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Baby Monster (YG Entertainment) |
Rookie girl group Baby Monster will release its first full-length album, “Drip,” on Nov. 1, seven months after its April debut, YG Entertainment said Monday.
The title track, "Drip," composed with the help of Big Bang’s G-Dragon, is expected to be a dance anthem for all ages. The other eight tracks include "Clik Clak," a hip-hop track described by YG Entertainment Chief Executive Producer Yang Hyun-suk as “unlike anything YG has ever presented before,” acoustic ballad "Love, Maybe," the '90s hip-hop-inspired "Really Like You" and "Billionaire," which brings an early 2000s R&B vibe.
The album also includes "Woke Up In Tokyo (RUKA & ASA)," showcasing the Japanese members' hip-hop style, the prereleased track "FOREVER," and the fan-favorite encore song "Batter Up (Remix) – Bonus Track."
In a video posted on YG’s official blog “YG Life,” Yang expressed high hopes for the album, calling it a special project. The promotional plan includes prereleasing two songs weekly, excluding the title track, with one-minute snippets to build anticipation. The title track will remain under wraps until the album’s official release, with no teasers planned.
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Yang Hyun-suk, chief executive producer of YG Entertainment, speaks of Baby Monster's promotional plan for its new album in a video released on the company's official blog, "YG Life," on Monday. (YG Entertainment) |
The group will also release at least three music videos, including one for "Clik Clak," which will be released shortly before the album’s launch.
Since their April debut, Baby Monster -- composed of Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora and Chiquita -- has seen massive success. Its first EP, “Babymons7er,” sold over 400,000 copies in its first week, setting a record for the highest-selling debut by a K-pop girl group. The main song, “Sheesh,” has amassed over 300 million YouTube views as of Tuesday, and their choreography video has surpassed 150 million views.
