December Music 2023

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Rating out of 10

Pink Friday 2 by Nicki Minaj - 6.3

Unpopular opinion, Nicki Minaj does not usually put out quality albums. The Original Pink Friday is iconic but not excellent. PF2, however, is neither iconic nor excellent. There are a few viral hits, as there are with every Nicki project, but the album is nothing to write home about. What I'm most concerned about is the tour because, from the clips I've been seeing, it's not looking good.

Other things I listened to:

• "Duntsane" by Yung Nudy & Babydrill

• "Karma Police" by Radiohead

Young Money/Republic

Sony

"Never Lose Me" by Flo Milli - 7.5

Flo Milli, aka viral hit queenie has done it again. Honestly, she's one of the FEW artists who makes music I still listen to regularly even if their song goes viral on TikTok. I NEED THIS SONG INJECTED INTO MY VEINS. I love the original, but I'm also obsessed with the Lil Yachty remix. Also the cover art???? 10 10 10s across the board.

Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia

"My House" by Beyoncé- 7.8

I was GAGGED when this played during the end credits. What an excellent way to end the Act I era.

Highlights

This month's faves

Song of the Month: "Don't Shoot Me Santa" by The Killers

I hate that this might be my favourite Ari song because it's the most basic choice ever, but it's just SO good.

Album of the Month: Under the Mistletoe by Justin Bieber

This month was rough, and I had to go back to comfort.

Artist of the Month: Malcolm Todd

A little late, but I've arrived!

Heavy Rotation

The music I had on repeat this month

Songs:

• "TV" by Billie Eilish

• "Pole Dancer (feat. Megan Thee Stallion)" by Nicki Minaj

• "Northern Attitude" by Noah Kahan & Hozier

• "Ghost in the Machine (feat. Pheobe Bridgers)" by SZA

• "Lift Off (feat. Beyoncé)" by JAY-Z & Kanye West

Albums:

• Christmas & Chill by Ariana Grande

• Folklore by Taylor Swift

• CTRL by SZA

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