Mariah Carey "Here For It All" - Does It Live Up to the Legacy?
The legend returns. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole review "Here For It All", the long-awaited new album from Mariah Carey. Known for her timeless vocals, emotional ballads, and glittering pop moments, Mariah sets out to remind the world why she’s one of the greatest to ever do it. We break down the lyrics, vocals, production, and highlights - from classic Mariah-style slow burns to fresh, modern flourishes that prove she’s not here to play.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro0:58 - “Here For It All” Album Info1:37 - Album Cover3:15 - “Mi”8:27 - “Play This Song” feat. Anderson .Paak17:21 - “Type Dangerous”24:02 - “Sugar Sweet” feat. Shenseea & Kehlani29:07 - “In Your Feelings”33:50 - “Nothing Is Impossible”39:05 - “Confetti & Champagne”45:56 - “I Won’t Allow It”50:42 - “My Love”55:20 - “Jesus I Do” feat. The Clark Sisters1:01:09 - “Here For It All”1:06:36 - Cut or Keep1:07:53 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Play This Song” feat. Anderson .Paak MV https://youtu.be/csNmuAogO2g?si=luVQ5UIzsBTYon1I“Play This Song” feat. Anderson .Paak Live at Jimmy Fallon https://youtu.be/NtGnoZJ9ESw?si=N6D5OqGYt1f2E50z “Type Dangerous” MV https://youtu.be/_NPe8d6n8qU?si=SJo2OQ2sbk5YDZEO“Type Dangerous” Live at CapitalFM Summertime Ball 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrTMjuoOMGM “Sugar Sweet” feat. Shenseea & Kehlani Lyric Video https://youtu.be/LbRb0YYIh-M?si=TJxv3MXBDm2aBqoN“Sugar Sweet” Live at iHeartRadio Festival 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4aUOR8IFTk “In Your Feelings” Live Preview https://youtu.be/kv6YW0-DigI?si=KIzVVJBBIJLsmRqT “Here For It All” Live Preview https://youtu.be/pOvLobVIqck?si=lsPApfP6zHR2XQ-S
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JADE "That’s Showbiz Baby!" - Best Pop Album of 2025?
In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through JADE’s highly anticipated solo debut, "That’s Showbiz Baby!" - her first full-length release since her time in Little Mix. With sharp songwriting, big vocals, and bold, theatrical production, this album is already making waves as a potential pop album of the year.We discuss the lyrics, vocals, concept, and creative direction, including standout tracks like “Angel of My Dreams”, “It Girl”, and “FUFN”, with contributions from RAYE, Cirkut, Lostboy, and more. JADE drops the “Thirlwall” and steps into her own chaotic pop universe - filled with synth-pop, electroclash, and full diva energy.Is this the strongest solo debut from a girl group alum in years? Or just a really fun, messy moment? Let’s talk.0:00 - Intro1:17 - "That's Showbiz Baby!" Album Info2:19 - Album Cover4:13 - "Angel of My Dreams"11:18 - "IT Girl"17:15 - "FUFN (F*** You For Now)"24:56 - "Plastic Box"31:25 - "Midnight Cowboy"37:39 - "Fantasy"44:04 - "Unconditional"49:51 - "Self Saboteur"54:36 - "Lip Service"59:15 - "Headache"1:05:12 - "Natural at Disaster"1:09:33 - "Glitch"1:13:59 - "Before You Break My Heart"1:20:23 - "Silent Disco"1:24:44 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Angel Of My Dreams” MV https://youtu.be/UEc-oy93lf8?si=Q3gp3V2lHIRbLJs5 “IT Girl” Visualizer https://youtu.be/DO6vYic0TyA?si=FImp3pbLLnpmkep6 “FUFN” MV https://youtu.be/xA4ORUeCods?si=2LyvcStwFlsrAcey “FUFN” Live at Radio 1 Big Weekend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MhPlR3OVik&pp=ygUOamFkZSBmdWZuIGxpdmU%3D “Plastic Box” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn4mni6GJD0 “Midnight Cowboy” Visualizer https://youtu.be/ZEriLZ4VhQ8?si=R52ZB0uoa1mlXAlO “Fantasy” MV https://youtu.be/zgUwi6RmC9Q?si=16-npPKO4U8VNX7a “Unconditional” Visualizer https://youtu.be/cu4--ehajz0?si=SKWVkxnQSkpDyIkM “Self Saboteur” Visualizer https://youtu.be/YVbipGXwi0o?si=IEoxp4BSoZAefEf7 “Lip Service” Visualizer https://youtu.be/XRZjuaGugiQ?si=sryRHOrH9bQO2w03 “Headache” Visualizer https://youtu.be/ibNCW4P48BM?si=KHDqulVxmLkVZYtE “Natural at Disaster” Visualizer https://youtu.be/Y7Dtvr41Jy8?si=qkvKlOB-Vy33siUj “Glitch” Visualizer https://youtu.be/835e-KXNf5A?si=DbGJ4HAW7HPMaImP “Before You Break My Heart” Visualizer https://youtu.be/eU0eVJPDxoE?si=tPE7AvznMbvEpol3 “Silent Disco” Visualizer https://youtu.be/6QkYn1uYs7Y?si=kUdpdc6QR4z3dpm2
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KPOPPED - Global Pop Chaos or Brilliance? (with Right Back At Ya!) | Apple TV+
Apple TV+’s "KPOPPED" series promised a global pop dream: legendary Western artists teaming up with K-pop idols to remix iconic hits. But did the execution live up to the concept?In this special CCTV x Right Back At Ya! crossover, Chris and Chantel Nicole join Joel and David to break down the full first season of KPOPPED - from the music and performances to the cultural clash, creative choices, and what actually worked (and didn’t). We’ve got opinions - so many, in fact, we fully volunteer ourselves as consultants for Season 2. Call us, Apple. We've got notes. Right Back At Ya! The 2000s Pop Music Podcast: https://linktr.ee/rightbackpodJoin us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:09 - Update from Right Back At Ya!2:45 - "KPOPPED" on AppleTV+ concept8:55 - Meghan Thee Stallion x Billie - “Savage”13:45 - Patti LaBelle x Billie - “Lady Marmalade”22:37 - Spice Girls (Emma and Mel B) x ITZY - “Wannabe”27:18 - Spice Girls (Emma and Mel B) x ITZY - “Say You'll Be There”34:00 - Vanilla Ice x Kep1er - “Ice Ice Baby”38:43 - Taylor Dayne x Kep1er - “Tell It To My Heart”45:17 - Kesha x JO1 - “Joyride”50:50 - Eve x JO1 - “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” 54:23 - Kylie Minogue x ATEEZ - “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”1:02:13 - J Balvin x ATEEZ - “Mi Gente”1:07:59 - Boy George x STAYC - “Karma Chameleon”1:13:22 - TLC x STAYC - “Waterfalls”1:21:00 - Ava Max x KISS OF LIFE - “Kings & Queens”1:26:00 - Jess Glynne x KISS OF LIFE - “Hold My Hand” 1:33:18 - BOYZ II MEN x BLACKSWAN - “Motownphilly” 1:41:36 - BOYZ II MEN x BLACKSWAN - “End Of The Road” 1:46:22 - Overall Thoughts and Plans for Season 2References:Amerie x 4Minute - “Heard ‘Em All” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgjwkCmQruM Meghan Thee Stallion x Billie - “Savage” https://youtu.be/bUmuaVeDUDc?si=YxhL9CRbBf6ITYP7Patti LaBelle x Billie - “Lady Marmalade” https://youtu.be/pJnDXcCj_go?si=BRlkL0tkciDdxr73Spice Girls x ITZY - “Wannabe” https://youtu.be/xlTZKsqP3_E?si=OLcK4mNNrRSc_HbG Spice Girls x ITZY - “Say You’ll Be There” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHc6cUo5ahMVanilla Ice x Kep1er - “Ice Ice Baby” https://youtu.be/2IXnm1UPzJw?si=waFhNTe5MyY8IZsy Taylor Dayne x Kep1er - “Tell It To My Heart” https://youtu.be/sN6XxjRFG-g?si=-7jGy75puVzZQeb_ Kesha x JO1 - “Joyride” https://youtu.be/1tEKYIOZu3I?si=wS5-F3kG3cRlGegh Eve x JO1 - “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” https://youtu.be/VrVEeqNh4OA?si=zT9wXeQKDBPiUFEZ Kylie Minogue x ATEEZ - “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” https://youtu.be/EM01sxWIOtE?si=8y15wgmLBYyPpXfW J Balvin x ATEEZ - “Mi Gente” https://youtu.be/krVKWJJ622s?si=fpKk_Vi5fTJSFpub Boy George x STAYC - “Karma Chameleon” https://youtu.be/hI5b4453L0s?si=QEynDtLppypQ2ZYn TLC x STAYC - “Waterfalls” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwH_JHlPsAs Ava Max x KISS OF LIFE - “Kings & Queens” https://youtu.be/FPLIJ-ZGdx4?si=wMpKqibrInid5yi4 Jess Glynne x KISS OF LIFE - “Hold My Hand” https://youtu.be/4cK8jK7jTus?si=9ywgLF9YElG4mMXu BOYZ II MEN x BLACKSWAN - “Motownphilly” https://youtu.be/15hkO238oCw?si=Ru_ftzhFK1BcI2aV BOYZ II MEN x BLACKSWAN - “End Of The Road” https://youtu.be/Wicq5R0f8D0?si=ZAfPKC9Kzx6A701b
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"First Love", "Distance", and the Origins of a Legend | POP 101: A Guide to Hikaru Utada (Part 1)
In Part 1 of our POP 101 series on Hikaru Utada (宇多田ヒカル), Chris and Chantel Nicole explore the early career of one of J-pop’s most influential artists - tracing their rise from Cubic U to the record-breaking success of "First Love" and the sonic expansion of "Distance".We discuss how Utada’s unique background, artistry, and lyrical perspective reshaped the Japanese music landscape, set new industry standards, and laid the foundation for a career that would span decades.From underground beginnings to instant icon status, this episode unpacks the origins of a legend.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:56 - A Brief History of J-Pop4:52 - The Beginnings, Cubic U and "Precious"6:11 - "Close To You"12:58 - "Automatic" / "Time Will Tell"20:45 - "Movin' On Without You"25:41 - "First Love" album and single33:13 - "Addicted To You"37:50 - "Wait and See -Risk-", "For You" / "Time Limit" and "Can You Keep A Secret?"39:28 - POP QUIZ! Give us your answers in the comments for a shout-out!46:07 - "Distance" albumReferences:“Close To You” (Cubic U) MV https://youtu.be/w3pOdc6i224?si=EwbsM7eDmV13-8Qe“Automatic” MV https://youtu.be/-9DxpPiE458?si=8aBT8yqGPUM_qVbw “Automatic” Live 1999 https://youtu.be/OTGTqh1w8kg?si=whRESvduf5HOMe9G “Movin’ On Without You” MV https://youtu.be/9qU-JVtvXKw?si=5rVv1tpS_7ZI36xt “First Love” MV https://youtu.be/o1sUaVJUeB0?si=TD3m8sustCmkkDA3 “Addicted To You” MV https://youtu.be/h6EqqOiTiwk?si=2PvmPLJQTaalfuhX “Wait & See ～リスク～” MV https://youtu.be/zIEf-xJ8VE4?si=MiSTN2uT4VQt0fxs “For You” MV https://youtu.be/iJoNSuGpjNc?si=xRcKdcVGTK9AqbB9“タイム・リミット” MV https://youtu.be/evvXqGJk1T8?si=3e0pLl-yBJSqTdrh “Can You Keep A Secret?” MV https://youtu.be/SRQbQ_nd4fc?si=xU2xWILIUKS_m2Qw
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Kylie Minogue "Fever" - Pop Perfection?
In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through "Fever", the iconic 2001 album that redefined Kylie Minogue’s global pop legacy. Featuring massive hits like “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” “Love at First Sight,” and “In Your Eyes,” this sleek electro-pop era became one of Kylie’s most beloved and most successful projects to date.We break down the production, vocals, lyrics, and visuals, and ask: is "Fever" truly pop perfection? Or is it carried by just a few standout singles?Whether you're a longtime Kylie fan or discovering this era for the first time, we’ve got all the thoughts.Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro1:20 - "Fever" Album Info2:50 - Album Cover4:49 - "More More More"8:16 - "Love At First Sight"19:43 - "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"29:11 - "Fever"33:52 - "Give It To Me"37:29 - "Fragile"40:13 - "Come Into My World"48:25 - "In Your Eyes"54:55 - "Dancefloor"58:06 - "Love Affair"1:01:33 - "Your Love"1:06:19 - "Burning Up"1:11:04 - Cut or Keep1:13:03 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“Love At First Sight” MV https://youtu.be/wf421JsG004?si=Ma6MMvm4GQ6HkwUE“Love At First Sight” Live at MTV 2002 https://youtu.be/icd-Io0H-mI?si=ky9rPO8tfPkKzkI- “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” MV https://youtu.be/c18441Eh_WE?si=CCk7xRRYa63Ze4m8“Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” Live at the Brit Awards 2002 https://youtu.be/Ysn_Lad-zsg?si=gU9Ao1L8666f837S “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” Live at On A Night Like This Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxyZC89p3bE&pp=ygUna3lsaWUgY2FuJ3QgZ2V0IHlvdSBvdXQgb2YgbXkgaGVhZCAyMDAx “Fever” Live at An Audience With… https://youtu.be/KgS5TrPuFPs?si=TlOGwEiU15gXDy_g “Come Into My World” MV https://youtu.be/63vqob-MljQ?si=BzEQlws5oGpYe83t“Come Into My World” Live at Fever Tour https://youtu.be/g90scy9SPfI?si=3LgxOje0wZvCkIMk “Come Into My World” Live at Showgirl Tour https://youtu.be/-4M5e_jTctk?si=RstOijGRKrGK_KLH “In Your Eyes” MV https://youtu.be/OjETibEMbJY?si=J7mbbSs5rhebcyxw “In Your Eyes” Live at An Audience With… https://youtu.be/uoQz6u9dfFw?si=tLqiRCwcWvINl72P “Burning Up” Live on Fever Tour https://youtu.be/KuLswptP6K8?si=e6frmMB7848ktXVN
Join music industry specialists and pop music fans Chris and Chantel Nicole as they deep-dive and reveal all of their unfiltered thoughts on the best pop acts, songs, albums and concerts from around the world, from legends to current K-Pop groups. Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized… Join us on Patreon and follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops https://cctvpops.com/
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