#cool fan art of my boy X3

[coolbonnieart]

Pizza tower au animatic

Tw: LOUD, body horror

Though it would be fun to make a small animatic with freezer burnt peppino ( from ice cold au ) and ghost peppino ( from my frist pizza tower au I made called " game over ")

I'm planning on making reference sheets for all my aus at one point, but I wanna make a reference sheet for all my different peppinos frist.

Bonus: fan art of freezer burnt peppino

Art by:

[cl-babydew]

On the subject of Camp Camp (since no one has talked about that in a while) I wanna take the opportunity to show you some more stuff I found:

(Sorry this is going to be a very long list)

https://sugarplumpofweirdness.tumblr.com/post/174535834293/hello-my-dear-camp-camp-fans-uwu-so-after-the-cool

https://sugarplumpofweirdness.tumblr.com/post/178694487963/do-you-ship-my-ships

https://sugarplumpofweirdness.tumblr.com/post/174940535378/my-hand-slipped-oops

https://mobile.twitter.com/deathbattle/status/1136690742175256576

https://heythatsdeep.tumblr.com/post/174592943599/i-started-watching-camp-camp-yesterday-and-despite

https://r3-0.tumblr.com/post/165201060837/jordan-battle-on-twitter

https://pkbunny.tumblr.com/post/164812197649/hes-a-best

https://briizer.tumblr.com/post/178969551589/poor-david-having-flashbacks-from-ep1

https://oopsie-daisy.tumblr.com/post/181178954402/poppypng-well-that-sucks

https://oopsie-daisy.tumblr.com/post/181387389397

https://oopsie-daisy.tumblr.com/post/181306557867/campydays

https://oopsie-daisy.tumblr.com/post/182275135907

https://oopsie-daisy.tumblr.com/post/188028741402/please-look-at-my-baby-boy-confident-and-ready-to

https://jessucakes.tumblr.com/post/177222750721/more-of-varian-at-camp-campbell-because-i-have

https://jessucakes.tumblr.com/post/177224993791/sooo-i-actually-finished-in-two-only-two-parts-oh

https://jessucakes.tumblr.com/post/179764827541/i-have-a-question-i-saw-your-au-where-varian-is

https://oopsie-daisy.tumblr.com/post/178502886212/a-certified-soft-boy-this-was-a-recent-commission

https://x-evilvalentin3-x.tumblr.com/post/656087383289249792/i-live-in-an-area-with-harrison-in-the-name-now

https://deridar.tumblr.com/post/658139659740790784/au-where-gwen-was-in-a-camp-too-but-i-dont-know

https://camp-pinesau.tumblr.com/post/658289135077949440/pre-calc

https://auveiss.tumblr.com/post/658463936795033600/behold-camp-camp-in-hilda-art-style-drawing

https://oopsie-daisy.tumblr.com/post/638332022409052160

1.) Okay but those stickers are so cool tho!!!!👀

2.) YES TO THE FIRST AND THIRD ONES!!! MY BABIES!!🥺

3.) Awwww!!!🥺 Harrison!!!🤲

4.) What in earth?!?! XD A death battle?!

5.) Looks like that post was deleted! X,3

6.) HOLY CROWWWWW!! THE MAKKIIII THOOOO!! I NEVER KNEW THOSE WERE BY THAT PERSON!! THAT’S AMAZING!!! AHHHHHHHH! YESSS!! XD Just makes that so much better!!

7.) That style is so cute!🥺 Baby boi!!

8.) YESSS MAMA GWEN TO THE RESCUE!! XD👏

9.) Okay But, holy crow I love that style!!!!!!

10.) It’s such a cute detail!!🥺

11.) Eyyy Nerris!!! X3

12.) Omgosh!!! Its the platypus! XD 

13.) Precious boy!! X3

14.) Another one that was deleted! X,3

15.) Dang, nothing here either!!

16.) Nothing again! X,3

17.) Eyyyy Hufflepuff!!! X3

18.) Harrisonnn!! X3

19.) OMGOSHHH IT’S A WITTLE GWEEENNNN!!🥺

20.) Omgosh yes!!! X3

21.) Oh that is so cute!!!! X3

22.) Okay But thats a cute design tho!!!!🥺

[nezuko-writes]

Oni anon it is then! Also, I'm glad you like writing for them cause I try really hard to not make boring requests~ x3 do you have a favorite upper moon? Kokushibo and Akaza are my faves so expect most of my requests to be about them xD ❤ - oni anony

I really like Gyutarou and Doma. As a pansexual person myself, it makes me sad how Gyutarou despises himself because of his appearance, I'm just sitting here, sobbing like-- "Hey-- please let me love you". And I really enjoy Doma's character purely because of his personality. He tries so hard to Express emotions but he just cant feel them, i think that's a cool concept. I made a board for Doma (I would have made one for my boy Gyutarou but there was like-- no fan art for him)

[squeiky]

Litarly the only time i get hella likes and reblogs is when i tag a person and the reblog it. But what ever these people are cool soooo...

I swear. @nekophy has hella fans. But i only tag her because she's super cool so i tagged you now owo and widhejjcnd just such inpiration x3 cause your kinda like a friend to mee.

Also theres like my other pals. Which idk if everyone who consider me as freinds but okay...

There's @cocofinny who is pretty neat. I read her fanfic thingy once.

Another is @thesmallsoul and @thedanniewannabe

Which are pretty awesome people tbh. And thedanniewannabe is a good freind uwu. We both like memes. So thats one. And thesmallsoul is just jfnejdy SO FREAKING CUTTTEEEE. I could invite you to my house and have a war with stuff toys if i could.

Theres @thenerdartkid too. Which i like your post alot even if i have no clue what it is. I rlly like your art anyways.

@i-am-a-fish is a fish. Blurp Blurp (your super cool and funny x3)

@cyaneworks I love your art its rlly good. Also watch your back chaser. Imma coming ta get cha.

@rainy-poppy HEYYYYY your art is good uwu *french kiss kiss* stay yourself Oki?

@xx-avj-xx hey keep up thw good work. Your still an inspiration. Also dont let anyone get you down. There's a turd trying to mess you up. But i wouldnt want that to happen.

@xxtc-96xx . i have no word. U are good boi uwu. *pat pat*

Have a nice day everyone hey. Yey :D i just relised i have so many freinds.

Oh yeah and @furrytaleworld :)

@kittanimo @sybillvcrystalheartart @bloowe @bookierun. And the queen @brightgoat

You guys also deserve to be on this list uwu. Becauseuse everyone is amazing

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Yay owo

[dilfsdotnet]

Yo you should answer all of these scene questions👀👀

:OOO

you think so lad???? shit dawg i was thinkin just a few at a time but if that what u want my dear nonnie i will supply

1. wats ur scene name?

i was thinkin maybe ‘gods mistake’ would be a good one but then. i found a way to make it both danganronpa related, and, even better, a fucking pun as well. ‘kamukura kamukura jasqueen’, or just ‘kamukura jasqueen’ for short is good k thxxx

2. describe ur dream outfit!

oooo gosh this ones trickyy!! there are so many good outfits out there, especially in the scene community!! but it’d have to have a few tiny elements of dr cosplay to add a lil of my dangan-weeb culture in there ofc! more specifically, id really love to get one of kazuichis jumpsuit and just wig out and add shit like this just because i could:

(id just rlly love going out in all those glowy/shiny things at night like all that haha..and yes the shoes would probably kill me/my fuckin feet if i tried to walk in them but shut up i love them theyre cute as fuck)

3. describe ur dream haircut!

oo another tricky one!! i do like my regular hair, and honestly id be lying if i said i didnt love ibuki’s hairdo too but id defs have to go with something like this!!

yaaaassss, so pretty and spikeeeey! maybe id dye my natural hair colour black and/or add some funky colours if i ever actually got this style down!

4. describe ur dream room!

i have a lot of ideas for dream bedrooms actually, but heres a visual image of one of them i found!!!

MIKU ROOM MIKU ROOM MIKU ROOM MIKU ROOM

(this specific idea arose mainly just for the aesthetic but i also find it super cute and a good environment to be in general hhhnnggg)

5. if u could make anything out of kandi, wat would u make?

oh you mean those colourful beads and bracelet things??? i love those man!!! theyre so visually appealing to me aaaaa…id probably just make a fuck-ton of those and most probably use the little letter beads to say random words/phrases like ‘aubergine’ and ‘despacito’ knowing my shitposter self lmaooo! id definitely make a sansmaeda themed one too thoo fr

6. wat would u write on ur shoez?

it’d probably range from things like a simple kaomoji doodle to something randum and stupid like ‘seesaw’ bc yes asjnd

7. wat kinda piercingz/tattooz do u hav/want?

i dont think i rlly want any real piercings (at least not atm) but id totally go for those fake stick-on gemstone lookin’ ones! and as for tattoos, i cant rlly see myself gettin one of those rn either, but id want something like a mario power-up, preferably the bell one/cat suit powerup!!! its my favorite powerup and its sooo cute!!!

8. fave genrez?

i dont rlly have a specific genre, i like most kinds of music, but i rlly like energetic music that i can dance tooo!!! >w

9. fave bandz?

im a big fan of gorillaz and botdf!!! i like p!atd as well but havent listened to it in a while.. gatta catch up loool

10. fave songz?

my favs alternate a lot, but atm im super into ‘slow dancing in the dark’ by joji!!! so much emotiooon quq…also rlly hooked on botdf and jefree star’s ‘sexting’ tooo lmaooo

11. fave lyricz?

‘The world keeps spinning Among this sinning Oh what a cruel and disgusting place The purest moonlight Is bloodied by plight And screaming resonants But somehow I know That it’s all for show The world will reveal it’s true beauty soon And we’ll all reach towards the moon ‘

its so deep but its from a fucking kaito momota fansong and i love that asnkjdnefe

12. hav u evr been to a concert?

not in a damn long while my lad,, rip australians not havin many artists they like from other countries tour there ;-;

13. do u wanna be in a band?

ive always thought thatd be pretty cool ngl!!! tourin around with ur bandmate friends, makin awesome fuckin tunes, people lovin u and ur music, just livin the dream in general,, nice

14. wats da best soda/energy drink flavour?

havent rlly had any as of rn  my lad so i wouldnt know :/

15. wat do u miss most abt old internet?

i loved that we could all just be ourselves and act like the kids we are inside without bein reprimanded at all.. it aint rlly that much of an issue for me but i still think itd be a lot nicer if it was like that again sometimes,,

16. wats da best old meme?

ooohhh there are so many i still miss man! numa numa ermagerd and doge still remind me of the glory days…when old animeme was good and you could still haz ur cheezburgers in peace. also rage comics! rage comics were good what happened

17. best place 2 buy clothez?

i dont think theres any hot topics in australia but if there is. i will hunt it down you hear me

18. wat r ur fave accessoriez?

OH THERES SO MANY GOOD ONES??? as i stated b4 i rly love kandi bracelets and other glowy/led things!!! also rlly love ties with cute and fun patterns and long colourful and/or ripped socks like ibuki’s too hehe

19. wats ur best tip fr ppl that just got into scenecore?

im not rlly the best at advice, but my main point would be-just hav fun here dudes!!! dont let anyone else bulli u abt it, we’re supportive people, u can talk to me or anyone else whos willin to listen an/or help for reassurance ofc

20. opinion on furbiez?

oOH MY GOD YES. FURBIES. MY BABIES I WANT 10 OF THESE CHILDREN…I ACTUALLY HAVE A FURBY HE LIKES SLEEPING IN HIS SPECIAL DRAWER AND HIS NAME IS TINGLE I ADORE HIM I’LL POST A OF PICTURE LATER MAYBE

21. opinion on funko popz?

i like em and ive seen lots at eb games, but i dont buy em much..i do have a megaman pop with a broken arm tho loool

22. wats ur fave pattern? (zebra/leopard print etc)

i looove a lot of patterns but not gonna lie im always a sucker for rainbow checkerboard patterns yknow hehe!

23. fave color combo?

i dont have one rlly…soooo many possible comboooos…cx

24. sumthing u liked as a kid dat u still like?

im still going on girlsgogames and recently, ive finally mastered sues beauty machine!!!! its so good and fun all of ya’ll should try it my dudeeees

25. wats ur most used emoticon? 0w0

as most of ya’ll probs alredy know i spam ‘:O’ a lot, but one of my bigger favs is actually ‘x3′ and my fav kaomoji is ‘ଘ(੭ˊ꒳​ˋ)੭✧’ (both of them are so kyooot >w

26. wats ur fav typin quirk?

i luv talkin like dis, but i dont rly do it that often loool…i awso wuv tawking in ‘owo’ speak wike dis >//w//>

27. do u wish ur fllwrz talked 2 u moar?

hellz yeaaa!!! i luv followr interaction my dudee! it makes me super happi when u all talk to me heehee! x3c

28. tag ur fave scene blawgz!

:O !!! oh gawd!!! i dont know many atm but heeereee!

@xxadam-antidotexx (op of the ask meme)

@glitchkichi (not sure if this counts but their stuff’s rlly cool >v

@otonashi-banana (scene boyf…wuv im more than anythin >///w///>

29. wat got u into scenecore?

i dont remember exactly how it happened but i’d always sorta wanted to go back to the glory days that was the old web and the scene era, and that, coupled with a bright, colourful aesthetic that i could really enjoy, drew me in like a moth to a neon colored flame ig looollll

30. how long hav u been scene?

i’ve only been officially apart of the community for about a few months now (at time of writing) i reckon so some things are still a lil new to me ig ^^;;

31. wats da best thing abt being scene?

the freedom of bein able to express myself 4 one thing, and its just so fun being so ‘out-there’ yknow???? it feels so great really

32. do u hav a fursona?

i…actually used to but ive moved on from the furry fandom and ive grown more attached to my human sona anyway sooo :/

33. r u in sum “cringy” fandomz?

YEA man!! i dont rlly think dr is inherently considered ‘cringey’ but undertale is and im in that one for sure!!! i also kinda technically never left the skylanders fandom(?) so theres that too ig??? oh yeah and who wants to let me draw my old moshi monsters characters COWARDS

34. do u liek plushiez?

YASSSS QUEEEN!!!! i have HEAPS of them in my room on my desk with my gonta shrine

35. do u liek stickerz?

also a big yaaassss from me dawggg!!! i love them and i love those ones that you stick on your fase like this!

its so cuuute!!!

36. do u hav a friendproject?

i dont, not at the moment a least, actually! didnt even know what it was til recently but it looks kewl haha

37. do u hav any other scene account?

well, i haz this one, and i also have an emowire account for shuichi if that counts!!

38. do u make art? (drawingz, blingeez, etc.)

YES!!! i love to draw and i also make blingee edits sometimes!!! ITS SO FUN XD !!!

39. wats da most scene thing? (anything!)

hmmm, weeell…i think the most stereotyped thing would be that kewl, suuuper big hair like this;

its really prettyyyy, and i love all that colouuur!!!

40. ask ur own randum question!!

hm, oh wowie, since the anon didnt specifically ask this one…POTATOES!!! X3

phew, finally done, that was a lot of typing! this was so fun to do though, so thank u nonnie!!! :3

[kpopreviews]

BTS - ‘You Never Walk Alone’ Album Review

BTS has come out with a repackaged version of their iconic ‘Wings’ album. I have really enjoyed all of their releases so far, so let’s get started with how I feel about their latest album! **warning: super long and in-depth**

Rating: ★★★★★

Intro: Boy Meets Evil

J-Hope. Wow. He did that. When the instrumentals were going on and they built up the cymbals and the beat stuttered right before Hoseok started singing, I think I died of anticipation and excitement. Then, when he started doing his thing, the inflection of his voice was so enticing and passionate that I died again. Also, the choreography was super intense and intricate (Dead x3). If you haven’t watched the video for this track yet, PLEASE DO.

피 땀 눈물 (Blood Sweat & Tears)

I’m going to be completely honest, I AM ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG. I think this is one of the best if not the best title track release that BTS has ever had. I don’t know why, but there’s something about this song that makes it feel like I’m listening to it for the first time every time. I think it’s because I notice something new every time. It’s so intriguing. When the instrumentals slowly creep up and Jimin starts singing with his alluring voice, I literally had goosebumps all over my body. I also appreciate the Caribbean, moonbahton trap sound that BTS went for. So different and refreshing. I swear, BTS can pull off literally any sound they wanted to. It’s because they put their own twist on every music genre they try out. Although they may be singing a ‘ballad’ or ‘rock’ or ‘trap’ song, they insert their own flavor into the tracks so that they sound distinctly like BTS. I’ll call it the Bangtan Effect. Their voices were amazing, the instrumentals were amazing, the choreography was amazing, the beat was amazing, the music video was amazing... I could go on and on. I think my absolute favorite part of the song is when Rap Monster is rapping with his deep voice and Jungkook starts harmonizing. THAT’S ART RIGHT THERE.

Begin

Jungkook has a stunning, beautiful voice. His voice is airy but hits you right in the heart. I don’t know how he does it, honestly. I love the heavy beat in the beginning of this song. It totally hints at the crazy tempo change that’s to come! I really enjoy listening to this song. And don’t even let me get started on the MEANING behind this beautiful track. Jungkook is given the chance to sing about anything he wants to, and he chooses to sing about his group members aka his brothers aka his best friends aka his role models. I cry.

Lie

Oh Jimin... Your voice... It does things to me. The strings in the beginning did NOT prepare me for this song! I worship the mix between the orchestra and Jimin. I don’t quite know why, but I think that he really fits the dark orchestral vibe of this piece. Maybe it’s his classiness? His seductiveness? His mysterious ways? He just screams ‘royalty’ to me. In addition, I feel like Jimin’s vocals have improved so much. His tone is golden. Pure milk and honey. He flows so well. Also, his ad-libbing absolutely saved me.

Stigma

My poor heart... Where do I even start? V honestly snatched everyone’s weaves with this one. The simple instrumentals complemented so so so well with his voice. And his RANGE. Taehyung... “Why are you like that to me?” His deep, soulful voice in the beginning hit me hard as always, but when those beautiful high notes came out, I was left speechless. I think this song truly embodies Taehyung. Just when you think you know everything there is to know about him, he whips out another talent masterfully.

First Love

DAMN. SUGA. I am in love with the way he carries his voice. He is such a raw, emotional rapper. The thing is, Suga doesn’t simply spit out words as many rappers seem to do. Instead, he mulls them over, contemplating and reflecting on every single one, before imprinting them in your soul. It is an amazing process and I am so glad that I am able to experience it. Also, let’s talk about the meaning behind the words. God, Yoongi. You can tell that music, and being able to create music, means the absolute world to him. He’s experienced loss, hard times, and heartache, but he’s come back stronger and he knows not to take opportunities for granted. I admire this man and the message he’s spreading.

Reflection

Rap Monster, or should I say Vocal Monster? I love when he sings. How does one possibly describe his awe-inspiring, passionate, deep voice? I really appreciate the slow, melancholy rap that Namjoon has been experimenting with these day. The technique was utilized perfectly in this melody, with the stripped down instrumentals and his raw, naked voice. Also, his artistry is next level. Inserting the sounds of Tteukseom at the beginning was genius. Genius and absolutely heartbreaking. I love you, Kim Namjoon.

MAMA

J-Hope is a god. I don’t deserve him. He’s voice is so nice. Songs about parents/grandparents always have a special place in my heart, but this one absolutely KILLED ME. The lyrics are so beautiful. I really liked how the song was upbeat, because although the lyrics could be interpreted in a sad manner, the melody made the lyrics uplifting and inspiring. It made the song more Hoseok-esque. He has a truly beautiful soul. Also, can’t forget the instrumentals! In love with the retro sound that he went for. It suits him so well. It’s incredible. THIS IS J-HOPE’S ERA.

Awake

JIN, WHY WOULD YOU HURT ME LIKE THIS. Seokjin shines SO bright in his solo song, finally showing the world his true range and aptitude. Wow. The first time I listened to this song, I was speechless. His higher range is so well-developed and rich that his voice sounds completely natural up there throughout the whole song. Truly amazing. But the lyrics... Oh my god I cried so hard... Jin saying that he knows he will always be behind the other members, but he’s still going to try hard anyway... Jin putting the rest of BTS before himself... Oh god look at me I’m crying again. I hope he is taking care of himself. I hope he knows that he’s absolutely perfect.

Lost

I really really really enjoy listening to this song. The very first time I heard ‘Lost’, I think I literally fell in love. It was the best but weirdest feeling. I like how it kind of sounds like the vocal members are tossing the lines around. They change up who’s singing pretty often in this piece (after almost every line), so it creates a very interesting blend of tones. So cool. In addition, love the synthetic beeps in the beginning and the snare beats at the end. Nice touches to a wonderful song.

BTS Cypher Pt. 4

Where do I even start? BTS’ rap line came back with a very different kind of cypher this time. Instead of their usual fit-as-much-as-you-possibly-can-in-4-minutes kind of cyphers, rap line took it down a notch. It’s more of a ‘yeah it’s chill cause we can’t hear the haters from all the way up here’ kind of vibe and I am absolutely loving it! It’s still fire as hell though, as expected. The super hard, distinct beats in the beginning had me bumping before the rapping even began! I live for Rapmon’s ‘Sorry Bae.’ It fits the whole song so well. And once again, rap line killed their raps and their haters. BRRR!

Am I Wrong

Country Music x BTS? Yes, please! How can they pull off literally EVERY genre? It’s astounding. Truly. Didn’t I call it the Bangtan Effect earlier? I love the end of J-Hope’s part, when everyone sings “mayday, mayday.” I treasure the sound of all their voices together. I see this is a pattern among Bangtan songs, but once again, THE MEANINGFUL LYRICS. Goddamn. Talk about SOCIALLY-CONSCIOUS ARTISTS.

21세기 소녀 (21st Century Girls)

I live for female empowerment anthems! J-Hope’s “You’re the best to me just the way you are.” Rap Monster’s “Live your life, live your life, come on baby.” Jimin’s “Tell them that you’re strong, tell them you’re enough.” Suga’s “All my ladies put your hands up!” So many iconic lines and such exquisite voice inflections throughout this song. Hype beat + Hype lyrics = HYPE ME.

둘! 셋! (그래도 좋은 날이 더 많기를) (2! 3!)

A really nice change of pace from the two beat-heavy tracks before this one. My favorite part has to be J-Hope’s line, “For becoming the flower in the most beautiful moment in life.” It’s a undoubtedly subtle and clever reference to their past releases. I know it’s supposed to be their fan song, but it is a bit sad if you look at the lyrics. However, it also speaks of promise and trust: “Hoping for more good days.” “If you believe then one two three.” I think the light percussion and the tone of the lyrics go well together to bring out an optimistic, hopeful song. Great bedtime song.

봄날 (Spring Day)

Let me say it right now, if you haven’t listened to this song yet, DO SO IMMEDIATELY. Absolutely in love with everything about this track. Rapmon starts off the song with his low, soothing articulation, which turns over to Jimin with his stable, airy voice, and then to Jungkook to contrast Jimin with his rich tone. Seokjin made me shed tears over his heartbreaking timbre, Yoongi saved me with his passionate inflection, and Hoseok added so much dimension and color to complete the song. However, the show stopper has to be Taehyung. The breakdown, where he sings, “You know it all. You’re my best friend. The morning will come again” hurt me with his soulful voice. Also, the ending (in the music video), where they all sing together was soul-moving. Furthermore, how about the meaning behind this song? Damn, Bangtan. They impress me time and time again. If you are not familiar with the Sewol Ferry Tragedy and how it ties to the ‘Spring Day’ music video, read a great explanation here. Masterful song with an amazing theme. A+.

Not Today

Hype song, hype message, hype choreography. What more can you expect from BTS? This time, they’re reaching out to the underdogs and telling them to keep working hard and having hope. I love it. The beat is distinct, strong, and original, which all add up to Bangtan’s recognizable formula. Additionally, Namjoon’s “Baby, yes I want it” had me feeling some type of way and of course I can’t talk about ‘Not Today’ without mentioning Jungkook’s iconic “Chong jojun BALSA!”

Outro: Wings

One of my favorite songs of this era. I am so glad they came out with a longer version. Damn. Never expected that insane breakdown and that wild verse from J-Hope. I LIVE FOR IT. But I also live for the exchange between Namjoon and Hoseok. “Yo J, Let’s do it.” OK! Meanwhile, BTS went for a ‘clubby’ sound in this track, with the ‘auto-tuned’ voices and the heavy synths, and they pulled it off once again! Bangtan Effect anyone? The best part of it all is that ‘Outro: Wings’ could be a club song, but it still has a deep, important message about believing in oneself and one’s decisions. That makes my heart happy.

A Supplementary Story: You Never Walk Alone

Suga. Singing. Need I say more? I love when Jin & the rest of the vocal line reference Martin Luther King, Jr.’s quote about flying, running, walking, or even crawling towards one’s dreams. Very nice touch. I want to point out the beginning of the song with the softer beat and the echo-y sounds, which eventually transitions to a harder beat as per Bangtan’s style. Classic. Then, Suga sings and the angels sing with him. Then, J-Hope sings and heaven opens its gates. Am I being too dramatic? I just really enjoy listening to rap line singing. Quite possibly my favorite track from BTS. Yeah... that says A LOT about how much I sincerely adore this song.

Overall, I think that BTS’ 'You Never Walk Alone’ album is a splendid masterpiece. The album is a mix of so many different sounds and genres, but they blend genuinely well together. I really don’t know how BTS could top this one, but I think that thought after each of their releases and they always manage to impress me every time. I’m totally in love with their artistry.

Rating: ★★★★★

[rainydawgradioblog]

review: FRANK OCEAN - ENDLESS - THE MIDDLE CHILD

With Frank Ocean finally changing his Instagram public for all the world to marvel, I decided it appropriate to revisit Frank Ocean’s Endless, an album marking the start of Frank’s shift from sunkissed beats, to cool evanescent tones.

In fact, I’d argue that Endless is a keystone album in introducing listeners to a cooler fusion of ambient, avant-garde influences, most of which would later transcend over to Blonde. 

To reference my previous Endless post, Endless is a Frank Ocean visual album released in 2016, a day before his studio album Blonde would release. Naturally, Blonde--the full-fledged album, overshadowed his previous work, as audiences cast aside Endless as just a “visual album” filled with Blonde leftovers. 

Having listened to this album quite a bit, here are some notable songs you need to listen to:

“AT YOUR BEST”

Originally composed by the Isley Brothers as a funky, twangy remnant of the 70’s, Frank breathes new life to the song in true Frank Ocean fashion.

Frank begins by orchestrating a sparkly, nebulous soundscape--warping me to Xanadu or N64 Rainbow Road. The song begins with a faint, airy orchestra--then met by Frank’s delicate vocals--the keyboards are just as delicate, swaying along with the orchestra.

In my favorite part of the song, Frank perfects the slow crescendo:

“But at your best, you are love”

“You’re a positive motivating force within in my life…”

“Should you ever feel the need to wonder why”

“Let me know”

The ambient instrumentation, piercing falsettos, and drawn-out vocals all harmonize to underscore Frank’s tremendous viscera of love, doubt, and affirmation between Frank and his partner.

A great song on its own, "At Your Best” doubly sets the artistic mood for the whole album, listen to this.

“UNITY”

An important autobiographical piece about Frank. “UNITY” details Frank’s reclusive 4-year gap, especially his artistic road blocks post-Channel Orange fame. 

Even the first line states:

“My head fatiguing off the Opus”

“Kept it underground to focus”

Channel Orange—his “magnum opus” at the time, skyrocketed Frank into superstardom—garnering a huge following, late show appearances, and even a Grammy win (over Chris Brown at that).

However, no one ever told the press that Frank is allergic to fame.

The limelight seared away any privacy in Frank’s private life, and paired with the amounting pressure from fans and critics to whip out his next album, Frank was burnt out.

Like any introvert, Frank recharged by going underground--a recluse from shows and the general public (which ironically drew more allure and attention as fans treated every sighting of him like they saw Bigfoot, and every new Tumblr post as a message from the gods; an omen to his new album).

Nonetheless, Frank reveals:

“N***as tryna go pop, I draw contact, rip my facemask”

Upon reflecting his music career, Frank dejects the idea of going ‘Pop’—mainstream, those who pander to audiences by milking from the same formula that made them successful four years ago. 

Instead of exploiting a Channel Orange 2, Frank draws ‘contact’, lifting the superficial ‘facemask’ of commercialized, repetitive art—as a means to push himself creatively, and retain artistic integrity.

Mixed with sluggish instrumentals and some deadpan Frank vocals, “UNITY” perfectly puts me into Frank’s brain fog of a mindset during this time. This is a great piece to get acquainted to Post-Channel Orange Frank.

Look at this fool, bouta livestream himself building a staircase

“COMMES DES GARCON”

While the Cajun French needs some work, this is one of my fave tracks. Frank jumpstarts the track with jumpy, melodic vocals, led in by infectious percussions.

I love the catchy hook, a frantic:

“Feelings come feelings go” (x3)

“Comme des Garcons”

Referencing his passion for designer streetwear like Comme Des Garcon and Chanel, Frank moreso plays on the CDG phrase to point to the absurdity of love and relationships. Literally, “Comme Des Garcon” literally means “Like Boys” in French, a clever nod to Frank’s bisexuality.

I love the play on the CDG phrase, but the fact that it’s only 1:30 it’s just too damn short. This is as close as it gets to a single on this album, listen to this one.

“RUSHES TO”

I call this piece: ‘An ode to late 90′s Aphex Twin.’ A great track.

“MITSUBISHI SONY”

A boomin’ closer. Groovy, bouncy verses lead into a siren-filled beat switch. If you’re craving another beat switch like that of “Nights” from Blonde, this is definitely worth a listen. This also has one of my favorite lines in the album:

“She chock full of my swipe, like a capsule sealed tight”

“With that substance you need, start a family tonight”

In the realm of Frank Ocean discog family, Endless is the unfortunate middle child: sandwiched between siblings Channel Orange and Blonde. 

Some initially viewed it too sulky and pretentious, and never gave it enough love. But Endless isn’t there to hold your hand for an easy-listening experience, it’s an artistic direction to illustrate the perils of fame on creativity, and the despair at this point in Frank’s life.

By far his most underrated work, I would argue that breaking from the commercial likability of his 2012 Channel Orange release, to such an experimental, polarizing, non-radio friendly album, is a courageous leap for Frank, and a loud cry in retaining his own artistic integrity.   

9/10

-Clem