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We Finally Listened to ZAYN's "Mind of Mine" & We Have Thoughts | Track by Track Review Mar 27, 2026

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ZAYN's debut solo album "Mind of Mine" was released on March 25, 2016, exactly one year to the day he left One Direction. It was the first solo album from any 1D member, and it announced his arrival in a big way: debuting at #1 in both the UK and US, making him the first British male solo artist to achieve that with a debut album.

Primarily an alt-R&B record, "Mind of Mine" blends elements of soul, funk, electronic, hip hop, and even Qawwali - a far cry from the polished pop of One Direction. The album features singles "PILLOWTALK," "LIKE I WOULD," and "wRoNg" (feat. Kehlani), and includes the Urdu-language interlude "INTERMISSION: fLoWeR," a nod to ZAYN's British-Pakistani heritage.

In this episode, Chris, Chantel Nicole and guest Emily Haydel go track by track through "Mind of Mine" for the very first time, breaking down the production, vocals, lyrics, and visuals for each song. Was this a genuine artistic statement or just a rebrand? Does it hold up a decade later? Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpopsFollow Emily Haydel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emihayyy Go check out Vizzcast in NYC for your podcasting, broadcast and content creation needs! Book at ⁠https://vizzcast.com⁠

0:00 - Intro
2:12 - "Mind of Mine" Album Info
3:55 - Album Cover
4:41 - "MiNd Of MiNdd (Intro)"
7:39 - "PILLOWTALK"
14:53 - "iT's YoU"
20:46 - "BeFoUr"
27:28 - "sHe"
31:39 - "dRuNk"
35:36 - "INTERMISSION: fLoWer"
39:51 - "rEaR vIeW"
43:44 - "wRoNg" feat. Kehlani
49:42 - "fOoL fOr YoU"
56:39 - "BoRdErSz"
1:01:28 - "tRuTh"
1:04:18 - "lUcOzAdE"
1:08:42 - "TiO"
1:12:50 - "BLUE"
1:18:37 - "BRIGHT"
1:21:21 - "LIKE I WOULD"
1:25:01 - "SHE DON'T LOVE ME"
1:28:10 - Cut or Keep
1:30:20 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

“PILLOWTALK” MV https://youtu.be/C_3d6GntKbk?si=zKxiI0DbN3esM30V
“iT’s YoU” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1seDBXvGYcc&pp=ygUNemF5biBpdCdzIHlvdQ%3D%3D
“BeFoUr” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EaPxw5exts&pp=ygULemF5biBiZWZvdXLSBwkJxQoBhyohjO8%3D
“LIKE I WOULD” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTaqcGz2O5o&pp=ygURemF5biBsaWtlIGkgd291bGQ%3D

First Time Listening to Madonna's “Confessions on a Dance Floor” - Honest Track by Track Review Mar 20, 2026

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Madonna's tenth studio album “Confessions on a Dance Floor” was released on November 9, 2005 - a full creative reset after the polarizing “American Life”. Produced almost entirely with Stuart Price, the album blended 1970s disco, 1980s electropop, and 2000s club music into a seamlessly mixed, non-stop listening experience. It debuted at #1 in 40 countries, won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album, and spawned four singles: "Hung Up," "Sorry," "Get Together," and "Jump."

In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through “Confessions on a Dance Floor” with special guest Jeff Benjamin - award-winning music journalist and Billboard's renowned K-pop columnist - bringing his global pop expertise to one of Madonna's most celebrated comebacks.Was this Madonna's greatest reinvention? Or her most calculated one? The dance floor doesn't lie.

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0:00 - Intro
1:40 - “Confessions on a Dance Floor” Album Info
2:49 - Album Cover
5:12 - “Hung Up”
18:14 - “Get Together”
27:18 - “Sorry”
38:05 - “Future Lovers”
43:37 - “I Love New York”
51:15 - “Let It Will Be”
59:53 - “Forbidden Love”
1:09:07 - “Jump”
1:16:19 - “How High”
1:23:15 - “Isaac”
1:33:12 - “Push”
1:37:57 - “Like It Or Not”
1:43:34 - Does the album stand the test of time?
1:47:53 - Cut or Keep
1:49:40 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

“Hung Up” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDwb9jOVRtU&pp=ygUPbWFkb25uYSBodW5nIHVw
“Hung Up” Live at the 2005 MTV EMAs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjBw6QaiwoM&pp=ygUPbWFkb25uYSBodW5nIHVw
“Get Together” US MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObjtMmTRyrM&pp=ygUUbWFkb25uYSBnZXQgdG9nZXRoZXI%3D
“Get Together” European MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zqZnarJQ-E&pp=ygUUbWFkb25uYSBnZXQgdG9nZXRoZXI%3D
“Get Together” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMnwF-ffARc&pp=ygUZbWFkb25uYSBnZXQgdG9nZXRoZXIgbGl2ZQ%3D%3D
“Sorry” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdccTOcX7o4&pp=ygUObWFkb25uYSAgc29ycnnSBwkJxQoBhyohjO8%3D
“Sorry” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQd2sbpQhFY&pp=ygUObWFkb25uYSAgc29ycnk%3
“Future Lovers” / “I Feel Love” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n80QXNRIV6c&pp=ygUVbWFkb25uYSBmdXR1cmUgbG92ZXJz
“I Love New York” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp_b3PnsPPs&pp=ygUXbWFkb25uYSBpIGxvdmUgbmV3IHlvcmvSBwkJxQoBhyohjO8%3D
“Let It Will Be” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhxTko9IylA&t=11s&pp=ygUWbWFkb25uYSBsZXQgaXQgd2lsbCBiZQ%3D%3D
“Forbidden Love” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogCbtabiU_c&pp=ygUWbWFkb25uYSBmb3JiaWRkZW4gbG92ZQ%3D%3D
“Jump” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0mYN32Kps&pp=ygUMbWFkb25uYSBqdW1w
“Jump” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2QYZor1b1Y&pp=ygUMbWFkb25uYSBqdW1w
“Isaac” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9mys-bj4Jk&pp=ygUMbWFkb25uYWlzYWFj
“Like It Or Not” Live at Confessions Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqHqON4oOJI&pp=ygUWbWFkb25uYSBsaWtlIGl0IG9yIG5vdA%3D%3D

Did Steps Peak With "Buzz"? | Six Top 5 Singles, A Kylie Cover & A Full Track by Track Review Mar 13, 2026

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Chris and Chantel give you their honest review of Buzz, the third studio album from Steps, released in October 2000.

After the massive success of Step One and Steptacular, Steps took a bold leap forward - working with new writers and producers, maturing their sound, and stepping (pun intended) out of their comfort zone for the first time. The result is an album that feels like a group in transition - more sophisticated, more daring, and more grown-up than anything they'd done before.

Going track by track through the entire album - breaking down the songwriting, the vocals, the production, and the stories behind every song. And because this is Steps, we don't stop there. Also covered: the music videos, the live performances, and yes - the dance routines.

Is Buzz the moment Steps truly grew up? Are these singles the strongest run of any UK pop act in 2000? Does the album hold up over 20 years later?

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0:00 - Intro
0:44 - "Buzz" Album Info
3:05 - Album Covers
6:17 - "Better The Devil You Know"
14:51 - "Stomp"
22:02 - "Summer of Love"
29:45 - "It's The Way You Make Me Feel"
38:02 - "You'll Be Sorry"
45:29 - "Learn To Love Again"
49:19 - "Never Get Over You"
54:00 - "Hand On Your Heart"
57:58 - "Happy Go Lucky"
1:03:08 - "Buzzz"
1:07:32 - "Here and Now"
1:17:00 - "Paradise Lost"
1:22:00 - "Turn Around"
1:26:42 - "Wouldn't Hurt So Bad"
1:31:57 - "If You Believe"
1:36:28 - Cut or Keep
1:38:37 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

“Better The Devil You Know” MV https://youtu.be/Xl-deXhe1-0?si=cNh30aYHU7SrfQZ4
"Better The Devil You Know/Vogue" Live at What The Future Holds Tour https://youtu.be/2VBH5Nqv8qk?si=MTw8FxfN768gLKeg
“Stomp” MV https://youtu.be/aMblBLQQ-O0?si=eERRSJLwHp1RiF69
“Stomp” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/UbiR_RQm5aA?si=uav6eBWHD1cEhkHR
“Summer of Love” MV https://youtu.be/HUG2y4Gpf9w?si=4pMpi5104sQVhGfU
“Summer of Love” Live at Steps Into Summer https://youtu.be/MJYpAec6PfE?si=AJxJOMKmbKaDfIoq
“Summer of Love/Paradise Lost/Despacito” Live at Party on the Dancefloor Tour https://youtu.be/qbBrvGFHUtE?si=12OANNvygx0QuISI
“It’s The Way You Make Me Feel” MV https://youtu.be/E9L-0x92vXk?si=ZAf74rbO-cNnALel
“It’s The Way You Make Me Feel” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/0VpngCSxoXk?si=UJnAp9bMlyQavAWo
“You’ll Be Sorry” MV https://youtu.be/cYDzYZJMx08?si=B7O7z1skAYMuoh5z
“You’ll Be Sorry” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/lCRQOtzOG50?si=jHQJxunJmu6cdZal
“Never Get Over You” Live at Steptacular Tour https://youtu.be/817LZ3lgeSk?si=wHzWpiHWQJm87mus
“Hand on Your Heart” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/Di-ZPeaFFV4?si=YMvUF9BeFlPldQnn
“Here and Now” MV https://youtu.be/-jwJ4GcsOPs?si=cyASBYP8HFGJjYA7
“Here and Now” Live at Blue Peter https://youtu.be/WX_0omCwfNM?si=R6CP0CbaTY274yAn
“Here and Now” Live at Gold Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjPVFlz5n4U&pp=ygUWaGVyZSBhbmQgbm93IGdvbGQgdG91cg%3D%3D
“If You Believe” Live at Gold Tour https://youtu.be/QhcgymT3Fts?si=JUDpvBrtko3WWpRZ

First Time Listening to One Direction "Midnight Memories" - Honest Review Mar 06, 2026

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One Direction’s third studio album "Midnight Memories" marked a noticeable shift in their sound, image, and ambition. Released in 2013, the album featured massive singles like “Best Song Ever,” “Story of My Life,” “Midnight Memories,” and “You & I,” and signaled a move away from polished teen pop toward a more guitar-driven, rock-influenced sound.

In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through "Midnight Memories", sharing their honest thoughts on the production, songwriting, vocals, and whether this era truly represented growth for Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik.

Was this the moment One Direction matured as artists? Or just a stylistic experiment in the middle of peak boyband mania?

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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - "Midnight Memories" Album Info
2:31 - Album Cover
3:00 - "Best Song Ever"
12:00 - "Story Of My Life"
18:11 - "Diana"
22:28 - "Midnight Memories"
27:28 - "You & I"
36:18 - "Don't Forget Where You Belong"
40:00 - "Strong"
44:15 - "Happily"
48:49 - "Right Now"
51:50 - "Little Black Dress"
55:56 - "Through The Dark"
59:33 - "Something Great"
1:04:07 - "Little White Lies"
1:07:56 - "Better Than Words"
1:11:14 - Cut or Keep
1:12:36 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

“Best Song Ever” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_v9MY_FMcw&pp=ygUcb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBiZXN0IHNvbmcgZXZlcg%3D%3D
“Best Song Ever” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7rvnjVgbzc&pp=ygUcb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBiZXN0IHNvbmcgZXZlcg%3D%3D
“Story Of My Life” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-TE_Ys4iwM&pp=ygUeb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBzdG9yeSBvZiBteSBsaWZl
“Story Of My Life” Live on the 1D TV Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2h6KIpBums&pp=ygUeb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBzdG9yeSBvZiBteSBsaWZl
“Diana” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEtHLWGi4jY&pp=ygUTb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBkaWFuYQ%3D%3D
“Midnight Memories” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkx9kCdaaMg&pp=ygUfb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBtaWRuaWdodCBtZW1vcmllcw%3D%3D
“Midnight Memories” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_D8ug72MoI&pp=ygUfb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBtaWRuaWdodCBtZW1vcmllc9IHCQmHCgGHKiGM7w%3D%3D
“You & I” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kqQDCxRCzM&pp=ygUYb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiB5aW91IGFuZCBp
“You & I” Live on BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDzS9SQ6Xac&pp=ygUYb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiB5aW91IGFuZCBp
“Strong” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azxckhLfTYA&pp=ygUUb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBzdHJvbmfSBwkJhwoBhyohjO8%3D
“Happily” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuT1K7Hhua0&pp=ygUVb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBoYXBwaWx5
“Right Now” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQG_SMaVHNU&pp=ygUXb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiByaWdodCBub3c%3D
“Little Black Dress” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKDpIKNr840&pp=ygUgb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBsaXR0bGUgYmFsY2sgZHJlc3M%3D
“Through the Dark” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5eBVMqO-Vw&pp=ygUeb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiB0aHJvdWdoIHRoZSBkYXJr
“Better Than Words” Live from Where We Are Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybUFx8xvZfM&pp=ygUfb25lIGRpcmVjdGlvbiBiZXR0ZXIgdGhhbiB3b3Jkcw%3D%3D

JADE in NYC - That’s Showbiz, Baby! Live Review Feb 26, 2026

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JADE brought That’s Showbiz, Baby! to Brooklyn Paramount in NYC, and we were there.

In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole recap JADE’s live show in New York - from the vocals and staging to the theatrical drama and crowd energy. We talk about how the songs from That’s Showbiz, Baby! translated on stage, standout moments from the setlist, and whether JADE fully stepped into her solo pop star era in front of a packed Brooklyn crowd.

How does the live production compare to the studio album? Did the encore moments hit? And most importantly - did she deliver?

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FUFN (F*** You for Now)
Headache
Before You Break My Heart
Unconditional
Fantasy
Self Saboteur
Lip Service
Plastic Box
Glitch
Frozen / This Is What We Dance For
Natural At Disaster
Midnight Cowboy / Wasabi / Gossip / IT girl
Silent Disco
Church
Angel of My Dreams

Americans Listen to Take That "The Circus" Feb 23, 2026

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With renewed attention on Take That thanks to the recent Netflix documentary and the announcement that The Circus Live tour is returning in 2026, we’re revisiting the album that truly cemented their second-act dominance.

In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through "The Circus" (2008), the multi-platinum album featuring massive hits like “Greatest Day,” “Up All Night,” and “The Garden.” We break down the production, songwriting, vocals, and emotional core of the record that transformed Take That from successful returnees into full-blown stadium giants.

How does "The Circus" hold up today?

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0:00 - Intro
0:29 - “The Circus” Album Info
1:45 - Album Cover
2:39 - “The Garden”
9:51 - “Greatest Day”
16:24 - “Hello”
21:26 - “Said It All”
28:54 - “Julie”
33:00 - “The Circus”
38:58 - “How Did It Come To This”
44:18 - “Up All Night”
49:39 - “What Is Love”
55:25 - “You”
58:08 - “Hold Up A Light”
1:02:41 - “Here”
1:08:05 - “She Said”
1:10:49 - Cut or Keep
1:12:38 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

“The Garden” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOuZzEUsBcQ
“The Garden” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf79RSoG3fM&pp=ygUUdGFrZSB0aGF0IHRoZSBnYXJkZW4%3D
“Greatest Day” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9kiR4UxLtM&pp=ygUWdGFrZSB0aGF0IGdyZWF0ZXN0IGRheQ%3D%3D
“Greatest Day” Live at BRIT Awards 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JElwi53AfSI&pp=ygUWdGFrZSB0aGF0IGdyZWF0ZXN0IGRheQ%3D%3D
“Hello” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgcc38J3kak&pp=ygUPdGFrZSB0aGF0IGhlbGxv
“Said It All” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ideJmOH2z4Y&pp=ygUVdGFrZSB0aGF0IHNhaWQgaXQgYWxs
“Said It All” Live at Abbey Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIgrBwzDM0E&pp=ygUVdGFrZSB0aGF0IHNhaWQgaXQgYWxs0gcJCYcKAYcqIYzv
“Julie” Live at Take That Come to Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fYcRRlYrSg&pp=ygUPdGFrZSB0aGF0IGp1bGll
“The Circus” Live at Abbey Road https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I53fFvALuHY&pp=ygUfdGFrZSB0aGF0IHRoZSBjaXJjdXMgYWJiZXkgcmFvZNIHCQmHCgGHKiGM7w%3D%3D
“How Did It Come To This” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycK3Byj1zRw&pp=ygUhdGFrZSB0aGF0IGhvdyBkaWQgaXQgY29tZSB0byB0aGlz
“Up All Night” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gzDFf0M-N4&pp=ygUWdGFrZSB0aGF0IHVwIGFsbCBuaWdodA%3D%3D
“Up All Night” Live at Take That Come to Town https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY-UgjpzdaQ&pp=ygUWdGFrZSB0aGF0IHVwIGFsbCBuaWdodA%3D%3D
“What Is Love” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq1ZMfeRdXU
“Hold Up A Light” Circus Tour 2009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVfCahOAiA0&pp=ygUZdGFrZSB0aGF0IGhvbGQgdXAgYSBsaWdodA%3D%3D

SM Entertainment Steals Songs… Or Transforms Them? Feb 16, 2026

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From “Mirotic” to “Dreams Come True,” from “Hot Summer” to “Next Level,” SM Entertainment has built a reputation for reworking songs from outside Korea and turning them into K-pop staples. But where’s the line between a cover, a sample, a demo… and plagiarism?In this episode, Chris and Chantel break down the legal and creative differences between covers, master vs. publishing rights, sampling, interpolation, and demo recordings - and why those distinctions matter more than most fans realize.We dive into SM’s history of licensed remakes, Western songwriting collaborations, and the company’s unique ability to transform existing material into something distinctly “SM.” Are these just copied songs… or carefully negotiated reinventions?

References:

Dolly Parton - "I Will Always Love You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0bEZH6ZqG4
Whitney Houston - "I Will Always Love You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JWTaaS7LdU
Big Mama Thornton - "Hound Dog" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoHDrzw-RPg
Elvis Presley - "Hound Dog" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNYWl13IWhY
BTS - "As I Told You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inNYQUC6dFs
BLACKPINK - "So Hot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skIfzl96Gc0
TWICE - "End of Time" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxQKaEGrQ38
4Minute - "Milkshake" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrGQBMkXa30
MEOVV - “Abracadabra” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlLUl8hKGY&pp=ygURbWVvdnYgYWJyYWNhZGFicmE%3D
Dara - “Mr. Rover” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcWlLGDvmEE&pp=ygUOZGFyYSBtci4gcm92ZXI%3D
KAI - “Rover” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlTIextYnyQ&pp=ygUOZGFyYSBtci4gcm92ZXI%3D
Medium.com "The Art of Clearing a Sample" article https://medium.com/the-courtroom/the-art-of-clearing-a-sample-deciding-if-its-worth-it-and-how-to-actually-do-e26fa56ad090
Busta Rhymes - "Pass The Courvoisier Part II" feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ZUaxyPoZ8
NCT U - "90's Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5H8zBb3iao
Ke$ha - "Run Devil Run" (Demo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBjETYX1awQ
Girls' Generation - "Run Devil Run" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_gfD3nvh-8
6ix9ine - "Nobody (Closer)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2AN35GVh3U&ab_channel=FunnyYoutubeEdits
Winner - "Island" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRj4toENrnA
Sarah Connor - "Under My Skin" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33FwMpiWsaA
TVXQ! - "MIROTIC" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtJS32n6LNQ
A20 MAY - "UNDER MY SKIN" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GioJ0KPZADg&list=RDGioJ0KPZADg&start_radio=1&pp=ygUPYTIwIG1heSBtaXJvdGljoAcB
Triple 8 - "Knockout" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czg3-Uw2dfM
Super Junior - "Twins (Knock Out)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrazFGFRnhM
Nylon Beat - "Like A Fool" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHwRoRB6u_0
S.E.S. - "Dreams Come True" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uiR4SrDGZk
aespa - "Dreams Come True" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H69tJmsgd9I
Monrose - "Hot Summer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikgpaT5_XXY
f(x) - "Hot Summer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-rftpZ7kCY
Phrased Differently - "Red Light" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tnDNr3gZcU
f(x) - "Red Light" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv-8-EgPEY0
Nathalie Makoma - "I Just Wanna Dance" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJGaOefn7nM
Girls' Generation - "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SwiSpudKWI
AWA - "Like I Do" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DIa-MolAUQ
BoA - "Better" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOxl2OIOVII
A$ton Wyld - "Next Level" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTKm0mnZgp8
aespa - "Next Level" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TWR90KJl84
Duffy - "Mercy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7ZEVA5dy-Y
Girls' Generation - "Dancing Queen" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXZxc8GSXnI

EXO "REVERXE" - Was It Worth the Wait? Feb 03, 2026

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EXO is back with REVERXE, their eighth studio album - and their first group release since 2023’s EXIST. With nine new tracks, a bold concept, and a six-member lineup, fans have been waiting to see if this marks a true new era or just a brief return.

In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through REVERXE, breaking down the vocals, production, lyrics, and overall direction. From high-energy lead single CROWN to experimental cuts like Moonlight Shadows and Flatline, we’re digging into what works, what surprised us, and what might leave some listeners divided.

Was REVERXE worth the wait? Does EXO still set the standard for K-pop albums? Let’s get into it.

0:00 - Intro
0:47 - "REVERXE" Album Info
2:24 - Album Cover
3:53 - "Crown"
25:51 - "Back It Up"
37:02 - "Crazy"
42:01 - "Suffocate"
48:48 - "Moonlight Shadows"
54:14 - "Back Pocket"
59:38 - "Touch & Go"
1:04:11 - "Flatline"
1:08:54 - "I'm Home"
1:17:24 - Cut or Keep
1:20:50 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

“Crown” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWfKkqo1Mk8&pp=ygUMZXhvIGNyb3duIG120gcJCXwKAYcqIYzv
“Crown” Choreography at Music Bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEUR2TRM9XQ&pp=ygUWZXhvIGNyb3duIGNob3Jlb2dyYXBoeQ%3D%3D
#MMA2025 Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1oeUV45EsA&pp=ygUJZXhvIG1lbG9u
“I’m Home” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hTbNeHqGD8&pp=ygUNZXhvICdpJ20gaG9tZQ%3D%3D
“I’m Home” Live at REVERXE Showcase https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4NHHKRWptg&pp=ygUNZXhvICdpJ20gaG9tZQ%3D%3D

WE MET SAY NOW?! 🇬🇧➡️🗽 Interviewing the UK Girl Group Jan 28, 2026

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UK girl group SAY NOW stopped by NYC and we had to catch up with them!

While they were in New York for a short visit to hit the studio, see the sights, and meet their amazing fans (the SAYLORS 💛), Chantel Nicole sat down with SAY NOW for an exclusive chat on CCTV: The Non-Stop Pop Show.

We talk all things: their origins as NEEDANAMEBRO, how they evolved into SAY NOW, their sound and visuals, and their journey as a girl group. The girls also open up about building their brand as artists, finding their blend with 3 unique vocals and aesthetics, and what’s next for them as they continue taking over the pop scene.

From London to NYC -- this is SAY NOW unfiltered 🎤✨

Members of Say Now:

Amelia Onuorah

Instagram: @ameliaa.norah

Ysabelle "Yssy" Angeli (also known as Ysabelle Salvanera)

Instagram: @ysabelleangeli

Madeleine "Maddie" Haynes

Instagram: @madzhaynes

🎶 Topics covered:

How SAY NOW was formed
Their former name NEEDANAMEBRO
Creating their signature sound + visuals
Their time in North America visiting both Toronto and NYC
Things to do in the UK

Media featured in this video:

Say Now - Live from London | Full Performance https://youtu.be/_KRVsbWrdgI?si=FqrCyWx1qVddNvgx
Say Now - Brick By Brick Official Music Video https://youtu.be/AH6K8VV73PQ?si=OeYfyWErwscZMDQQ
Say Now - Trouble M/V https://youtu.be/KPMSyTH-fS0?si=tRSH9KJMDJkc9OH3'
needanamebro / SAY NOW Netflix (Better now without you) https://youtu.be/IGXH-ZPgPro?si=Bgg__opr1v4JU6q7
Say Now - Can't Keep a Beat [Dance Video] https://youtu.be/f1ogxTFufIc?si=HteKOvY_haMLz5OD
Say Now - Super Market https://youtu.be/3e6B9fLj7oY?si=ZfOC1yCcgFSo__pZ
Say Now NYC Vlog https://youtu.be/3pXVnedQrhk?si=1E8oVwDCHLsyRXBC

Special thanks to Say Now's management team, and ROGUE ARMS for allowing us to film!

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Atomic Kitten "Right Now" - From Flop to Pop Classic Jan 23, 2026

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To celebrate the 25th anniversary and long-awaited vinyl release of Atomic Kitten’s debut album "Right Now", we’re diving into the version that finally made them stars: the 2001 re-release featuring Jenny Frost.In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole give a track-by-track honest review, comparing the Kerry vs. Jenny versions, the original 2000 UK release, the Japanese edition, and how "Right Now" evolved from a commercial disappointment to a true British pop comeback story - thanks to the massive success of "Whole Again".Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS

0:00 - Intro
0:51 - "Right Now" Album Info
2:19 - Album Covers
6:30 - "Right Now"
19:36 - "Follow Me"
29:21 - "Whole Again"
45:03 - "Eternal Flame"
54:22 - "Tomorrow And Tonight"
59:29 - "Get Real"
1:04:52 - "Turn Me On"
1:09:54 - "Hippy"
1:15:48 - "You Are"
1:22:47 - "Cradle"
1:29:39 - "Bye Now"
1:35:38 - "Strangers"
1:41:43 - "See Ya"
1:48:56 - "I Want Your Love"
1:56:32 - Cut or Keep
1:58:37 - Overall Thoughts & Final Rating

References:

“Right Now” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yynstc_bFRE&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiByaWdodCBub3c%3D
“Right Now” Live on TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zgz_pVkvcs&pp=ygUcYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiByaWdodCBub3cgbGl2ZQ%3D%3D
“Right Now” Live on Childline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_5L8i4cE6g&pp=ygUiYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBqZW5ueSByaWdodCBub3cgMjAwMQ%3D%3D
“Right Now 2004” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcdpvPrhFiw&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiByaWdodCBub3c%3D
“Right Now” 2002 Tour Live in Belfast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcWGLeXzfB0&pp=ygUdYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBqZW5ueSByaWdodCBub3c%3D
“Follow Me” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVmngi0pr9A&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBmb2xsb3cgbWU%3D
“Follow Me” Live at CD:UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxi8I7p0eCA&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBmb2xsb3cgbWU%3D
“Whole Again” MV with Kerry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9B5JxwtZ0I&t=14s&pp=ygUZYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB3aG9sZSBhZ2Fpbg%3D%3D
“Whole Again” MV with Jenny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V0xQkk9kbc&pp=ygUZYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB3aG9sZSBhZ2Fpbg%3D%3D
“Whole Again” US MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RYy_k6-rlc&pp=ygUZYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB3aG9sZSBhZ2Fpbg%3D%3D
“Whole Again” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOD2lyElUh0
“Whole Again” Live at the Big Reunion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gQ_MfAID7Q&pp=ygUeYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB3aG9sZSBhZ2FpbiBsaXZl0gcJCU8KAYcqIYzv
“Eternal Flame” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aztY_fpjJeQ&pp=ygUbYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBldGVybmFsIGZsYW1l
“Eternal Flame” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0ZX7Rfwuh4&pp=ygUbYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBldGVybmFsIGZsYW1l
“Get Real” Live at SM:TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5yxTuXGJL4&pp=ygUWYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBnZXQgcmVhbA%3D%3D
“Turn Me On” Live at CD:UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOVdHb7gQqY&pp=ygUYYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB0dXJuIG1lIG9u
“You Are” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-N_EtVESQ&pp=ygUVYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiB5b3UgYXJl0gcJCU8KAYcqIYzv
“You Are” Live at CD:UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cealLv0qVUk
“Cradle” Japanese MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iO9C3hDu5U&pp=ygUUYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBjcmFkbGU%3D
“Cradle” Original Mix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe0u-0xGL0s
“Cradle 2005” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O471IU1ZbSI&pp=ygUUYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBjcmFkbGU%3D
“Strangers” Live at L2 Liverpool https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Lbsza0-aY&pp=ygUXYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBzdHJhbmdlcnM%3D
“See Ya” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1VwkZvU8Vc&pp=ygUUYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBzZWUgeWE%3D
“See Ya” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30ujHk7fvWg&pp=ygUUYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBzZWUgeWE%3D
“I Want Your Love” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwsQFAwW_KM&pp=ygUdYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBpIHdhbnQgb3VyIGxvdmU%3D
“I Want Your Love” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4iF04BG9LI&pp=ygUdYXRvbWljIGtpdHRlbiBpIHdhbnQgb3VyIGxvdmU%3D

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