There aren’t that many solo female k-pop acts that are equally as comfortable with upbeat dance tracks as they are ballads. As one of the sole examples, Ailee brings something completely new and vital to the genre. Debuting in 2012, she’s gone on to carve quite a successful career for herself, blending her powerful vocal … Continue reading
Beyond being one of Korea’s leading solo artists, Ailee also has her own unique place in k-pop. Her American roots have influenced her sound, providing work that effortlessly straddles the line between U.S. Top 40 and more typical Korean fare. Bolstered by her soulful vocals, she provides a performance style that no other k-pop artist has … Continue reading
Full disclosure: when Ailee’s on, she’s really on, but I have always preferred her more uptempo, aggressively soulful tracks to the ballads. Songs like Don’t Touch Me, or the almighty U&I, crackle with a certain k-pop energy that is hers and hers alone. So when it became clear that her newest comeback would be a … Continue reading
Seventeen (my favorite debut group of the year), have gifted us a surprise collaboration single with popular solo artist Ailee. Better yet, the song features a unit group of my three favorite members (S.Coups, Vernon & Woozi). Essentially, it’s a light hip-hop track that’s a lot less in your face than their full-group singles. … Continue reading
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