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Post by Julian on Nov 17, 2024 23:05:21 GMT 1
 SEASON 10 EPISODE 3 RESULTS  This week, we are joined by justice Barbara Salesch (Queen of Mean (Inactive))!
If I call your name, please step forward.
Rhianna Relisa AlboomJacob
You represent the tops and bottoms of the week.
The rest of you are safe.
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Post by Julian on Nov 17, 2024 23:13:01 GMT 1
We start our critiques with Fiona Ankle (Lars).
Björk:
Hi queen! I see Sugababes (Mutya, Keisha, Siobhan - the superior line up, although Round Round would’ve been a tenner for me), I bop. An undeniable classic. The minimal R&B, the sexy vocals, the low-waisted jeans… this has Y2K written all over it. Good job queen! Can’t wait to see how the competition will unfold for you.
Mary Cosby:
good music!! the vibe, stylings, art & energy that the sugababes possessed has been attempted to be emulated time and time again but nobody can EVER come close to this pure pop perfection. and the MV is so good, it reminded me of the kath & kim title sequence, which is also just such a stunning representation of the y2k era. very good, very nice!!
JuPaul:
Now this is a grower! This was never a Sugagabes track that I cared for and when you sent it I was like "slay I guess!" But the more I listened to it, the more I actually liked it. And it obviously serves Y2K vibes, this type of production and this type of music video was a trend back in the day. Keep up the good work!
Brimheim:
Oh honey, bringing that Sugababes vibe for Y2K realness? You ate that. This video, this MV, this music is giving pure, undiluted Y2K energy, and if anyone dares to disagree, they can meet me outside!
Charli XCX:
Look how you ate this up? This really gave me what I wanted to see this week. The sound, the music video, the outfits, the effortlessly cool girl group vibes, really everything is on point. And the song is just really good to top it off!
Barbara Salesch:
Your song is called Overload. And that’s exactly what it was: an overload in eatery. Your song fits perfectly with the Y2K of it all. From the Go Girl, Give Us Nothing choreography to the fashion and not to mention the beat. Serving Y2K without going the obvious route should be commended and it’s only right that you’re in the top.
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Post by Julian on Nov 17, 2024 23:18:48 GMT 1
Second in line is Rhianna Relisa Alboom (Jacob).
Charli XCX:
Between the 2 sounds that defined this era, eurodance and the rnb influenced pop, I have to be honest the first thing that comes to my mind when I see “y2k” is the latter one. Britney, Aguilera etc. you name it, I just love my pop girls what can I say. Your song is catchy and it captures the whole vibe I wanted to see for this week, she is giving me Britney copy in a positive way and that is good because Britney was THE y2k pop idol.
Barbara Salesch:
Is it Chicken of the Sea? Probably not but it’s an absolute eat and a serve too. From the black leather combo that had no business eating like that to the cut off jeans and the “hints” of choreography, this is Y2K down. Not to mention the Jessica Simpson of it all, mother has never not eaten and this is just another example of that fact. Rhianna, you gobbled, you devoured, you slayed this challenge. You’re definitely Irresistible to me and I can’t wait to see what else you bring in this competition.
Brimheim:
Oh, so y’all really out here making it hard, huh? Let me said this: this song oozes. dripped. coated. flooded with Y2K vibes. It’s giving me everything. Jessica Simpson? Forever a queen. Great job
Björk:
Yet another classic, I swear, y’all are making it hard to write critiques because at this point I’m running out of superlatives. Keep it up queenie!
Mary Cosby:
this is just everything! this really emulates the cuntiness of this era, the pop diva it girl competition that everyone sought to be. jessica simpson deserves her flowers. this is really nice!
JuPaul:
Just like with Fiona, when I first saw your entry I wasn't sure what to think. Another famous name but not a track I really grew up listening to. But as soon as I started listening, I knew that you had nailed it. It's surprisingly catchy (idk why but I never really thought of Jessica Simpson as an artist with good music) and it completely fits the Y2K vibe. You've been consistently good so far, keep it up x
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Post by Julian on Nov 17, 2024 23:33:02 GMT 1
Next up is Mattie Gaytz (justin05).
JuPaul:
This is cute I guess? The song is nice and it does fit the Y2K vibe, so you did a fine job overall. I just don't think that this is the best you could've done. That era had so many bangers and this surely wasn't the best of it, sorry x
Barbara Salesch:
It’s not the ugly step sisters, but it’s also not quite Cinderella I fear. You can definitely see the 2000s in this song and you can also see the Y2K influences that the song has. Unfortunately since the song is all we have to judge this on, this is not really giving it enough for me. It is Y2K but I don’t think it’s Y2K enough. It’s still a great song though.
Charli XCX:
Your song isn’t awful, it’s quite decent for me actually. It’s just.. a bit forgettable? I listened to 15 songs this week and at the end of my session, yours was one of the few that I struggled to remember anything about maybe other than the fact that you sent a girlgroup. Which by the way, it is a group I have never heard before. Why that? This era was defined by so many iconic groups but you chose an unknown one. Like give me Spice Girls for example or even one of the male groups of this era would’ve been interesting to see, but none of you were brave enough for this it seems. Also, I feel like for this challenge specifically, music videos are quite important and add to the whole vibe we’re looking for because this era was defined by its visuals as much as its sound.
Mary Cosby:
you should’ve sent the cheetah girls version because why wouldn’t you? when you google i5 you get the intel processor… the impact was none. the cheetah girls? with raven simoné? they even had a MUSIC VIDEO for this song. also this girl group wasn’t even active for that long, their wikipedia page’s history section has 1 subsection titled “2000-2001: Formation, debut album, rising fame and breakup.” i don’t know, stop trying to reinvent the wheel, send the more iconic version always, not the version of a group that got cheetah girl and christina aguilera scraps that, quoting wikipedia “...failed to chart and was a commercial failure due to their label not being able to release any more singles or significantly promote the album because of its imminent folding”...
Brimheim:
This week is stacked. Your kinda got very swallowed up in the mix, maybe because you don't have an MV. Don’t get me wrong, you’re serving that Y2K fantasy, and I see it, but—and here’s the thing—others just hit harder for me. My advice? Be an attention whore. Give us something that hits harder!
Björk:
I haven’t heard this one as well. You kinda nailed this challenge and you definitely had the strongest connection to Y2K and what I actually wanted to see. That + the track is a bopianka. Good job diva!
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Post by Julian on Nov 17, 2024 23:40:12 GMT 1
We're now ready for Kamala Coconut Tree (ukraineofcourse).
Mary Cosby:
honestly though i did enjoy this i really liked the music video as well which is something i gave extra points for honestly, but out of everything samantha mumba released i feel like this was such a random choice?? it felt kind of uninspired and if you’d have maybe written a few words on samantha mumba and her legacy as an irish r&b y2k pop icon and why you chose this and not gotta tell you i would’ve been like “ok, fair!” but you didn’t, i cant read your mind, in fact, not being alive in the y2k era is no excuse, and if i’d have a lever to open a trapdoor from right underneath you i would pull it and you would fall into a pit of crocodiles and get eaten alive, just for that being your only text you typed up on your keyboard and pressed send. but the choice is fine, nothing great, but fine i guess!
Brimheim:
You're a few years off - this ain’t Y2K, it’s screaming 2007 at best. Maybe it’s just me, but those vibes? A little too recent to hit the mark. Like, the elements are there, but the execution? Mm, not quite. And listen, “not being alive in Y2K” is not a free pass. If you’re gonna channel an era, do your homework a bit more detailed. Dive into the archives and commit!
Björk:
The song is cutesy. I definitely hear and see the Y2K in it but I’m afraid the track is kinda mind.
JuPaul:
I mean... I can hear and see the Y2K influences that I wanted but at the same time, this song is even more forgettable than Mattie's. Again, this era had so many memorable songs, why send this? It just feels like a missed opportunity to not go balls to the wall. I'd say this is a safe choice but I think it's too safe to be safe, you know what I mean? It doesn't really make an impact.
Barbara Salesch:
Do we like Samantha Mumba? Yes, we do. Do we like the song? Sure. Is it giving Y2K though? No. The music video is your only saving grace because parts of it qualify as Y2K. That’s not enough though. Since you don’t feel like writing anything maybe use the extra time that gives you to find entries that fulfil what the challenge asks of them.
Charli XCX:
I actually liked your entry quite a bit, I don’t know and don’t care what the others are saying! The song bops, it has that distinct rnb sound of the y2k, a cunty dancebreak and even these music video flop graphics are so y2k to me. I really don’t understand why you’re here.
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Post by Julian on Nov 17, 2024 23:44:18 GMT 1
It's time for Kulo Chichis (Argüello).
Barbara Salesch:
Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom, I want you in my room indeed. It’s Vengaboys, that’s an immediate eat. Now I have to be honest here: Do I agree that this is completely Y2K? No. I do think there is room for improvement when it comes to that. But it’s a damn good entry and you definitely deserve to be congratulated on a very good effort
Björk:
EVERYBODY RISE UP FOR THE DUTCH NATIONAL ANTHEM!!!! An undeniable eurodance bop that has withstood the test of time. Needless to say, you had the best song this episode. Periodtt
Mary Cosby:
vengaboys discography viscerally transports me back to my childhood whether that is good or bad is up for debate but that does not mean i’ve not been bopping to it these past two decades! i remember my cousin was visiting me when i was like 9 and she got a new ipod and she said you need to listen to this it is a really funny song and it was boom boom boom by the vengaboys and i was like haha wow this is really funny but what does it mean and she was like haha i dont know, we are 9 years old! and then we bopped to vengaboys, so the IMPACT they had, that i remember listening to them on my cousins ipod… it’s good music as fuck!
Brimheim:
Kulo Chichis mi amor you’ve done it again, I'm always excited to see you, hands down! This week? You are so fucking real for that. You must've borrowed a time machine and spied on lil’ me, ‘cause this right here? I lived in it back in the day. Y2K vibes all the way, babe. Hit me like a truck with that Boom Boom Boom Boom baby! Keep me gagged every week, please!
Charli XCX:
Yes! I think this is exactly what I had in mind when I heard about this challenge. A classic, fun and unserious bop that we all know and love. Simple as that, you managed to eat this challenge and leave no crumbs!
JuPaul:
Well duh! This is one of the first songs I think of when I hear the term "Y2K". This was a bit before my time so I don't have any nostalgia associated with it, but it's a cute little bop and I liked that you weren't afraid of going for something iconic. I'm not as over the moon as some of the other judges, the song isn't all that for me, but I did enjoy it.
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Post by Julian on Nov 17, 2024 23:52:29 GMT 1
We're moving on to Bastianna Andrews (Basti(án))!
JuPaul:
If this is what you grew up with then my condolences. It's fine I guess and I can hear a hint of the typical Y2K production but like... any song on a YouTube Y2K playlist would've probably been a better choice for an entry. Not because this is that bad but just because it doesn't measure up to the other entries of the week.
Charli XCX:
Look sis. Last week you were my (and our) favourite. This week though? Not so much. I really appreciate that you sent a local hit that is iconic in your country. With that being said, I didn’t particularly enjoy the song. Maybe I just don’t get it because I didn’t grow up with it. But it is what it is. Last week you showed me that you have what it takes, I want you to bring that back.
Björk:
Your post was a massive IJBOL-moment.. like. I don’t see nor hear the Y2K elements in this. Not every early 2000s song is Y2K. You should’ve done your research mama because I’m sure Argentina or Chile or LatAM might’ve had a song or two that, you know, actually fit the theme. The song itself is non-offensive but also not good.
Barbara Salesch:
You said that submitting 5 minutes before the deadline gives you the buzz. Well, sadly for everyone involved, this song does nothing of the sort. It’s definitely a song from the 2000s, there’s no denying that. Is it Y2K though? Unfortunately not. It’s good that you like it, but maybe find a song that you like and that also fits the theme.
Brimheim:
I see what you’re going for, and honestly, I’m here for it - nostalgia can hit different depending on where you’re from. For me, you’ve got that Y2K vibe with a little twist, and it’s cute, no lie. This bop has its charm! But, and here’s where it gets tricky - some of the other judges might not be as generous. They’re looking for straight-up, textbook Y2K realness. So, while your take might resonate with folks from Argentina, it could leave the judges scratching their heads. Here’s my advice for other themes you might need: lean into that aesthetic even harder. I know uniqueness is good, but also sprinkle or search in some universal elements. Give them something they can’t argue with!
Mary Cosby:
honestly i know im the only one on this judging panel but i will die on this cross… i really liked it!! there’s something about the whimsiness of it all that i am enthralled by. i love this era of music and this song felt most like a time capsule of that era, the good and the bad. this song has obviously aged, but it’s aged like a roquefort cheese you know, common folk do not get it but royalty does! but then again, i do think there are better cheeses that smell better, but i will never turn down a roquefort!
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Post by Julian on Nov 17, 2024 23:58:07 GMT 1
Kaviar Roth (kev) is back in black !
Barbara Salesch:
In the words of the great Law Roach: You ate that. Miss Kaviar, I have no notes for you. This was a flawless execution of this challenge. It’s giving Y2K DOWN, there is not a single thing that I could find that doesn’t do that. The rest of the girls better take notes because this is how you do this competition right. If you keep this up, I’m ready to cheer at your crowning ceremony.
JuPaul:
Well YES! This is a massive childhood bop, I literally watched the CH!PZ music videos every single day when I was like 6 years old. This song is such a banger and the unserious Men in Black-themed video is exactly what Y2K was about. Great job!
Björk:
This is the first I’m encountering this song. What can I say? It’s cutesy and definitely giving Vengaboys and Aqua vibes. And of course the chorus is just pure pop perfection. A slay for you methinks.
Mary Cosby:
this was cute! reminded me of aqua and help im a fish and i really do enjoy that! i do not have this personal connection since i only had jetix and cartoon network as a child, so idk i didn’t really have this sort of nostalgic connection to it, this was very in the middle for me but it’s still lovely and still something i bopped to shook my hips and even did a backflip while listening to it!
Charli XCX:
You sent one of the many eurodance entries of the week and I must say, it was one of the better ones. I enjoyed this quite a lot, it was fun, it was silly, it was goofy, it was boppy. And that is what y2k eurodance was all about. Maybe I should really base my next record on that sound…
Brimheim:
Honey, last week you had me confused. But this week? You confused me again—and I’m loving it! You’ve nailed that modern, futuristic Y2K vibe. Too much, and it’d feel like a tech overload; too little, and we’d be stuck in some outdated throwback. But this is just right with, I believe, one of the most iconic MV of the bunch I've seen. I’m curious about what you’ll bring next!
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Post by Julian on Nov 18, 2024 0:05:08 GMT 1
And finally, it's Paquetta Ciggz (Lux)!
Mary Cosby:
you should’ve sent aaliyah then? like if you’re going to solely speak on her legacy and impact, why not just send her? i mean it’s a cute song yes… but i’m so tired of erika de casier. her music is just a bit micro to me, i don’t really care and i don’t like that the only “modern” song sent this week was this so i guess i’m just a bit disappointed!
Charli XCX:
You took a risk as you said but did it pay off? Was it worth it? The answer is well no! Personally speaking, I didn’t want to see more recent songs for this week since it would be really hard to capture the point of the challenge and this is exactly what happened with your entry I fear. When I saw this challenge I expected to be met with bops that would hit me with that nostalgia punch that I’m looking for, whether I knew the song or not and admittedly it’s hard to feel nostalgic about a song that came out in 2024. I understand and see the influence it has from 2000s music but I can still feel that it’s a newer song you know? And besides, I don’t think the song is that good to justify the risk. Perhaps if it was accompanied by a music video that had the y2k essence in it, that could change my opinion a bit which takes me back to one of my critiques I had for Mattie. Visuals are an integral part of this challenge.
Brimheim:
Paquetta, Paquetta, Paquetta. Girl, you are hands down one of the most fascinating players in this lineup. You’ve got this wild streak of showing us things that are unexpected, sometimes even downright risky—and I live for that! But listen, as I told Kaviar, taking risks... is risky. If it’s not a calculated move, honey, it’s gonna blow up in your face. And unfortunately, you’re the latest casualty of an uncalculated risk. About this song... Sure, it’s got a hint of Y2K flavor, but let’s be real - it’s serving modern RnB with a side of nostalgia, not a full Y2K realness. Where are the beats that hit like a dial-up modem? Where’s that dreamy, futuristic atmosphere that screams early 2000s? It is a real shame that for this theme, I think instead of doing risks like this, y2k is there and you can serve up something right from that, not something that remind you of that. I'm not here to say you shouldn't go your way, but if a theme is about realness, you should double down on it.
Barbara Salesch:
I can see why it reminds you of Timberland. Because this is a boot too. If it gave Timbaland, you probably wouldn’t be in this position right now. You especially wouldn’t be in this position if you had sent ANY of the Aaliyah songs you mentioned. But alas, you sent this song and so we are where we are. I wish you the best of luck because I have a feeling you’ll need it.
Björk:
Listen diva… I’ve ranked your song high this week because I’m a casual Erika de Casier enjoyer but I’m going to be frank and say that your song had the least to do with what Y2K is. Yes, sonic-wise it is kinda giving Y2K in the sense of that minimalist sultry R&B that makes you wanna do sexy things but that’s where the connection ends. Aesthetics are an important part of the whole Y2K schtick and I don’t see them here, sorry. I think the problem here is that you’re taking risks that early in the competition - that’s something reserved for the final five episodes in my opinion.
JuPaul:
So you were the only one who went for a modern song. I do think that the sound of this serves Y2K realness, so well done on that. The picture also gives off that vibe. But the song itself is pretty boring to me. I appreciate that you're trying to be original and trying to take risks but I'm wondering whether you care more about originality and taking a risk than the actual quality of the song? Because both this and last week were intriguing but weren't really doing it for me. I don't believe that it's too early to take risks, I just feel like so far your risks have been more likely to not pay off, so. I'd love to see you send a song that is really original while still remaining an amazing listen x
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Post by Julian on Nov 18, 2024 0:10:09 GMT 1
SEASON 10 EPISODE 3 RESULTS Fiona Ankle, your overload was just right!
Kaviar Roth, your childhood nostalgia convinced these bitter adults!
Kulo Chichis, you scored high scores like boom boom boom boom this week!
Rhianna Relisa Alboom, this week, you truly were irresistible!
Kulo Chichis, condragulations, you are the winner of this week's challenge!
Fiona, Kaviar, Rhianna, good job this week, you are all safe!
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