🇫🇮 UMK 2024 | Jess Markin "Glow" REACTION! 🇫🇮

We've gotten UMK 2024 entry #4 and it's Jesse Markin with the song "Glow". You heard my thoughts in the video, but what are yours? Let me know what you think of "Glow" on its own and in relation to the other UMK entries we've heard so far!
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[@Gravysushi]

These entries so far seem like real songs that everyday people would also listen to, not just Eurovision fans. I’m loving the diversity of sound and cannot wait to see them live! Hope you’re having a good day and not getting too much snow!

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

My drive to work was a little treacherous to say the least, but we made it! Are you in the U.S. too??

[@Gravysushi]

I’m actually in Tokyo but I’m from Tennessee so I heard that my family got a ton of snow. I figured a lot of the US got pretty covered

[@duckeh1952]

Well the main point of UMK is be platform and boosts to artists for our own (Finland) markets. Participate in ESC in secondary perk. Past few years it's been obvious that ESC isn't even priority to all of them, just boost in the country. Even eurofans can go with Finnish songs, tbh in big picture there's no really market for music in Finnish outside Finland.

[@kirsij1634]

I must appreciate your knowledge of the different music styles. Very good reactions.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Thank you my friend, it's fun when we actually get to see different music styles presented in one selection like this! Finland makes it easy :)

[@kaiknlast]

as someone who has listened to a lot of Jesse Markin, i love that he chose to send something so true to his sound and his usual (great) quality songwriting. this is my fav UMK track so far, i think it's so uplifting and fun.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Tianda1111]

Jesse is 🔥❤️

[@kristel8991]

Jesse has said that he wouldn't participate in ESC even if he won because Israel isn't banned. That's why I don't think the Finns will vote for this one. But I think this is a high quality song and provides great variety to UMK. The positive vibe is so energizing! I can imagine this being a summer hit in Finland. The sound is so smooth and nice that I could imagine this playing in the radio in an English-speaking country as well

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

For sure, this song has a mass appeal that isn't ultra common for Eurovision songs

[@Disaffected91]

I love your reaction videos and I really wait them (about umk of course the most, but all of them are great ❤) . I love this song. Jesse Markin made me glow today, while I was walking (just for a fun) in the freezing cold winter weather here (it's like - 16,5 celsius). This song warmed my heart❤. People here in Finland are a bit pissed, even said that they hate this song, because Jesse informed that if he wins UMK he wouldn't go to Eurovisions in Malmö, if EBU lets Israel participate this year in Eurovision. He is an artist who is standing strong for his opinion. That doesn't make the song bad or not good enough to actually win Umk. In my heart the song is even better for it. ❤️ I love it. And I loved Sara's song too. 😅. I don't have my favorite yet. 3 songs to go. 😂

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Finland always makes it hard to do a ranking because all of the songs are so good and so different from one another! This one makes me feel good too, positive vibes all around which is what a lot of people need at this time of year.

[@Kaarijafan2024]

I love this one and Sara ❣️ DAMN this is gooood!

[@delluh3863]

Jesse is my favourite. I'm gonna vote so hard! ❤

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

As you should!!

[@marsukarhu9477]

Yeah, I love this song! It might not be a good song for ESC, but I'll definitely put it on my playlist.

[@Thorrisn]

Wow, got to say I appreciate your reactions so much, really interesting!

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Glad you like them, thank you!

[@heidihulkkonensohrabi4263]

Im finnish and I love this .Breath of fresĥ air .

[@millapasanen2045]

The winner ❤🔥

[@suviv5302]

Jesse has made this song himself, together with his producer Totte Rautiainen. 💥

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

It's very well done!

[@sarziga]

This is my "feel good song" from this selection thus far. (and since u previously mentioned that u were a rap connaisseur i was waiting for your reaction)😊

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

As a rap connoisseur I approve of this entry 😆

[@sarziga]

@@JordanDavisEurovision nice to know 😀💞

[@sebastianniittyvuopio5017]

This is it, 😊❤WIN❤NER❤😊

[@hartikanen453]

This year, UMK is good because it really shows what kind of music is really listened to in Finland. Yes, käärijä, lord are good, but in reality nobody listens to that kind of music. and I think everyone thinks that Finns are some kind of rock stars, but in reality pop and rap are the most listened

[@Disaffected91]

Everybody listens to Lordi and Käärijä for real 😂.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

The metalhead thing has definitely become part of the international imaginary when it comes to Finland. I'm sure it's rooted in some truth, but I totally agree with your thoughts here, Finland contains more than just rock musicians and UMK (this year especially) is showcasing that.

[@nyyminuolivaara]

How did you know that he is an indie hipster rap artist only by looking one photo...? 😮 💪 This is not his typical song so you were right. This one is far more commercial and happy than his music usually is.

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

There are enough artists like that in the U.S. that you get an eye for it haha. Also the jean jacket and the hat were giveaways.

[@nyyminuolivaara]

@@JordanDavisEurovision LOL, that's so funny.

[@riikaasaa]

Three more to go! I really can't make up my mind which is the best so far. Is it boring or is it a good thing? 🤔 I think I have to decide just after live performances. I even got the tickets to the live show! 🎉🙌🏼

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Congratulations, that'll be amazing!!

[@lujalainen1]

this song can win also,very good hit radio song like you say. but of course this israel boycott hmmmm. but still very good entertainment for this umk for sure. thanx to great reaction like always,cannot wait windows95 reaction :))

[@hedviglinnea]

my least favorit is sexmane, so have to say that's my "bad" entry.

[@AjMz96]

Nice vibe and i like the musical production within the song but i think this is the ‘weakest’ so far but it’s still decent (Yellow Tier) Personally prefer Sexmane’s MANIA to this as i click more with the chorus’ dynamism, just feel i hear to much of the word Glow here🤣 Might sound harsh but when the level is so high you have to nitpick unlike certain other selections (looking at you Supernova…)

[@JordanDavisEurovision]

Not the weakest 😭 you’ve hurt me

[@AjMz96]

@@JordanDavisEurovision Well it didn’t finish last in my ranking🤣 But it just doesn’t give me enough punch in the chorus for my liking