If there’s something I’ve discovered from overlaying pop music for over a decade, it’s that songwriters and collaborators are simply as essential because the artists themselves. Although they typically work behind the scenes, this function is an opportunity to shine the sunshine on a few of Okay-pop’s most progressive and completed producers and composers.
Years lively: 2014-present
Related Acts: Historical past, TXT, AHOF, tripleS, PLAVE, ZEROBASEONE
His sound: Moody and mawkish, typically constructing towards dramatic climaxes. Robust rock affect, although he may churn out a lightweight, funky dance monitor
Why you must love him: Initially an idol with (criminally underrated) boy group Historical past, EL CAPITXN has progressively grown into one in all this period’s most in-demand producers. His work emphasizes emotion and temper, taking its time to flesh out a complete arc inside every music. He’s a grasp of environment, drawing out distinctive tones and textures that make his music really feel fairly distinctive and cinematic. And, he’s lately been on a scorching streak with the debut of AHOF and a profitable reimagining of NOWZ’s sound. It appears like we’re getting into his imperial part.
Examples of his finest work: