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Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 09:40 PM

Hello. Welcome to BJSC 88. You have chosen: Player.



BJSC 88 is a song contest. You decide your song, the countries decide its fate. The countries with the most love during the semis will advance to the final, where the winner takes all. Watchers can watch from anywhere, but they are encouraged to film live.

You and 69 other players have chosen your entries. Now it is time for you to decide their fate.

But we can't let you do it without you getting to know them first.

Are you ready to take them on face to face?

Good luck players.

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2016, 09:41 PM

im reh D

Posted by: Cameron 5th September 2016, 09:43 PM

give it 2 meh (am worth it)

Posted by: RobBob 5th September 2016, 09:43 PM

Posted by: Jade 5th September 2016, 09:43 PM

HYPED

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 09:44 PM

here 2 slay

Posted by: HarryEzra 5th September 2016, 09:44 PM

Hyped

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 09:44 PM

Me entering the building

Posted by: burbe 5th September 2016, 09:46 PM

Ready!

#Let'sgoladies

Posted by: travis 5th September 2016, 09:48 PM

ready!

Posted by: Mattias 5th September 2016, 09:48 PM

hi i'm ready etc

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 09:49 PM

bagsie being venus

Posted by: LexC 5th September 2016, 09:51 PM

Call me Treyc because I'm Ready!

Posted by: HausofKubrick 5th September 2016, 09:52 PM

ma ma pa pa pa player

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(HausofKubrick @ Sep 5 2016, 10:52 PM)

Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 09:53 PM

Posted by: TheSnake 5th September 2016, 09:54 PM

Hyped. I will be following this thread. The ghaw2007 lyrics one will have to wait.

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2016, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(HausofKubrick @ Sep 5 2016, 10:52 PM)

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2016, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(TheSnake @ Sep 5 2016, 10:54 PM)

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 09:56 PM

Oh that's the one I hyped in your thread last month right Cody? Yayyy if so.

Ariel Pink

Posted by: Mattias 5th September 2016, 09:57 PM

Both of those sound rather interesting, from like 10 seconds lmao

Posted by: Oliver 5th September 2016, 09:58 PM

Slutland to P.I.S.S. all over the competition this month (except for me of course).

Posted by: LexC 5th September 2016, 10:04 PM

QUOTE(Oliver @ Sep 5 2016, 10:58 PM)

Posted by: Mart!n 5th September 2016, 10:04 PM

Ariel Pink

I've recycled one of my own Kylienips acts for this contest, I let Cody reveal

Anyhow enjoy, its a bit late for me to view this topic with work in the morning

Posted by: Mattias 5th September 2016, 10:06 PM

omg this Cor Lupus song is actually so good, after listening in full

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 10:09 PM

this AQ promo slot tho

Posted by: Oliver 5th September 2016, 10:10 PM

Cor Lupus getting that hour long promo slot for themselves and Slutland I see.

Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 10:10 PM

Now how about the rest of the players?

@#00274E: Station - "Secret"



The latest attempt at a #00274E comeback continues the streak of K-pop entries appearing at least once in a contest this year, with the only hit out of all of them being 4Minute's "Hate" representing Cadelicia. Maybe a deep house tinge only the land of numbers can churn out can change that.
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 9th

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@Aelandor: Relient K - "Cat"



Only Aelandor can be brave enough to send a cat-related act to the country of wolves. They've had a weak streak so far, with an opening 4 DNQ's so far - can the Canton natives and their feline attraction enough for them to run with the wolves?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 22nd

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@Aeroche: Project 46 f/Haley - "Stars"



Canadian producer duo Project 46 represented Mulgracia TWICE during the course of the contest - are they seeing stars with a new country on their team? This month, they team up with Haley, the vocalist of deadmau5 & Kaskade's "I Remember" for their latest single "Stars".
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 16th

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@Aeyundore: Billie Ray Martin - "The Glittering Gutter (Dave Aude Remix)"



Aeyundore brings in who the Germans may consider a veteran to the industry, Billie Ray Martin. With a career spanning all the way to the end of the Cold War, she makes her first appearance in BJSC from a single from her first solo album in 13 years. Can she give Aeyundore their first final under the new name?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 26th

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@Altyr_Muunilinst: SHAED - "Running Through The Fields"



DC electro-pop trio SHAED, consisting of twins Spencer and Max Ernst and frontwoman Chelsea Lee, have been compared to the likes of previous BJSC entrants such as Kiiara and Bishop Briggs; can their first outing perform just as well as those two?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 23rd

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@Avalonia: Silver Cities f/Hayley Jensen - "Lights"



What did The Voice Australia contestant Hayley Jensen do before joining the show? She formed the band Silver Cities, consisting of herself, drummer Peter Wright, and guitarist Sam Young. This is a more pop-rock effort from Avalonia after the classical-infused "I Do" reached the top 10 last month.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 7th

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@Beaverdonia: Geo Louis - "Him"



Back in 84, Beaverdonia sent a lesbian anthem by Gia, and after two vetoed they've once again decided to don their rainbow flag with pride by sending gay anthem "Him" by Geo Louis. Articles have buzzed around this track praising the "Hollywood gay story" behind it. Last time they sent an LGBT+ anthem, they made the top 20.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 19th

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@Bignia-Zaragovina: Chord Overstreet - "Homeland"



At this point in their career, Bignia-Zaragovina have done it all: they've sent soundtrack songs from movies and TV shows, sent acts that haven't reached puberty, and now they have found a way to send a Glee alum without skirting the veto. Enter Chord Overstreet, an opener for Demi & Nick's Future Now tour, and now the latest entrant for BigZara. Is this a recipe for disaster, or will he end up taking the country to new heights?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 15th

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@Botanikka: ALMA - "Karma"



Everyone better run (run run run run) because Botanikka ain't playing this time around. Not to be confused with Cadelicia's ALMA (who in her SoundCloud goes by Alma The Watcher and is based in Los Angeles), Botanikka sends this Voice of Finland alum with her debut major label release. With some Spotify exposure under her belt, can she bring the karma to the game?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 11th

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@Brechtoria: Kelsea Ballerini - "XO"



This contest sees the return of platinum-selling artist Kelsea Ballerini with an album track from her debut album The First Time. Ultraviolenceland introduced this country starlet to BJSC with her debut single "Love Me Like You Mean It". Can she help Brechtoria break out?

(Also buy "Peter Pan" on iTunes because it is GORGE.)
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 10th

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2016, 10:11 PM

hun we are dying as we go

Posted by: Lindsey⚙ 5th September 2016, 10:11 PM

RELIENT K!!!!!

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 10:12 PM

omg secret is a jam

Posted by: dandy* 5th September 2016, 10:12 PM

This presentation is lovely - so much effort!

Posted by: RobBob 5th September 2016, 10:12 PM

I f***ING KNEW IT WOULD BE YOU, JOHN

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2016, 10:12 PM

secret is so good!!!!

hype for me pls

Posted by: Cameron 5th September 2016, 10:13 PM

YAS ALTYR!

Posted by: Lindsey⚙ 5th September 2016, 10:13 PM

omg its times like this when i wish i'd put a silent A at the start of my country name

Posted by: dandy* 5th September 2016, 10:13 PM

Oh I considered Karma a few contests back!

Posted by: Liаm 5th September 2016, 10:15 PM

SECRET *.*

Also really like the Kelsea Ballerini track!

Posted by: Jade 5th September 2016, 10:16 PM

Jáhq sending Chord Overstreet aka Sam from Glee *.* interested to hear what his material outside the show sounds like~

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th September 2016, 10:16 PM

QUOTE(Lindsey⚙ @ Sep 5 2016, 11:13 PM)

Posted by: Addy K!ng 5th September 2016, 10:16 PM

Lovely presentation Cody

I actually thought I was recycling Cadelecia's Alma lol.

Posted by: HarryEzra 5th September 2016, 10:17 PM

Curious to hear Chords song

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 10:18 PM

Omg Jacob. CATS. Hyped for that title alone. (I did quite like Relient K's song that your brother sent to the Xmas spinoff last year as well!)

'Love Me Like You Mean It' is one of the worst entries of recent times so... I will reserve judgement until I hear this other Kelsea song ofc but yeah Bradders I would not expect points from me here.

Loving the amount of effort put into this Cody! Not even mad if it goes on for a while ~

Posted by: Chez Wombat 5th September 2016, 10:21 PM

QUOTE(Lindsey⚙ @ Sep 5 2016, 11:13 PM)

Posted by: Jade 5th September 2016, 10:21 PM

Yeah I must commend the effort already!! *.* This presentation is looking brilliant.

Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 10:22 PM

@Buzzjack_Mountain: TheSnake f/Doctor Blind - "Wasting My Life"



The contest also sees the second original song this year, this time from local native TheSnake (who I assume is from the UK irl). Can BuzzJack Mountain impress with their creativity?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 11th

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@Cadelicia: Feed Me f/Nina Nesbitt - "What It Feels Like"



Jon Gooch, a.k.a Feed Me, first appeared on the BJSC scene three years ago under the name Spor. This time he teams up with Scottish indie wonder Nina Nesbitt with their collaboration "What It Feels Like". This is the second time this year Cadelicia have recycled from Persephonia. Will history repeat itself and get them higher than his first entry?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 12th

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@Cumulonimbia: Soulé - "Love No More"



UK-Born, Irish-based artist Soulé brings in a more R&B touch to Cumulonimbia's entry repertoire, which includes trance, garage, indie alternative, and a slew of other genres. Can this track with a drum and bass-influenced instrumental get them back into the final?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 33rd

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@D'yermak'er: Sada Vidoo - "The Actress"



Move over, Melanie Martinez - there's a new doll aesthetic in town. Also from the brink of two vetoes, the mak'er have sent Danish living doll Sada Vidoo, who left the judges completely creeped out during an episode of X Factor. So what about her has gotten the mak'er charmed, and will the rest of the players fall for her quirky demeanor?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 26th

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@Daehun: Taeyeon - "Why"



After getting vetoed with rising K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, Daehun opt for this latest Girls' Generation member's solo effort called "Why". The last time they sent something SNSD related was during their 50th anniversary where they sent the group's breakout hit (and a song that solidified K-pop as a standard genre), "Gee". Can she reach the top of the leaderboard alone?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 12th

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@Deandria: Maya's Moving Castle - "When You Wish Upon The Stars"



Deandria brings in a Bjork-inspired Belgian artist in their quest to snatch their first qualifier since Blackbriar two months ago. Having only qualified three times this year, they have gotten the most DNQ's out of this year's winners with four so far (second place being ourselves with three), so they've got a lot of ground to cover. Can the wistful eccentricity of Maya's Moving Castle bring them back?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 32nd

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@Desbuanda: A R I Z O N A - "Cross My Mind"



The New Jersey trio follow up their hit "I Was Wrong" with their latest single "Cross My Mind" representing Desbuanda. After extenuating circumstances almost forced them out of the competition, the mods have given them a second chance. But was it all worth it? We'll just have to see to find out.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 3rd

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@Dobago: T2Kazuya - "Youth"



One year since their debut in BJSC 78, they set foot on this neck of the woods with an upcoming producer whose stage name was inspired by Tekken. Enter New York native T2Kazuya who will be bringing a post-EDM flavor to the contest this month.
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 20th

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@Espen: Cosima - "Had To Feel Something"



Espen returns to the more indie R&B sound with this entry from Peckham's own Cosima. Will this more subdued sound translate into a strong finish for them? They're hoping so - they had to feel something in order to send it.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 25th

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@Ethanola: Attom f/Ciele - "Afterglow"



Ethanola retires from the long songs for this contest to bring us a Kygo-styled tropical house outfit in the form of American producer Attom. Some people may notice that the song is only 3:40, much shorter than most of the songs they have sent this year. Is BJSC ready for this change of pace?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 28th

Posted by: HarryEzra 5th September 2016, 10:22 PM

Oh I love the presentation I love how thought out ghis theme is *.*

Posted by: Oricon 5th September 2016, 10:23 PM

OMG I didn't realise it was THAT secret being sent. There's gonna be 4 Girls' Generation members being sent to this contest all in separate entries now

YASSS SECRET

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 10:24 PM

OH MY f***ING GOD BAL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2016, 10:25 PM

cadelicia sent what i wanted!!! SO good. hope this could be the winner *.*

Posted by: Lindsey⚙ 5th September 2016, 10:25 PM

COSIMA ORPHAN BLACK TEAS

Posted by: Cameron 5th September 2016, 10:25 PM

YAS Oliver and Bal!

Posted by: dandy* 5th September 2016, 10:25 PM

I almost went for Cosima too! Espen!

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 10:26 PM

also yaaaaas @ nina1!!1

Posted by: Jade 5th September 2016, 10:27 PM

Sada Vidoo!! She was excellent on X Factor so I'm very excited to hear original material from her.

Posted by: HarryEzra 5th September 2016, 10:28 PM

Omg Feed Me and Sada botb interesting for different reasons

Posted by: Mattias 5th September 2016, 10:28 PM

THESNAKE omg

gosh the video of my entry makes it seem so overly pretentious somehow The song isn't bad really but it's defo my least favourite song I've sent this year.

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 10:31 PM

Cadelicia recycling from us again *.* (almost doubly recycling as Nina Nesbitt woulda been a Persephonia entry ages ago too if her song at the time was actually online lol).

INTERESTED to hear this Buzzjack Mountain song to say the least. Lol.

Posted by: travis 5th September 2016, 10:33 PM

i am loving the presentation!!! wish it was faster, but the setup is so cute!

Posted by: Qween 5th September 2016, 10:33 PM

QUOTE(RobBob @ Sep 5 2016, 11:12 PM)

Posted by: Iz~ 5th September 2016, 10:35 PM

Relient K hype plz.

will read through everything properly later, loving the little descriptions for everyone.

Posted by: Oricon 5th September 2016, 10:36 PM

Also #00274E's track artist is not "Station", it is "Seohyun x Yuri - Secret" which will need to be rectified for statistic purposes

Posted by: gooddelta 5th September 2016, 10:36 PM

Heard Altyr's song on Spotify earlier randomly, can't remember how I came across it but I remember thinking it was good and quite standout, so I'm sure it will do well.

Posted by: LexC 5th September 2016, 10:36 PM

Rob was initially going to send it so that's pretty much a pre-requisite that Running Through the Fields should be top of the first odds I think~

Posted by: travis 5th September 2016, 10:37 PM

QUOTE(Oricon @ Sep 5 2016, 06:36 PM)

Also #00274E's track artist is not "Station", it is "Seohyun x Yuri - Secret" which will need to be rectified for statistic purposes

Posted by: BeaverGotTrumped 5th September 2016, 10:38 PM

No Beaverdonia hype?

That's kewl, we never get any anyway.

Posted by: RobBob 5th September 2016, 10:38 PM

LMAO yes, take this as a warning John, you might be predicted to win with this but you won't. The kiss of death has been presented.

Posted by: Mattias 5th September 2016, 10:41 PM

Espen's song sounds quite nice

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 10:42 PM

Also FFS Yu there are other K-Pop artists besides Girls' Generation, 2NE1 and f(x)!! :')

Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 10:45 PM

@FARC: Patrick Hagenaar - "Turn Back Time (Back To The Time)"



A Dutch-born London based DJ? Well Yehesi can just throw them their 18 now. Whenever FARC sends a slick dance song, they do no wrong, as exemplified in the deep house-inspired "Save It" and their recent midtable position for "Love You With The Lights On". Do you guys have the nerve to vote for this guy?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 29th

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@Federal_Republic_of_Ashton: Lisa Ajax - "Give Me That"



After a stinging DNQ with "Speeding Cars" just missing the final, they bounce back with... A MelFest veteran? Now I know they're usually cheap but... Anyway, she first landed on the BJSC stage representing Sandeborg and landing second-last. Will she give the Federal Republic that long-awaited second win?

(Warning for American users: the official video is not available in the US)
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 5th

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@Fljotavik: Agnes Obel - "Familiar"



BJSC veterans will remember her representing Batidas in their debut contest and winning, leading to a spectacular year for the now inactive country. Now the Danish songbird returns to the contest she graced over five years ago, this time representing Fljotavik, who have had a pretty decent year so far. Is she still able to conjure up a hit in this new climate?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 27th

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@Florina: Foreign Air - "Echo"



Florina's glorious return to the BJSC stage after a 7 contest hiatus brings us US duo Foreign Air. The country's biggest his prior to that was from the YouTube channel Foreign Family Collective. Is this a sign that it will do well?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 7th

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@Flynnonda: Ruth Koleva - "Oceans"



Flynnonda aims for their first qualifier since February with Bulgarian songbird Ruth Koleva, previously seen in the first edition of Eurovision. Now I don't gotta tell you that things are bad concerning their qualification record, but we really need these guys in the final again. They did it last time they were in Cor Lupus. Care to make it two for two?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 2nd

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@FSR_Rontvia: Theia - "Roam"



It's another one for the Kiwis as the Rontvian public have chosen Christchurch native Theia to follow-up their stellar performance last month. Can she whip up another win for New Zealand, and can FSR Rontvia take the podium for the first time since early last year?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 17th

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@Greenfroze: Vicetone - "Anywhere I Go"



Greenfroze go tropical house and recycle an act that missed the top 10 back in November 2013. The Dutch duo have switched genres from generic progressive to generic Major Lazer styled tropical house. Is this new phase beneficial to them? I'm up with Spinning Records. Are you?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 28th

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@Harmonica: PARRI$ - "Nasty"



We all remember Parris Goebel as the leader of ReQuest Dance Crew, who grew to international stardom following their features in numerous Justin Bieber music videos entitled Purpose: The Movement. The leader of this pack has now acquired a recording contract with her recording some ratchet hip hop and featuring the rest of ReQuest's "Royal Palace". Will you be ReQuesting this song all day long?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 23rd

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@Hendinia: Love Thy Brother f/Ariel Beesley - "Love Me Better"



Conor and Liam Clarke, know together as Love Thy Brother, provide the second proposed summer anthem for Hendinia after worldwide smash "The Ocean". Together they team up with Los Angeles model/singer Ariel Beesley to create this jam. But wait... I thought models can't sing. Well you're gonna be proven wrong with this.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 30th

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@Hushkanukia: Emji - "Lost"



Coming off the back of a top 20, they enlist this Nouvelle Star veteran for a beautiful ballad. Interestingly, this is their first bilingual entry, after crossing the foray into a fully foreign language entry in Kristina Si. Will she be able to shoot for the stars, or will she be lost in the shuffle?

(Warning: for the Anerican posters, this isn't available)
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 9th

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2016, 10:47 PM

HARMONICA!!!

Posted by: gooddelta 5th September 2016, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the effort here Cody, it's much appreciated and looking forward to hearing all of these!

Posted by: Cameron 5th September 2016, 10:50 PM

The middle 8 of 'Lost' is spectacular for those of you who love dramatic climax's

Posted by: RobBob 5th September 2016, 10:50 PM

Oh my god, Love Me Better! Love that song, sounds like a winner

Posted by: HarryEzra 5th September 2016, 10:53 PM

Praying for my second Q this year

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(RobBob @ Sep 5 2016, 11:50 PM)

Oh my god, Love Me Better! Love that song, sounds like a winner

Posted by: dandy* 5th September 2016, 10:57 PM

In answer to the question... No, Agnes will not be able to conjure up a hit in this new climate. But I kinda don't mind, the song is just too beautiful

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 5th September 2016, 10:59 PM

Yasss Brechtoria omfg! Love Kelsea

Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 11:06 PM

@Jadakissnia: MssingNo - "Scope"



lol why are we trying this is gonna f*cking win

Jadakissnia sends another dance track, and this time it sounds like they're blending the creepy aura of witch house with the slick sounds of the type of trap music vloggers use. Will this London based producer give Jadakissnia their first top 5? Who knows, maybe they will end up hosting BJSC 89.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 24th

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@Jukianië: Teyana Taylor - "Undercover"



This singer songwriter was first discovered in the industry with "Google Me", and then started taking off with singles like "Maybe" and appearances such as her judging stint on the All Stars season of America's Best Dance Crew. However, she is most famous for her sexual moves on the gym floor in Kanye West's latest video for "Fade". Can she stand on her own in this contest?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 4th

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@Kingdom_Of_Horanius: The Opposites - "Licht Uit"



The Kingdom Of Horanius had only entered the first edition of WorldVision prior to this contest, but luckily the excitement for this has awakened them from their slumber and caused them to send Dutch hip-hop duo The Opposites. How will they fare in their first foray into the main contest?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 10th

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@Kluminican_Republic: DEMN - "Green"



It seems as though the Kluminicans are out for blood this time around as they bring in Los Angeles producer DENM with his more indie-pop effort, "Green". He's been racking up plays there, so can the rest of the BJSC players see what they're seeing, or will they be green with envy?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 3rd

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@Kylienips: Danrell f/Ryder - "White Noise"



The last time Kylienips sent Ryder, a clerical error forced her out of the running for the final. Now she is out for blood with this recent collaboration with Swedish alternative dance producer Danrell with a song that surprisingly isn't a Disclosure cover. Will she be able to make the final this time?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 31st

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@Lomaja: Triple T f/JYP - "Born To Be Wild"



Newbies Lomaja are known to have a vast knowledge and passion for K-pop, and after also attempting to enter BLACKPINK (and after a small meltdown) they have chosen this triple teamer for their debut entry. We knew they were born to be wild: do the rest of the players agree?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 5th

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@Medhelnia: Hey Violet - "Fuqboi"



Medhelnia plan to continue their dominance in the alternative front by sending their first song with female vocals, let alone their first female fronted band. Hey Violet were sent the contest before and flopped, and the last time a song written about f*ckboys was sent, it dropped all the way to last place. But Medhelnia's fortunes have improved since then. Do you guys also think they got this?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 13th

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@Mulgracia: Monarchy - "Dance Like Hell"



Earlier last year London duo Monarchy went on a brief hiatus that was stopped by this unexpected single. They recently represented Mulgracia and DNQ'd; maybe their fortunes have changed for their return? Also this is a friendly reminder for all of you to play nice, kiddies.
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 25th

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@N_DNTN: Raye - "Shhh"



Raye has had a small following in the British R&B community, with appearances in radio stations since then. She had also represented Jukianië prior to this and landed in the same place as their previous entry. Can N DNTN keep up this amazing run of form?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 33rd

Posted by: Cucumberella 5th September 2016, 11:08 PM

so jade was the one that got mssingno *. ill be bummed if it wins cos ive been wanting to send it since it came out but after winning with him in UP lightning wouldnt strike twice wud it lmao. absolute BANGA

Posted by: *Tim 5th September 2016, 11:11 PM

YAS N DNTN

Posted by: SevenSeize 5th September 2016, 11:11 PM

hoping the Raye entry is good, i've been enjoying "I, U, Us" as of late!

Posted by: Jade 5th September 2016, 11:12 PM

Ooh I've been revealed *.* Discovered 'Scope' in my Spotify Discover Weekly playlist and it was love at first listen

Mulgracia sending the potential I really liked from a few months ago *.* yasssss

(Dw Leww I won't win, I am always queen of low top 10 at best xx)

Posted by: HarryEzra 5th September 2016, 11:14 PM

Omg Raye and MssingNo

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 11:14 PM

Jade sending an artist I gave 20 points to in Unknown Pleasures ages ago lmao *.* (and it was the winner of the contest so cheap xxx)

Teyana Taylor :cheeseblock:

I quite like previous songs I've heard from Monarchy so hopefully a good Mulgracia entry this time! ;o

Posted by: travis 5th September 2016, 11:14 PM

omg clock my meltdown! i'm really excited for this, i hope everyone enjoys my entry! can't wait to listen to all of these fully

Posted by: Mattias 5th September 2016, 11:17 PM

Jade's song sounds really good once again <3 Wow at N DNTN recycling Raye, I gave her 18 this month last year when Jukianië sent her in my return contest! This song sounds pretty good too from what I just heard.

Quite a lot of recycled artists it seems, and also a lot of stuff I'm liking on quick first listen so yay!

Posted by: Cameron 5th September 2016, 11:19 PM

I'll never understand the hype surrounding Witch House

Posted by: Lindsey⚙ 5th September 2016, 11:20 PM

oooooh Hey Violet! They're a band that I've tried to get into but I haven't quite managed it yet, think there's quite a bit of controversy surrounding them and their old vocalist iirc :') Looking forward to listening to this track though

Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 11:26 PM

@New_Lexico: BB Diamond - "Praying"



Back in BJSC 83, BB Diamond represented Ramrynia with a song called "Feeling". Now New Lexico want to focus on another verb: praying. And this skirting past the veto is the first of many prayers they will need. Will God answer their prayers to finally get a win?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 27th

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@Niceland: MÖWE & Daniel Nitt - "Lovers Friends"



The debut entry of Niceland goes to Armada Music signees MÖWE and Daniel Nitt, the former first representing Terra Avium with his rework of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good". So maybe this song can have some lovers (or friends) maybe? We'll see how Niceland does because first impressions are always key.
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 19th

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@Persephonia: Øfdream - "Thelema"



Persephonia send another French mystery dance outfit to the contest, just one month after their last French entrant defied all odds and scraped the top 20. This is more eerie than "Water Frozen" and could be the ticket for them to return to the top 20. Or they could just defy the odds again. They've done it twice now; can they make it a third?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 18th

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@Pupok: Claudia Kane - "Einstein"



Pupok have gone from novelty entries to carefree pop to electrifying trance, and now they're back to a haunting ballad that draws similarities to Lana Del Rey's Ultraviolence era. Claudia Kane is a London-based artist who is sure to impress with her artistry and her gothic charm. Has Halloween come early for the people of Pupok?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 6th

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@Quintessa: Hannah Peel - "All That Matters"



After unjustly DNQing with Lali's "Soy" (what? It's a really good pop song), they try their hand at a more organic sound with Northern Irish multi-instrumentalist Hannah Peel. Can she prove that a more organic sound can still be in?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 17th

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@Ramrynia: Sabrina Carpenter - "On Purpose"



The people of Ramrynia are feeling right about this next artist, but will she take on the world? Girl Meets World star Sabrina Carpenter represents the land of cheap this month with her latest single. Can she project Ramrynia back to the top 10? Pretty sure all the Girl Meets World fans think so. Joshaya all the way
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 34th

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@Republic_Of_Adonia: Hayley Kiyoko - "Gravel To Tempo"



This contest is full of Hayleys! The Republic of Adonia have gone for this CSI: Cyber star who is also no stranger to the contest, making her first qualifier last year with lesbian anthem "Girls Like Girls" (with the video featuring her Insidious 3 co-star Stefanie Scott and Teen Wolf's Kelsey Chow). Can Hayley finally get a top 20?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 8th

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@Sandeborg: Peg Parnevik - "We Are (Ziggy & Carola)"



Swedish singer and star of the Swedish version of Keeping Up With The Kardashians called Parneviks, Peg Parnevik, first landed in the music radar with her debut single "Ain't No Saint". Sandeborg now enlists her help to land a decent placing with her follow up. Ziggy & Carola must be pretty relevant in Sweden.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 32nd

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@Seyetana: Kalafina - "To The Beginning"



Seyetana is the leading country in anime just as we're the leading country in rhythmic video games. And this time they have gone to Fate/Zero for inspiration, choosing the second season's opening theme performed by Kalafina. After their first two anime openings have fallen to the ground, can this be the one to break the chain?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 20th

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@Singerpurear: Kadie Elder - "First Time He Kissed A Boy"



Their fortunes have improved greatly last year with getting their first top 5 this time last year. Can they repeat the same here? Singerpurearean officials have chosen Danish band Kadie Elder to represent them this September. And during this one year anniversary of Kishi Bashi racing to new heights, they might just do it again. If they get lucky.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 1st

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 5th September 2016, 11:29 PM

Sabrina Was my back up potential, On Purpose is by far the best thing she has ever done!

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 11:29 PM

yaaaaaaaaaas pupok hype

Posted by: SevenSeize 5th September 2016, 11:29 PM

Kadie Elder I remember that one from PJSC, Singerpurear coming for Beaverdonia's gay anthem crown this month?

Posted by: awardinary 5th September 2016, 11:30 PM

I must be the only person on this forum who doesn't understand the concept of this event...

As someone whose never followed these discussions before, what do I need to know to get involved?

Posted by: Lindsey⚙ 5th September 2016, 11:30 PM

math ffs

Posted by: Cameron 5th September 2016, 11:30 PM

Lmao poor Lindsey

Posted by: HarryEzra 5th September 2016, 11:32 PM

Ohhh I have heard BB Diamonds new song and I loved it also pretty sure I have heard singers song

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th September 2016, 11:33 PM

On Purpose! Fantastic song, briefly considered it myself alongside what feels like 500 other potentials this month

Posted by: Cameron 5th September 2016, 11:34 PM

I also considered On Purpose 😂

Posted by: Chez Wombat 5th September 2016, 11:35 PM

MOwithtwodotsontopWE ;o Always love seeing a Terra Avium recycle (especially as the title of the song that I entered by them is the most definitive summary of my country of any of my entries *.*), best of luck with that Niceland!

Kinda really want to be in Semi 1 for my entry's sake from what I've seen so far (and I loved the other Mssngno track in UP <3).

Posted by: jakewild 5th September 2016, 11:35 PM

this presentation tho

Posted by: jakewild 5th September 2016, 11:35 PM

slay me

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 11:36 PM

Ooh excellent choice there John! (and not only because it is another Persephonia recycle but I do already know this song (I think it was a Pavel potential a while ago?) and it's another very good one, hoping it can have a bit more justice than 'Simple Guy' which unjustly came 2nd last in its semi around the time you joined )

Also yass me hype etc.

Posted by: Iz~ 5th September 2016, 11:38 PM

Well I have succeeded with anime songs (Requiem), just not with any unaltered openings. However it being from possibly the best anime and, more importantly, being a song that I've kept loving long after I finished watching it because of the amazing vocal work and strings Kalafina do and have, I have HOPE.

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 11:38 PM

QUOTE(awardinary @ Sep 6 2016, 12:30 AM)

Posted by: awardinary 5th September 2016, 11:42 PM

Thanks you Bré!

Posted by: Bré 5th September 2016, 11:48 PM

QUOTE(Chez Wombat @ Sep 6 2016, 12:35 AM)

Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 11:51 PM

@Skall: Stupeflip - "Stupeflip Vite !!!"



Skall opt for French band Stupeflip this year, nearly one year after starting their foray into extremely long songs. With this and "ÅÆØ" last year, is this a new era of Skall entries in which they're all pretty much novelty? I hope you all embrace the madness.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 4th

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@South_Danaelanda: Avicii f/Karen Marie Ørsted - "Dear Boy"



Ha-hurrrrrrrrr!!! It's (South) Danaelanda's 50th anniversary, and they're inviting Avicii and MØ to the party! After an extensive voting process involving three possible Avicii album tracks, they have decided on this collaboration with platinum recording artist MØ. Can this get them back into the final? Or at least get them to make up with North Danaelanda? Let's face it, this ain't no South Korea.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 24th

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@St._Burbia: Sarah Mark - "Tun Up"



The latest country leaping into CanCon terrain is St. Burbia, who send this Caribbean born artist with a rising hit in Canada. With a more upbeat and adventurous sound (possibly like that of "Dum Dee Dum" last month), will she "tun up" the party!
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 29th

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@Suedeonia: Brian Eno - "Here He Comes"



Suedeonia sends the oldest contestant this month, English musician Brian Eno, at the beautiful age of 68. With something from the 70's, this is also the oldest song in the entire contest. Suedeonia holds these two records now, but are they enough to propel them into the final again?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 21st

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@Syndare: Firefox AK - "Heart Of Mine"



Fresh off of sending the oldest entrant of last contest (Yoko Ono), they now enter the longest gap between a previous entrant's entry with Firefox AK. The Swedish alternative pop outfit first represented Mdice during the cheaper times of the contest. Will this be in Syndare's favor?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 14th

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@Taahino: Incredible Crew - "Running Errands With My Mom"



We've had Disney and Nickelodeon stars grace the BJSC stage, but never have we had anyone from the cast of a Cartoon Network show. So this is a first for the Cor Lupus books. This is Taahino's first rap entry (and first novelty entry!), so will venturing out of their comfort zone again still result in the consistency they have shown last year?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 1st

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@Tartford: Sons of Sonix f/Melanie C - "Numb"

Tartford had been doing pretty well after previously falling flat almost every contest, so what's next for them? They turn to London-based group Sons of Sonix who team up with... hold on, a SPICE GIRL?!?! This will be something for the books.
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 13th

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@Terra_Avium: Daydreamer - "Travelling Light"



What do you get when you cross a chill instrumental with an ethereal visual? This video of course. Daydreamer is based "somewhere in Texas" as his Twitter very well says. Can Terra Avium's venture into songs over seven minutes long get them back into the final, or have the birds lost their ability to fly high?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 16th

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@The_Actual_Republic_Of_Bellamia: Ryan Lawrie - "If Only"



Here's an interesting fact about TARO Bellamia: 10 out of the last 11 entries (since they first landed in NBC) have been male, with the only exception being Maty Noves from two contests prior. And they're adding 20-year-old Ryan Lawrie to the list. He got discovered through YouTube covers (not like that's become much of a surprise), and now he's going for gold here. Can this latest X Factor contestant traverse his way into the top tier?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 14th

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@Thelonia: Jauz X Netsky - "Higher"



Jauz is a Los Angeles based bass house producer (and maker of a former Cor Lupus potential!) with a few other genres to go with it. Netsky is a Belgian producer who normally produces drum and bass. Put them together and you get a... future house track? Should be interesting how they came up with that.
[b]Semi Draw:[b] Semi 1, performing 15th

Posted by: Pavel 5th September 2016, 11:51 PM

Yasssss auto qualifying. I am currently OBSESSED with Pom Pom and it's one of my favorites. The lyrics are everything. Everyone should appreciate.

Penetration time tonight.

Posted by: Jade 5th September 2016, 11:53 PM

Oh my god Lindsey

Posted by: Lindsey⚙ 5th September 2016, 11:53 PM

ICON FOR HIRE - NOW YOU KNOW WAS ROCK RAP

Posted by: Cody's Glory 5th September 2016, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(Lindsey⚙ @ Sep 5 2016, 04:53 PM)

Posted by: princess_lotita 5th September 2016, 11:56 PM

MEL C?!?!

Posted by: Lindsey⚙ 5th September 2016, 11:58 PM

QUOTE(Cody @ Sep 6 2016, 12:54 AM)

Posted by: Liаm 5th September 2016, 11:58 PM

Anniversary or not Avicii and MO is a bit... :/ But then I would say that, even MO can't save an Avicii "song" x

Running Errands With My Mom *.*

Posted by: JosephStyles 5th September 2016, 11:58 PM

If I stick to what I have in mind for the next couple of months, I may be going female for the final 2 contests this year! First time I'll have sent two females in a row since Lia Marie Johnson & Niykee Heaton in 72 and 73 honestly though I just go with whatever I'm loving and it's been male most times in the past year, purely out of coincidence!

Hype for Ryan anyway *.* B'ellamak'er to smash with the double X Factor impact x

Posted by: Mattias 5th September 2016, 11:58 PM

MEL C?!?! [2]

Also, Brian Eno is a surprise! And Avicii ;o

Posted by: Chez Wombat 5th September 2016, 11:59 PM

:'), well that was bound to happen wasn't it.

I promise you all my song is worth the length, it is a true audio-visual experience (and I cannot wait for the plug listen through for this lmao *_*). Riding the long song wagon alone this contest it seems ;o

Melanie C and Avicii here lol

QUOTE(Bré @ Sep 6 2016, 12:48 AM)

Posted by: SevenSeize 6th September 2016, 12:01 AM

Avicii, MØ, and Mel C in bjsc :'''''''') well i guess you don't see that every month

Posted by: Oliver 6th September 2016, 12:03 AM

I'm all for Avicii being entered for it being a 50th anniversary, but "Dear Boy" with MØ having just been knocked off #1??? Was there no other Avicii song that could have been used?

Posted by: Bré 6th September 2016, 12:05 AM

Well... MØ is probably not actually credited on the song if that makes it any better!!! (:') tho)

Omg @ Taahino. Yes.

And yay for Terra Avium being with me if you're actually right with your analysis Chez Pact to give each other 12? (jk)

Posted by: Bré 6th September 2016, 12:07 AM

'Higher' is rapidly becoming the new 'Ghost' lol. This is the 4th entry called that in the last 9 contests (after DJ Haus, Kwamie Liv and of course The Naked And Famous). 5th in total including Erik Grönwall in BJSC 23.

Posted by: Cody's Glory 6th September 2016, 12:17 AM

And now for the last batch.

@Tinnmark: Wardruna - "Odal"



So Tinnmark have turned into Vikings this month? Okay. Norwegian dark folk outfit Wardruna represents Tinnmark this month and hopefully this change of pace will get the BJSC public noting that they're not just Scandipop. Do you approve this change of direction?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 18th

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@Trifoski: La Femme - "Sphynx"



We get into another French act, this time more psych-punk rock. They have had a pretty plentiful year production-wise (although the chart positions may say otherwise), can they bring the Trifoski consistency back?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 34

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@Ultraviolenceland: Liv Dawson - "Still"



After a relatively cheap pick in Lauren Aquilina resulted in missing the top 20, they send this London-based singer-songwriter to inject a chill pop dance vibe. Do they still have it in them to make the top 10?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 6th

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@Unovia: TAL - "Are We Awake"



After winning a three-way tiebreaker but missing out on a top 10 position, they enter the contest with Israeli-born French singer TAL, who is no stranger to the contest. Her first appearance landed in 16th for Espen, and it's only been up for her, with her best placing being 8th representing the Federal Republic of Ashton. Can she continue this upward trajectory?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 22nd

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@Usfland: Andrew Luce & Graves f/Chelsea Cutler - "Up To You"



Usfland are stronger than ever with a three contest qualification streak, can they continue it here. They present the token long song name (despite the song being a bit less than four minutes long). Do you guys think Usfland will continue this hot streak?
Semi Draw: Semi 1, performing 8th

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@Utopia: Average White Band - "When Will You Be Mine?"



Utopia also make a return since only showing up to enter in BJSC 83, failing to vote in both the semi final and the final. This time they enlist the help of Scottish funk/R&B band Average White Band (what a weird name of a band lol). They also sent a song from the 70's - will that do fairly well?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 21st

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@Yehesi: Nakita - "Where Are You?"



Yehesi takes on New Zealand's rising star Nakita to the contest, just one after the first act from that country to win. It's more blogpop than their entries this year, with some articles comparing her to GLADES, also from last month? Can they bounce back from their unexpected flop?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 31st

Posted by: *Tim 6th September 2016, 12:18 AM

omg TAL <3

Posted by: Cody's Glory 6th September 2016, 12:23 AM

And there you have it. The 68 players that must fight in the semis are:

Posted by: Bré 6th September 2016, 12:26 AM

Quite looking forward to that Tinnmark entry based on that description ;o (which also makes it sound like it's a near guaranteed DNQ again but no judging before hearing it lol). I had another song by Andrew Luce & Chelsea Cutler as a kind-of potential a few months ago as well ~

Trifoski *.* that song was a potential for 152chris the other month alongside Vendredi Sur Mer, glad that both of those songs have got to be sent in the end. (I knew I recognised the pyramid head woman in your national thread from somewhere)

Fabulous work with this thread Cody, really enjoyed reading through it and excited to get stuck into this contest ~

Posted by: Bré 6th September 2016, 12:29 AM

Wait am I actually in semi 1 then?

(you did say '18th in semi 2' for both me and Tinnmark in the reveal so I guess mine was the typo based on that? )

((sorryyyy Chez if I am actually in semi 1 lmao! :x))

Posted by: Mattias 6th September 2016, 12:30 AM

Thanks for this presentation Cody, nice work <3 Will get going with first full listen tomorrow, bed now ~

Posted by: Iz~ 6th September 2016, 12:30 AM

QUOTE(Bré @ Sep 6 2016, 01:26 AM)

Posted by: Jade 6th September 2016, 12:32 AM

Thanks for this Cody and a very good job with it all! So hyped to listen to the songs for the first time tomorrow.

Posted by: HarryEzra 6th September 2016, 12:34 AM

Lovely presentation Cody really enjoyed the reveal

Posted by: Addy K!ng 6th September 2016, 12:40 AM

Mel C and Aviici!

Posted by: Cody's Glory 6th September 2016, 12:59 AM

So apparently I've left out two countries. NEVER DO THESE WHILE SEMI SICK PEOPLE.

[font="Courier New"]@Land_Of_DW: Indaqo - "Boom Boom Boom"



Land Of DW switch from folk country (or whatever Ward Thomas was) to a sultry deep house track perfect to end the summer. Will this change in pace be beneficial to their place in the final?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 30th

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@Triangledonia: Emma Carn - "Bad Boy Genes"



Emma Carn first made an impact through appearing on BUNT.'s single "Journey". Now a new Armada Music signee, she plans to bring in a new flavor to Triangledonia's playlist. Do you guys think her genre-changing skills are enough to get them to the final?
Semi Draw: Semi 2, performing 2nd

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I need to lie down

Posted by: Cody's Glory 6th September 2016, 01:30 AM

Okay now to comment on the entries:

QUOTE(Cody @ Aug 28 2016, 01:46 PM)

Posted by: Jacob Alan 6th September 2016, 02:18 AM

Too late to catch up fully (will read the rest tomorrow) but yass at the Relient K/ Cat hype.

ETA: Love the presentation Cody, and especially seeing as this is just an amazing little extra (with the reveal) I can't wait to see how you present the results.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 6th September 2016, 05:51 AM

Skimmed through this but will have a proper read this evening. The effort you've put into it Cody is so commendable this is gonna be a GOOD contest I can already feel!

Posted by: TheSnake 6th September 2016, 08:44 AM

Yes great presentation Cody...looking forward to the contest.

Posted by: TheSnake 6th September 2016, 08:48 AM

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Posted by: TheSnake 6th September 2016, 08:48 AM

Oh my goodness Jauz and Netsky is such a tune....nice to see that in the contest....

Posted by: danG 6th September 2016, 11:05 AM

As well as being a bit of a tune, Netsky is also a Danaelanda recycle *_* (which we recycled from Usfland but sshhh)

Posted by: Harve 6th September 2016, 11:39 AM

QUOTE(Cody @ Sep 6 2016, 12:51 AM)

Posted by: Suedehead2 6th September 2016, 02:36 PM

I'm a bit late to the party, but I'd like to add my thanks to Cody for his brilliant presentation