Throwback Thursday: JUNNY Edition
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Everyone has their favorite soloists. When you hear this person's music, you are screaming their lyrics word for word. For me and many, that is K-R&B producer/soloist JUNNY. A very talented artist with a strong repertoire, JUNNY is a well-known soloist whose music resonates with everyone. With the release of his new album and the start of his North American/Canadian tour, it only felt right to talk about his music. So, let’s take it back and talk about JUNNY and his amazing music.
“RUSH (feat. BOBBY)” - dopamine - EP
On June 13, 2024, JUNNY released his jam-packed, stellar mini-album, dopamine - EP—an iconic six-song EP with each track featuring its own distinct sound. The EP starts with his very upbeat track “RUSH (feat. BOBBY).” Every time this song plays on shuffle, I am instantly filled with so much joy and energy. The moment the beat comes in, and JUNNY starts with, “You got me heatin’ up,” you are ready to pull out your best moves and sing along. This song also features iconic rapper, soloist, and iKON group member BOBBY. BOBBY's verse is a ball of energy. His flow is bold and matches the song's groovy vibe. It is so much fun to hear this live. When he performed this during his last tour, the entire venue got even louder (if that was possible), and we sang along to the addictive song. It is such a good song, setting the tone for the EP.
“Distance” - Vivid, Pt. 2 - EP
On August 10, 2019, JUNNY released his R&B-heavy EP, Vivid, Pt. 2. A fun EP with five songs, Vivid, Pt. 2 is a mini-album that is home to many songs featuring a lot of well-known artists in the K-R&B and K-hip-hop scene, like PUNCHNELLO, and Holynn, for example. The EP opens with his super-chill, groovy track “Distance.” A well-known song by JUNNY, “Distance” is a track that highlights JUNNY’s strong vocals. The way his voice can hit such solid falsettos yet still travel to lower registers will always amaze listeners. “Distance” is one of those songs that you turn on to relax, but find yourself on your feet, with your microphone, singing your heart out. It’s such an addictive song that many JUNNY fans have made it a favorite.
“INVITATION (feat. Gaeko)” - INVITATION (feat. Gaeko) - Single
On July 6, 2023, JUNNY released his highly anticipated single, “INVITATION (feat. Gaeko).” A track that, from one 30-second video, had everybody wanting more. The moment the song starts, you are instantly captivated and ready for more: “Won’t you crawl up in this bed with me? (Woo) Cozy up in these sheets, girl. Turn on whatever you please, yeah.” Word for word, bar for bar, this song is so much fun to sing. When the entire song was released, everyone rushed to their preferred streaming platform to find it. Focusing on that R&B genre, “INVITATION” has that sensual sound that would make you move your head along to the beat, but still makes you want to dance. Rapper Gaeko's verse matches the overall groovy vibe of the song, and when his verse comes on, you are moving your head to the flow of his verse. It adds to the already exciting song and is a nice touch to the R&B track.
Edited by Bryn Claybourne