Throwback Thursday: K-Pop and K-Hip-Hop/K-R&B From A to Z (Letter “C” Edition)

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“A, B, C-” C, we are now on the letter C. In the first two parts, we searched my playlists high and low for songs that began with the first two letters of the alphabet, and I never realized how many there were. So, today we are going to go through our playlist once again to give the letter C a chance to shine. 

SEVENTEEN - “CLAP” 

On November 6, 2017, SEVENTEEN released their upbeat, jam-packed album SEVENTEEN 2nd Album ‘Teen Age’. It’s a fun album with 13 songs that had us either on our feet, dancing to the music, or grabbing a microphone and singing our hearts out. This album features many different songs, including tracks featuring the group’s sub-unit’s like “CHANGE UP” by the Leader Team, “Lilili Yabbay” by the Performance Team, “TRAUMA” by the Hip-Hop Team, and “Pinwheel” by the Vocal Team. The album alone brightens the mood of every listener, but the title track “CLAP” brings even more joy. “CLAP” is an upbeat track that showcases the vocal, rap, and dance skills of the members. The track has a strong electro/rock instrumental. You can hear the electric guitar, drums, and synth beat, making this a rock track. We already know how talented SEVENTEEN is, and while watching the video, you are captivated by their talent and having the time of your life. 

DAY6 - “Chocolate”

On November 8, 2018, DAY6 released the OST for the adorable drama Want More 19, a show about a group of friends, love, and high school life, with an equally adorable OST that is so much fun to listen to. “Chocolate” is a track that talks about knowing how they need to stay away, but like chocolate, you can’t. In line with the show's vibe, the song is upbeat but still very laid-back. As a band, DAY6 has phenomenal instrumental skills, and you can hear each member's instrument throughout the song. DAY6 is also a group with strong vocal skills. That signature rock slur in the voices and highlighted falsettos are prominent in the song and will have you ready to sing along. “Chocolate” is a fun song that will have you moving along to the beat. 

BAEKHYUN - “Candy” 

On May 25, 2020, BAEKHYUN released his very fun and upbeat mini-album Delight - The 2nd Mini Album. A lighthearted album that showcases  BAEKHYUN's undeniable vocal skills and showed us how to have fun, the mini-album will have you feeling every emotion as you listen. Listening to “Bungee” will have you vibing and relaxing to BAEKHYUN’s smooth vocals, while listening to “Poppin’” will have you on your feet dancing along to the R&B beat. Another song that will have you on your feet is his well-known title track “Candy.” It’s an exciting song that takes the R&B and pop genres, mixes them, and creates a danceable track that will have you screaming along to the lyrics. While listening to the song, you can’t help but feel happy. Seeing this song live was a different experience. The audience was excited, and everyone was out of their chairs, hitting every dance move and note. It’s a track that will create a happy memory.

Edited by Bryn Claybourne