Straight-up R&B could be a powerful promote within the shiny Okay-pop idol world, however many of the hits we all know and love are constructed on components of the style. Jun. Okay and his group 2PM are very aware of an awesome R&B-influenced croon, and he’s enlisted Stray Children’ Changbin for back-up on new single R&B Me.
Regardless of its title, R&B Me performs extra like a conventional pop mid-tempo that simply so occurs to have lure percussion. It’s a candy ode that embraces listeners with Jun. Okay’s layered vocals with out asking a lot in return. The melodies are sound (if subdued) and Changbin’s restricted moments inside the observe add some wanted texture.
My favourite Jun. Okay track is unquestionably his Japanese 2014 single Love & Hate, which showcased a singular musical worldview and harnessed his vocal texture in an attention-grabbing means. I want idols might proceed to experiment like this as they age, however too typically we’re left with nice, throwaway materials like this. It’s good for followers I assume, however feels so inessential.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C