TOMORROW X TOGETHER member Yeonjun gave the first live preview of parts of his new songs with live singing.
Yeonjun posted a video on his personal SNS at 11 p.m. on Oct. 31 showing him singing parts of three of the six tracks included on his first solo album NO LABELS: PART 01. Unlike the common practice of releasing mastered audio Highlights, he performed the songs in vivid live takes, showing confidence in his music. Rough cut edits, unaccompanied vocal segments here and there, and natural conversations with the songwriting staff convey the lively atmosphere of the recording studio.
In the video, Yeonjun relaxes in the recording studio and immerses himself in the music. In the first song he performed, "Forever," his characteristic stylish charm stands out. The song is a hip hop track combining concise rhythms and sophisticated electronic sounds. In "Let Me Tell You (feat. Daniela of KATSEYE)," he captivates listeners with a sweet tone. It is an R&B song featuring a synth lead rhythm evocative of 2000s sensibilities. Global girl group KATSEYE member Daniela is featured. The final song he sang, "Do It," is an old school hip hop track infused with jazz-style instrumental elements. The drum and bass sounds convey a vintage yet lively appeal.
Viewers who saw the video have responded enthusiastically, saying, "They all sound like title tracks," "Since the album news, I've been checking only Yeonjun's SNS," and "I'm excited to see what other spoilers he'll give."
Yeonjun is using his personal SNS as a main communication channel to directly reveal key content of the new release. He is sharing the process of his music and performance being completed with MOA (the fandom name) worldwide, further raising anticipation for the new release.
NO LABELS: PART 01 is Yeonjun's first solo album, released about six years and eight months after his debut. It contains six tracks, including the title song "Talk to You," as well as "Forever," "Let Me Tell You (feat. Daniela of KATSEYE)," "Do It," "Nothin' 'Bout Me," and "Coma." All are performance-oriented songs that herald the return of a K-pop representative dancer. "Talk to You" sings of your strong attraction to me and the tension that blooms within it. It is a hard rock track with an impressive guitar riff, where Yeonjun's rough vocals blend with vibrant drum sounds. Yeonjun participated in the lyrics and composition of the song, imprinting his own color and completing the "Yeonjun core."
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