CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show

Chris and Chantel Nicole

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CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show

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/

4 DAYS AGO

RAYE’s "My 21st Century Blues." – A Modern Masterpiece?

After years of industry struggles, RAYE took control of her career and delivered My 21st Century Blues—an album packed with raw emotions, bold storytelling, and genre-blending production. But does it live up to the hype? In this episode, we give a brutally honest track-by-track review, breaking down the production, lyrics, vocals, and everything in between. Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops 0:00 - Intro 1:18 - "My 21st Century Blues." Album Info 2:51 - Album Cover5:12 - Introduction 7:21 - "Oscar Winning Tears." 11:35 - "Hard Out Here." 17:46 - "Black Mascara." 23:25 - "Escapism." feat. 070 Shake 28:54 - "Mary Jane." 33:09 - "The Thrill Is Gone." 35:44 - "Ice Cream Man." 40:55 - "Flip A Switch." 45:17 - "Body Dysmorphia." 49:26 - "Environmental Anxiety." 53:00 - "Five Star Hotels." feat. Mahalia 57:04 - "Worth It." 1:00:46 - "Buss It Down." 1:04:30 - "Fin." 1:06:55 - Cut or Keep 1:09:15 - Final Thoughts & Rating References: “Oscar Winning Tears.” Live at the Royal Albert Hall https://youtu.be/BtdBQ1-fzXM?si=4pXbMRO3HgUfZm4B “Hard Out Here.” MV https://youtu.be/AtTgBoUfiuQ?si=1ncQjLLU2lkrwIfW “Black Mascara.” MV https://youtu.be/UaAqk2XK4V0?si=8x53y6TtSzlaqE_2 “Escapism.” with 070 Shake MV https://youtu.be/Dll6VJ2C7wo?si=TufgwjanMNJAZD_7 “Ice Cream Man.” MV https://youtu.be/Ywunlu42_ho?si=6s06N9IFs5hAN-8w “Flip A Switch.” feat. Coi Leray https://youtu.be/5t8mpnj06zQ?si=LdJiXgLormZ_TUKD

1h 14m
FEB 21

Kylie Minogue "X" - Underrated Gem or Messy Era?

Kylie Minogue's "X" - a fan-favorite for some, a missed opportunity for others. In this episode, we're giving a brutally honest track-by-track review of this divisive album. From the production, vocals, and lyrics to the music videos and performances, we're discussing every detail. Let us know all your thoughts in the comments below! 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - "X" Album Info 3:40 - "2 Hearts" 9:27 - "Like A Drug" 13:05 - "In My Arms" 19:17 - "Speakerphone" 24:48 - "Sensitized" 29:27 - "Heart Beat Rock" 34:25 - "The One" 39:15 - "No More Rain" 42:53 - "All I See" 47:15 - "Stars" 51:12 - "Wow" 56:13 - "Nu-di-ty" 1:01:03 - "Cosmic" 1:04:20 - Cut or Keep 1:05:49 - Final Thoughts References: KylieX2008 Tour https://youtu.be/THwqSD0p5d4?si=K3kFvbNo8NukNJOj “2 Hearts” MV https://youtu.be/eQGU-vdXoVE?si=MQ7CI3e2BU0Z0FTe “2 Hearts” Live at Jools Holland Annual Hootenanny 2007 https://youtu.be/qbofJn3umj8?si=C2JXwcYx_C9SmV0E “In My Arms” MV https://youtu.be/Nj6IKIPteuE?si=nxLRCjEV8uDxpozZ “In My Arms” Live at Echo Awards 2008 https://youtu.be/ZpKIYYkuyp8?si=p6hEp0uJgIM9ITp_ “In My Arms” Live at Aphrodite Tour 2011 https://youtu.be/wiPLT4aeF6M?si=KjotGUTlJ91IBYp7 “Speakerphone” Rudolf Pap MV https://youtu.be/TN4SQlO9Ngw?si=5BsIaE-3Vz_AC9-3 “Sensitized” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/fNwME_x9Z-4?si=KOSiHDtfgMvjO3Pl “The One” MV https://youtu.be/cGxn2jIKiR4?si=ra3aUiApqQWYCR7y “The One” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/U-k9Q2LMqXA?si=SEqaxPPuCvu0jutY “The One” Live at the Aphrodite Tour 2011 https://youtu.be/jvOE-YX3Sio?si=eVtnb44mZH-o-sl0 “All I See” MV https://youtu.be/wI5_DWMHxgk?si=KTUSsfDVz2DUoKlO “All I See” Live at Craig Ferguson 2008 https://youtu.be/Oo_2qM7lMOM?si=UeA2lHMJrSHG4JAu “All I See” Acoustic https://youtu.be/7CR_2K6HvFk?si=p-GKjzFXFkj9lF5q “No More Rain” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/23-c6ZSV0y8?si=v9Htn0qdDVMqXYm2 “Stars” Live at Anti Tour 2012 (Fancam) https://youtu.be/SN9rTXEGA1Q?si=cyINNCIujKTNahpO “Wow” MV https://youtu.be/wL2HKKrY7sM?si=N12HFit-XNj3pYs7 “Wow” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/UvyncMuhzsQ?si=hiwKig99WhZ32rCK “Cosmic” Live at The Kylie Show 2007 https://youtu.be/ou6Tg6Mj4FM?si=gT1kkG2zgsEiXrhr

1h 11m
FEB 14

Kevin Woo’s Biggest Career Move Yet? “Phoenix,” “K-Pops!” & Going Indie

K-Pop legend Kevin Woo joins CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show to talk about his evolution as an artist! From his new indie era and latest single “Phoenix” to starring in Anderson .Paak’s film "K-Pops!", Kevin reflects on his journey from U-KISS to becoming a global solo star. He shares insights into his creative process, working with ADN Lewis and Vanessa Jefferson, and what’s next in his music and acting career. Plus, we dive into K-Pop’s second-gen era, Broadway, and his journey as an independent artist. Watch now for an in-depth conversation with Kevin Woo! "Phoenix" Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8oFBQH0hVE Follow Kevin Woo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwoo_official/?hl=en Take our survey!: https://forms.gle/4mUXEssvB4zYav3eA Join us on Patreon for an exclusive rapid-fire round with Kevin!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

51 min
FEB 7

Pop Off: XLOV vs GOT7 vs BBGIRLS (January 2025) with Jasmine Stephen

Welcome to the January 2025 K-Pop (and adjacent) edition of Pop Off! This month, we’re diving into an intense showdown between three acts and their latest releases: XLOV, GOT7, and BBGIRLS. Expect unfiltered opinions, deep dives into the music, performances, and visuals, and maybe a little bit of chaos. Joining us for this episode is Jasmine Stephen, producer on The Kelly Clarkson Show, to help us break it all down. Who delivered the best comeback (or debut, in XLOV's case!) of the month? Tune in to find out! Follow Jasmine Stephen, producer of The Kelly Clarkson Show here: https://www.instagram.com/j_yvonnes/ Take our survey!: https://forms.gle/4mUXEssvB4zYav3eA Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References: XLOV 엑스러브 - “I’mma Be” MV https://youtu.be/bgblQb-XFFY?si=9L6CUyyvdyS-qVtE XLOV 엑스러브 - “I’mma Be” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/VCSSStbyo2w?si=1A2qkTYgi3ISd2eb GOT7 갓세븐 - “PYTHON” MV https://youtu.be/4d5C_PQl8Tg?si=JxlBG69oP8DVbxWn GOT7 갓세븐 - “PYTHON” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/7_R1RqFVQVM?si=WGMuWVNxvCvj5ShB Jinyoung in THAT jacket https://www.instagram.com/spadetvofficial/p/DFk441ORvum/?img_index=2 BBGIRLS 브브걸 - “LOVE 2” MV https://youtu.be/a_0oh_RoGcw?si=wt5PJ5C-1HDFwKxl BBGIRLS 브브걸 - “LOVE 2” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/Ru95-JE8zpA?si=KgVKaqw0dSqne8_-

1h 2m
JAN 31

One Direction’s Solo Debuts – Who Did It Best?

It’s time for another Pop Off episode, the ultimate music showdown, and this episode’s contestants are none other than the members of One Direction and their debut solo singles! Chris and Chantel Nicole dive deep into the songs, music videos, and performances from each 1D member’s first solo effort. Who will rise to the top and take the solo crown? Viewer discretion is advised...your fave will be criticized! Contestants: Zayn – "PILLOWTALK" Niall Horan – "This Town" Louis Tomlinson – "Just Hold On" (with Steve Aoki) Harry Styles – "Sign of the Times" Liam Payne – "Strip That Down" feat. Quavo Take our survey!: https://forms.gle/4mUXEssvB4zYav3eA Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References: ZAYN - “PILLOWTALK” MV https://youtu.be/C_3d6GntKbk?si=PwY-xs7j6yHOMsr1 ZAYN - “PILLOWTALK” Fancam Live 2024 https://youtu.be/Oqjs81NiYMs?si=VGWqpfho5pGFq-va Niall Horan - “This Town” Live at Madison Square Garden https://youtu.be/zQ3NBi9sLxY?si=oVN8KieKHWB7MCkn Louis Tomlinson & Steve Aoki - “Just Hold On” MV https://youtu.be/Vt4Tq89R8u0?si=yylO1HkxCwXrDIxB Louis Tomlinson & Steve Aoki - “Just Hold On” (Live at The Late Late Show) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS3RcA_7d6s Harry Styles - “Sign of the Times” MV https://youtu.be/qN4ooNx77u0?si=pJ_U9aG58sxOkUbT Harry Styles - “Sign of the Times” Live at the BBC https://youtu.be/fc1xsOr9Zek?si=S-Vt779F552wAQ4T Liam Payne - “Strip That Down” feat. Quavo MV https://youtu.be/vSW2M-BB1NE?si=i9ZexgirWGt0Bqe3 Liam Payne - “Strip That Down” Live on Graham Norton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzOwFPSY9Jo

1h 1m
JAN 24

"Saints & Sinners": The album that tore All Saints apart

Chris and Chantel Nicole go track-by-track through All Saints' second album, "Saints & Sinners". Get ready for honest and unfiltered opinions - join in and let us know what you think of the album! Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops "Saints & Sinners" Tracklisting: Pure Shores All Hooked Up Dreams Distance Black Coffee Whoopin' Over You I Feel You Surrender Ha Ha Love Is Love Ready, Willing and Able Saints & SinnersReferences: “Pure Shores” Music Video https://youtu.be/dVNdTXEJv1A?si=MRDP1IE9f1kU97yc “Pure Shores” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/Waly1chcTEA?si=-tfXhKC_LHK2tRro “Pure Shores” Live at World Sports Awards 2001 https://youtu.be/QtcTWNmqCHc?si=rGcOShWTceHyOO3C “All Hooked Up” Music Video https://youtu.be/qHC6wSwTUYU?si=POI5uzmujdL6PkfL “All Hooked Up” Live https://youtu.be/QWG1jBiCFFQ?si=NnhNDrhKLjXHHLKt All Saints in Concert 1999 https://youtu.be/py1NHoHZ7vM?si=IG2ZMM4tEjcOYG-p “Black Coffee” Music Video https://youtu.be/v0Xej6Sz5nU?si=mZhML3xUMdvqc4WO “Black Coffee” Live https://youtu.be/y8yRiWJ2A_w?si=2IBgqgQschtpMvl_ “Black Coffee” Live at Jools Holland https://youtu.be/7UQpQViMp0c?si=6zZo6U2ery11KvCo “Whoopin’ Over You” Live at Jools Holland https://youtu.be/1eafW0jx8l0?si=mNSCDVXgcF-Jh5Xu “Ready Willing and Able” Live https://youtube.com/watch?v=72atz7F3Kws

1h 8m
JAN 17

Is *NSYNC's "No Strings Attached" the best boyband album ever?

Chris and Chantel Nicole go track-by-track through *NSYNC's "No Strings Attached" - the best-selling album of 2000. Get ready for honest and unfiltered opinions - join in and let us know what you think of the album! Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops "No Strings Attached" Tracklisting: Bye Bye Bye It's Gonna Be Me Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay) feat. Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Just Got Paid It Makes Me Ill This I Promise You No Strings Attached Digital Get Down Bringin' Da Noise That's When I'll Stop Loving You I'll Be Good For You I Thought She Knew References: “Bye Bye Bye” Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo-KmOd3i7s “Bye Bye Bye” Live at TOTP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxIeb5CAc4k “It’s Gonna Be Me” Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQMlWwIXg3M “It’s Gonna Be Me” Live at Atlantis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdC6SDQmBdU “Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay)” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/8PARVjMkc-o?si=a27BPrD1RVjHprkJ “Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay)” Live on PopOdyssey Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqIuNP-4aNk “Just Got Paid” Live at Billboard Music Awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3rinHZy-Wo “Just Got Paid” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/fJvIz1i10qk?si=Qgw8rlsjHoS-f0J4 “It Makes Me Ill” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/EM1iYNQYNZc?si=v630jjQlJteMS093 Ariana Grande & *NSYNC Performance at Coachella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E38h0nkGXlY “This I Promise You” Music Video https://youtu.be/6thmPrTxBtI?si=wniz1zJddj0atp5f “This I Promise You” Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rppVf1UGbKM “This I Promise You” Live with Richard Marx https://youtu.be/OSh3YrUU5Oo?si=_T7Xm1r-BHazcAW9 “No Strings Attached” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/03pJI4rHCXA?si=bxgU79Z9U3Nqv_SU “Digital Get Down” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hohGkdoI9Ck “I’ll Be Good For You” Live at Ntimate Holiday Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeBbef8XtEs “I Thought She Knew” Live on No Strings Attached Tour https://youtu.be/G0a9cO_O6Lk?si=fZXI0LnYph2dFiVX

1h 17m
JAN 10

Pop Off: CRAVITY vs TWICE vs THE 8 (December 2024 Comebacks) with Tokkistar (Sarah)

Welcome to the December 2024 K-Pop (and adjacent) edition of 'Pop Off'! In this episode, we bring you an epic showdown between three acts and their latest releases: CRAVITY, TWICE and THE 8 from SEVENTEEN. We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Sarah Britton of Tokkistar! Follow Tokkistar here: https://www.youtube.com/tokkistar https://www.instagram.com/tokkistar21 https://tokkistar.com/ Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References: THE 8 - Orbit (轨道) (feat. JinJiBeWater_隼) MV https://youtu.be/UNEi6kDNmRE?si=FMsDiolUx-LSuVCO THE 8 - Orbit (轨道) (feat. JinJiBeWater_隼) Choreography Video https://youtu.be/tk7adD4fqvY?si=1lLNjdOA5xkGjNTN CRAVITY 크래비티 - “Now or Never” MV https://youtu.be/wn1ZKGXZt-A?si=pt-RMr1_Tl5csYli CRAVITY 크래비티 - “Now or Never” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/aQjQjv_80zg?si=bzJweqto_haFEUVN TWICE - “Strategy” feat. Megan Thee Stallion MV https://youtu.be/Sz_wWzgh-vQ?si=_SwDV5WrWHnHB6qv TWICE - “Strategy” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/h5CwaVjF_78?si=7yyVPQdWWsxJrW8u

1h 1m

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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/

Creator

Chris and Chantel Nicole
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

182
Rating

Clean
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© Chris and Chantel Nicole
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