ARrC Shifts Perspectives with First Single Album, CTRL+ALT+SKIID

Photo: ARrC Official X

Right before Mystic Story boy group ARrC released their third EP, HOPE, in July, they teased “SKIID,” the title track of their first single album. Released on November 3, CTRL+ALT+SKIID contains two songs meant to raise the mood of those feeling trapped in life. ARrC also promotes solidarity—a shared desire to overcome challenges together—with a collaboration featuring labelmates Moon Sua and Siyoon of the girl group Billlie.   

TRACKLIST: 

  1. “SKIID”

  2. “WoW (Way of Winning) (with MOON SUA X SIYOON)” 

“SKIID”

Through “SKIID,” ARrC wants to replenish the energy of listeners who may feel stuck in an uninspiring loop of daily life. The song combines elements of jazz and hip-hop for a continuous, engaging beat. According to a press release, ARrC adds “SKIID” to the keyboard command “CTRL, ALT, DELETE” as their own way of rebooting outlooks. Instead of immediately halting all emotions, they encourage skidding, making a smooth turn after a sudden stop. The music video reflects this message by showing the members feeling unrewarded at various service jobs, then embracing their work. 

“WoW (Way of Winning) (with MOON SUA X SIYOON)”

Billlie’s main rappers help ARrC spread encouragement through a new collaboration. Moon Sua and Siyoon, who debuted as a duo in April, also contributed lyrics to this U.K. garage song. While the instrumental sounds light, the singing and rapping come off mighty. The lyrics change a defeatist attitude into an optimistic attitude.* ARrC’s powerful collaboration with MOON SUA X SIYOON makes this a must-listen song. It is certainly a win.  

*Note: lyrics from the English captions in the “OFFSET STAGE LIVE” performance.

Edited by Sandy Ou