New beginnings, new bandmate, new music and bye bye coronavirus
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"Hellooo!". Smiles and screams open up the video. The five guys are sitting on the sofa and all look rather excited in their own ways. Rose who no appears blonde never looked so smiley and waces her hand in such a sweet way. Zafari looks a little more relaxed, he even screams out of excitement. Natasha who instead of Rose now is brunette spreads her arms around, she also looks more relaxed than usual.
As for the new member, Fabriano, he appears to be a very collected person, just there grinning but looking calm and confident.
David takes the lead as he speaks first. "Guuuys! It's been a while. It's been months. Most of you probably thought we were done which was close to happen, but did you really think we wouls waste such life opportunity?"
"Someone did..." Interjects Zafari who giggles and looks at the others. David continues.
"Someone actually left in fact as you can see. The redhead is gone. Cj was a real friend for all of us but you know, in a group of five people differences can happen".
"Absolutely" Rose takes the lead with her sweet manners and tone "But we really believed in this project and put our hearts into it. Cj didn't feel like continuing, his heart was somewhere else".
Natasha still observing adds a little more honest version of the story "And it was better this way. It wasn't fair that some of us would suffer about that or the differences, Cj was amazing I don't mean to be bad saying this, but even him felt like he didn't fit in the band".
David and Rose nod. Something myst have definately happen but they seem to have moved on and Rose speaks again, she seems less shy than before as she shows Fabrianoto the camera. "And here we have someone who's joining this dream, Fabriano!"
She hugs him a little from behind, he looks slightly embarassed by that and all the screams and laughs but just grins as Natasha adds "Look at this jock right here". He definately looks like the opposite of Cj Frankson.
"Hello everyone. I'm Fabriano Galore. I'm Italian and I'm 25. I've known some of the guys for a long time, but only recently been approached when Cj left after I expressed my intentions to begin a music career. I was into the modelling, gym and photographic worlds before. But I always had this dream to make music of my own and also exploring DJing."
David nods and then looking at the camera he says "So the rules are quite simple Fab, you don't ever quit the band, you agree with everyone else always and forever and just do what we say".
"Yeah! Welcome to the band" adds Zafari.
Fabriano just smiles. "I though I was joining a band not a slavery."
"I'm sorry you had to know."
"In fact... you also get whipped for skipping work." Finishes Zafari and everyone laughs. Fabriano doesn't feel like the new odd one out, he mostly looks like he integrated well with the band, even though he looks more calm and collocted than the others, wich was something that Zafari, Rose and Natasha looked like before. Maybe Cj's presence was too heavy? We'll find out someday...
The video continues changing the scene and the guys all look a little more serious. David speaks again. "So in this very had time we decided to live all together and stay, despite staying away from families. It was an hard decision, for all of us. Fabriano is also Italian, so most of his family is in a danger but we didn't want this virus to win and kept on working. We can't let it win"
Fabriano just nods, David said it all and Rose adds "Also we would to contribuite with some relief for everyone and send out some music we've been working on. We want to give you light-hearted, uplifting Pop that can inspire you, lift you from fears and stay with you". So Zafari also says "We also have a chance to really get to know each other, the real us because when you live with someome you really get to know them. So no more people leaving you know!"
The others laugh and smile. The scene changes again and after Rose gives numbers for helping donate against the Coronavirus.
"Now enough talkin'! Who wants a performance of InstaStory?" Shouts Zafari and the others get back to the excitement, as Rose shouts a long yeah, Natasha raises her hand "Me! Me!".
So it was time they performed their debut single, released in July.


The guys perform with energy and fun as they get up from the sofa and begin dancing around. By this performance, vocally and on chemistry terms the guys loom better than before, there was definately something off with Rose, who now looks less shy and more bubbly and sweet, and with Natasha who looks more energic and fun. But the real change comes with Zafari, he looks like a new person, totally open and as he also perfectly sings Cj's parts perfectly in a more rap kind of way, he also shows a deep vocal tone that outperforms somehow the weaker and less trained vocals of Cj. He now totally owns the song.
David on the other hand still looks confident and seems unaffected, he seems to enjoy the raw but fun performance. When he sings the little rap he does, the others all have fun with him and he seems to handle it all very well.
Fabriano is not a great dancer neither seems to be smiling big but seems very concentrated in delivering good harmonies and with a few grins, he looks very elegant in his moves, definately not a presence that gets suffocated by the others.
When they finish they all point at the camera all smiling and fun and the video ends.

Barbie Doll: The Q&A! Answering Your Questions.
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Hello, This is Barbie Doll and welcome to our official YouTube channel! It's been a while since I've had the chance to do something like this, so my staff made the decision to pick out your most asked questions about me! Well..I'd say let's get right into it.

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When is this album finally coming? It's been too long. First, I want to say that I do apologize for the lack of musical output from me. I could say that I had personal issues, which is true, but there's also the fact that I don't feel like I have the right songs to put out..just yet. We do have some songs sitting in the drafts but they are not anywhere near ready to be released. Some of it...yeah. I'm sorry. I hope to put out something soon.

Anyone you would like to collaborate with? Honestly, I'm not necessarily sure whom I would like to collab with, but I'd say someone not expected? I would genuinely like to collaborate with an Artist where you guys would say, that you did not expect it at all. That would be a successful collaboration for me. With that in mind,,I guess a pure pop record, R&B or as a feature on a hip hop track? I feel like that's a sound not necessarily in mind when you think about 'Barbie Doll'.

You started out your career with a really mysterious sound, are trying to grow out of that? Well, I guess so? I started out rarely doing interviews or anything of that sort, to have this creepy image that would fit to my music. I'm really not as creepy as some of the music I put out. No, I don't want you dead *laughs*. I would say that I do want to be more accessible for my fans, so I hope we can start touring soon, once this covid-19 situation calms down.

What's been the hardest thing to deal with since starting out your career? The realization that you can't trust even your closest circle. I've had people in my team previously, who geniunely didn't like me for some reason. Maybe it was jealousy? Maybe I was not nice? I couldn't tell you what happened, but the situation was bad at one point, so I'm glad that I have a now better and just more genuine team. People I can trust.

Your favorite albums to listen to at the moment? I would say Sabina's "ELECTROHEART" is something I listen to alot at the moment. Some of you might be surprised about my choice, but it makes me feel good. It's a great album to just enjoy your day, and it fits even better now that it gets a bit sunnier outside.

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Okay, guys! We're wrapping up the Q&A for now! We will definitly do more of these in the future, so make sure to leave alot of questions, okay? Thank you, dolls! I'll meet you in the future with even better music, please look forward to that!

The Jollies talk goals, music and stories taking the world by storm | TVN
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Kristine, the blonde interviewer opens the video with the Jollies sitting looking all fun as they whisper things to each other or laugh, not even caring.

"Hello everybody, we are here with The Jollies today at their house, the new Pop band that you must have heard about lately and..." she gives a look at them. "They look very excited"

"How are you guys?" Says she taking their attention.
Rose: Aw amazing thank you!
Zafari: we goin' great ma'am

"So you look very excited, obviously with new music coming out on the 11th of May, this month, a collaboration with Coca-Cola and even a member in the Celebrity Big Brother right now, because you are actually 5, that is why one of you is missing."
Rose: Yes, David is in the Big Brother house and we follow him every day, he's doing amazingly.
Natasha: We think people are really getting to know him and he's amazing but you can tell how he just.. stresses all out A BIT! You know being messy and stuff...

The interviewer and Rose laugh a bit. " I think I get your point, is he like that at home too? Because I know that you guys live together."
Natasha: Yes and let me tell you, we have to whip his back a lot for that.
Zafari: YES we do the S&M stuff with him, like Stephanie and Adam

Interviewer laughs. "I guess you guys get on very well then."
Rose: Yes, I mean, don't take Zafari seriously but we're like a family. A happy one.
Natasha: Yep, with highs and lows of course.

"So guys I have to ask you this, David seems to be very close to Silver Spoon but nobody can't quite understand what is going on. What do you think about that?"
Zafari: (laughs) They're gonna do bad stuff, don't let your kids watch at home.
Natasha: Obviously something is going on, and I'm surprised. David avoids romantic stuff ever since I know him from school. He really didn't like some of the experiences he had back then.
Rose: I think they are lovely, I hope something beautiful comes out it.

"Do you think the fact that they are two men will somehow have its effects on it?"
Zafari: Of course it does! Homophobia is still on the planet ya know.
Fabriano: I know David has been through hard times facing homophobia and his own sexuality, but we all together battle against this type of things, that's the message of the band.
Natasha: Exactly, I think he doesn't care about it but it may show that homosexual love is just... love. (She shrugs)

"Yes, absolutely. So guys my next question is about your music. Your new song received a good response by the public and it's already having success on Youtube and the general streaming. How do you feel about that?"
Rose: Aww it's amazing!
Zafari: We love that ma'am!
Fabriano: We are obviously overwhelmed, but it's not over yet. We much more to show and give, so...

"You said the song was inspired by Covid 19, can you explain that?"
Zafari: Well, that's easy, we were feeling oppressed by the whole situation in the world, like everyone. So what we thought was making this song to have everyone join together and just have fun.
Natasha: Yeah, we need that at this very moment.

"How are you guys coping with this situation?"
Rose: Uhm, it wasn't easy. We were ready to realease new music after so many months and just about to do many things, like so many other people in the world. It was a bit sad but we worked through it and living together was a really good idea. It made work easier and we also got to know each other more.
Zafari: I honestly feel like the situation is coming to an end soon, I see it getting better in many parts of the world, so ya know, we'll be right on track when it's over.

"You guys actually come from different cultures, Fabriano you are Italian, Zafari you were born in Morocco or Natasha you were born in Russia, did that affect you in someway?"
Zafari: Oh yeah, of course. My biological mum still lives in Morocco. I got to know her a few years ago and that got me worried. But you know, I try to look for the better, so I'm sure everything gonna be ok.
Natasha: I have actually moved to here in London 15 years ago when I was about 9 and I have few parents there in Russia, nut luckily everyone is fine.
Fabriano: I have been living here in London when I was a teen and attended school, that is how I met these guys. Then went moved back to Italy 4 years ago, returning for work only one year ago, when I was trying the modeling job. It's not easy being away, have to be careful but we'll see what happens.

"Alright and you Natasha, there is news everywhere that you spoke to your dad after 10 years, is that true?"
Natasha: Well, quite. It's a long story but it's very private, I don't like speaking about it publicly, but everything is under control really.

"Alright, so guys I think our time is up. I would like you to do something for me. Could you please do a quicj acappella of your new single?"
Zafari: Alright!
Rose: Sure!

So the four look at each other. One, two, three and they synchronize to do a nicely harmonized acappella of 'Meet Me At Soda Pop' which fades into the actual song as the interviee finishes and videos of the group laughing or playing with each other, taking pictures in the behind the scenes of the interview appear during the rest of the song.

Got It All (Album Track & Used For Samsung Commercial)
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So i releasing 2 songs on YouTube cause after we got song on charts and peaking at number 12 this is why i doing this and u finally get to hear a exclusive track that was come with as limited edition Samsung S20 and my album track from upcoming debut album so... SURPRISE!!!


I see u from across the bar
You was looking in the right direction
And i can tell that your sexy body will adore me

Yeah Man, you can be a my husband
And just a honey with the right connection
And I gone tell you how it is
if you can follow me

Cuz I got the love with dignity
You caught my eyes with body
I run the show so take a sit
I leaving here with u

You Got It All
If you want me come get me
I Got It All
And I am gonna retain u
Oh ah oh, i see whacha doing
Oh ah oh, But I have some for u
I Got It All
Cant you see my name on u
You Got It All
I can tell that you want me
Oh ah oh, I know your doing
Step up your game cuz
I Got It All

I know you think your looking fly
I see you checking my car i came in
I saw you eyeing up my back and looking at me
But boy you know the car i drives
Ain't going nowhere cuz i at nightclub
See clever man, know the way to get
What boy need
Cuz I got the cash, I got the cool
Is u flirting or make your move
i like to see what you can do
Cuz u leaving here with me

You Got It All
If you want me come get me
I Got It All
And I am gonna retain u
Oh ah oh, u see what i doing
Oh ah oh, But u Got sumthin
I Got It All
Cant you see my name on u
You Got It All
I can tell that you want me
Oh ah oh, I know your doing
Step up my game cuz
U Got It All

If you want me come get me
If i want u i claim u
u so fine, I see why u looking
But u all mine baby
If i need you i could get u
If i need me u could claim me
u so fine, I see why i looking
But i all yours baby

You Got It All
If you want me come get me
You Got It All
And I am gonna retain u
Oh ah oh, i see whacha doing
Oh ah oh, But We Got Chemistry
You Got It All
Cant you see my name on u
You Got It All
I can tell that you want me
Oh ah oh, I know your doing
Step up our level cuz We Got It All

Honest Vocal Coach Reacts to Squad Goals 'The Jollies' Full Album Review - LIVE STREAM
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Hey everybody! Are you alright? It's Georgina here, I'm the honest vocal coach and I teach singing all day, every day when I am not making videos like this one and we are on a livestream NOW! How exciting!

Now today it's another day of livestream reaction to a brand new album and I must say I'm pretty excited today because we'll be listening to 'Squad Goals' album by the Jollies so we're gonna get to hear five different singers, that let me tell you, they all sound quite interesting and different from each other from what I've heard. Today we'll be hearing this whole record in full and together, so how exciting. Now I'll dive right in, I will read your questions and give you opinions on each song so... let's dive in!

['Squad Goals' Playing]



[1st Track: 'InstaStory']
[Stops song at first intro chorus] Wow, just how catchy it already sounds and you can hear the two girls singing in a nice harmony, I like that. Such a pleasing intro don't you think?...
[Stops before second chorus] Ok, so I heard this song when there was their other member, Cj Frankson who I thought was brilliant on this but I must say it's the first time I hear this version without him and I love it. I think this is definately Zafari singing the first verse, you can hear him rap so well, flowing so easily and it's like he definately has this agile way of singing and still sound quite soulfoul. I like how gets to the rhythm of the song so easily...
[Stops after middle 8 sung by David] I mean this is definately David, I remember the song from last year and of course, you can recognise his voice everywhere after the Big Brother, really. I think he really has that low, jazzy voice, I like how it's not exactly a rap but still it kinda feels like an attempt to rap here. Of course he would have his own way of doing it because Zafari really did own this track with his rapping skill, like... yeah, definately the rapper is Zafari here.


[2nd Track: 'Meet Me At Soda Pop']
[Before the song starts at Rose's first verse] I must say 'till now, 'InstaStory' didn't feel like a much autotuned track in the vocals, they felt very authentic and I feel like these guys actually have some talent as a band but I guess we'll have to hear the whole record, right?...
[Stops after Rose's verse] Aww isn't she blessed with such a nice, warm voice? It's so pleasing!
[Stops after Zafari's verse] Oh God, I remember hearing this song after a Coca-cola advert and I was so curious about it, then I heard it and when I got to this part I was shocked to hear they would take a dig at Donald Trump 'cause that is so obvious, with the Melanie being Melania Trump and... wow, such a subtle way to be political, right?...
[Stops after Fabriano's voice] I like how Fabriano showed up to be a member of this band with attitude, he's actually the one that replaced Cj Frankson and I think he fits this band perfectly. I know and I remember in this song you can hear a deep man vocal in low harmony and I am pretty sure it's him when I hear this. I don't think he's the strongest vocalist in the world, but still... good low tone....
[Stops after the first chorus] Well, it all speaks by itself! Harmonies on point, catchy melodies, this is the perfect gender blended band, I love this song....
[Stops the song before 2nd chorus] So yeah, David really has that fun, jazzy vocals here too, I think he would do so well with a bit of training on his vocal range on a jazz album, it would sound quite interesting. Also how nice they seem to cooperate in singing bits on the verse verses sung by the others, like Zafari adding some ad-libs here to David's lines. It's like they really feel like a team...
[Song ends] Aww, so wasn't that nice? Made me want to drink some Coca-cola! How crazy. Now let me read some questions... "Who's your favourite Jolly so far?" Uhmm, I don't know they all seem pretty different but on a scale... I would say Zafari first now, he sung the most and he's so versatile in what he sings, we'll see the next tracks which are totally new for me. Let's dive in!


[3rd Track: 'Emotions In The Moonlight']
[Stops right after Zafari begins to sing] 3rd track, Zafari again. Mmmh, I'm thinking maybe he's really the best vocalist out of them after all...
[Stops while Natasha sings the second verse] Oh wow, why didn't they let Natasha sing on both of their two only singles at least one solo line? Her voice sounds so incredibly strong, wow...
[Stops track after the first chorus] Loving how this sounds like an opera Pop type of song, I don't know. It feels like they are singing in a teathrical play and Rose's nice vocals they fit so well with Fabriano which I can say now it's him, I recognised his tone. Totally the boss of the low notes...
[Stops after second verse sung by Natasha] God, I am shocked. Natasha has an amazing voice, such an incredible technique, she maybe only really needs to work a little on the very low notes which may be struggling but really? I'm confused as to why they didn't give her a line...
[Song ends] Soo, beautiful track, I read someone just wrote on the timeline that this is their next single, is that true? It would be nice. I think it's such a melodic, romantic ballad. I'm wondering do they write their own songs or...? Oh, they do? That's just what someone just wrote me on the timeline, I didn't know that! How nice. Such a big talent here. Good job Jollies...


[4th Track: 'Heart Is A Muscle That Works Out']
[Stops song right at the beginning of first chorus] I'm loving the meanings of their songs, each one has something to say and sound so quirky. Also Natasha singing again here, and brilliantly, please more of her.
[Stops at the end of chorus] Harmonies on point, again! Nice team!..
[Stops after David's verse] If you listen to this part closely, you get what I meant at the beginning saying that David almost tries to rap but really ends up speaking in the songs and you can hear all the difference with the rapping skill of Zafari, definately two different styles. I like Zafari a little bit more maybe, at least here. Sorry Dave...
[Stops after middle 8] Woo, I hear a bit of autotune here maybe on Fabriano? I didn't expect that? I guess artistic choices have to be made after all, right?...


[5th Track: 'Yin&Yang']
[Before song starts] So that was interesting and I guess I can tell more the sound of the album now, very Poppy but a bit retro sounding. I think it's more about the lyrics and the catchy melodies, the vocals, the harmonies.
[Stops while Zafari sings] Ooh, pace of the album slowed down. Zafari delivering again his raps! Definately a star on this group...
[Stops when Rose sings some lines] There is like a contrast between the rapping and loudness of Zafari and the sweet vocals of Rose until up here. It's a shame though, I feel like the other three may deliver a bit more but I guess we'll hear that in the next tracks? Especially on Natasha, she's amazing...
[Stops right after Natasha's high notes in the middle 8] Alright! That is what I was talking about! I understand now, it's like they are building up the hype for the other three. I'm really liking how this is being thought out now.
[Song ends] So what do you think? I feel like this was a good track about friendship, an important theme to a Pop band like this one. Very calming song too. Oh, Katie asked on the timeline "Did you expect them to be like this?" Well, I did, in the last weeks it's like you find this group everywhere and I was so curious about this album. Now I understand the success behind it, so much hard work on this yeah.

[6th Track: 'Valeur']
[Stops the song before Rose sings] Okay! David really gave that intro a personality. Perfect timing, perfect way to introduce and Gosh, those trumpets! I'm expecting this to be a single at least, imagine the dances....
[Stops after a few words Rose sings] Aw her sweet voice again...
[Stops after Zafari's verse] A bit different sounding from Zafari here, more soulful tone but still good. I told you he's the star on this album for me...
[Stops again after Natasha sings] Aw, she could have been too if they let her shine more! Her vocals are so on point....
[Song ends] Feeling empowered right? Such uplifting lyrics, like I they know how to make you dance here. Not the most keen on big vocals type of track but still, those trumpets gave me LIFE!...

[7th Track: 'I Will Listen']
[Stops song after David and Fabriano finish their verses] Okay, David and Fabriano almost share like deep vocals only David is a bit more jazzy and fun, Fabriano on the other hand sings with more attitude, less cheeky in a way. But I like how they introduce this, I think David shined a bit more on these last two tracks....
[Stops during vocals] Oh my God, that choir behind is definately more than just their vocals and it's so empowering. You know... with those lyrics about standing up for a friend... Just, wow...
[Stops after Rose sings] Sweet vocals but a little bit more sultry don't you think?...
[Stops when Zafari sings] Gosh, I know who my favorite is now...
[Song ends] So another song gone by and still no Natasha moments again here. I'm thinking she deserved more, I'm eager to hear more of her, but still the track was very good. It feels like they rely a lot on the lyrics, the melody, the sweet vocals of Rose, a bit of personality of David, the low notes by Fabriano and Zafari, you know what I mean about him. Now I can only hear Natasha sounding high in the harmony, it's definately her leading most choruses but why not sing more lines and verses, you know?


[8th Track: 'That Best Something']
[Stops at Zafari singing] And Zafari singing, again!...
[Stops when Natasha ends her verse] Oh God, finally! That was wicked. It's like they realised how good she is, finally. She can really lead the track here and those comics hints by the way, that is cute. I mean, Dragon balls?...
[Stops song after chorus] Finally, a song shared between Natasha and Zafari, this is so good. I think they are my favorite vocalists of the group so far, with Rose's soft and pleasing tone too. But David and Fabriano can sing well too, I don't mean to say they are bad, but maybe a bit more training on David's side and a bit less serious vocals by Fabriano would make their vocals shine more on songs like this, I think...
[Song ends] Definately Zafari and Natasha lead vocals, I wish now to hear more of the other three though...

[9th Track: 'Reconciliation']
[Stops songs when David is about to end his verse] Okay, so I think this very low sounding song and theme really fit David's vocals. His personality really shines here and still almost speaking instead of singing but... yeah, I feel entertained by his vocals, it's like he means every word he sings...
[Stops right after chorus] Oh wow, isn't this such a more sexual song, definately different from the rest. Interesting...
[Stops during Rose singing her second bridge] I mean, this must be another song led by Rose, she seem to like ballads. And she sounds nicely on them. So calming...
[Song ends] Riight, finally hearing more of Natasha. Her middle 8 here was just amazing as expected. her high notes, so on point and totally natural, no autotune. Also such a nice track lead by David and Rose, I'm reading some of you are writing on the timeline that they two wrote this songs alone. That's nice, I wonder who inspired them this quite sexual song...

[10th Track: 'The Tribe']
[Stops song when Natasha finishes her bridge] Last track, David and Natasha giving their best with what they can do, David delivering personality, Natasha hitting high long notes, I think I can tell now the roles in this group...
[Stops after chorus ends and Zafari sings] Wow, such inspiring lyrics! I love it! Also Zafari singing here, here we go...
[Stops when Fabriano sings middle 8] It's interesting to note how Fabriano can hold long notes too without going off key and I am pretty sure there isn't much autotune here...
[Song and album end] Alright! So first all, this album was amazing! Only thing they should have added more tracks, maybe 10 tracks weren't enough to show what they can really do and some member deserved to shine more than others did, but I don't know, I have a feeling they'll give us new music and we'll hear more and more of all of them.
By the end of the album it's like you can tell they divided the parts on certain criterias like trying to have David give personality to the songs, have Natasha raise the tension and high harmonies, she led most choruses. Zafari would rap, Rose would rule the ballads and Fabriano just brind the lower harmonies and bring attitude to it. Overall I liked it, really. I can definately say why they find this group to be succesful right now and I'm hoping we will get to see them live soon, because there is when we'll really get to see so much of them, especially on vocals, you know.
So now I guess I signing off, it was nice to share this listen with you, I hope you enjoyed this livestream like I did and let me know in the comments what you think about the Jollies' new album 'Squad Goals'. Please, like and subscribe to the channel for more videos like this! See you guys soon!

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The video starts with Coke walking onscreen in a dingy secluded location. She has on a sexy white outfit which is covered up by a big white hood. The music is not yet playing, the only thing that can be heard right now are the loud footsteps from her heels. Once the music to Keep Up With Me does start, the scene switches.



Call me Cleopatra, I might let you take a bite
Fire in this ride, some say I’m a ghost in the night
Leave so many behind, I only take what I like
Wont believe the hype until I see just why

The setting is a low-lit fight club that seems to be set in a modern time period that still preserves some dated elements. This is clear because the room is lit up by large bowl-shaped oil lamps. One side of the room seems very laidback as they watch the other side of the room fight for their lives. All of the fighters are men and it seems that they are all fighting for a chance to be with the special guest of the night who is Coke. Coke is sitting at her VIP table, bored and drinking away with empty glasses scattered around her. No one here has been able to catch her eye. Suddenly, she notices a big strong man who's been looking at her this entire time. As soon as they make eye contact, he decides that she is worth it.



He smiles right before getting up and walking over to the fight. Sizing up a few of the contenders, he joins in. He begins swinging with all of his might, knocking men down one by one. The others see a fierce competitor make waves in the big fight and make it their mission to target him all at once. Even with so many men coming at him, he does not lose his cool. He grabs one man by his long braid and picks him up, swinging him around and using the man's body to knock over other men.



I choose you, prove you’re special
Let loose, it’s a whole new level
Overdue, our secret little meet up
Been searching for a love who can keep me up

Coke is not impressed. She's seen plenty of men knock out each other tonight and she's still bored. She pulls out a blunt as her servers walk over to her. They pull out a match and brush it across the table so that they can give her a light. Once her blunt is fired up, she starts smoking, not even watching to see what the men will do next.



Desperate for her attention, the man becomes enraged. His hits become even harder but he knows this alone is not enough to really get her to notice him. Taking a brief second to think on his feet, he looks around the room. While he's plotting his next move, one of the men try to catch him off guard with a sneak attack. He blocks the attack, swooping under and slamming the man on the ground. He walks over to one of the oil lamps and and grabs it off the wall. Walking back to the man who tried to take him from behind, he sits him up on his knees and begins to dump the burning oil and it's fire on the poor guys head. The contents are so hot that it kills him.



You’ve conquered the mountains
Blinded every tiger
Took on the world, still ain’t tired
Fought
Challenged the gods
Even tamed a sphinx

As things heat up on the fighting floor, Coke makes her own little dance floor with her servers. They dance tribally in celebration of the men killing each other. The choreography is seductive and seeing it encourages all of the men to fight harder and harder. They brutally take each other down, seperating the men from the boys.




Soon, it all boils down to 2 men left in the fight. Coke's love interest is one of them. He's playing no games because he knows he has something to prove. The two men look at each other viciously as they circle the fight floor, waiting for the right moment to swing at each other. The other men starts fighting first, getting in a few good hits on the love interest. However, the love interest dodges one of the hits and begins to counterattack, beating the man senseless. For his finishing move, he yanks the guy by one of his shoulders and puts his other hand on the man's neck. With a quick move and a lot of brute strength, he rips out whole organs out of the man's throat, windpipe laryngitis and all. Blood splatters across his face and he smirks, knowing he just won the ultimate prize. He turns to the queen and lifts up the organs, offering his win to her.



Coke and everybody on her side of the room are seen hyping up the fight and cheers on the winner who impressively fought his way to the top. Coke and the servers look happy as they dance the rest of the night away, showing just how amused she finally is to see that someone is truly willing to stand out for her.



Don’t let that make you think you can keep up with me
You can't keep up with me
You can't keep up with me
You can't keep up with me

The video cuts back to the cutaway scene where Coke first introduced herself. She is singing the hook of the song and dancing her heart out. Here, Coke really gets to show out in her sexy white attire. She is a trained dancer and it's clear in how fluidly she looks in motion, making the advanced moves look easy. In one cut she even does a backbend and in another, she spins her body around until she hits the ground, landing perfectly on her knees.




Graeae to the bullshit, you forget you’re on my time
Im greedy, make it worth it, don’t wanna regret making you mine
When you touch my body better give me peace of mind
Free me of my demons, don't be scared to come inside

Coke and the winner of the fight meets up at the beach right along the shoreline. With him, he brings a beautiful big white horse. When he sees Coke, he hands the horse over to her, treating her with a valuable gift. She seems pleased, walking over to the horse's head and hugging it with her two hands. She lets her hands travel, feeling on the horse's mane and petting it's silky shining coat.



I choose you, prove you’re special
Let loose, it’s a whole new level
Overdue, our secret little meet up
Been searching for a love who can keep me up, ooh

In the next scene, Coke and the man are in a skyview venue. He's cleanly shaven now and they are both wearing black pants with a lightly colored top. The setting is futuristic, the blue skies mixing well with the all-white area. The room is big and Coke and her love interest are standing in the middle of the floor, looking at each other passionately. At first, they are eye to eye, their noses basically touching each other and then the man grabs her by the neck and dips her.





You’ve conquered the mountains
Blinded every tiger
Took on the world, still ain’t tired
Fought
Challenged the gods
Even tamed a sphinx
Don’t let that make you think you can keep up with me
You can't keep up with me
You can't keep up with me
You can't keep up with me

So begins an intense dance scene between the new lovers. They dance well together, switching between various styles from an advanced tango to an experimental ballet. They have a lot of chemistry together, Coke wrapping around the man with ease and twirling right off of him to the beat. After all the fighting he's done, dancing with Coke is like completing the boss level in a video game and the pressure to get it right is high.



Such a king, let me be your favorite rebel
Think bigger, I need you on my level
Just a whiff of me, I can make your heart jump
You've never known a lover who'll leave you stumped, oh yeah!

Out of nowhere, he misses a beat and accidentally steps on Coke's toes. This causes her eyes to turn bright white and she charges herself up to throw him away with her supernatural powers. The words, "GAME OVER" appear above his head as this is done. After he's pushed by the force, he does not stop sliding until he hits the wall, hard. Just like that, the fierce lover has been cast away by Coke. It was essential that he didn't mess up during the rigorous dance routine and unfortunately, he did.



Once he hits the wall, it isn't long before blood starts to seep onto the white floor. He lies lifeless with a pool of blood underneath him.



You’ve conquered the mountains
Blinded every tiger
Took on the world, still ain’t tired
Fought
Challenged the gods
Even tamed a sphinx

Coke looks down at the dead man who once had all of her attention. She sighs, her eyes turning white once again while she lifts her hand up. His lifeless body begins to lift off of the floor and hover over her as she moves her hand, using the same powers that took his life away to give the poor guy his life back. The all white room is consumed by blue and white metaphysical atoms that are currently rearranging the particles in his body back to normal. Once she is done healing him, the room turns back white and he falls to the ground, shaken by his neardeath experience but grateful to still be alive. He tries to thank her but she rolls her eyes, snapping her fingers and disappearing. Left in the room by himself, he hangs his head and shakes it knowing he messed up his only chance.



Don’t let that make you think you can keep up with me

The video ends with a shot of the same scene that introduced it. Coke is no longer dancing, she's just facing the camera in a close up as it fades to black.

Song fades in and Erica appears on screen.

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Who is the Best Singer in Weekend? | Vocal Coach Reacts
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Hey there and welcome back to my channel! My name is Georgina and I'm the Honest Vocal Coach. I teach singing all day, every day when I'm not making videos like this one and if you want to work with me, you can do! There is a 10% off special on at the moment. There is a link as well as a code down below in the description box. If you like what you see today, why not give me a thumbs up and maybe hit that subscribe button for good measure!

So, we are BACK doing our beloved Pop Group Thursdays series. For those of you who don't know, I am a HUGE lover of pop groups. Girl bands, boy bands and everything in between and this series shines a light on them. I think that sort of mainstream pop bands get a lot of unnecessary flack. There's this sort of stigma about them being, you know, either manufactured or not authentic or that they just can't sing and we know that's not true. There's some AMAZING talent out there in these groups and today, I am going to be reviewing and ranking none other than Weekend! Yes, THEE Weekend. What a way to bring the series back! If you have any other suggestions for who you'd like me to react to or rank then feel free to pop a comment down below.

Now, it's no surprise that I am a huge Weekend fan. Although I do tend to lean slightly more towards girl groups, I have a major soft spot for Weekend. They're fun, they're talented, they're bursting with personality and they're really a spectacular act. I was lucky enough to see them on tour and it was without a doubt one of the best shows I've ever been to. I've been championing them from day one even when it wasn't cool and I think nowadays, most people have gotten over themselves and come around to Weekend. 10 years on, a whole DECADE, and these boys are still an absolute force in the pop world. There's no shaking them and they continue to go from strength to strength.

In this video, I'll be ranking all five members from worst up to best in terms of their vocal performances. I'll also be doing a comparative list. Like I said, I've been a fan from the early days, so I'll be telling you my initial ranking from way back in 2012 or so and my current order. The vocal growth and even decline in some members has been really surprising and interesting. A LOT has happened to them as performers over the last 10 years. For this video, I've compiled and watched a whole different bunch of live performances from the boys, a mix of both stripped back, acoustic type affairs to actual on tour, on stage performances.

I'm taking into account all sorts of things. Who is the most consistent? Who is the most confident? Who has shown the most growth? Who is the weakest and who is the strongest? Let's dive in!

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A short clip of Scott singing his part in Weekend's deep cut "Animal" live on tour plays. Georgina nods along cautiously before wavering her hand at a pitchy note. A segment of him singing part of Weekend's "Be A Man" in an acoustic setting as part of the group's BBC Live Lounge sessions follows. Georgina sucks air in through her teeth and gives a quiet "Oh dear!" to the camera.

So, kicking things off in fifth place we have Scott. Now, back in the day I still had Scott ranked last but if anything, I think his singing has gotten worse over the years and let's take a look at why I think that is. For a start, Scott doesn't naturally have a strong voice. It's very thin and light. That doesn't necessarily make a person a bad singer. You can have a very soft voice and still hit all the notes and do what you need to do. However, even when Scott's on good form, if you place him next to the four other boys who have very strong, bold and versatile voices, he unfortunately stands out for being almost rather one-note. It lacks the depth and warmth that the others have and I don't think he'd receive half as much criticism as he does if he were a solo artist and not stood next to four others. That constant comparison makes him stand out and I feel that's also played a part in Scott's performance issues itself.

Confidence is a big issue with Scott. Like I said, he's always been the weakest in my eyes but he's still had really good moments. On that second album, he really grew and developed. I'd say around 2014/15 was his peak. He was singing with much more oomph and gusto. You can see it and you can definitely hear it. He wasn't hitting any bum notes, well, not in any of the clips I watched while compiling this video. So, what went wrong? Well, he's gone on record saying that he suffers with performance anxiety and that his confidence has been knocked and that's a damn shame, really. You can totally hear it. He's very reserved while singing these days. Almost like zero effort and his voice is cracking at the most basic notes. Another thing I've picked up on is that he's much more confident when singing in unison with the other lads. When they're harmonising, I don't hear him hitting any bad notes or throwing anything off. It's just when the spotlight is on him that he goes a tad...wonky, shall we say? I think that's why he rarely gets any solo parts these days.

Yeah, so Scott is fifth. A competent singer with a nice voice, it's just a confidence thing. There's no effort there. He just kinda walks through the songs and there's like no technique whatsoever. It's bizarre to think that out of all the boys, Scott actually had some vocal training prior to entering the band. He used to do musical theatre! You wouldn't know it to hear him these days. We KNOW he has a skillset there. If he can snap out of that clouded headspace, I'm sure he can pull it back. Onto number four!

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Oscar is seen performing Weekend's debut hit single "Everything About You" on a morning television show back in 2012. Georgina beams from ear to ear, clearly enjoying the performance and sings along silently. "The original lead singer. BAGS of charisma!". A 2015 performance of Weekend's "Only Just Begun" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon follows. After a voice crack, Georgina purses her lips and rests a sympathetic hand on her chest. "Yeahhh, that was unfortunate..."

Moving on to fourth place now and it's a controversial one but I've decided to go with Oscar. Now, Oscar was actually my top rated vocalist back in the early days. Yes! Oscar was my #1 then and he really used to be pushed as the lead singer back then. I can see why. He definitely had the most confident and mature voice in the beginning as well as tonnes of stage presence. So, what went wrong? Why has he fallen from first to fourth? Second to last place! Why does he not take the lead anymore? What caused that dodgy note we just heard? Well, a lot of physical vocal issues, really. Oscar has had surgery on his cords and basically blew his voice out many years ago. You can always recover, and he has done, but your voice is never truly the same after a surgery. You can hear it on him today. AMAZING voice. Still a wonderful vocalist but he can sometimes sound very dry and hoarse. Vocal nodules are absolutely no joke. I've worked with people who've been recovering from them and it's...yeah, it's a process and a half.

Imagine being a 16/17 year old with no vocal training, being put at the front of a HUGE boyband and told to go sing all around the world, not to mention studio sessions. If you don't know what you're doing with your voice, it CAN be quite dangerous. With lack of proper care and educated technique, Oscar basically pushed his voice too much and fried it for a while. He may have lost some depth and versatility but let's focus on the positives. He is still a wonderful singer and has a very rocky, husky edge to his voice. It oozes a kind of sex appeal if I do say so myself. It's very...it's very 70's rocker. Even though he has his limitations, it's still powerful and on a really good day, he can still hold his own up their with the best in the industry. It's a very "manly" voice for lack of a better term. There's grit to it, there's bass, there's a kind of coquettish lilt to it. He, alongside Dustyn, does the lower harmonies and I think it's Oscar himself who does the VERY lowest, so there's still good range and control there to sustain that.

Oscar being fourth doesn't take away from the fact that he is a fantastic singer and performer. He's just in a band with super talented people. Unlike Scott, Oscar is confident on stage and behind a mic. I watched some clips when he was going through his vocal lows and even though I wouldn't advise pushing your voice until it has fully recovered, he still went for it even then. Didn't sound too good but you could see he was determined. Now that he's much better, you can see the magic is still there. He gives it his all. Oscar clearly looks after his voice and doesn't second guess himself. If he was in his own head too much, he probably would crack a lot more but he doesn't. I think he knows his voice and his limitations now so, for the most part, his performances are rather clean cut. There's still the odd dry-sounding moment but that's really nothing considering that things could've turned out much worse for him.

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A clip of Billy performing his part of Weekend's second #1 hit, "Lock It Up" on Good Morning America in 2013 plays. "Billy has such a powerful, soulful voice." A more recent performance of his solo hit "Gemini" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon follows. Georgina pauses the video and looks stunned after hearing Billy's lower register. "Wow! The range! I've never heard him use his voice like that before. Had no idea he could use his lower register like that!".

Another controversial choice; in third place we have Billy. I know, I know! I can hear the keyboards rattling already. This was a tough choice. I kept going back and forth between second and third place. It was a tough call but I had to make a decision and he's third on the list but by a hair, really. In my initial ranking, Billy was still third so he hasn't changed! That's another reason why I've stuck him in the middle. Yes, he's developed over the years, but it's not as stark as most of the other boys. His voice has matured and gotten richer over time but there's no major shift. He's a solid, consistent vocalist and always has been. Billy is a fantastic singer. Up there with the best. His belts, his runs, his tone, oh my goodness! It's like gooey caramel! If you were to personally put him as your #1, I wouldn't blame you. There are just some other factors that have edged him out of the top spot for me personally. I think why a lot of people rate him so highly is because he has, probably, the most "different" voice. All the guys have their own unique voices but Weekend's music is very rocky, very poppy at times and Billy has a more soulful tone. It cuts through on the records and it's why he's gone down a more R&B root for his own material.

Billy has great control. He hits those big notes like it's nothing. As we heard in that clip, he can get down to a grumbly lower register and not strain himself. He has amazing riffs and vibrato. Honestly, alongside one other member, I don't think you can find Billy fluffing up any performance. He always sounds good and that's really impressive for a decade long career. There's only one thing about his voice that could be seen as a negative but how he combats it flips it into a positive. That shows how skilled he is as a vocalist. Billy smokes, alright. It's not TOO noticeable but there's a teeny, tiny little bit more grit in his voice. It's still silky smooth but there's the smallest piece of huskiness underlying there. I believe his smoking has impacted his lung capacity a bit and sometimes, not all the time, he doesn't do all the big notes in live performances. However, Billy KNOWS his voice. Rather than attempting it and failing completely, he does something different. He'll change the key or shorten the note but add in a really cool adlib or run to make up for it. You won't hear Billy screwing up. He does seem to be a bit of a perfectionist and it shows. A very talented, solid, consistent singer.

Personality wise, you know, Billy...he isn't really for me. I think he's a little too naughty for my liking. His solo music in particular is a bit heavy with the swearing and all the sex talk. It's too much for my innocent ears! That's not to say that I dislike him and it definitely doesn't take away from his talent and abilities. Being third doesn't mean that he's middle of the road. Like I said before, these guys are incredibly talented and I was conflicted about where to place Billy. He still stands strong among the best voices in the industry...but so do the other boys. Even though he's third in the list, I'll also say he's probably one of the most important voices in the band. That unique hearty, soulful tone is important to Weekend and their sound. Billy offers something really different and if you were to take that away, you'd REALLY feel the impact. My only critique of Billy would honestly be to stop the smoking, silly!

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A video of Riley singing during Weekend's acoustic live cover of Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" as part of their 2012 BBC Live Lounge sessions plays. Georgina smiles sweetly as she watches this clip. "God, Riley just makes me grin ear to ear. This was definitely one of his better earlier performances for sure." The clip is then followed by an excerpt from an online concert held during the 2020 pandemic where he sang Weekend's "Victory". "Ooooh, I loved that! That vocal flip as he was going up the scale! What a lovely touch."

Here we are, only two members left! Ooooh, who's it gonna be?! Well, in second place we have Riley. Yes, Riley! A very underrated member in my opinion and as you can probably tell by how pink my cheeks were turning watching those clips, I am a Riley girl. Always have been, always will be. I think everybody has that one member of Weekend they gravitate towards and it's Riley for me. Back when I did office work, the girls there got me a big Riley mug for my coffee and I've still got it. He's a darling, isn't he? OK, enough gushing! Onto the vocals! I was in two minds about his placement. I think Billy has been far more consistent throughout and slightly more refined BUT I gave the edge to Riley for a few reasons. I find his voice more interesting than Billy's. He's extremely experimental and confident in his voice and his growth is astounding! Riley was initially ranked fourth for me in terms of singing ability back in the day but my word, he has gone from strength to strength. Definitely the member who has grown and adapted the most as a vocalist. He's really risen through the ranks and it's like hearing the caged bird sing.

Riley naturally sings in a higher, upper register. A lot of head voice and does the highest harmonies. Sometimes a bit Bee-Gees and I know that may not be for everybody but I adore it. I always find it amusing how his speaking voice is so low and gravelly and yet he sings with a gorgeous falsetto most of the time. Back in the day, he didn't know his voice. Had very little control. It was mainly his head voice he stayed in and it could often sound a little too nasal or he didn't have the breath control to sustain it. Now? Wow! Not only is he still going up those scales but he has so much depth and complexity now. He can belt, use his chest voice, riff, run and just do all sorts of vocal acrobatics while still maintaining his higher sounding voice. He's not a one-trick pony anymore. He's not just there to do the highest harmony, which is still impressive when you think about all the energy that goes into their big choruses, or to sing a few lines when others need a break. No, he's a heavy hitter now has really come into his own.

What sealed the deal in placing Riley second is the risks he takes in live performances. Where Billy changes notes and technique to save his own skin, Riley does it for flare. I'd say that in the last five or so years, Riley has stepped up to the plate and taken control. He is a very ambitious performer. For example, in that clip we watched, he did this little vocal flip that's not on the actual record just for the fun of it. He'll make notes bigger and more powerful in live performances for a bit of pizzazz. He'll add some vibrato or a growl where you don't expect it and that makes me sit up and pay attention. That's what I mean when I say he's a more interesting performer. His slightly nasal, high tone won't be for everybody but he can't really change that and I wouldn't want him to. My only piece of advice for Riley is to keep pushing. Keep exploring. He's come a long way over the last few years and I hope he continues to grow.

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Georgina immediately beams as Dustyn sings during Weekend's 2012 Olympic Games performance. "He is SUCH a showman, even at a really young age. That voice is just beyond its years." A more modern clip of Weekend performing "Pucker" acoustically on BBC Radio 1 with Dustyn simultaneously singing and playing guitar follows. Georgina's jaw drops after hearing Dustyn growl and riff. "The voice on that man! God, I've got goosebumps! So warm and textured. Absolutely adore it. Husky but sweet. It's like chocolate honeycomb."

Well, that just leaves us with one boy to talk about. Yes, coming in first place, the best vocalist in Weekend in my humble opinion is none other than Dustyn. There is some voice on Dustyn Blue or Dustyn Conners, I'm not quite sure what he goes by professionally now. I struggled and felt bad over some placements on the list but this one was without a doubt the easiest decision to make. Like I just said while watching that last clip, I have goosebumps. I really do! Dustyn, for me, is not only the best singer in the band but really sits up there in the upper echelon of vocalists in general. Back in the day, I had him pinned as second, only because he was 15/16 and still had a slight juvenile tone to his voice. I knew that once it fully broke and he had more experience, he'd really become a force to be reckoned with. Dustyn has the voice of an old soul. It's rich, it has layers, his range is unbelievable, he has great control and agility as well as an emotional pull. He's one of the few singers who has brought tears to my eyes and I'll talk about that in just a second. Like Billy, I have never heard a bad note come out of that lad's mouth. A golden voice.

I don't mean it lightly when I say Dustyn can sit up there alongside the likes of Frank Sinatra, Otis Redding, Freddie Mercury. Back in the day when we had SINGERS. His voice is deep, it's warm, it's colourful and he sings like he believes in absolutely every word. He can tug at the heartstrings effortlessly. As I said, he made me tear up before. Unfortunately I can't play it due to strict copyright on the song but there's a video of him covering "Unchained Melody" and my God, it was so beautiful and emotional. Very few singers have made me cry and he was one who managed to do it. I don't mean it in a bad way when I say that Dustyn's voice sounds almost haunted. It's like he's been here before and he's been through and seen a lot of stuff. You look at him being all small and cute and don't expect this big, grown voice to come out of him. It's way beyond his years. The guy must only be in his mid-twenties and he sounds so refined and polished. It amazes me that he wasn't classically trained or had any other singers in his family to learn from. He's just naturally gifted. I wish he was more revered in the industry, I really do

Dustyn sits at number one not only for the beautiful sound of his voice, which also comes with that lovely Irish twang, but for his range and agility. He has a naturally deep voice and will take on lower harmonies but Dustyn never really sits in one place. He can do it all. He has a husky texture to his voice, he can belt absolutely huge notes and sustain them, he can go into a falsetto register and drop down to real bass-like notes. He can riff, run and improvise like it's nothing. He can do what all the other members can do and more times than not, even better. There's soul in his voice, a bluesy grit, a rock and roll snarl, a pop jauntiness when needed. He's also known for playing guitar but he can also play a plethora of other instruments. He's a talent, he really is. He can adapt so easily. I've seen him jump around on stage and perform big bubbly, fun numbers and then reduce me tears when he strips it all back. For Dustyn, I'd advise him to continue looking after his voice and maybe give him a little nudge and convince him to try releasing a solo album next!

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So, there you have it! Weekend members ranked from best to worst. I'll put my current and my old rankings up on the screen for you to see.

CURRENT 2022 RANKING:

1. DUSTYN
2. RILEY
3. BILLY
4. OSCAR
5. SCOTT

OLD 2012 RANKING:

1. OSCAR
2. DUSTYN
3. BILLY
4. RILEY
5. SCOTT

What I love about this band is that no matter how strong and unique certain voices are, they still all seem to work together perfectly. With all the different voices and styles, you'd think that these five wouldn't work together but they do, they really do! Had so much fun going down memory lane and creating this video.

Do you agree with my list? Do you not agree? How would you rank the boys? Who do you think has gotten better over the years and who has declined? Let me know down in the comments below. As always, please keep it respectful. Thank you so much for watching and I shall see you in the next video! Bye, loves!