Round 5: Droppin’ Names
If there’s one thing that is sure to bring in the headlines, it’s a good old-fashioned name drop. For this round, the song you submit must mention a celebrity’s name somewhere in the lyrics.
View Limit: 30 Million
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Unfortunately, neither HISOKA nor ICYZ submitted a song for this round. I have made the decision to remove both of them from the game but still have these next two rounds play out as scheduled so the players can continue adding to their cumulative point total. Since we removed two players from the game, the highest point total will be 5 Points for this round instead of 7 Points.
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3PI14159
https://youtu.be/mt1mXwBLsSE
In Your Arms by ILLENIUM & X Ambassadors
3pi14159: I was looking for like a solid hour for a good song and then I listened to this and gave myself the biggest face palm because this song is one of my all time favorites and “Mona Lisa” is literally in the first line
But this song is soooooo good and I love it because of how passionate and strong the message is. It’s about finding a ride or die and person that is meant for you who you can’t live without (literally). This song’s chorus is just amazing and mixed with EDM parts makes this song so special to me, because (just like the first song I submitted) this song helped shape my music taste to what it is today.
Tone - 3 Points
I can’t deny that this is a great song, probably my favorite song of the round. But what I cannot ignore is the fact that you’re repeating an artist you’ve already submitted just a few rounds ago. That just doesn’t sit right with me. And while I didn’t love this as much as I loved your other ILLENIUM submission I enjoyed this a lot. Sam Harris is such an unbelievably talented vocalist and his voice soars on this song. I really liked this song and your description but please try to get out of your comfort zone a bit.
Humf - 5 Points
X Ambassadors being one of my favorite groups I’m a little biased here but I’m not gonna overhype this. It’s a decent track but not one I overly enjoyed, but I think it’s just slightly better than other submissions this round.
Spyder - 3 Points
I’m glad you improved from last week’s submission! This was a million times better. I’m starting to think I should look more into ILLENIUM because I’ve liked both of the songs you’ve submitted by him so far. Of course, there’s the problem because you specifically have already submitted this artist before. Taylor was submitted by another player before Jack, but you submitted the same artist twice. Unfortunately, that’s going to have an effect on your ranking, so you will not be receiving either of my top two spots, only because of that. Other than that it was a solid submission, just be more original next time please.
Total Points:
11
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J4CKWILKO
https://youtu.be/p1cEvNn88jM
I Forgot That You Existed by Taylor Swift
J4ckWilko: She mentions Drake in the song
Tone - 2 Points
Okay why do we keep repeating artists, especially ones we trashed previously? When Taylor Swift was submitted last time we all agreed that we couldn’t give it a high number due to the fact that she’s incredibly famous so I don’t see why you thought this would be a good idea ESPECIALLY as a repeat. And at least with Cruel Summer that song was actually incredible so it kind of made up for it, but this song just sucks to me. There’s nothing notable or redeeming about this at all. I need to go listen to Cruel Summer again to cleanse my ears of whatever this was.
Humf - 3 Points
Really didn’t want to put a Taylor Swift song up here but it’s just that much better than the submissions below it. Be happy!
Spyder - 2 Points
BASIC. Sorry. Taylor has already been submitted, and the song was from the very same album, no less. I like the song obviously but I feel there were much stronger options from Taylor (Like Dear John) that would have helped me overlook the fact that Taylor is a repeat submission. Good luck next week!
Tone - 5 Points
Was this my favorite song of the round? No. Do I think this is the best submission this round? Yes. First of all, thanks for actually giving me something unique as this is the only artist submitted this round that I’ve never heard of. Second of all, thanks for really leaning into this theme by giving a song with an impactful name drop that actually MEANS something. Third of all, thanks for giving a unique sounding song that hits as hard as it should. But…where was your description? Whatever, this round wasn’t exactly the greatest so you still win this one.
Humf - 2 Points
This just isn’t a good song, like I suppose it’s tolerable but there’s really no substance for me to latch onto. It wasn’t an excruciating listen though so I couldn’t dare give you last.
Spyder - 5 Points
You proving why you rightfully won the game you beat me in???? Serve tbh. This is exactly the kind of dark pop I live for. Her voice was perfect for the song, I loved the flow, how it alternated between fast and slow was absolute perfection. I’m glad to finally see you stand out in this competition! Well done, and please keep this momentum up.
Humf - 1 Point
Trisha Paytas?? You must be joking.. get out! This was awful I mean genuinely but you can certainly tell the song and vocals have been “produced”!
Spyder - 1 Point
Honestly….. this is serving HIGH levels of camp. Like the Met Gala 2019 theme NEEDED this to thrive. Don’t get me wrong I still absolutely hated it but I thought it was comedic in the worst way possible. AND THAT TITANIC SCENE LMFAOOOOOO. Anyways her voice was horrible….. I don’t really have any other critiques. This was funny but if you want to last you might have to take it more seriously <33
Tone - 4 Points
I liked this a lot. FLO consistently kills it with their harmonies so it wasn’t a surprise to me that the vocals here were fantastic. Hearing Missy felt like a present on Christmas morning, she killed it as always. The Halle Berry name drop was so smooth as well! Nothing bad to say about this, it was great.
Humf - 4 Points
I wasn’t expecting to be okay with this but I didn’t mind listening at all. Not a song that’s usually up my alley but you’ve found a near exception, good job.
Spyder - 4 Points
This was such a serve for me! I LOVE FLO’s parts in the song; their voices blend so well together and sounded amazing to me. I absolutely loved their flow and it was just perfection. I will say Missy’s part was ever so slightly less flawless, but she still ate. I definitely think this is your strongest submission so far, hell of a job. Keep it up!
