Review: Reminded of You 떠올라 by Baek Ji Young 백지영

Genres: K-Pop, Dance-Pop, Disco Dance
Released: 24th May 2013
WS Entertainment

I was so excited for Baek Ji Young's comeback. Like expected, it didn't disappoint. Though it's a bit different from her usual R&B, this song was so good. I legit just wanted to get up and dance. I loved Good Boy by Baek Ji Young which came out awhile ago. I can't believe she's 37 and still as pretty as ever. I'm just sad that this will be her final release before she gets married.
Song:
Baek Ji Young has a very powerful voice that can effortlessly perform in high and low ranges. The first few verses of the song are a bit lower compared to the last verses. I loved the electronic sounds that played in the background and how they didn't ruin her voice. Some voices only sound good with more soulful music but Baek Ji Young rocked the synthy beats. I also liked the repetitive but nice drum beats in the background and how sometimes another faster layer is added on top of it. Even if some people won't understand it, it sounds amazing as it is.
Lyrics:
Even though this song is so upbeat and uplifting, it is a break up song. My favourite lyrics in the song translate to:
"Now I will erase you, my heart is too tired
Though I know this is only momentary
You forgot me although you know I started to really hate you"
Those lines are so meaningful and all the symbolism and stuff makes it really nice. The part that sounds the nicest is romanized as:
"ni-ga tteo-olla jakku tteo-olla
nareul tteona modeun ge lie lie
ni-ga tteo-olla jakku tteo-olla
nan beokchaolla gaseumtteojil-keotkata"
Summary:
This is the type of song that I'll listen to for a long long time. I can't wait for the music video! I definitely think that a lot of people would enjoy this kind of music. I can't promise it will be the best song you've ever heard but I'm really encouraging you to give it a try. All it takes is one click.



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Review: One Shot by B.A.P 비에이피

Genres: K-Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, R&B
Released: 11 February 2013
Members: Yong Guk, Him Chan, Dae Hyun, Young Jae, Jong Up, Zelo
TS Entertainment

I am a few days late on this review which I realize in the K-Pop world is ALOT but better late than never. It took me a while to really listen to the song and to really see which parts I like best and why I like them.
Song:
 Right from the beginning, I thought this song was amazing. It starts off with a beautiful violin instrumental before the song starts. The violin instrumental is kept throughout the rest of the song upon many other layers of music and the vocals. Compared to some of B.A.P's other songs I think this one really suits them and the style they should be going for. Kind of like One Direction, B.A.P have a certain structure they usually follow. Some people get annoyed but I think it's quite effective. Starts with Yong Guk, then it goes to vocals as the song slowly builds up to the chorus. After that, Dae Hyun comes in as well as Zelo in the second verse. I really love the power and emotion in this song that keeps the song fantastic. I don't think I can find even 2 seconds of this song that I didn't like.
Lyrics:
I get that it's in Korean but the basic meaning of this song is actually kind of inspirational. It's about how you should go throw yourself into the world without fear and how you have "Only one shot!" I really like them. Then there's the English lyrics, well the Engrish. What I hear:
"One shot,
 Lemme tell something dat yo already know.
You just get to rock to midnigh man."
The real lyrics:

"One shot, Let me tell you
something that you already know.
You just get the rock to me.
You na mean?"

Well actually, none of them completely make sense. I still like it though. I love how the song starts with it and the seductive voice that comes along with it. ;)
*Update: I came across this article on tumblr and found it really amazing. It's the possible meaning to B.A.P's One Shot and how deep the layers can actually be. Read it here!

Summary:

One Shot is by far my favourite B.A.P song so far. I don't care if they don't change up their structure too much. I still love it! Who cares if you can't understand it completely. It sounds amazing! This is definitely the type of song I would introduce to someone who hasn't heard any other K-Pop aside from Gangnam Style because trust me, this is a thousand times better. 

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