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Track Overview: KickFlip – Umm Nice


The yr in Okay-pop formally kicks off with an outdated promise lastly fulfilled. For these of us who loved JYP and PSY’s 2021 survival sequence Loud, it’s been an extended anticipate the debut of KickFlip. 4 of the 5 guys stay within the group, with three extra members added for the reason that sequence ended. Their debut is about for January twentieth however pre-release Umm Nice (응 그래) gives the primary style of their sound.

One of many causes I used to be so enthusiastic about this group was that, judging by their work on the sequence, it felt as if they’d be creating a unique sound than previous JYP boy teams. Brilliant, melodic dance music appeared to be on the desk, as evidenced by the blokes’ nice finale monitor Get Loud. Nevertheless, a lot can change in three-and-a-half years and Umm Nice appears to veer nearer to anticipated sounds for the company. Personally, I’m extra liable to title it “Umm… okay?“.

The monitor builds itself upon a unusual hip-hop beat, melding cavernous bass with bubble-popping synth and abrasive percussion touches. In Okay-pop parlance, the manufacturing takes a bit from NCT and a bit from Stray Youngsters, however jogs my memory most strongly of GD & TOP’s 2010 hit Knock Out. There’s not a lot singing to be discovered, because the monitor’s hook hinges upon a repetitive catchphrase delivered in a decrease register that compliments the instrumental. The one exception occurs throughout the pre-chorus, which develops a pleasant sense of freefall as each the vocal and manufacturing quickly descend. Umm Nice is equal elements addictive and annoying, and I’m truthfully undecided which is able to win out in the long run. So far as a pre-debut monitor goes, it definitely doesn’t bowl me over however the door continues to be open for sturdy music sooner or later.

Hooks 7
 Manufacturing 8
 Longevity 8
 Bias 8
 RATING 7.75

Grade: C+

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