So I know this is going to be a controversial song to talk about but I am going to give it a shot.
I ask that people realize it is not my intention to convince anyone not to watch this video.
Now that the disclaimer is out of the way this is obviously about CL's new video "Lifted." I am going
to start on a less controversial front and talk about everything as it is. CL's new video has a mellow almost reggae vibe and is entirely in English as it is intended as CL's American debut.
Now, this is where things get iffy. I know CL really wants to break out into the American
music market but I don't think she should. She is just going to waste her time. The only
Korean artist who has succeeded in the U.S. was Psy and that only happened because
Americans thought "Gangnam Style" was catchy and stupid. The odds of CL making
a name for herself in the U.S. Are almost nonexistent. My concern is she is going to waste
her talent on an industry that doesn't care about her and abandon the one that does.
On top of that, there is the song. Even if that song was sung by a popular American singer
it would still go nowhere. Americans thrive on catchy beats and dance tunes... Which this
definitely is not. This is the kind of song you would hear in a commercial and think nothing of.
The song has no pizazz, no passion, no power... All the things we have come to expect from CL
but don't see in this song.
Check out the video below and let me know what you think.
HanHae recently released a really nice collaboration with Jeong Eun Ji.
The two's vocals meld beautifully in this melodic love song.
One of my favorite things about this song is how the chorus almost acts
like a conversation between the two. It is a little off putting hearing
Eun Ji's voice and not seeing her in the video but I have noticed a lot of songs
doing that lately. I am glad that at least the girl in the video isn't lip syncing.
That is one thing I still can't get over in Mad Clowns' "Fire" I see Hani but don't hear her.
Anyway, this is an honestly beautiful song and a really touching
video and you should check it out.
Just a day ago fans dreams were realized as project group I.B.I launched their debut.
I.B.I began as a fan idea after Produce 101 left them wanting more, wishing
more of the girls could make their debut in fiction group I.B.I. However, 1theK has
officially made this a reality.
I.B.I stands for "I Believe It" and is made up of members Han Hyeri, Kim So Hee,
Lee Haein, Lee Suhyun, and Yoon Chaekyung. At this point, there is no official
word on how long this group will last so we will just have to wait and see.
The girls debuted with the song "Molae Molae" which is a very catchy, cheerful,
and upbeat song. I personally think that the school girl/spring/summer concept seems to suit them well, and I would love to see them produce more songs like this.
Check them out below and let me know what you think.