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RUBY might've been the greatest out of all BLACKPINK solo projects. The amount of versatility it contains should be studied, and the way it still feels so consistent is admirable. JENNIE proved herself as an actual artist with this one, and I can't help but give kudos to this project of hers.

The entire release is an impressive showcase of diversity and gorgeous vocals, combined with great production. I've never thought that I would be as obsessed with it as I was back when it ... read more

ADÉLA was on fire while writing this! It might've just become my favorite EP released this year! With the loudness and danciness of it, I can't help but fall in love with the artist she is becoming. I've followed her ever since the Dream Academy, and now that she has actually released her debut project, I look forward to seeing what else she has in store!

The electronic sound that stays there throughout the entire release is something insanely captivating, and makes me ... read more

This project was my introduction to YVES as an artist, since I never got a chance to appreciate her work in LOONA before. I went in blind, and I'm so glad I trusted that one stan account on Twitter a year ago. LOOP is a great debut and shows that there's huge potential for her to become one of the best soloists one day.

YVES and IOAH are a duo that should work together for a long time. The projects they created together so far all smash, and their sounds complement each other in a ... read more

My favorite album from my favorite artist. THE FAMILY JEWELS is an absolutely stunning debut from MARINA, and will forever be an all-time classic for me. Her writing back then was such a great experience, and I don't think that she'll ever be able to top the artistry she showed with this project. Being a bit messed in the head gave us this piece, but I'm glad that she's ready to go forward and create something happier than most of the tunes on this one.

The weirdness of ... read more

This release was such a grower for me! At first, I felt like it didn't stand a chance against their other releases, but right now I can easily say that this is one of their best projects ever released. PASSIONOIA is an album that makes my soul bloom with its calming sound and captivating storytelling, which is something not many albums can do for me.

BLACK BOX RECORDER created something so special, but I can't help but ache for the fact that it was their last work together. The ... read more

Ever since I discovered AVALON a couple of years ago, I couldn't wait for her to drop something new, and when the day finally came, I can proudly say that PERMANENT CALIFORNIAN did not disappoint me! The wait was definitely worth it, and with each single, my love for her music has been growing bigger and bigger.

This EP feels like an embodiment of her as a person - each song suits the huge aura she has about her in a completely different way. The sound feels so rough, but dreamy at the ... read more

What a ride it was! After so many years of listening to this project, I feel like I have to give it its flowers, because it does something for me that nobody can. MAGGOT is a one-time wonder from a band that just disappeared after dropping this absolute classic. It was my first time with that kind of music, and it made me dive deeper into it, making me a huge fan.

The whole release is so insanely fun, with those instrumentals that make your ears orgasm. The quirky way it was written makes you ... read more

Coming back to this EP after a bit allows me to look at it again with a fresh eye. I've been a huge KATSEYE fan ever since their first release, and I can't help but feel a bit disappointed knowing their vocal and production abilities haven't been put to good use while creating this project. BEAUTIFUL CHAOS does feel a bit chaotic, but not in an overly bad way.

When I first heard it, I felt like it was lacking something, either captivating lyrics on each track or a harsher ... read more

What an introduction it was to MADISON BEER. I was there when the album was released, and I won't lie when I say I immediately fell in love with its vibe and the angelic vocals she gave us on this project. I don't think that anyone does it quite like her when it comes to the vocals of the new pop girlies. I can't help but hope that people will see past the internet star badge she has to her name and will actually give her the flowers she deserves.

SILENCE BETWEEN SONGS is an ... read more

Sometimes you just have to go back to the work to really appreciate its beauty. SHORT N' SWEET is a perfect example of pop music that is easily enjoyable because of its catchiness and quirky lyrics. If you were to ask me what I think about it around a year ago, I would've not been able to say much, but now that I've given it more time, as it was my go-to album at work, I feel like I can say that it's a great project overall.

My rating for this album rose quite a lot. The ... read more

Definitely one of the best mixtapes released this year, and I'm so insanely glad I dived into her music deeper right at the time when she was releasing this project. This is once in a lifetime project that you'll never forget if you listen to it, because of its sickly interesting production, and the captivating voice that PINKPANTHERESS has been blessed with.

I went not knowing much about her, but now that it has been a minute since the release, I can easily say that PINKPATHERESS is ... read more

As a long-time fan of MARINA, I can't help but be a little disappointed at how the project turned out. My rating has dropped since the month of the release, since I straight up couldn't go back to this album after a bit, realizing it was not quite what I was looking for. I'm still not saying that it's a bad project, but at the same time... couldn't we wait a bit more for a fun album with some clever lyrics?

At my first listen, I was really hyped for it, and maybe I ... read more

It might not be the strongest project released this year, but it's definitely not the worst, and I feel like people are trying to paint it in an overly bad way. LISA released a pretty solid debut album, which just lacks a bit in something I can't describe.

ALTER EGO is a mix of great and bearable songs, but overall, it was an enjoyable experience. My rating might have dropped over the months a bit, but I still think of this album fondly and can't help but look forward to her ... read more

When I say I've been waiting for this comeback more than ever before, I'm not even exaggerating much. I've never been a fan of LOONA, but I've grown into a huge Yves fan when she debuted solo after hearing her song LOOP. I'm glad I stayed, because this EP is one of the best releases this year so far!

First of all, I have to say that I see Yves and IOAH as a duo, knowing that they've been working together since her debut, and they complement each other's ... read more