Album Review : Fifth Harmony by Fifth Harmony

Hello and welcome to another blogpost. Today I shall be uploading another "Album Review" this time focusing on Fifth Harmony's latest release. If you have read my blog for a while you'll know that  I have liked Fifth Harmony for a while now, seeing them live in October last year. Anyways, without further ado, lets get on with today's post.

Track 1 = Down (feat. Gucci Mane)

We kick off this review with Fifth Harmony's first and their only (so far) single from the album. If I am being honest, I feel like the song is just trying to replicate "Work From Home" and the massive success they had on it, making the track feel unoriginal; I also don't feel like Gucci Mane's verse really fits with the rest of the song. It may be a negative start to the review but this is probably my least favourite on the record.

Track 2 = He Like That

From my least favourite to my most favourite, "He Like That" does not follow "Down" with replicating other songs as it sound unlike anything else. The song is so catchy and I cannot get enough of it; it just always wants to make you sing and dance along. The continuous beat is so infectious and each of the girls show off their great voices and harmonies. This is a song I think you should all listen to as soon as possible!

Track 3 = Sauced Up

When a song starts with a capella harmonies, you know it is going to be a good one. "Sauced Up" for some reason reminds me of 2000's R&B and I am certainly not complaining. Some of the vocals may not be the best in the world but I personally think they make up for it with the catchiness of this song. In addition to this, the song makes you want to get up and dance just like "He Like That" before it.

Track 4 = Make You Mad

This next track seems to take more of a techno/edm route compared to the others but it supplies a nice change to other tracks. The song isn't my favourite but I feel like that is only because it doesn't feature any great vocals that I know Fifth Harmony are capable of. I am also don't listen to that much edm so that could possibly contribute. I don't really have that much against it though.

Track 5 = Deliver

Unlike "Make You Mad", "Deliver" shows some vocals that I have been waiting for in the verses. Sure, the hook may not be 'vocally challenging' but it does make you pumped and it does get you ready to dance. What I love most about this song though is the piano featured in the bridge and middle 8 of the song as the piano creates a tranquil sound before leading into the chaotic chorus; this is a contrast that makes me very pleased.

Track 6 = Lonely Night

The sixth track on the album is another one of my favourites as the chorus contains great vocals and great falsetto, something which you rarely hear from Fifth Harmony. I am also a big fan of the attitude in bridge which flows into the passive aggression of the chorus. The more that I listen to this song, the more I just fall in love with it and its summery vibes. To be honest, there isn't much that I don't like about it.

Track 7 = Don't Say You Love Me

After the upbeat songs before it, it is nice to slow down the tempo a bit for "Don't Say You Love Me". I absolutely love the tranquil feeling felt throughout the entirety of this song, even after the beat-drop after the choruses. The vocals of this track are also possibly the best on the whole album as they show a variety of unison and harmonies, including a lovely four-part harmony towards the end. This song is another favourite of mine.

Track 8 = Angel

"Angel" is another track that I heard before the album's release and after the disappointment of "Down", I was so glad to hear a song that I can enjoy listening to. The song has a very catchy beat all the way through the song and it shows some noticeably great vocals. The chorus is incredibly catchy as well, making this a song that is very easy to jam too. The song is a brilliant one and one that I would suggest to everyone.

Track 9 = Messy

Similar to "Don't Say You Love Me", "Messy" is chilled back but very catchy, meaning that I love it. Something else that I noticed was that the song references to Shaggy's infamous hit "It Wasn't Me" in the bridge with the phrase "crying on the bedroom floor", referencing to "banging on the bathroom floor". The vocals may not be the best but they are certainly good ones that are respectable in today's industry.

Track 10 = Bridges

Finally we have "Bridges", a track which reminds me of the old Fifth Harmony and their "Reflection" album. The song features some lovely and meaningful lyrics throughout and doesn't follow the same trends as their recent singles. The song also gives each of the four girls to showcase their vocals which are all amazing! The song is all about equality and it is a great note to end the album on.

Overall, Fifth Harmony's third album is amazing but I would not say it is their best (my personal favourite is "Reflection"). However, scattered throughout the record, there are some true gems and songs that will certainly be in my Spotify playlist. With this in mind, lets take a look at the album rankings below...

1. Calvin Harris - Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1

2. Kehlani - SweetSexySavage

3. Bruno Mars - 24k Magic

4. Sonny - Hopeless Romance EP

5. Sarah Close - Caught Up EP

6. Harry Styles - Harry Styles

7. John Legend - Love & Darkness

8. Fifth Harmony - Fifth Harmony

9. Childish Gambino - Awaken My Love

10. Ed Sheeran - Divide

Song Of The Week :

This week's "Song Of The Week" is one that you may have heard on the radio recently but I can not get enough of it! Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow" is so catchy and it just makes me want to rap along every time that I listen. It's quite weird because I usually don't listen to rap but this song is definitely one of my favourites at the moment; I may even go as far to say that Cardi B is my favourite female rapper at the moment, even above Nicki Minaj! You need to give this song a listen as I bet you'll love it.                         So I hoped you enjoyed another "Album Review". Next week I shall be uploading a post dedicated to "7 Musicals That You Should Watch" so get excited!

Year One : The Best Of

Hello and welcome to another blogpost. I cannot believe it but this week this little blog of mine is a year old! Throughout this past year, this blog has helped me massively in terms of not only expressing my love for music (and photography) but by expressing myself as well. To honour this memorable occasion, I have decided to show the best of my my blog throughout it. This will include my favourite post of each month as well as a few extra things so get ready for this long-old post!

August :
We begin todays post with the first ever review I did and what a review it was! In August, I released "Beyonce's Formation World Tour ~ 2/7/16", a review of when I saw Beyonce live in the month before. The concert was absolutely phenomenal and it was so nice to create a post reminding me of how amazing the gig was. She sang all of my favourite songs in such an iconic venue and i felt blessed to be able to witness it as I expect anyone would be. The post is also the third most viewed post on my blog so I am very thankful for that.

September :
Next we move onto September and my favourite post for that month was "7 Songs You Should Listen To Pt.2" (I would've mentioned the first edition but how could I not mention my Beyonce review?!). My "7 Songs" series was one of my favourite series on this blog which went on until February but I decided to terminate it in order to allow a wider range of posts and I replaced it with "Song Of The Week" which I love just as much. Once a fortnight I would show 7 songs that I think you should all listen to and I featured some incredible songs which I still love today!

October :
During October, I began my "Artist Showcase" series (which is still going on today) and I think I can say it is my favourite series on this blog. I began this series with Luna Rae, a duo whose harmonies I adore still, sadly they have stopped releasing music as frequently, making me focus on other musicians but the love for them is certainly still here. You should still really check Luna Rae out as they're amazing!

Song Of The Week :
After a lot of thought, I have decided to give my favourite "Song Of The Week" to Sarah Close with "Caught Up". I have not been able to get this song out of my head for so long and I cannot wait to see Sarah live at the end of this month to finally witness this live! As you know, I organise my Spotify playlists and this song is still near the top as I love it so much and so should you! Please give it a listen whenever you possibly can.

November :
Back to the months now and in November, I released a post called "Upcoming Adventures" which was quite different to any other post I have done (which is probably why it 'stood out' to me). I love looking back on it now and seeing that most of the things have now been completed and realising how fun all of them were. I hope to bring back the post in the next few months as I thoroughly enjoyed writing as do I enjoy looking back at it.

December :
Back in December, I released "In Remembrance..." to the world which was the first post where I expressed how I was feeling and what had been going on in my life. I honestly felt so humbled to get such lovely responses and I felt so much better to know that I could write such personal stuff and not get negative feedback. Although I have released other posts regarding the same topic, this one will always hold a special place in my heart.

January :
As we went into 2017, I uploaded a post called "My Vinyl Collection" where I simply showed you guys some of the vinyls I collected and the reason why it was my favourite of that month was because I love vinyls, I love listening to them and I love talking about them. It actually makes me laugh now because back in January, my collection was so much smaller; it must've tripled since then! Expect another one soon though as I have a lot of vinyls to tell you all about.

Concert :
There was only one concert that could've been number one and that was the Beyonce one that was featured way back in August. I'd be surprised if you didn't know that Beyonce is my favourite artist ever and every time I see her live I literally cry. All of her concerts are so memorable, especially this one which was at Wembley Stadium, my favourite venue of all! If you ever get the chance to see Queen Bey in her element, you need to as I can promise you it will be the best gig you will ever see, this one was the best I have ever been to and trust me, I have been to a lot!

February :
One of the most viewed series on this blog is the "Album Review" so I thought it wouldn't be right if I didn't mention one in here. In February, I released my review of Kehlani's "SweetSexySavage" and it received great praise from not only myself but all of you, making it one of my most viewed posts. For a long while, the album was my favourite of the year until Calvin Harris released "Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1" and I am so glad that all of you guys saw an interest in it as well. I love doing my "Album Review" series so expect some more in the (very near) future.

March :
Although I have seen other artists that I prefer live, Us The Duo's concert will always stick out to me as the venue was so unique and intimate which is why my review is my favourite post of March. Us The Duo are such a unique duo that I would recommend to anyone as they have great voices and such chemistry (I mean, they are husband and wife). The review rekindles my love for the gig and how much I loved it which is why it'll always be one of my favourites.

April :
Pentatonix are one of my favourite bands so I was honestly overjoyed when I got to write an "Artist Showcase" about them; you must've been pleased as well as it is my most viewed "Artist Showcase" post! I literally cannot comprehend how they five-piece (now four-piece) can do so much with their voices and their covers and originals are still being played on repeat. If you still do not know who these awesome guys are, check them out as they are truly one-of-a-kind.

Artist (in "Artist Showcase") :
This was so hard to choose as there were so many incredible artists featured in "Artist Showcase" but after a lot of debating, I have chosen MNEK as my favourite artist. If you have read my blog for this past year, you will know how I cannot get enough of this guy who is, in my opinion, a modern musical genius! He has featured in several of my "7 Songs" posts (including the very first one) and the "Artist Showcase" really showed off what MNEK is capable of so I would certainly recommend reading it if you haven't already.

May :
Back in May I started my first ever mini-series where I counted down "My Favourite Beyonce Songs" from 50; the final post is actually the second-most viewed post on thing blog! I really enjoyed uploading all five parts and I hope to do another one next year and make it an annual thing. I will possibly doing "My Favourite Little Mix Songs" or "My Favourite Motown Songs" as they are so fun to create but let me know if you have any other ideas of what I could do!

June :
What other June post could I choose than my most viewed post! "1 Year On..." was the most personal post that I have ever done and I literally cried when I got such lovely responses from it. Like I said before whilst talking about "In Remembrance...", I feel so humbled when I can pour out my emotions and not feel judged or criticised for doing so; the reason for that is the lovely little community that I have created on this blog! I am so thankful for you all reading my posts.

July :
To conclude, my favourite post of July was my review of Lovebox Festival as it reminds me of the time I got to see Frank Ocean live, one of my favourite artists whom I never thought I would be lucky enough to see as he rarely does shows. Frank did not disappoint and his voice was so admirable and incredible, I shall never forget it (especially with this blog reminding me of it). It was the best concert I have been to excluding Beyonce so I am so happy that I got to share it with you guys!

Song Of The Week :
Even though today's post has been overly long, I cannot leave out my "Song Of The Week" and this week it is "Young, Dumb & Broke" by Khalid. Khalid's voice is so smooth and I cannot help but love him and the whole of his "American Teen" album, including this amazing song. I cannot wait until the end of this month as I get to see him live when he supports Lorde at the Brighton Centre (I'm nearly as excited for him as I am for Lorde)! You need to give Khalid a listen as his music is so brilliant and relaxing.

So I hope you enjoyed today's massive post. Next week I shall be uploading an album review of Fifth Harmony's self-titled album so get ready for that!

The 5 Best Albums Released So Far This Year

Hello and welcome to another blogpost. In today's post I shall be telling you what, in my opinion, are the five best albums that have been released this year. This list will include albums that have been reviewed as well as those which haven't; I will also attach a song from each album in the hope that it will make you fall in love with it like I did! Without anymore hesitations, lets get on with the post...

5. Harry Styles - Harry Styles

We begin today's post with an album that I never expected to like but one that has blown me away. Harry Styles of all people released his debut record back in May and I surprisingly like every single song on it. Nowadays artists just put a bunch of singles on an album and nothing really fits together but Harry Styles has done the opposite as the album really tells a story, causing me to love the album even more. I shall attach "Sweet Creature" below as it is one of my favourites from the album and even though it may not be the most uptempo, it shows some lovely vocals that I think you will all really like like I do.

4. Lorde - Melodrama

In fourth place we have an incredible album but one you may not have seen of this blog before as I did not review it. Lorde has such a unique voice that no one can really replicate and her individuality really shines through on "Melodrama". Just like "Harry Styles", the album really tells a story and features some lovely vocals. I am lucky enough to be seeing Lorde next month in my hometown of Brighton and I cannot wait to witness one of her live shows as I can imagine them being so captivating and immersive like this album is. I shall attach "Perfect Places" down below (which was once my "Song Of The Week") as it is one of many Lorde songs that I cannot stop listening too!

3. Mura Masa - Mura Masa

Taking bronze position we have another album that has never been reviewed on my album before. Mura Masa is an artist that you will all know if you read my blog as I cannot get enough of him; I can tell you now his album does not let him down! Each song is an absolute anthem that I can't stop singing or dancing too. Mura Masa is one person that I would love to see live as his set would certainly be electric and like nothing I have ever seen before if his album is anything to go by. There are so many songs of his that I could attach to this post but I have decided on "What If I Go" as it was one of the first 'Mura Masa' songs that I fell in love with and I am still in utter awe of it.

2. Kehlani - SweetSexySavage

Just missing out on number one we have Kehlani whose debut album "SweetSexySavage" came out in January (the earliest of any album in this post), kicking the year off to a great start! Considering the album came out so long ago, its quite an achievement to have the wide majority of the songs still continuously stuck in my head and this is why I seriously think Kehlani is the future of R&B. Every song features great vocals and every song is so catchy, not forgetting that every song makes me want to dance along! The song I shall attach below is "Undercover" as I feel it is a very underrated  song and does not get the respect it deserves (I'm even singing it in my head whilst writing this)!

1. Calvin Harris - Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1

Lastly, the best album released so far this year has to be Calvin Harris' "Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1"! Every song is so catchy and makes me want to sing and/or dance along. In addition to this, the album features an array of my favourite artists (Kehlani, John Legend and Ariana Grande to name a few) and most of these artists showcase their amazing their vocals when featuring, creating an unbelievable record. Although there are literally so many songs that I want to attach, I've decided to attach "Skrt On Me (Ft. Nicki Minaj)" as it is so chilled back and it actually shows that Nicki Minaj is not just a good rapper and also a good singer; please give it a listen below...

Song Of The Week :

Before we wrap up today's post, we cannot forget the "Song Of The Week" which this week is Camila Cabello & Young Thug's "Havana". I have been a massive fan of Camila's solo music since she left Fifth Harmony and this is my favourite of any of her songs (although "Crying In The Club" does come close)! The song is so catchy and chilled-back and I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a new song to fall in love with so make sure you check this anthem out.

So I hoped you enjoyed today's post. Next week I shall be discussing the best parts of my blog in honour of the first anniversary of my blog so make sure you tune in and get excited!

Artist Showcase : Next Town Down

Hello and welcome to another post on this blog. It seems like forever since I've done an "Artist Showcase" post but today we are back and I may even go to say that today's artist are my favourite ever boyband. They are called Next Town Down and you honestly need to hear them...

Christopher Louis, Terrence Thomas, Tre'Von Waters, Malik Knighten & Leon Outlaw Jr all form the band "Next Town Down", a band which specialises in R&B covers as well as mashups formed by themselves. They may not have a load of YouTube subscribers but throughout there short time as a band, they have managed to perform in-front of artists such as Mariah Carey and Boys II Men; a great achievement for anyone, let alone a new and fresh boyband! I would like to say I am an 'OG' fan as I have been following them for a long time so I thought it was about time I shared them with you.

Although I had been following them prior to this, the video which made me absolutely fall in love with the band was their "Evolution Of Boybands" video. The video shows the boys covering pretty much every boyband from the 1960's onwards (including my personal favourites "The Temptations") and each song flows into the next so fluidly and perfectly. In addition to this, their voices are all unbelievable (especially Terrence who is my favourite in the band). The video has the same clever concept as Pentatonix's "Evolution Of Music" and it is something you need in your life so listen to it below because you certainly don't want to miss out!

Alongside all of the band's covers (all of which you need to check out), recently in May, Next Town Down released their debut single "Good Times" and I can easily say it is one of my favourite songs of this year so far! I'm not gonna lie, I was a little nervous when I heard the band were releasing their single as I would've been disappointed if it wasn't as good as their fabulous covers that are very hard to level with; luckily the song blew me away. The song is so unbelievably catchy and is showcases every single one of the boys' voices so well meaning you need to listen to it down below...

Even though Next Town Down have had various success on their YouTube channel, the five-piece only have just over 100,000 subscribers which is way less than they deserve. I would really appreciate it if you went over to their channel and supported their stuff as well as streaming their song "Good Times" online; Next Town Down are incredible so please join me in getting them the respect they deserve!

Song Of The Week :

One of my favourite ever artists released a new song last week and I cannot explain how in love with it I am! The song is called "Ego" and it is by the gorgeous Ella Eyre with a feature from Ty Dolla $ign. The song is so catchy and it features some incredible vocals alongside a great message. I am honestly so happy that Ella Eyre is starting to break into the top 40 this year (first with "Came Here For Love" with Sigala and now this) because she is such an underrated artist that needs some long-awaited attention. Please support this song as it is definitely my current favourite.

So I hope you enjoyed today's post, next week I shall be uploading a post showing the best five albums released so far this year so get prepared for that!

7 Disney Movies That You Should Watch

Hello and welcome to another blogpost! Today I shall be uploading a post slightly different to my usual music-related content as I will be talking about 7 Disney movies that you should watch. These films include Live Action and Animated films as well as Disney Classics and Disney films you may have never heard of before. With that in mind, lets get into it...

The Jungle Book
We are kicking off todays post with an absolute classic! This film is one of my favourite Disney movies and its soundtrack is my favourite of any Disney movie. The film has been popular ever since its release nearly 50 years ago and features characters you cannot help but love! "The Bare Necessities" and "I Wanna Be Like You" are so iconic so if you have been living under a rock and have never seen this movie about a boy raised in the jungle or its Live Action remake, you should really go and see it as you are certainly missing out!

Big Hero 6
Next we move on to a fairly recent addition to the Disney family and it is definitely an emotional addition. I remember when I first watched "Big Hero 6" (a film about a boy and his personal companion who help save his invention) and I cried twice as the film is so very tear-jerking. Since watching the film, Baymax has become one of my favourite characters of any Disney film, just showing how much I love this film. This is definitely a film I would recommend watching as it offers a unique take on the overused 'united friends save the day' kind of plot.

The Good Dinosaur
From one emotional film to another, "The Good Dinosaur" is another film that made me cry several times. For some reason, I never watched this film when it came out as I don't feel it really got the promotion it deserved and I only watched the film about six months ago, however, when I did finally watch the movie, I instantly regretted not watching it before. The film makes Dinosaurs seem so loveable and sweet which I just love so go and watch this whenever you can ; it is truly and utterly amazing.

Camp Rock 1 & 2
This next film series is very different to the past three but it is still just as good, if not better! "Camp Rock" is a Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) and I love every single song and moment from it. The film features Demi Lovato who you all know I love and the film is such a feel-good movie throughout it all. The sequel, "Camp Rock 2 : The Final Jam", is just as good as the one before which is why I mentioned it alongside its processor. If you are looking for a fun, new(ish) musical film to watch, I suggest you go with "Camp Rock" as it is my favourite DCOM (even over the "High School Musical" trilogy).

Lilo & Stitch
The fifth movie in today's post is another classic and another one of my all-time favourite Disney films (behind one other film which is also in this post). "Lilo & Stitch" is such an iconic film with such a great message that 'anyone can find family'. Stitch is so cute and is my favourite ever Disney character, I cant get enough of him. Everything about this film is amazing : the island setting, the characters, the music, everything! I can honestly not recommend this film enough if you have somehow never seen it before and even if you have seen it before. How can you not love this film?!

Descendants 1 & 2
The penultimate set of films in todays post is the newest one as it's sequel only came out last month. "Descendants" is a very unique film as it focuses on the 'next generation' of Disney protagonists and villains making me fall in love with how bizarre it is. The film is also a musical one and is filled with many songs that I'll bet you'll love like I did. "Descendants 2" is, in my opinion, even better than the first one and it also features Chyna Anne McClain who I loved in "A.N.T Farm" who is Uma, the daughter of The Little Mermaid's Ursula. These movies are so innovative and I would say they're certainly worth the watch.

Bolt
Finally we have my favourite Disney movie of all time! I don't know what it is about "Bolt" but I just love it so much as I think it is one-hundred percent the most underrated Disney film. I am not a big animal person myself but I cant help but fall in love with Bolt, Mittens and Rhino in the film. To be honest, I would not be surprised if you haven't heard of this movie before as it did not get as much promotion or praise as it deserved but this is such an incredible film about unlikely friendship and teamwork. Whenever you can, you simply must watch this film as it is unbelievably brilliant.

Song Of The Week :
Last weekend when I was in London, due to cancellations, me and my friend booked some last-minute tickets to Kinky Boots in the West End and it was honestly one of the best last-minute decisions I have made. The show was so much better than I was expecting and I fell in love with it and all of its soundtrack. The show is so unique so I just had to mention it and one of it's songs. My chosen song is "Step One" which is my favourite as I can imagine Fall Out Boy (a band who I love) singing it. You need to give it a listen asap!

So I hoped you enjoyed today's post! Next week I shall be uploading another "Artist Showcase" post on Next Town Down who had my "Song Of The Week" not so long ago; get excited!

My Favourite Beyonce Songs (10 - 1)

Hello and welcome to the finale of my first ever mini series on this blog. Today I shall be revealing my top ten Beyonce songs as well as attaching the songs features (when possible). This is going to be a long and exciting post so get ready...

No. 10 = Drunk In Love
In tenth place we have one of Beyonce's most recent classics. This song is so catchy and I cannot help but singalong whenever it comes on. The song also shows how powerful Beyonce and Jay-Z are as they can literally dance on a beach and have critics praise the video but lets be honest, who doesn't love their relationship (even though it may be fairly controversial). In 2014, I saw Beyonce and Jay-Z perform this track together and I can definitely say it was one of the best moments of my entire life, meaning the song means a lot to me.

No. 9 = Sandcastles

Next up in number nine we have "Sandcastles", my favourite track from "Lemonade"! The reason why I am such a fan of this song is because it is so emotional and raw, not forgetting how catchy it is. I am not even lying when I say that I cried when I first heard the track as "Lemonade" as an album tells such a story and this song is the 'perfect resolution'. If I ever heard this song live, I would certainly be in tears like I was when I saw Beyonce's GRAMMY performance of it but for now I'll just be forever in awe of the track.

No. 8 = Sweet Dreams

In eight place is "Sweet Dreams", a song which I think was highly under-appreciated, even if it was released as a single. This track has some unbelievable vocals and is probably one of Beyonce's catchiest songs, making me love it as much as I do. Just like "Sandcastles", I bet this song would be incredible live but I have sadly never seen it live. This song is fierce and I only think it wasn't highly-appreciated because it got overshadowed by hits such as "Single Ladies" and "Halo". Anyways, I can get enough of this so you should not get enough of it either!

No. 7 = I Care

Number seven on my countdown is "I Care" which I think I would describe as Beyonce's most soulful song, a title which obviously means I cannot get enough of the track. It is very surprising that hardly anyone has heard of this song as I cannot praise it enough. The song has great vocals, a chilled-out instrumental and a catchy chorus; what more could you want?! Seriously though, if you haven't heard this song before, please listen to it below as you won't regret it (it is even better live as you can really sense the power and passion within Queen Bey's voice).

No. 6 = Love On Top

Just missing out on a spot in the top 5 we have another song from Beyonce's "4" album but this is one that you should all know! "Love On Top" is such an iconic R&B song for so many reasons. It is so catchy, every time you listen it makes you want to sing and/or dance-along and most important of all, it was the song Beyonce sang before she reveals she was pregnant with Blue Ivy, an event that was so iconic! The song is also absolutely electric live as everyone enjoys it so you certainly should too, it is a song that is 'one-of-a-kind'.

No. 5 = Superpower

When Beyonce released her self-titled album back in 2013 and I saw that she had collaborated with Frank Ocean, I knew that it was going to be one of my favourite tracks of hers (before I had even heard it in fact); the song did not disappoint. What makes the song stand out over the rest is it's harmonies and the contrast between Beyonce's high voice and Frank's low voice, the song is truly something else so I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a new song to fall in love with. Beyonce and Frank Ocean must've had their own kind of superpowers to create this empowering track.

No. 4 = 1+1

In fourth place we have yet another song from Beyonce's "4" album (can you tell that its my favourite yet?!) and this time it is a slower number; its the beautiful "1+1". This song is one of my favourite Beyonce ballads because it feels so intimate and personal (it only features Beyonce's vocals and a piano). The song also features vocals which I think could possibly be Beyonce's best. If you somehow have never heard this song, please listen to it because you are missing out if you don't!

No. 3 = Why Don't You Love Me

Taking the bronze position we have "Why Don't You Love Me" which is a sassy and empowering song for all people who want some attention from their lovers. The song is so catchy and features some truly amazing vocals that anyone would be blessed to carry out. If I am being honest, I would probably have to say that "I Am Sasha Fierce" is my least favourite album because it is so pop-orientated but this song makes the album so much greater. This is a song that you need to hear...

No. 2 = Countdown

In second place, almost becoming my favourite Beyonce song, we have "Countdown" which always makes me want to just get up and dance! The song and its beat are so infectious that I genuinely think it is almost impossible to not fall in love with it. In addition to this, the music video to the track is so colourful and abstract, making it one of my favourite ever music videos; when this is accompanied by catchy lyrics and several vocal techniques, the song becomes flawless. If you haven't listened to this and have been living under a rock, go and do it asap.

No. 1 = Listen

Finally, after 49 other amazing songs, my favourite ever Beyonce song is the phenomenal "Listen"! This song has so many great features, making it pretty much perfection! First of all, the vocals are on-of-a-kind and some which everyone aspires to achieve. Alongside this, the lyrics are so meaningful and catchy that you just have to singalong whenever you listen; lastly, the song is from the movie "Dreamgirls" which is one of my favourite films of all time, adding to my admiration of it. This song is a masterpiece and I cannot praise it enough so surely you must love it too. If you don't, what is wrong with you? This is heavenly!

Song Of The Week :

This week's "Song Of The Week" is a song by an artist that I have only recently discovered, her name is L Devine and her song is "School Girls". This track actually got into my ears through a YouTube ad and I immediately fell in love with it. The reason why I love it so much is because it is so relatable and honest. The vocals may not be incredible but they're not bad; the message behind this song makes up for that though. I would certainly suggest you listen to "School Girls" as it is a beautiful song.

So I hoped you enjoyed the finale of "My Favourite Beyonce Songs"! Please let me know if you would like another mini-series like this one as I enjoyed writing it. Next week I shall be uploading a new style of post on Disney movies so get excited for that!

Lovebox Festival ~ 14/7/17

Hello and welcome to another blogpost with yours truly. Today I shall be doing another review; this time on Lovebox Festival and all of the fun I had there. I saw some amazing people throughout the day so I hope you enjoy! Before I start however, I must apologise for the lack of upload last week. It was my birthday last week and I was in my school show the week before so I had no time at all to write a post. Anyways, lets proceed...

One thing I love about festivals is that the majority of the people there are just 'enjoying life' and you sensed this immediately when you walked into Victoria Park (the venue of the festival). There were tents scattered around featuring all kinds of music as well as stalls of food and unique items. Everyone was dressed up in their festival gear and was ready to enjoy the show, including myself; this was the ultimate festival atmosphere!

The first person I saw live at the festival was Kaytranada, a DJ who I have been a fan of for an incredibly long time; his music has even been featured on this blog before ("Got It Good (Feat. Craig David)"). The DJ certainly did not disappoint and he had the crowd jumping throughout his set on a stage which had such a great atmosphere (The "Noisey" Stage) with banners hanging down from the roof. Kaytranada performed some of his most popular songs as well as remixes of other artists performing on the night such as Solange and Mac Miller. I can honestly say he is one of the best DJ's that I have ever seen.

Next up we had Sampha who is an artist who I can simply not praise enough! His entire set was so beautiful, especially the look of it which had the two white members of the band wearing all white and the two black members wearing absolutely anything. if you have read my blog for a while you will know that I have been obsessing over Sampha's song "(No One Knows Me) Like The Piano" for ages now and the song nearly brought a tear to my eye when I saw it live as it was so incredible. I was definitely not expecting him to be as good as he was and I would recommend seeing him to anyone at all!

After Sampha we had Solange, someone who many people may just know as Beyonce's little sister but she is honestly so much more than that! Throughout her massive set, she sang the majority of her recent album "A Seat At The Table" which I am a massive fan of and she also brought Sampha to collaborate with her on "Don't Touch My Hair", my personal favourite of her songs. One thing I must say about the American artist is that she is such a performer, putting on a show like none I have ever seen before. I would happily see Solange again and I would recommend all of you try to do the same.

Lastly, we have the headliner of this amazing festival, someone who I have waited forever to see; his name is Frank Ocean. Most of you will know that Frank is one of my favourite artists in the entire world so it was a rather emotional time to witness him live! Frank sang the majority of his latest record ("Blonde") as well as a few old favourites and I also managed to take a few photos that I am proud of, making the event even better and even more immersive.

My favourite song from his monster 'hour-and-a-half' set, if I had to pick one, would be "Self Control" as the song is so mellow and tranquil, making the 60,000 people-strong crowd seem intimate; his vocals are so smooth and sultry, more than anyone else I know. In addition to this, it was unbelievable when he sang "Thinking 'Bout You" as everyone was joining in and his falsetto was just as good as it is on the record! I must say, after Beyonce, Frank Ocean is the best person I have seen live as he created an atmosphere and an experience that I will never forget!

To conclude, the 14th July 2017 is a day that I will never forget as not only did I see one of my favourite artists in the form of Frank Ocean, everyone I saw and the atmosphere were amazing. Lovebox Festival was so good and even though I may only have Wild Life Festival to compare it to, it was the best festival that I have ever been to. Next year I hope to go to this amazing event again and I recommend you do the same as you will one-hundred percent not regret it.

Song Of The Week :
To finish off this post, I have to mention the "Song Of The Week" which, this week, is Demi Lovato's "Sorry Not Sorry". If you read my blog you'll know that I am a big Demi Lovato fan so I was so incredibly happy when she returned to the music industry with "Sorry Not Sorry", a song that is just so empowering. The song features some great vocals and a great beat so I would highly suggest you start listening to it; the song is also probably my favourite at the moment so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

So I hope you enjoyed this review. Next week I shall be uploading the final instalment of my "Top 50 Beyonce Songs" mini-series so get excited for that!