With a happy heart I can finally say that the boys are back on the K-Pop scene. Though this isn't their single comeback they decided to bestow upon us a pre-release to hold us over until the album comes out. My God was it totally worth the wait! You can tell not just by the appearance of the group but the style of music is something not done by them before. A new sound, new mature look - Zico back with brown hair, this is what we've been waiting for. Me likey! After everything Block B has been through, their finally able to put all that stuff behind them and get back to what they love, that in itself is why I'm ecstatic for this comeback. That scene where the guys unite together and pick up U-Kwon was touching. To me, it was like they were picking up themselves and coming stronger than ever before. Welcome back guys, you were terribly missed.
Those are the first words that you hear in "Wanna Be" off of Block B's Do U Wanna Be? album and ever since then I've been a follower. I could take this entire post and just gush about these guys but since I've already done that before (see Nillili Mambo ) I'm gonna refrain from more endless gushing! What I really want to talk about is there latest release Blockbuster. I'm not gonna go through ever song (so don't get your hopes up!) but what I will do is highlight that ones that really stood out to me. Let me tell you this entire album was golden!! It's very rare that I listen to an entire album from the idols, usually just listening to the promotional singles and whatnot. But I took a chance and am soo glad I did! So first off lets talk about "Mental Breaker".
"Mental Breaker"
I love the groovy feel of this song, its just right not too overdone and just chill. One of the best parts is the chorus, hearing Taeil sing is a pure fan squeal moment. I find myself just singing "Mental Breeeeeeeeaker" over and over again.
"No Joke"
Now "No Joke" is probably my favorite beside "Nillili Mambo". It's the perfect song to showcase both Kyung, Zico, and P.O's rap skills. I think it's the only song on the album that's purely in the hip-hop/rap form where it's just all about the rapping.
"Movies Over"
Every time this song comes one, I always imagine hearing this live and wanting to put up my hands in the air and just sway to the music. I don't know why but this is so made to be performed live. I bet it would be just beautiful to listen to. Hearing Zico sing and I mean really sing for the first time was wonderful! You wouldn't think he would have a voice as soothing as his singing, but ladies and gents he does!
"Halo"
This is my dance-around-my-room-bobbing-my-head/raising my hands kind of song. It doesn't get any better then that! My favorite part is the "Get ready" part that Zico repeats.
Don't take my word for it, go listen to the album yourself you won't regret it!
Today while playing around on my laptop, the latest song from Block B called "Nillili Mambo" came on my playlist. This is one fabulous video check it out here!
I am in LOVE with this song!! Everyone should go listen to this catchy, fun song. It goes without saying that its probably one of their best songs ever. If you don't know who they are, its time to..
Block B is an boy group from label Brand New Stardom that has roots in hip-hop but combines it with various genres of music. They first debuted in 2011 with their single "Freeze." For me though, it was when the second album Welcome to the Block came out, is when I first took notice of them with the song "Nanrina."
At the time I was only watching and obsessing over Big Bang's music so I 'shunned" other K-pop groups, but that's another story in itself. Anyway, they got on my radar because of their GORGEOUS leader Zico. Besides his smexy deep voice and charisma, he's one of the best rappers in the hip-hop industry.
This guy is siiiiiiiiick, his raps are breezy and engaging. He's an wonderful lyricist with his compositions always coming across as deep and meaningful. I tend to shy away from hip-hop acts as I was never into that genre but both Big Bang and Block B have such talented rappers that you just can't stop listening to them. I came across Zico by accident, when I clicked on Hyuna's (from 4minute) Just Follow Me performance.
What's most impressive is that Zico wasn't the original rapper for the
song (It was a rapper called Dok2) and so he wrote all his own parts in
the song except for the chorus. That performance alone made such an mark on me, I immediately went looking for more songs with him featured on it.
So here is another one for you guys to hear called "Turn Around" feat. Park Kyung.
Another honorable mention is Zico's writing partner/fellow rapper Park Kyung who you just heard in "Turn Around."
I soo want to steal these glasses!
Usually he's overshadowed by Zico's talent, but that doesn't mean he's not as good as him. I think Kyung's just as gifted and you can see that here with his song "Hot Track."
Block B will be around for awhile as they are not only multi-talented but aren't afraid to be different from all the other acts. There are many groups that don't have that 'spark' that distinguishes them from the next big thing coming out, but Block B does. So take a chance and check out this amazing group!
