best of MARC's best of '18 // last round of albums

[Alldeezy]

one kiss, dance to this, breathin

[-mUsIcLoVeR-]

Breathin and Dance to This! 

[Tempo]

Love most of these songs 

 

Hann  and One Kiss are bops!

I did not know en vogue had released this year, i discovered them recently. I gotta check their last release.

I love No Tears, such a timeless song

Bad Boy is one of my fave songs of the year.

 

[JonginBey]

Come through, graphics.

 

It is so rare to see appreciation for GOT7’s Look. Everyone told ha to sit in the corner when Lullaby came around, and I just couldn’t take the disrespect. Thank you.

 

 

Bad Boy, NTLTC, Apeshit

[M A R C]

6 hours ago, rocky. said:

Look at you showing love for Troye Sivan.  

I finally realized the hype.

[M A R C]

11 hours ago, ralani said:

shocked and disappointed at the nao and amber mark snubs so far

One of them actually made my list.

 

[RockStarShit101]

3 hours ago, M A R C said:

I finally realized the hype.

Are you going to do singles only or are you gonna include album tracks, too? 'Cause Plum, on Troye's album, is an excellent pop song. Do you like it? 

[M A R C]

3 minutes ago, rocky. said:

Are you going to do singles only or are you gonna include album tracks, too? 'Cause Plum, on Troye's album, is an excellent pop song. Do you like it? 

Oh Plum is excellent indeed, but i'm just doing singles and albums. This best of idea was kinda last minute.

 

[RockStarShit101]

Just now, M A R C said:

Oh Plum is excellent indeed, but i'm just doing singles and albums. This best of idea was kinda last minute.

 

Oh, I see. My last best of was in 2016  

Hey, here's an idea if you want to do it. I see some people make a list of their worst songs of 2018. I'm really interested to see yours.  

[Cotton]

Here for 90% of the songs already

[M A R C]

 

 

 

@!Blue! @Vine101 @JonginBey @Lights and Waves @Woo @ralani @2NE1Kmagic @WeFoundWill @Fentydelspears @Fruity @istan4badgalriri @Tom Vercetti @Navyofbadgals @Alaska. @Cotton @Kid A @liberalmusiclover @minho @Cain @Matangi @Rider @Nhevi @Sailor Star @Bxtch @Dom @Mark Rih @zony111 @Remmy @Jet @MusicTalker @RobDeWittBukater @Chemical X. @rocky.

 

 

Starting my second round of singles, again nothing is in order.

 

[M A R C]

 

GOT7 // Lullaby

 

After the masterpiece that was Look, GOT7 came back again with another quality fast paced bop. The chorus is one of the best from a boy group this year. The beat is addictive and the vocals are very colorful.

 

 

The Internet // Come Over

 

The Internet has yet to release a bad song. Their music never fails to amaze me. Just like the rest of their discography, Come Over exudes quality and relaxation. The perfect song to take a night drive on. Plus i couldn't leave this one out based on the fact that Syd's crop top + Steve embracing his bisexuality in the mv >>>

 

 

Nicki Minaj // Chun-Li

 

As i stated about Barbie Tingz, Chun-Li also obtains that PF/RR vibe. Literally a 1-2 PUNCH. The beat is addictive, her flow is sleek, and the chorus is catchy. Even when the song takes a turn to her whisper singing the addictive saxophone beat still keeps the flow.

 

 

WJSN // Dreams Come True

 

The intro to this makes me feel like i'm in a Sailor Moon episode. From beginning to end the song is amazing, not a single boring moment. The vocals are soft and not too grating like their past efforts and it fits the mood of the excellent instrumental.

 

 

Taeyeon // Something New

 

*Inserts maybe it was too ahead of it's time gif*

 

The combination of the ongoing bass carrying the song and Taeyeon's sultry vocals gives off an expensive ballroom feel that i couldn't turn away from. Usually Taeyeon's vocals overpower her instrumentals but with Something New she sung with a soft and light raspy tone that i really enjoyed.

[M A R C]

 

Suho X Jang Jae // Dinner

 

Most of the time when i hear K-R&B songs i always imagine an english R&B singer doing it and it becoming a hit, this is one of those times. The song definitely has a H.E.R./Bryson Tiller vibe. With Jang Jae's pleasing tone and Suho's soft tone makes this collab a perfect duo. Based on the fact that it's a project song i'm very impressed with the outcome.

 

 

IU // BBIBBI

 

The bridge alone in this song is proof why IU is the biggest female artist in Korea. The instrumental switch up and the harmonies of her vocals automatically made this song one of the best this year. And even though it wasn't that prominent i still heard that bass guitar and i loved it.

 

 

Tamia // Leave It Smokin'

 

Heard this song on the radio this past summer and i've been blasting it ever since then. The pre-chorus is the best part of the song and the instrumental gives off a feel good vibe.

 

 

Mariah Carey // GTFO

 

The passive aggressiveness of it all never fails to make me scream fff. At first i thought the song would be tacky but skinny legend made me shut my ***** mouth. The lyrics are harsh but her delivery is so calm and warm which makes the song so interesting to me.

 

 

PRISTIN V // Get It

 

This song screams Red Velvet from top to bottom, from the way how the verses are structured to the vocal delivery of the chorus. This lowkey what i was expecting RBB to be sound wise, SM should've snatched the demo. But immediately on first listen this was easily one of the best K-Pop songs of the year.

[M A R C]

 

DAY6 // days gone by

 

DAY6 never fails to reinvent themselves, and for a rock band it's actually impressive how many sounds and concepts they've pulled off. Usually most rock bands would give you the same setup and same exact sound all the time but DAY6 put a twist to things. This time they took on an 80s retro sound and it came out perfectly.

 

 

DIA // WooWoo

 

Don't really use DIA that much but they delivered with this song. They plagiarized Miss Tinashe's Superlove and did it better.

 

 

DEAN // instagram

 

I actually need DEAN to pick up traction in the US because instagram is not only the best K-R&B song, but one of the best overall R&B songs this year. The instrumental switch up is genius and it keeps you on your toes. The beat kicking back in after thinking DEAN is finished with the song is a highlight.

 

 

Gallant // Doesn't Matter

 

Legit thought Gallant was Usher based on first listen. But then i realized Usher doesn't have another quality song left in his body. The chorus is euphoric and very catchy, the song should've been bigger then what it is because it has all of the elements of a major it.

 

 

CLC // Black Dress

 

CLC really deserved more for this song. If Blackpink released Black Dress it would've been a huge hit. The song is a bop throughout and the line in the chorus, "I'm in the black dress!" is a moment.

[M A R C]

 

BoA // One Shot, Two Shot

 

Others might shrivel up and lose interest in delivering quality so late into their careers, but not BoA. She makes sure to deliver time and time again. One Shot, Two Shot has a light upbeat feel with the production being lowkey similar to f(x)'s 4 Walls and SHINee's View. Which automatically makes it an 11/10.

 

 

H.E.R. ft. Bryson Tiller // Could've Been

 

My dream collab came true and it was everything i was expecting them to deliver. H.E.R.'s vocal delivery was velvet perfection as usual and Bryson's tone complimented her tone so well. And the robotic vocals throughout parts of the song gives off a futuristic vibe. R&B and futuristic concepts are always an A+ for me.

 

 

EXO CBX // Blooming Day

 

Everything EXO touches turns to gold wherever they go. EXO CBX, the sub-unit of EXO, delivered another quality song with a funky vibe and exquisite vocals. I really loved the production and the "can i be your boyfriend" line, which would've been cheesy if another group sung it, but it worked so well in the song.

 

 

BLACKPINK // DDU-DU DDU-DU

 

You know what this might've not been their all time best effort but it still knocks. The heavy bass during the chorus and Jennie's rap are definitely the highlights. Also the instrumental switching up into an almost middle eastern sound is a moment i definitely enjoyed.

 

 

Baekhyun X Loco // Young

 

SM Station knew exactly what i liked when they were delivering all the K-R&B singles this year. Another one of those moments when i imagine it being a huge R&B hit in the states. The song oozes perfection from beginning to end and fails to have any boring moments. And i really loved Baekhyun's vocals in this, he really can sing just about any genre of music at this point.

[madonnas]

Had no idea Taeyeon released this year...

 

 

Black Dress and GTFO are great.  I wish I enjoyed the IU song as much as others seemed to... she'll never top Jam Jam

[RockStarShit101]

Sorry for not knowing all of these K-Pop songs, sis, but you better stan for Mariah's GTFO.

- Nicki's Chun-Li got really stale after a while for me.  

[RobDeWittBukater]

I'm seeing Something New, I'm seeing Young, I'm seeing Blooming Day, I'm seeing Days Gone By (!!!!), I'm seeing ONE GOD TWO GOD... WHY so much excellence??

[Chemical X.]

A fellow No Drama stan  it’s one of my most-played songs of the year

[Alaska.]

I really need to get into The Internet

[M A R C]

2 minutes ago, Alaska. said:

I really need to get into The Internet

You won't be disappointed, i swear.

 

 

 

 

[Tom Vercetti]

I like Come Over and Doesn't Matter. Get It & Dinner (underrated)  

[Jet]

No Angel, Bad Boy and NTLTC

[Sailor Star]

Hann, Oh! My Mistake, Bad Boy, No Tears... this list is immaculate 

 

[MusicFan98]

The GWSN praise