions between the groups. It's a shame I won't see my babies YGX anymore but I'm so happy to have discovered them. 

Looking forward to seeing what Rain is going to pick but 1million ATE that 

Enjoy! 

Build Up Ep 6 & 7

Man, fuck that fool that wanted Forest, I hope his career never goes anywhere, cos of him we lost one of my faves. 

ANYWAY These episodes were very enjoyable and Jay, Je Up & Solomon's groups are where it's at for me, the rest can go! lol

Jay's group is LITERALLY perfectly balanced and he seems to be the top runner in this show and the judges rightfully love him. 

Enjoy! 

Immortal Songs - Eunkwang, Zerobaseone & Red Velvet

I'm SO SHOCKED Irene something like this, in my mind she's OVER being in idol but I guess she might not be?? lol 

ZB1 Being temporary really hurts because their skillset is soooo adaptable and diverse and exciting. WE CAN'T HAVE SHIT! 

Seulgi looks damn INCREDIBLE!! 

Enjoy! 

Ariana Grande - Eternal Sunshine Album Review

One thing about Ariana, her music is good and her voice is GORGEOUS and that's where the praise ends I fear. 

I was definitely curious to check this out myself but I'm glad I did because now I have a solid understand of where I stand with her and why I've never stanned.

She doesn't sub-vert my expectations nor does she sound as present and passionate and dynamic as I would like, it's all more of the same through out, carried by her amazing tone. The production also doesn't va...

Mujin Service - Yedam!

I finally did it!! 

The more this went on the more he sounded like Michael Jackson haha it's quite uncanny!! 

I definitely enjoy his lower/mid range more than his belting upper range, it's too tight for my tastes but he definitely has artistic flair and sings like a pop star. 

Enjoy! 

RIIZE - Rise & Realise ep 8 (RII7E)

FINALLY LOOOOOL! 

I was soo sure I watched this. I just fell in love with Sohee's cutenessssssss but also Seunghan once AGAIN. His performance skill is something else man. We need him back. 

LOVED seeing the training of incorporating LIVE vocals into performances however some moments did feel misleading and could falsely raise expectations for consumers who might miss the nuance of still having backing tracks support their vocals. They are HUMAN. It also says a lot that ...

TWICE First 2 EP's Review

We all have to start from somewhere right?? 

These were not enjoyable for me. Dated and uninspiring bsides although the title tracks certainly have presence. It's clear JYP as a company did not have a specific sound ready for TWICE early on but I'm so GLAD they certainly found their footing as they grew. 

I'm looking forward to seeing the growth for sure. 

Enjoy! 

Build Up EP 5

MNET can't edit for SHIT. So not even a good bye to the 10 that were eliminated?? LOL

TEN?!?!?! Like we can't even double check their faces. Lost a couple of solid vocalists too just like that? 

Anyway I'm looking forward to the next episode. That BTOB cover was INSANE.

Enjoy!

BTS - Beautiful Moments in Life Pt.1 Album Review

Yo.

This. 

IS.

MUSIC!!! FUCK ME. 

It feels sooo good seeing charisma and star quality do its job instead of perfect visual robots with soulless generic voices and overly complex choreo for the sake of it. 

The delivery of the lyrics and overall tone and vocal layering HITS. I can't believe how much fun I had, these are how SONGS should sounds. You don't need to be the biggest belter but you need to have conviction and delivery and feel l...

TWICE - With YOU-th Mini Album Review

This was super safe and mow I've learnt this was supposed to come out BEFORE Set Me Free and Moonlight Sunrise it makes sense, this isn't the most exciting follow up. 

I must say I don't really remember much from the songs but as it's a mini I feel like that's on brand. 

I'm looking forward to revisiting their discography though. 

Enjoy! 

Ceecee reacts to SEVENTEEN Killing Voice

I MAY upload this to Youtube one day but I dunno, unless a reactions overtly positive I can't be bothered to deal with YouTube comments lool. 

Enjoy! 

Lucas Doc Part 2

As I discuss at the end I definitely know where I stand with him now, I think lool. I'm not his defender but the evidence and media isn't showing that he's the villain speculation has magnified him out to be. 

Also as others have a discussed, a young flawed attractive man overly sexualised by his company was bound to develop a complex and be toxic lool. If he has learned his lesson and is going to atone, I trust him way MORE than idols we know nothing about because they're sure up ...

IU - Holssi Recording

VOCALS VOCALS VOCALS!!! 

Argh the things this woman can do with her voice??? I'm just blown away each time! 

Looking forward to doing more of these! 

Taeyong TAP Mini Album Review

WELL this was a pleasant surprise. 

It started off badly but then become such an ENJOYABLE listening experience. His musicality and delivery is so great that his title tracks just don't do him justice for me. 

I hope post military he will have try to take his title tracks a lil more seriously because these bsides were very good! 

NCT Dream Best friend ever recording & MV

RENJUN WOOOW! This made him TRULY shine, I wish he vocals got to shine this often. 

Jisung of course had some nice moments there also. I'd like to hear more of that sound for them too! I'll try and do some more dream recording in the future. 

I enjoyed the choreography also! 

Enjoy! 

ZEROBASEONE ZBTV Ep 8 - 9

Not the most exciting episodes but it's fine I just wanted to see them haha. 

Sometimes groups like ZB1 suffer from curated content cos they're so NATURALLY entertaining, I'll definitely have to scan future episodes to see where they're shining best. 

Enjoy! 

Lucas Doc Pt 1

GURL wtf is this lifgsudghfiuhgilugeidfjskgajkh 

I saw part 2 came out today but I'm away until Wednesday so I will carry it on then BUT if you've watched part 2 please do not spoil it for me in any way or confirm or deny anything I say here, watch it as though part 2 doesn't exist. 

To summarise, this doesn't look great for him AT ALL and SM should've left it alone cos if the kpop industry likes to be elusive and not be explicit then a documentary is not the way to go c...

RIIZE Rise & Realise ep 10 - 12

OT7 Always. 

Once the shady editing started to happen it kinda ruined the experience a bit. 

The dance practice episode was great though! I doubt that there's any more recording/dance episodes but will see when I next go to record. 

Enjoy! 

Stray Kids Recording Cover me!

HAN stole the SHOW! Those belts were INSANE. 

It's insane how every recording someone else impresses me and showcases something I had no idea they were capable of. Lee Know did AMAZINGLY as well as Hyunjin and Bang Chan. It actually makes ranking their skills very difficult because everyone is so specific in what they do greatly. At the moment Changbin is probably my best in terms of being well rounded followed by Lee Know and Chris. 

I really wish their singing talents ...

Mujin Service Keeho!

That refix of killin' it was everything I wanted and more. This show continues to be my favourite because you can HEAR and see sooo much!! 

I now know exactly what's bugged me about his singing and I hope i managed to verbalise it clearly. Even with those negatives, he still has plenty of traits that definitely work for him! 

Enjoy! 

Build Up Ep 4!

I rushed through this thinking it was 3 hours long loool oops but tbh I don't feel like I missed much ha. 

Good episode, definitely not as strong as long week which was intentional I guess. I was NAWT gagged by the river performance personally but maybe it sounded better in the studio. 

Soomin's voice is soo special but I do wonder if he's versatile and can sound like he's had a red bull that day lol but I do get that's his demeanour and I love it but it needs to be a ch...

ATEEZ Towards The Light 2024 Japan Concert

Though I don't really talk about personal shit I think here it's relevant. Whilst on holiday I received some really sad news a couple days ago (not to do with me but a close family member) that I had to kinda shed to try so I could try and enjoy what's left of my holiday but truly it hasn't been the same for me, until this. (I'm not saying this for any pity btw, I'm okay!)

For a couple hours ATEEZ brought me into their world and this is the first concert reaction I THOROUGHLY enjoyed fo...

LE SSERAFIM Easy Album Review!

I thought when I was reacting to this I was being too harsh but I've noticed afterwards and seeing everyone's comments that we are all mostly on the same page. 

Underwhelming, safe and digestible just doesn't cut it for a group with as much potential and presence as LSF. 

Nothing is particularly awful but there's nothing that'll be memorable in the long run sadly. 

Bang PD's impact on HYBE's artistic vision is going to dilute away all the quirks that made K-po...

Red Velvet - Bloom Album Review!

This didn't really go the way I expected but it's cool, I'm glad I checked it out because there were some solid vocal moments. 

Not an album I'd revisit really but I don't think that'll surprise anyone. 

Enjoy!