Mandaris"This Is America" by Childish Gambino
What is a song that feels like home to you?
Yessir. This one is definitely inspired by current events. The video is definitely iconic.
Crucial Track for September 10, 2025
"Let's Get It Started (Radio Version)" by Black Eyed Peas
What’s the first song you’d play at a party?
You have to start off with the radio version of this song. I think I'm used to listening to other cuss words such as The B-Word, The N-Word, and The F-Word, but The R-Word just takes me out of the groove.
I remember it being used as an insult when I was one the playground in primary school, no one used the others. And then people just stopped, we knew why it was unacceptable.
Thank you "Something about Mary".
Anyway, I think Fergie yelling about how we need to get started followed by the beat coming in is a great signal that the party (or at least the party music) has started.
Crucial Track for September 9, 2025
"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
What song do you associate with the current season?
It's that time of year again!
I used to be able to share this excitement with my friends. That’s been taken away.
I know I shouldn’t care, but if this starts with Tim…
Just a little reminder that it’s ok to have multiple opinions and feelings about one thing.
Crucial Track for September 8, 2025
"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely (with Christina Aguilera) [With Christina Aguilera]" by Ricky Martin
What’s your favorite love song, and why?
This is my favorite song by Ricky Martin or Christina Aguilera. There is desire and heart ache in the lyrics and I find myself singing along.
I think Christina does a great job of restraining herself from using that big beautiful voice of hers. Her voice comes in and starts building up just like the emotions of the song.
Crucial Track for September 7, 2025
"My Neck, My Back (Lick It) [Radio Version]" by Khia
What’s a guilty pleasure song?
I had to find a clean version of this song.
Oh 2004 me was into some... um... different kind of music.
I heard this version on the radio and was surprised when listening to the album/club version.
This song walked so that WAP for run. 😆
I know I still care about what is going to be released, but not like I used to. It’s hard to be excited about what they are going to say about a product after they’ve been kissing 🫏 and eating 💩 for the last six months.
Crucial Track for September 6, 2025
"Your Idol" by Saja Boys, Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo, samUIL Lee & KPop Demon Hunters Cast
What’s a song you’ve had on repeat recently?
The whole house is talking about the Kpop Demon Hunters movie. The family has even gone to see the singalong in theaters!
This is my favorite song as it incorporates how evil the Saja Boys are. It's the epitome of what a controlling significant other can be when they sing.
You know I'm the only one who'll love your sins
Feel the way my voice gets underneath your skin
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Definitely as great example of an upbeat song with terrifying lyrics.