It’s been a busy summer for K-pop acts releasing Japanese music. Xikers is the latest group to venture into this market with the release of their first original J-pop single Tsuki (Lunatic). The song is composed by the usual KQ Entertainment suspects, ensuring continuity with their Korean discography. In fact, it feels like a natural extension of xikers’ most recent Korean title track We Don’t Stop.
Tsuki melds old-school hip-hop with modern K-pop influences, delivering a rambunctious energy that matches the group’s youthful spirit. Apart from a melodic pre-chorus, the song relies more on chanted bluster than finely-tuned pop hooks. This approach works well on this style of track, though Tsuki‘s chorus grows a bit repetitive as the song goes on. Its lack of a unique, defining sonic personality makes it a solid — if expected — entry into the Japanese market.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 8 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 7.75 |
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Like the old school hip hop style, but could use a better chorus.
Rating’s the exact same.
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It’s like God’s Menu, but make it middle of the road.
The snark in me wants to add “and this is why we can’t have nice things”, but really the song here is Okay. Just somehow basic, despite all the bells and whistles and sounds and sections they pack into it.
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Out of the three songs, this one is my least favorite (ranking 7ish). I really enjoyed “Are You Serious?”…I feel it’s one of the few songs where I can hear their singing voices, instead of the shouty style that I associate them with.
Their music is definitely not targeted to me but I’m rooting for them.
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