Throwback Thursday: Red Velvet Edition
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On August 1, 2014, SM Entertainment’s iconic girl group Red Velvet made their stellar debut. The members at the time, Irene, Wendy, Seulgi, and Joy, stepped into the scene with their hit debut track “Happiness.” It wasn’t till 2015 when member Yeri joined, and we got the Red Velvet we know and love today. Ever since their debut, these girls have been releasing hit after hit. Listening to them, you get a mixture of R&B, bubbly, upbeat pop, and even some electro/EDM mixes. They are super talented, and today, we are going to take it back and talk about some Red Velvet tracks that showcase their immense talent.
“Psycho” - ‘The ReVe Festival’ Finale - EP
On December 23, 2019, Red Velvet dropped the finale to their three-part EP series, ‘The ReVe Festival.’ Each album has a different sound, vibe, and concept. The finale was darker, haunting, and evoked the concept of dark academia. “Psycho” is an R&B track with strong vocals and captivating raps. This track is one that many love, and when it plays, you can’t help but sing along. While also being an R&B track, there is a mixture of that Jersey drill beat and some EDM as well, which makes for a gut-wrenching track. The members' vocals in this song are breathtaking, possessing immense power and strength.
“피카부 (Peek-A-Boo)” - Perfect Velvet - The 2nd Album
On November 17, 2017, the girls dropped their second album, Perfect Velvet - The 2nd Album. This album is jam-packed with nine songs that are household names in their catalog. One is their iconic title track “피카부 (Peek-A-Boo).” This upbeat track is spooky, danceable, and quirky. A mixture of pop, R&B, and electro, the girls' vocals are bubbly and full of energy, which matches the overall vibe of the song. While the song is upbeat, the music video is like a horror movie. The girls are seen chasing after a pizza deliveryman, trying to attack him. Seeing them chase after the pizza guy with a smile on their face was like a horror movie, keeping you glued to the screen as a viewer. It’s such a great track, and the girls sound amazing in it.
“Power Up” - Summer Magic - Summer Mini Album
On August 6, 2018, Red Velvet dropped one of their summer hits, “Power Up.” The album this track is on is called Summer Magic - Summer Mini Album, and just as the title suggests, this track is perfect for the summer. With a bubbly, groovy beat, you can’t help but jump up and dance the choreography and sing this song at the top of your lungs. The girls’ vocals in this song are majestic. They are hitting runs, striking high notes, and harmonizing with one another. The lyrics are also incredibly memorable: “Ba-banana, ba-ba, banana-nana.” The song is so addictive, and it’s truly a fun song perfect for the summertime.