To mark her 25th anniversary debut, singer BoA (BoA, affiliated with SME) has once again garnered attention from the U.S. Grammy.com for her musicality and influence.
Recently, Grammy.com spotlighted BoA in a special article titled "Discovering the 'Queen of K-POP' BoA through five songs: from 'No.1' to 'Better,'" highlighting her music journey and career over the past 25 years while once again making her enduring presence and influence felt.
In the article, Grammy.com noted, "As an artist who continuously seeks change and is widely known as the 'Queen of K-Pop,' BoA has transcended generational and cultural barriers through her music and influence, and her presence has reshaped the flow of the K-Pop industry."
It was further mentioned, "BoA, based on her unparalleled star quality, has freely traversed a wide range of genres, captivating Japanese fans with her mesmerizing vocals and outstanding dance skills. Ultimately, she became the first Korean artist to conquer major charts in Japan and recorded the sale of millions of albums," drawing attention to BoA's successful career.
Moreover, it was added that "BoA has also been noted for her ability to naturally embody various musical personas. Her repertoire is like a journey in itself, encompassing everything from 'Meri Chri,' a representative Christmas song in Japan, to the vibrant dance pop 'Double,' and songs like 'Woman' that convey self-assertion and strength."
Along with this, Grammy.com explained, "As her career has evolved, BoA has gradually gained control over the entire creative process, allowing her to realize her musical vision in future projects. (For example, the album 'Kiss My Lips,' released in 2015, is the first work that BoA planned entirely from start to finish.) Today, BoA is recognized as a legend and pioneer by all, regardless of gender, among idols. In particular, through her work as a mentor, she continues to exert a significant influence on K-Pop and is currently leading NCT WISH as a producer," highlighting BoA's activities as a producer.
Finally, the article selected a total of five songs as BoA's representative tracks, including 'No.1' (Number One), 'Valenti' (Valenti), 'Only One' (Only One), 'Better' (Better), and 'What She Wants' (What She Wants), stating that through these tracks and her 11th regular album 'Crazier' released on the 4th, marking her 25th anniversary debut, one can glimpse BoA's artistry and musical world.
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