In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through "Beautiful Chaos", the second EP from global girl group KATSEYE. With members handpicked through Dream Academy and trained under K-pop standards, expectations are high. The talent? Undeniable. The music? Well…We break down the production, vocals, lyrics, and group identity, and ask: is this project doing justice to the girls’ potential? Or does it feel like a missed opportunity for something truly fresh?

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:10 - "Beautiful Chaos" Info
• 1:38 - EP Cover
• 3:36 - "Gnarly"
• 7:11 - "Gabriela"
• 16:35 - "Gameboy"
• 26:13 - "Mean Girls"
• 32:47 - "M.I.A"
• 37:48 - Cut or Keep
• 38:35 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “Gnarly” MV https://youtu.be/R2-yomhYAj4?si=deWX86Eimtzu6AQ-
• “Gabriela” MV https://youtu.be/CjnB56tSCQI?si=95SVsaP-hDNIkodY
• “Gabriela” Live at Lollapalooza 2025 https://youtu.be/CINpzyWIGoQ?si=C41v4SflV3XYFkEv
• “Gameboy” MV https://youtu.be/-bC4iak3kxg?si=5wImHDg2EC5cUOFp
• “Gameboy” Live at Lollapalooza 2025 https://youtu.be/l0ILpRPVn3Y?si=Kxi8X2ivL9kon4Du
• “Mean Girls” Live at Lollapalooza 2025 https://youtu.be/EGsXGDdrAXM?si=7xk3G9T8h8q0-UT6
• “M.I.A” Live at Lollapalooza 2025 https://youtu.be/QB5FOa0a7cI?si=VPHB6vyAU0JwG4xl

The Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has gone viral, and the soundtrack has taken over the charts and breaking K-Pop records around the world. With songs performed by the fictional girl group HUNTR/X and their rivals, the SAJA BOYS, is the OST one of the best K-Pop projects ever?In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through the "KPop Demon Hunters" soundtrack, featuring hits like “Golden,” “How It’s Done,” “Your Idol,” “SODA POP,” “Free,” and more. We dive into the vocals, production, concept, and cultural impact of the soundtrack - how will this affect the K-Pop industry moving forward?

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:01 - "KPop Demon Hunters" Soundtrack Info
• 1:39 - "How It's Done"
• 6:22 - "Soda Pop"
• 12:07 - "Golden"
• 18:38 - "Takedown"
• 21:38 - "Your Idol"
• 26:42 - "Free"
• 29:51 - "What It Sounds Like"
• 35:40 - Cut or Keep
• 36:13 - Final Rating and Overall Thoughts

References:

• Kevin Woo interview on CCTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DljiH8eytPA&t=1207s&pp=ygUpa2V2aW4gd29vIGNjdHYgbm9uc3RvcCBwb3Agc2hvdyBpbnRlcnZpZXc%3D
• “How It’s Done” Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGsevnbItdU&pp=ygUYa3BvcCBkZW1vbiBob3cgaXQncyBkb25l
• “Soda Pop” Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=983bBbJx0Mk&pp=ygUTa3BvcCBkZW1vbiBzb2RhIHBvcA%3D%3D
• “Golden” Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yebNIHKAC4A&pp=ygURa3BvcCBkZW1vbiBnb2xkZW4%3D
• “Takedown” Lyric Video (TWICE) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8Dr7vzMSVE
• “Takedown” HUNTR/X Audio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve_a9CXjlQc
• “Your Idol” Song Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWppAbqm9I8
• “Free” Lyric Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjOeJssZX_Q
• “What It Sounds Like” Song Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug_pv5-r1js&pp=ygUea3BvcCBkZW1vbiB3aGF0IGl0IHNvdW5kcyBsaWtl

In Part 2 of our "I Am... Sasha Fierce" review, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through the Sasha Fierce side - Beyoncé’s bold, high-glam, hit-heavy alter ego era. From "Single Ladies" to "Sweet Dreams", we break down the production, vocals, visuals, and impact of every track. Did this half truly earn its iconic status - or is it just the louder one?

• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:55 - "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"
• 8:00 - "Radio"
• 12:04 - "Diva"
• 17:48 - "Sweet Dreams"
• 24:26 - "Video Phone"
• 30:29 - "Hello"
• 33:17 - "Ego"
• 39:57 - "Scared of Lonely"
• 44:11 - Cut or Keep
• 45:54 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m1EFMoRFvY&pp=ygUWIGJleW9uY2Ugc2luZ2xlIGxhZGllcw%3D%3D
• “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It” Live at AMAs https://youtu.be/1RVXSuhccWg?si=-ksscuvCK2_qnk9T
• “Radio” Live on I Am… Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw17wV6yfeM&pp=ygUOIGJleW9uY2UgcmFkaW8%3D
• “Diva” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNM5HW13_O8&pp=ygUNIGJleW9uY2UgZGl2YQ%3D%3D
• “Diva” Live on I Am.. Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRNl3Oms3Pw&pp=ygUNIGJleW9uY2UgZGl2YQ%3D%3D
• “Sweet Dreams” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlxByc0-V40&pp=ygUVIGJleW9uY2Ugc3dlZXQgZHJlYW1z
• “Sweet Dreams” Live at Glastonbury https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGNH12RFuFA&pp=ygUVIGJleW9uY2Ugc3dlZXQgZHJlYW1z
• “Sweet Dreams” Live at Wynn Las Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oodecnyzohU&pp=ygUVIGJleW9uY2Ugc3dlZXQgZHJlYW1z
• “Video Phone” feat. Lady Gaga MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGkvXp0vdng&pp=ygUUIGJleW9uY2UgdmlkZW8gcGhvbmU%3D
• “Video Phone” Live at I Am… Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjHG3eEofaw&pp=ygUZIGJleW9uY2UgdmlkZW8gcGhvbmUgbGl2ZQ%3D%3D
• “Hello” Live at Wynn Las Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P2wII0hOkM&pp=ygUTIGJleW9uY2UgaGVsbG8gbGl2ZQ%3D%3D
• “Ego” feat. Kanye West MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW5EzxFR4SM&pp=ygUMIGJleW9uY2UgZWdv
• “Ego” Live at I Am… Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0qbLM6goEs&pp=ygUMIGJleW9uY2UgZWdv
• “Scared of Lonely” Live at Wynn Las Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SzGKnRg4fs&pp=ygUZIGJleW9uY2Ugc2NhcmVkIG9mIGxvbmVseQ%3D%3D

In Part 1 of our "I Am... Sasha Fierce" deep dive, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through the "I AM..." side of the album - Beyoncé’s stripped-down, emotional ballad collection. Often overshadowed by the Sasha Fierce bangers, does this side of the project deserve more credit? We’re talking vocals, lyrics, and legacy - with full honesty, of course.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:30 - "I Am...Sasha Fierce" Album Info
• 2:38 - Album Cover
• 4:19 - "If I Were A Boy"
• 10:22 - "Halo"
• 18:38 - "Disappear"
• 21:44 - "Broken-Hearted Girl"
• 27:52 - "Ave Maria"
• 32:45 - Smash Into You"
• 36:28 - "Satellites"
• 39:14 - "That's Why You're Beautiful"
• 43:45 - Cut or Keep
• 44:42 - Overall Thoughts

References:

• “If I Were A Boy” MV https://youtu.be/AWpsOqh8q0M?si=O-AcmdmGyovvA12O
• “If I Were A Boy”/“You Oughta Know” Live at Grammys https://youtu.be/UqzKEMqKwf0?si=jmQZWzxdc0ARgPnA
• “Halo” MV https://youtu.be/bnVUHWCynig?si=5b96e-rYAmvIb0po
• “Halo” Alternative MV (Leak) https://youtu.be/gFDTOn94dr4?si=e-wuFYPzPj3xi5Px
• “Halo” Live at David Letterman https://youtu.be/T6FDAX6p83g?si=S6q_jjhXI-aQacK3
• “Broken Hearted Girl” MV https://youtu.be/JXmUYdOVJtc?si=mOEhXTFPHqmWNWVH
• “Broken Hearted Girl” Live at I Am… World Tour https://youtu.be/8W8uiX6e7ZM?si=3HcvlDarkLXbtYmy
• “Ave Maria” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKmI1avKHJI
• “Smash Into You” Live at I Am… World Tour https://youtu.be/wVwf4JSWku8?si=rqvbv9R1fD76JxqM
• “Satellites” Live at Wynn Las Vegas https://youtu.be/7RMjDxc8TwE?si=IqCDsguveb87Pe2u
  

It’s been 20 years since Mariah Carey released "The Emancipation of Mimi" - the chart-dominating, career-redefining album that marked one of the most iconic comebacks in pop and R&B history. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through the 2005 classic, breaking down the vocals, production, lyrics, and legacy of each song. From "We Belong Together" to underrated deep cuts, we’re giving our brutally honest takes and asking: is this really her best album ever?

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:52 - "The Emancipation of Mimi" Album Info
• 2:07 - Album Cover
• 3:55 - "It's Like That"
• 10:30 - "We Belong Together"
• 18:46 - "Shake It Off"
• 23:53 - "Mine Again"
• 28:26 - "Say Somethin'" feat. Snoop Dogg
• 33:30 - "Stay The Night"
• 36:40 - "Get Your Number" feat. Jermaine Dupri
• 43:02 - "One and Only" feat. Twista
• 47:50 - "Circles"52:16 - "Your Girl"
• 46:10 - "I Wish You Knew"
• 1:00:40 - "To The Floor" feat. Nelly
• 1:03:43 - "Joy Ride"
• 1:07:44 - "Fly Like A Bird"
• 1:11:55 - Cut or Keep
• 1:14:10 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “It’s Like That” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI2cwfluyNo&pp=ygUYbWFyaWFoIGl0J3MgbGlrZSB0aGF0IG12
• “We Belong Together” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g&pp=ygUcbWFyaWFoIHdlIGJlbG9uZyB0b2dldGhlciBtdg%3D%3D
• “Shake It Off” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZVdDl_asYY&pp=ygUWbWFyaWFoIHNoYWtlIGl0IG9mZiBtdg%3D%3D
• Calgon commercial https://youtu.be/WJsFvLBdOi0?si=FHAk30mlmbenq123
• Intel commercial https://youtu.be/gENKrali-6s?si=kMoeHNBgm5SuqpxZ
• “Say Somethin’” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxHnAXZqhA&pp=ygUWbWFyaWFoIHNheSBzb21ldGhpbiBtdg%3D%3D
• “Get Your Number” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvoWWtynalI&pp=ygUZbWFyaWFoIGdldCB5b3VyIG51Ym1lciBtdtIHCQnYCQGHKiGM7w%3D%3D
• “We Belong Together” and “Fly Like A Bird” Live at Grammys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aU3G8vTglw&pp=ygUZbWFyaWFoIGZseSBsaWtlIGEgYmlyZCBtdg%3D%3D

Time to dig into the glitter and cheese because we’re reviewing "Steptacular" by STEPS, one of the great albums in British pop history. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through STEPS’ sophomore effort, giving their brutally honest takes on the vocals, production, lyrics, and signature camp. Is Steptacular just pure Y2K cheese, or is it actually a refined British pop classic? Let’s find out.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:50 - "Steptacular" Album Info
• 2:37 - Album Cover
• 4:32 - "Tragedy"
• 13:26 - "After The Love Has Gone"
• 19:35 - "Love's Got A Hold On My Heart"
• 26:06 - "Say You'll Be Mine"
• 32:38 - "I Think It's Love"
• 35:55 - "Make It Easy On Me"
• 40:16 - "Deeper Shade Of Blue"
• 46:40 - "Movin' On"
• 50:03 - "Never Say Never Again"
• 53:13 - "When I Said Goodbye"
• 1:00:06 - "I Surrender"
• 1:04:01 - "Since You Took Your Love Away"
• 1:09:07 - "My Best Friend's Girl"
• 1:15:30 - "You're Everything That Matters To Me"
• 1:20:15 - Cut or Keep
• 1:23:00 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “Tragedy” MV https://youtu.be/OiwDHHcHPh0?si=q85C1brf66r6Cwpr
• “Tragedy” Live at Party on the Dancefloor Tour https://youtu.be/cOM0cfVmfhQ?si=fJy9Kto-AlfyFPTL
• “After The Love Has Gone” MV https://youtu.be/iz36fINs_YY?si=ExulGfY52kEOVJkU
• “After The Love Has Gone” Live at What The Future Holds Tour https://youtu.be/yB4KwpuBeDQ?si=FUQ23UtYzqYOkhg6
• “Love’s Got A Hold On My Heart” MV https://youtu.be/iG_-m-mBn-g?si=_QGnsxT9kJj_PHro
• “Love’s Got A Hold On My Heart” Live at Blue Peter https://youtu.be/EIwF6N8VvSg?si=JmDOptFovfb1ijj4
• “Say You’ll Be Mine” MV https://youtu.be/EDZoefLylcY?si=QLqWn0q7BEUNCulM
• “Say You’ll Be Mine” Live at Steptacular Tour https://youtu.be/UoTrgehfQBY?si=FcFQnSt19BpGXFIv
• “I Think It’s Love” Live at The Next Step Live Tour https://youtu.be/keI3ZmoFze8?si=iESNnyEk8yFKL4Of
• “Deeper Shade of Blue” MV https://youtu.be/0RtjfvK7rXw?si=gRtV3KJ9cQjEq1d0
• “Deeper Shade of Blue” Live at Party on the Dancefloor Tour https://youtu.be/2-yjV5NC7q8?si=ruO0ZU2TdOHcU6KY
• “When I Said Goodbye” MV https://youtu.be/M_G0t4qB3Bc?si=gtsPR3_Bcvw1wF5E
• “When I Said Goodbye” Colour MV https://youtu.be/fOc_0t0YuOo?si=JEu4-OkeTnKmjM6g
• “When I Said Goodbye” Live at Top of the Pops https://youtu.be/w6kHMEzwb3A?si=dBZjFw7sm3Qjwunf
• “I Surrender” Live at Steptacular Tour https://youtu.be/LNIHZKX4rc4?si=5hrO-UmiPQ4PZjhe
• “Since You Took Your Love Away” Live at The Next Step Live Tour https://youtu.be/JPDaYUN0CYc?si=yrxos25vWkU0U5Ls

It took us nearly 20 years, but we’ve finally arrived! In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole listen to Rachel Stevens’ cult classic album Come and Get It for the very first time - and we’re going track by track through the electro-pop goodness. From icy-cool bangers to underrated deep cuts, we’re breaking down the production, vocals, lyrics, and legacy of one of British pop’s most beloved hidden gems. Was this truly one of the greatest pop albums of the 2000s? Yes. Yes it was.

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:57 - "Come and Get It" Album Info
• 2:34 - Album Cover
• 3:46 - "So Good"
• 10:13 - "I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)"
• 14:49 - "Crazy Boys"
• 20:25 - "I Will Be There"
• 23:30 - "Negotiate With Love"
• 32:15 - "All About Me"
• 36:16 - "Secret Garden"
• 40:12 - "Nothing Good About This Goodbye"
• 44:08 - "Some Girls"
• 50:25 - "Je M'Appelle"
• 53:13 - "Funny How"
• 56:49 - "Every Little Thing"
• 1:01:10 - "Dumb Dumb"
• 1:04:25 - Cut or Keep
• 1:05:57 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

• “So Good” MV https://youtu.be/JF8UxVUofVc?si=Moyvk98xV_gEW0b9
• “So Good” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/F0GQ2qTJZ3g?si=0IuFW1rWma8YHgS0
• “I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)” MV https://youtu.be/_rWwwVSCLf0?si=bR1XrSC7vLtepLof
• “I Said Never Again (But Here We Are)” Live at Paul O’Grady https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LLx4qXbyxg
• “Negotiate With Love” MV https://youtu.be/w-thoN6hMeE?si=o8opb9iu2mMR_NLb
• “Negotiate With Love” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/1PqtSzp_bh0?si=OK4ahJRyB2H5OP4n
• “Nothing Good About This Goodbye” Live at GM:TV https://youtu.be/m6F6j2y_aec?si=KwO_zWnJ3H5eYk5c
• “Some Girls” MV https://youtu.be/lVIYgig9maY?si=myFqVMhU6FNV37Hi
• “Some Girls” Live at CD:UK https://youtu.be/ft_kFZUxYgA?si=VGBVR_Cmrt1QRxDt
  

It’s time for another Pop Off episode - the ultimate music showdown - and this time we’re diving into the latest BLACKPINK solo era. Chris and Chantel Nicole break down the lead singles from each member’s most recent solo projects, covering the songs, music videos, and performances in brutal detail. Who will rise to the top and take the solo crown? Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized...

Contestants:

• ROSÉ - "toxic till the end"
• JISOO - "earthquake"
• LISA - "FXCK UP THE WORLD"
• JENNIE - "like JENNIE"

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• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:50 - Round 1: Song
• 26:08 - Round 2: Music Video
• 42:48 - Round 3: Performance/Choreography
• 1:05:24 - Overall Winner

References:

• ROSÉ - “toxic till the end” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA0lHNZ1KCA
• JISOO - “earthquake” MV https://youtu.be/2V6lvCUPT8I?si=rzQ0BattFRFMbUxu
• LISA - “FUTW (Vixi Solo Version)” MV https://youtu.be/r5VRqWkFpEQ?si=A4-fz7b9c9CcjU9-
• JENNIE - “like JENNIE” MV https://youtu.be/JSFG-IE8n_c?si=vUQaYgNcajgjTVNU
• ROSÉ - “toxic till the end” Live at Gala des Pièces Jaunes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEmKyWBx1O4
• JISOO - “earthquake” Performance Video https://youtu.be/Z33suvklkx0?si=01btvy6pvEb-pZn
• LISA - “FUTW” YouTube Music Nights Special Performance https://youtu.be/gwRqLbWqKlM?si=XVyPG6SPXDXe3cUi
• JENNIE - “like JENNIE” Performance Video https://youtu.be/XD00TJ-6WSw?si=Drgb9k0zpHiPexVP
• Chris and Chantel dancing with ILOVEDANCE [KPOP IN PUBLIC NYC] LIKE JENNIE | JENNIE (제니) DANCE COVER BY I LOVE DANCE https://youtu.be/Nt3EjaQFNic?si=gvA5Bzv7hgF1Mfxk