Whats up Gloom should be a rising title in Korean music, however he’s crafted a number of the finest pop music of the previous few years — each for himself and label-mate from20. His Mamacita is one in every of my favourite tracks of the 12 months, delving deeper into dance music than ever earlier than. New single Any person slows issues down a bit, providing a moody sound that retains his sonic hallmarks.
I first turned concerned about Whats up Gloom’s music with final 12 months’s Dancing In The Darkish and Any person jogs my memory of that tune. Its synth-powered groove is measured however insistent, delivering an atmospheric backdrop that performs properly with the feel of his vocals. The melodies unfold with the same persistence, taking their time however rising extra partaking with every repetition. The refrain is extra understated than Mamacita and even this summer season’s Your Love, nevertheless it works on this context.
Any person additionally options LA-based singer Justin Park. Whereas Park has a fantastic voice, I’m undecided this tune wanted a duet associate. The general vibe is extra suited to Whats up Gloom’s wistful tone and works finest when he’s on the helm of the evocative refrain.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B