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Lee Hi is
finally getting the limelight after close to three years of minimum to no
musical output. The soulful earthy voiced singer has finally dropped a half of
her album “Seoulite” which is was produced by Lee Hi herself and along with
HIGHGRND’s Tablo and fellow Epik High member DJ Tukutz.
The half album
has a total of five songs which are:
01.World Tour (비행)
(Feat. MINO of WINNER)
02.Hold My Hand (손잡아
줘요)
03.Breathe (한숨)
04.Official (feat. Incredivle)
05.Fxxk Wit Us (feat. Dok2)
The first song
we have is, “World Tour” which features Mino from WINNER. The song has a retro
revisited funky vide to it and starts off with Mino announcing that he/she is
going on a world tour. When Lee Hi starts singing, she takes you on this
journey of “world tour” with her. Her voice is soothing and very alluring. The song
has a lot of swag to it and when it builds to the chorus, it turns over to a
good swinging like melody. Lee Hi and Mino make a good duo musically and is a real
treat to the ears.
I am so glad
there are two music videos for this half album and one of the songs to get a
music video for it is “Hold My Hand”. “Hold My Hand” revisits the 60’s retro
feel with its beats and simplistic chorus tracks, as the song speaks of wanting
to be in the presence of your loved ones again. The song is sweet and Lee Hi’s
voice and rendering gives it a unique vibe. The music video is shot in pastel
galore and a lot of old school game graphics are incorporated. The costumes are
whimsical and jarring but not loud and very appropriate to the theme it adheres
to. In all, Lee Hi’s effortless glides and moves on the Hoverboard whiles she
sings seem to highlight this theme at its best. A true comeback song in all its
glory.
“Breathe” has
been steadily getting a lot of praise since it had dropped, part of it lending
to the fact that SHINEE’s JongHyun had penned down the lyrics for it. Aside
from the song being so beautifully lyricised, is the effortlessly powerful way
it has been sung, which is all due from Lee Hi. Lee Hi’s voice carries a lot of
brevity in itself and when it rises to lyrics of hope and beating the odds,
chances are, this song is going to turn any listeners to an avid fan.
The music video
shows a wide range of people, who have stumbled upon a wall or a stop in their
life and feel that they can no longer go forward. Lee Hi is shown seated in
what seems like an empty ice rink in one shot and on top of a building with
wind in her hair in another shot. The music video is picturesque and pleasant to
the eyes and really puts a lot of emphasis on the song than the moving images.
A good effort! Also, towards the end, the music video slightly tilts towards
the left, I do not know if you have noticed it, I am just saying it.
The fourth
track is “Official” which features Incredivle in it. The song has the perfect
jazz melody and blues in it as Lee Hi’s voice confesses that she wants what she
shares with her special man to be official. The song is enchanting and tempting
in the way the music rises and falls. The chorus is simple and straight to the
point. Incredivle, boy when he comes, he drops it like it is hot and walks away
without looking at the damage he has done… hahaha that is how he raps, he slays.
Overall, this song is something you will probably want to come back to.
The half album
comes to a close with a statement making anthem song. “Fxxk Wit Us” is powerful
and chants time and again about being true to yourself and quite frankly not
giving a damn about anything else. I personally love the slow pop rock melody
and Lee Hi’s chorus chant is smooth and speaks no nonsense. I personally love
this song, though it has a good amount “eff” words garnished in it, it is still
a hearty song that anyone can gobble into.
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