It’s been awhile since we’ve heard Ailee’s immense vocals, especially on something other than a ballad. But today, she’s made a long-awaited return and brought bombastic dancefloor drive with her.
Ra Ta Ta takes EDM, hip-hop and Latin elements and throws them into a blender. It’s at its best when firing on all cylinders. Ailee’s voice sounds great over a thumping beat, matching the intensity with a confidence that bursts out of the speaker. Ra Ta Ta‘s hook may be a bit one-note, but that note is delivered with gusto. The second half of the chorus recalls memories of past glories while the titular hook feels much trendier. Rapper Lil Cherry appears for a brief, forgettable verse but overall this is definitely The Ailee Show.
Though Ra Ta Ta easily appeals on first listen, I’m a bit worried how it will hold up. Its repetition may wear thin, even as the energy of the instrumental remains exciting.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B
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the chorus is repetitive but the instrumental is too good which makes me like it. the rap was grating and unnecessary, though.
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Not as much of a fan, probably because it is the nth Ratatata song in kpop.
The rest of it sounds like an Alexa song. … Did Alexa already do a “Ratata” song?
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Don’t forget Lapillus and HOT ISSUE when it comes to songs with *ra ta ta
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Damn, this was pretty bad…
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I like Rattata the Pokemon. But in the realm of k-pop, I run from “ratata” songs like my life depended on it, with the sole exception of NewJeans’ Ditto when they sang “ra ta ta ta ullin simjang, ratatata~.”
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