Kep1er has bucked the survival sequence odds and remained as a (lower than full) group even after their preliminary contract ended. This appears to be the brand new norm, as a smaller model of ZEROBASEONE may even be selling later this spring. Since reformatting as six, Kep1er’s music has run the gamut in sound and high quality. I believed final yr’s Bubble Gum was enjoyable, however battle to seek out something value listening to in new single Killa (Face The Different Me).
There are a couple of approaches that have to take a prolonged break from Ok-pop. Vocal fry is close to the highest of that checklist, and when it’s coupled with a refrain as annoying as Killa‘s we’re in actual bother. That is a kind of irritating, catchphrasey tracks that’s basically a bunch of empty boasts over by-product manufacturing. I’ve by no means cherished this model of track, however now that it’s change into its personal predictable template new iterations barely even register.
Truthfully, I battle to seek out factors to suggest right here. Killa‘s melodic centerpiece (its pre-chorus) sounds good however isn’t memorable sufficient to stay. In the meantime, the rapped verses adhere to uninteresting, simplistic phrasing and the “I’m a killllaaaaa” hook (full with “chicka increase” and “brrrrr!” exclamations) places the ultimate nail within the coffin. It’s meant to be a “killing level,” however serves as an instantaneous sign to show the track off.
| Hooks | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 6 |
| Bias | 6 |
| RATING | 6 |
Grade: D-