ONE OF A KIND
- November 22, 2014
- by Nur Imroatun Sholihat
Yes, Sir, I’m one of a kind….
One of A Kind
"This tiny guy tries to come on stage and stir things up but I don't like it--it's not pleasant to see. I turn my head here and there and wherever I go, it's his music. His pictures are everywhere-- even though he pretends he's crazy. They can't sell his stuff because they don't have it" You can't live because of me?
"This tiny guy tries to come on stage and stir things up but I don't like it--it's not pleasant to see. I turn my head here and there and wherever I go, it's his music. His pictures are everywhere-- even though he pretends he's crazy. They can't sell his stuff because they don't have it" You can't live because of me?
This album
opened by a song named “One of a kind”. Just like the title, the lyrics tell
us about GD being different from anyone. G-Dragon strongly stated that he’s
unique and original. But the most important thing from this song--besides the
sick beat is GD’s messages to people that hate him for any irrational reasons (such as he's not strikingly good-looking as other k-pop idols). Netizens gave him
harsh comments and here’s the answer. There was a time when some mass media threw him bad words for looked arrogant (yeah, he's a rapper, and being cocky on stage is every rapper's act). But hey, this guy donates plenty of money for social activities every year. He's absolutely humble and cute off stage. After lead the Hallyu craze all around the
world, this multitalented idol spoke to netizens and mass media back.
Choice 37, one of my very favorite producers in YG, helped GD composed this song. Yeah, Choice 37’s beat never disappointing. Every beat of him stands out. Btw, this song gave a big impact on my way of life. Everyone’s great because they’re different: I wanna be one of a kind too.
This song won the best rap/hip hop song at Korean Music Awards 2013 also the best hip-hop song of the year at the Rythmer awards. I have nothing to say anymore. What to say to a dope beat, good lyrics, and a powerful message?
Choice 37, one of my very favorite producers in YG, helped GD composed this song. Yeah, Choice 37’s beat never disappointing. Every beat of him stands out. Btw, this song gave a big impact on my way of life. Everyone’s great because they’re different: I wanna be one of a kind too.
This song won the best rap/hip hop song at Korean Music Awards 2013 also the best hip-hop song of the year at the Rythmer awards. I have nothing to say anymore. What to say to a dope beat, good lyrics, and a powerful message?
Crayon
Move to the second track, Crayon. The upbeat melody with GD’s fast rapping is the album's title track. Crayon is a club-type beat that made listeners shake their bodies. All hail the ending part of this song. I wanna jump and dance happily for its party-like vibe. This song led Big Bang’s leader to win the best male artist award at MAMA 2012.
Eventually (feat …. Of YG new girl group)
"I didn't know at first--I liked her empty spot but after a day or two, I would appreciate her. I didn't know about myself, I thought I could live well without you. Tomorrow will be different from today--it's already been 1,2 years. As much as the hardships of those times, my lingering attachments increase. I pray that things will change as time passes."
GD going sentimental in this song. GD didn't only rapping here but also singing. I just love this song. Oh yeah, have you ever fall in love just by hearing someone’s voice? Ah, whose voice is that charismatic vocal? I'm actually waiting for the new girl group debut just to know who's the owner of this cool voice. She filled the chorus effortlessly. I'm in love with her high notes. I really want to choose it as my favorite track but… If only other songs aren’t so good. Hihihi.
GD going sentimental in this song. GD didn't only rapping here but also singing. I just love this song. Oh yeah, have you ever fall in love just by hearing someone’s voice? Ah, whose voice is that charismatic vocal? I'm actually waiting for the new girl group debut just to know who's the owner of this cool voice. She filled the chorus effortlessly. I'm in love with her high notes. I really want to choose it as my favorite track but… If only other songs aren’t so good. Hihihi.
Update: By the debut of Blackpink, YG's newest girl group, we know that Rose lent her vocals to this song.
That XX
"I was walking down the street when I saw you man (yeah I saw him). I saw that my predictions were right (I told you). He took off the ring you gave him and linked his arm around someone. I'll just leave it at that. I don't wanna hurt you. But you actually get mad at me (why). Saying that there's no way he'd do that (sure you're right). I became aware of you being upset. And I said I must have seen someone else. Yes, I'll lie for you (I'm sorry)."
This song got a “perfect all-kill” for being number one on all kinds of charts in Korea as soon as dropped. The acoustic arrangement and GD’s slow rapping blended very well. Told a story about a boy that wants a girl he loves to leave her boyfriend since he can do better than her boyfriend.
Missing You (feat Kim Yuna of Jaurim)
"Everyday
when I open my eyes, it still feels like you're next to me. Can't I
turn things back to when we were together? My heart wants to cry but I
have no one to talk to. Sometimes, I want to smile widely but I have no one by my side. Maybe I'm missing you oh oh"
This song is the
most-generic song in terms of genre. Part “maybe I’m missing you” glued in my mind. Kim Yuna
added sweet vocals to the chorus and made it addictive. I’m happy GD chooses to
collaborate with the owner of the vocals he loves. Kim Yuna isn’t part of YG Entertainment
and this duet seemed so far away before. This song made the album can be
listened to by non-hip hop lovers. Even when you aren’t into rap music, you can
casually love this song. Hey, I love this song so much. And hey, maybe I'm missing you :)
Today (feat Jongwan Kim of Nell)
"Again today, I talk as if nothing's wrong. I say that I don't have a girlfriend and secretly turn off my phone. I want to be comforted by you tonight so don't ask me anything anymore and keep this a secret so she'll never find out."
Ah, forgive me I hate the beat! But I lie.
Ah, forgive me I hate the beat! But I lie.
YG artists must
be excellent when it comes to beat. For this song, especially the cool drum beat is illegal (forgive me I hate the drumbeat so much. hahaha). The dark opening and the melody are good.
The chorus part is so well made. Even before knowing the translation, I could understand the song's atmosphere well. I could feel the broken and tonight-let -me-lose-control vibe clearly.
"I nicely let you go, you lucky thing. So don't jerk around. Did you think I would die that easily, didn't you? Did you really believe I would settle down on your rug that you're spread out, uh? Please be sensible and watch out. Hey you, there's no way you would ever be able to take over my spot."
Tablo and Dok2. Who doesn’t know these two admirable rappers? Tablo and Dok2 made an appearance in this song. Since GD and these two featured artists are rappers, this song is the most hip hop-ish among the songs in this album. I like the cocky feeling in the whole song.
Tablo and Dok2. Who doesn’t know these two admirable rappers? Tablo and Dok2 made an appearance in this song. Since GD and these two featured artists are rappers, this song is the most hip hop-ish among the songs in this album. I like the cocky feeling in the whole song.
Among GD's solo albums, this album left the deepest impression on me. Yeah, there's no Diplo's arrangement and international artists collaborated like on Coup D'etat album. GD sticks with his hip-hop root in this album, unlike other albums--that's the reason I love this album more. This album restated his position as a rapper. This album also the highest selling solo album in Korea (beat his own record on Heartbreaker
album). It won the record of the year at Seoul Music Award 2013 and Digital bonsang at Golden
Disk Awards 2013. Such a great achievement for a soloist's album. But the reason I called it a masterpiece is nothing but its musicality and GD's contribution to composing and producing this album. Being popular and stay idealist is a difficult feat in the music industry but this album proved that GD can be both. He chooses his idealism to hip-hop music instead of writing popular-type songs--but still managed his album to be so popular. So, yeah. I love it.
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(I was supposed to write a review about Epik High's Shoebox album but haha, wait, I'll write it soon.)
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