Throwback Thursday: My K-R&B/Hip-Hop Playlist On Shuffle
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There’s no feeling like curating that perfect playlist of songs for whichever occasion or feeling you're having. Just like the girl group version, I am going to shuffle my K-R&B/Hip-Hop playlist to see which vibes we're going for today. So, let's take it back and talk about some of my favorite K-R&B/Hip-hop tracks.
YUGYEOM - “I Want U Around (feat. DeVita)”
On June 17, 2021, GOT7 member and R&B soloist YUGYEOM released his debut album Point of View: U. It’s an addictive album with seven tracks that showcase YUGYEOM's soulful vocals and obvious vocal tone for R&B. One track that people know and love is his song “I Want You Around (feat. DeVita).” This track features a groovy, bass-thumping beat that will make you dance along, while also encouraging you to sing along to the lyrics. This track features another well-known artist in the K-R&B scene, and her name is DeVita. DeVita's tone is smooth and captivating. DeVita and YUGYEOM both fall in the mezzo-soprano and tenor vocal range, so they are both able to hit those high falsettos. Their voices match so well, and because of that, we get a track that you fall in love with just from one listen.
BIBI - “BIBI Vengeance”
On November 18, 2022, the well-known R&B/pop artist BIBI released her jam-packed album, Lowlife Princess: Noir. On that album is her iconic track “BIBI Vengeance.” A thrilling track with a danceable beat and screamable lyrics, this track is destined to get you hyped. The moment it starts, the commanding flute instantly draws you in, and the moment BIBI starts singing, you feel the excitement. “BIBI Vengenance” is a very girl boss track. In the video, you can see BIBI and her backup dancers getting back at the people who have wronged her, really honing in on that title and its concept. BIBI really knows how to make addictive songs. After one listen, the chorus won’t be able to leave your mind. You will be singing it all day long. It’s an exciting song that became a well-known track of hers.
D.Ark - “GENIUS (feat. CHANGMO)”
On May 13, 2021, K-Hip-Hop artist D.Ark released EP1 - GENIUS—a fun EP with five songs that are equally exciting to listen to. The first song on the EP is his track “GENIUS (feat. CHANGMO).” This track is an upbeat track that will have you dancing along to the groovy beat. D.Ark truly shows his rapping skills in this track. His fast-paced flow matches the fast pace of the beat, and he does a great job at matching the vibe of each verse. For example, during the verses, he is quick, steady, and upbeat; meanwhile, during the bridge, he turns off the rapping and shows us powerful vocals. This song also features a well-known rapper in the K-Hip-Hop scene: CHANGMO. His verse is true to CHANGMO fashion, and his flow rides the beat and commands your attention. This crossover was one we didn’t know we needed till we got it. “GENIUS (feat. CHANGMO)” is a fun song that will have you moving.
Edited by Bryn Claybourne