Sabrina Carpenter Exhale review

Exhale is a song by Sabrina Carpenter that was released on May 3, 2019, through Hollywood Records. It is the second single from her upcoming album Singular Act II.

Exhale is an emotional ballad that finds Carpenter confessing about how she is dealing with too much pressure with her personal and professional life. 

On the first verse, she sings,

Who put the baby in charge?
It's already hard to buy all the parts and learn to use them
Who put the world on my back and not in my hands
Just give me a chance

Then, Sabrina continues with,

Listen to my mama, listen to my dad
Listen to my sisters, everyone relax
Everybody answers s**t I didn't ask
Think I'm reaching my limit

She moves on to the chorus with the lyrics,

Can I exhale for a minute?
Can I get this out in the open?
Can I sit down for a second?
Can I breathe?
Can I exhale for a minute?
Can we talk it out? I don't get it
Can I calm down for a moment?
Can I breathe for just one second?

I enjoy listening to Exhale. The lyrics were very personal and I felt like I hear a more emotional to Sabrina than ever before. This song speaks on so much many levels from the singer.

Purchase, stream or listen to Exhale on Spotify, Apple Music and more:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1oHLo3v7QL6aWOxBc4XxTu

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/exhale-single/1460622304?app=music

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R655DTT?tag=hollywoodreco-20

https://www.deezer.com/us/album/95089142

https://play.google.com/music/preview/Bcm5s4ahwvo372a2li5h7nwtptq?u=0#

https://listen.tidal.com/track/108379713

You can watch the music video of Exhale on these platforms:

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=L6_R5Rwi-V0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6_R5Rwi-V0

Taylor Swift ME! featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco review

Me! (stylized in all caps) is a song by singer-songwriter Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, that was released on April 26, 2019, through Republic Records. It serves as the lead single to Swift's upcoming seventh studio album.

On April 13th, the singer unveiled a countdown to midnight on April 26th appeared on Swift's website. 

On April 25, Swift was interviewed by Robin Roberts during the NFL Draft and confirmed the song's title, the feature with Brendon Urie and that music video will be released along with the song at midnight. 

Me! is a bubblegum pop song that talks about embracing your individuality and really owning it. 

Swift opens up the song with,

I promise that you'll never find another like me 

Before singing on the first verse,

I know that I'm a handful baby, uh
I know I never think before I jump
And you're the kind of guy the ladies want
(And there's a lot of cool chicks out there)

Then, she see herself like the colors of a rainbow with the lyrics,

But one of these things is not like the others
Like a rainbow with all of the colors
Baby doll when it comes to a lover
I promise that you'll never find another like

Before going into the catchy chorus with,

Me, ooh
I'm the only one of me
Baby that's the fun of me
Me, ooh
You're the only one of you
Baby that's the fun of you
And I promise that nobody's gonna love you like me

Brendon exchanges his verse singing,

I know I tend to make it about me
I know you never get just what you see
But I will never bore you baby
(And there's a lot of lame guys out there)

And when we had that fight out in the rain
You ran after me and called my name
I never want to see you walk away
(And there's a lot of lame guys out there)

Afterwards Swift and Urie tries to school the listeners with a little bit of spelling saying,

Hey kids

Spelling is fun

Girl there ain't no "I" in team
But you know there is a "Me"
Strike the band up 1, 2, 3
I promise that you'll never find another like me

Girl there ain't no "I" in team
But you know there is a "Me"
And you can't spell awesome without me

I don't care what anybody has to say about Taylor Swift's new song ME! In my opinion, I absolutely this song and the powerful message that's behind it. The music video is also very fun and filled with lots of colors. 

Buy ME! on all streaming platforms available:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/me-feat-brendon-urie-of-panic-at-the-disco/1460830330?i=1460830343

https://open.spotify.com/album/0WGakTFs8cnggcYsHjIhgy

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R3F487C/dmm_sr_spk_hl_um_alison_0426/ref=sxts_spks_0_0_9279d1d7-4404-4df0-988b-c0f3f90aae26?pd_rd_w=8zaA7&pf_rd_p=9279d1d7-4404-4df0-988b-c0f3f90aae26&pf_rd_r=7JFF6E0D5BRCFJNSYF52&pd_rd_r=aa8297d9-4281-4cf6-896e-7c7c0292cd81&pd_rd_wg=4m2fn&qid=1556330774

You can also check out the music video for ME! right here:

Demi Lovato Simply Complicated review

Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated is a 2017 documentary film about the life and career of singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato, that was released on October 17, 2017 through YouTube Originals, in support of her sixth album Tell Me You Love Me.

The film begins with the recording of Tell Me You Love Me along with events in Demi's life and career that she hasn't previously discussed. Like the beginning of her career on Disney Channel or dealing with various personal struggles such as bipolar disorder and addiction.

Here is the official trailer for the doc if you're interested:

You will also get a chance to see never-before-seen videos of the singer when she was a little girl. Plus, exclusive appearances from Demi's family and friends.


I watched Simply Complicated on my tablet three months ago and I was completely blown away by how raw, honest and personal Demi got when talking about her ups and downs in her life. From the time when she was a child star on Barney & Friends to where she was at now in the year 2017.

She also covered on so many different topics like her sexuality, an eating disorder, drug and alcohol addiction, and etc.

When you watch Simply Complicated from beginning to end, you're going to find yourself smiling, laughing, gasping and also crying.

Fun Fact: Demi is working on some new scenes for the sequel of her 2017 documentary titled More Complicated.

I can't wait for her to release More Complicated when it's time. Until then, you can watch Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated on YouTube right here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWTlL_w8cRA

Or watch the director's cut or bonus content of the film using YouTube Premium:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9T4DQ3sZ_A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed6GtM19e3Q

One more thing. You can also watch intimate performance of Demi singing her hit songs to her fans:

                                                                        Get Back: Simply Complicated

 

 

 

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Catch Me Live

 

 

 

Sorry Not Sorry: Live In Studio

 

FKA Twigs Cellophane review

 

Cellophane is a song by English singer FKA twigs that was released on April 24, 2019, through Young Turks. It serves as a promotional single for twigs' upcoming studio album, LP2.

 

This track is the first release from the singer in three years since her 2016 song Good To Love.

 

Lyrically, the word cellophane, a common packaging material, is being used as a metaphor to paint a picture of a tainted love.

 

Here's what twigs had to say about the background story for this song via Instagram:

 

 

when I wrote cellophane over a year ago a visual narrative came to me immediately, I knew I had to learn how to pole-dance to bring it to life, and so that’s what I did. thank you
@Andrew_T_Huang, for elevating my vision beyond words. you are a visionary.

 

Over the piano, she sings on the first verse,

 

Didn't I do it for you?
Why don’t I do it for you?
Why won't you do it for me
When all I do is for you?

 

Then, twigs moves on to the pre-chorus with,

 

They want to see us, want to see us alone
They want to see us, want to see us apart
They want to see us, want to see us alone
They want to see us, want to see us apart

 

Before going into the chorus with the lyrics,

 

And I, just want to feel you're there
And I don't want to have to share our love
I try but I get overwhelmed
All wrapped in cellophane, the feelings that we had

 

 

Alongside the release of her song, she unveiled the music video for Cellophane on the same day. The video was directed by Andre Thomas Huang.

 

 

In the video, twigs can be seen walking in metallic heels, before taking center stage and showing off her pole-dancing skills.

 

 

Overall, I love the song and the video for Cellophane by FKA twigs. This single is considered as her comeback to the music scene. I absolutely can't wait to hear more from me and the release of  LP2.

 

Buy or stream Cellophane on all music platforms available:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cellophane-single/1458754719

 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7xaC6bVJqAatWaCj9OossS

 

https://songwhip.com/album/fka-twigs/cellophane

 

 You can check out the video for Cellophane right here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkLjqFpBh84

 

Cait Fairbanks When I See You review

When I See You is a single by Cait Fairbanks that was released on April 17, 2019, through CatBeach Music. The track was written by Fairbanks, Daena Wienand and Robert Hartry.

 

Lyrically, When I See You is a guitar-driven song that talks about the singer unleashing her sensual side with her lover.

 

On the first verse, she sings,

 

It's like I woke up

Out of body

 In your bed

 

Trace the shadow

Dancing on your skin

Slowly rising

Coming into view

 

She continues on the chorus with,

 

Oh, it all

 It all made sense when I see you

And it all

it all made sense when I see you

 

Inside of me

Oh, the edge of disbelief

This feeling that you give to me

 How I feel so safe

I don't wanna to break the silence of a sweet escape

The peaceful looks upon your face

Oh, it's everything

 

 

I love how Cait's guitar fits the theme of this song. The lyrics are so relatable and, in my opinion, this is the perfect love song for anyone who is in love with the special someone in your life.

 

I definitely recommend that you give this song a listen for yourself. If you don't, then you're going to regret it.

 

Buy or stream When I See You on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and more:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/when-i-see-you-single/1460027262

 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7woRt8bUbleM8QKEYmWYMk

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pBOjIgB9cE

 

https://www.amazon.com/When-See-You-Cait-Fairbanks/dp/B07QR26Z8Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Cait+Fairbanks&qid=1556036336&s=dmusic&search-type=ss&sr=1-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

SZA, The Weeknd & Travis Scott Power Is Power review

 

Power Is Power is the third single from the Game of Thrones album For The Throne that was released on April 18, 2019. The track features R&B singer SZA and rappers The Weeknd and Travis Scott.

 

Lyrically, the title is a reference to a scene that took place in the first episode of the show's second season. It starts off with Littlefinger telling Cersei Lannister "Knowledge is power", which she responds to him with the saying "Power is power".

 

The Weeknd opens up the song by making a reference to the Game of Thrones character Jon Snow with the lyrics,

 

I was born of the ice and snow
With the winter wolves, in the dark, alone
The wildest night, I became the one
And you'll know you're mine when the silence calls
Heavy is the crown only for the weak

 

Then, he continues on to the chorus with,

 

A knife in my heart couldn't slow me down
'Cause power is power, the fire never goes out
I rise from my scars, nothing hurts me now
'Cause power is power
Now watch me burn it down

 

Afterwards, SZA exchanges her own verse singing,

 

I went down for the coldest one
And I know I'll win 'cause I played before, yeah
I don't know with whatever you say
I don't know if we need it your way
You wouldn't take my place
Put me away, I die lookin' up at your face
How do I ever know? Who can I trust?
Feelings of emptiness
Only love could kill me, God bless

 

 

Before her and The Weeknd come together and sing on the chorus with the lyrics,

 

A knife in my heart
Couldn't slow me down (Couldn't slow me down)
'Cause power is power ('Cause power is power)
The fire never goes out
I rise from my scars
Nothing hurts me now (Nothing hurts me now)
'Cause power is power ('Cause power is power)
Now watch me burn it down

 

There is also a possible reference to the motto of House Stark of Winterfell, one of the Westeros' main families on the show by Travis Scott.

 

On the third verse, he sings,

 

Hit as well, it's way colder, by the day, we count it down
Been around, just been waitin' up, she gon' come around
I took a drag, bust it out the gate, smile lil baby, slay
I wore a flag, put that on my face, ain't nobody safe
Lift the mask, they gon' have to see what they can't erase

 

SZA ends the pre-chorus with this saying,

 

Heavy is the crown, but never for a queen (Oh yeah)

 

 

Here is my take on Power Is Power. This song was surprisingly good when I first listened to it on Spotify. I love that the theme centers around the characters' perspective from each artist.

 

The Weeknd singing about Jon Show's point of view growing up with the winter wolves, SZA singing from Cersei's perspective and Travis ending the track with his take on the role of the Night King.

 

If you have been a fan of Game of Thrones for about eight years now, then you definitely check out the final season of the show. But, if you haven't watched the show from the beginning, then I suggest that you binge-watch every season of Game of Thrones.

 

That's if your eyes can handle watching all of those episode within so many hours at a time. So, if you miss out on Game of Thrones, then it's on you.

 

Anyways, don't miss the final episodes of Game of Thrones on Sunday at 9pm on HBO.

 

Buy, listen or stream Power Is Power on all music platforms:

 

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/SZA_Power_is_Power_from_For_The_Throne_Music_Inspi?id=Bbgwprzp3huymreoqpewoy3s244

https://open.spotify.com/album/7BwM7gyMP3LUOmU6MOTuyF

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/power-is-power/1458925215?i=1458925223

https://www.amazon.com/Power-is/dp/B07QFHB2KM

You can also pre-order the Game of Thrones soundtrack For The Throne, which is expected to be released on April 26th.

Where to pre-order:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QBDP5ZB/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp

https://columbia.fttalbum.store/

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/for-throne-music-inspired-by-hbo-series-game-thrones/1458925215

Ariana Grande: 1 Year of No Tears Left To Cry

 

On April 20, 2018, Ariana Grande released her comeback single No Tears Left To Cry from her then upcoming fourth studio album, which was later revealed to be Sweetener.

 

This song has helped Grande get come back into the music again especially after the rough year that she had in 2017 with the Manchester bombing for her Dangerous Woman Tour.

 

 Then, Ariana went back to Manchester and held a benefit concert titled One Love Manchester for the victims and the lives that was gone too soon from that fateful night at her concert.

 

Once the Dangerous Woman tour has wrapped up, Grande decided not to record any new music. She instead wanted to spend more time with her family and friends after the emotional impact that the tour had on her. But after several months of silence on social media, Grande unveiled the cover art and snippets of her new single titled No Tears Left To Cry that would be released on April 20th.

 

And of course, the rest is history.

 

The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and make Grande the first artist to have the first singles from each of her albums reached the top ten.

 

The music video was released on the same day and has since received over 780 million views on YouTube.

 

You can watch the video for No Tears Left To Cry below:

 

 

Every time that I listen to No Tears Left To Cry, it gets to me because I feel like I can hear Ariana's personal story in this song and how she was able to live her best life after that. It is one of my favorite songs by her so far.

 

Make sure that you go and read some of my previous blog posts on Ariana Grande. Here are the links for you:

https://whenathinkbubblebursts.blogspot.com/2018/04/ariana-grande-no-tears-left-to-cry.html

 

https://whenathinkbubblebursts.blogspot.com/2018/08/ariana-grande-sweetener-album-review.html