Throwback Thursday: K-Pop and K-Hip-Hop/K-R&B From A to Z (Letter “F” Edition)
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“A, B, C, D, E, F-” “F” is our next letter in our ongoing segment. Finding songs that begin with the letter “F” was a fairly easy task. There are so many songs out there that begin with that letter, and each is as different as the last. So, let’s take it back and talk about tracks that begin with the letter “F.”
SEVENTEEN - “Fast Pace”
On December 5, 2016, SEVENTEEN released their jam-packed album, Going Seventeen. An album home to eight fantastic songs, there are hits on here that, 10 years later, many still play as if it were the first time. One song on the album that will always have CARATs singing along to is their B-side, “Fast Pace.” It’s a sultry song that showcases the true vocal skills of the boys. Throughout the song, you can hear the members harmonizing with one another, hitting smooth falsettos, and the rappers' verses are striking but stick to that soothing flow the whole group is going for. The song is very addictive as well. After one listen, you will find yourself singing it all day long. “Going, we’re going-” is a moment from the song that will get stuck in your head. It’s a great song, and will forever be a hidden gem for CARATs.
Red Velvet - “Feel My Rhythm”
On March 21, 2022, our spooky queens Red Velvet released their bright and bubbly EP The ReVe Festival 2022 - Feel My Rhythm. A beautiful six-song release, this EP had everyone on the edges of their seats, ready for more. With songs like “Good, Bad, Ugly,” “In My Dreams,” and many more, it was hard to pick just one to be your favorite. One that really resonated with listeners and fans was their title track, “Feel My Rhythm,” a song with an electrifying instrumental, featuring a mixture of orchestral elements. With the work of the very well-known composer Bach, you can hear the more graceful elements of the song, with an EDM mixture that will have you moving. The girls also sound amazing in this song. Their voices are angelic, but carry so much power that you are drawn in and blown away. It is truly a stunning song and will forever be one of their most loved.
SUNMI - “Full Moon (feat. Lena)”
On February 17, 2014, our quirky queen SUNMI released her first EP, Full Moon, an album that gave us a look into who SUNMI was as a soloist. Her quirky theme/concepts were new and got us super excited for what SUNMI had in store for us. The EP is home to one of her most well-known tracks, one that even now, many people love to cover and scream along to the lyrics. The song “Full Moon (feat. Lena)” is more on the sultry side but still has a hint of pop. With a spooky concept, SUNMI does an amazing job not only showing it in the video but also carrying it through in her voice. You can hear the hunting sound, which makes this even more exciting. The song is amazing, and with Lena as the feature, it makes the vibe very exciting.