2021 studio album by Epik High
Epik High Is Here |
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Part 1 cover |
Studio album by Epik High |
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Released | January 18, 2021 (2021-01-18) (Part 1) February 14, 2022 (2022-02-14) (Part 2) |
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Genre | - Hip hop
- alternative hip hop
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Length | 29:30 (Part 1) 39:15 (Part 2) |
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Label | |
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Epik High chronology |
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Sleepless in (2019) | Epik High Is Here (2021 & 2022) | Strawberry (2023) | |
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Singles from Epik High Is Here, Part 1 |
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- "Rosario"
Released: January 18, 2021 - "Based on a True Story"
Released: January 18, 2021 |
Part 2 cover |
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Singles from Epik High Is Here, Part 2 |
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- "Rain Song"
Released: June 29, 2021[1] - "Face ID"
Released: October 25, 2021[2] - "Gray So Gray"
Released: February 14, 2022 |
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Professional ratingsReview scores |
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NME | [3] |
Epik High Is Here is the tenth studio album[4] by the hip hop group Epik High. It was released in two parts: Part 1 was released on January 18, 2021, while Part 2 was released on February 14, 2022.[5][6][7] Both versions were released through OURS Co. and distributed by Genie Music. "Rosario" and "Based On A True Story" served as singles from Part 1 while "Rain Song", "Face ID" and "Gray So Gray" served as singles from Part 2.[1][2]
Epik High Is Here was well received by music critics. "Rosario" was named one of the 50 Best Songs of 2021 by Rolling Stone while British GQ named Part 2 in their list of the 29 best albums of 2022.
Reception
Album critic lists Publication | List | Work | Rank | Ref. |
Rolling Stone India | 10 Best K-Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2021 | Part 1 | 5 | [8] |
SCMP | 25 Best K-pop Albums of 2021 | 15 | [9] |
British GQ | The 29 best albums of 2022 | Part 2 | No order | [10] |
Song critic lists Publication | List | Work | Rank | Ref. |
Marie Claire | The 20 Best K-pop Songs of 2021 | "Rosario" | No order | [11] |
NME | The 25 Best K-pop Songs of 2021 | 12 | [12] |
The Ringer | The Best K-pop Songs of 2021 | 5 | [13] |
Rolling Stone | The 50 Best Songs of 2021 | 40 | [14] |
Teen Vogue | The 54 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021 | No order | [15] |
Track listing
Epik High Is Here, Part 1 track listingNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Lesson Zero" | | | | 2:23 |
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2. | "Rosario" (featuring CL, Zico) | | | - DJ Tukutz
- Tablo
- Mighty Mike
- McCue
| 3:50 |
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3. | "Based on a True Story" (내 얘기 같아; featuring Heize) | | | Ryu Young-min | 3:54 |
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4. | "Acceptance Speech" (수상소감; featuring B.I) | | | | 3:16 |
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5. | "Leica" (featuring Kim Sa-wol) | | Tablo | Tablo | 2:38 |
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6. | "In Self-Defense" (정당방위; featuring Woo Won-jae, Nucksal, Changmo) | - Tablo
- Mithra Jin
- Woo Won-jae
- Nucksal
- Changmo
| | | 3:37 |
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7. | "True Crime" (featuring Miso) | | | | 3:38 |
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8. | "Social Distance 16" | Tablo | DJ Tukutz | DJ Tukutz | 1:04 |
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9. | "End of the World" (featuring G.Soul) | - Tablo
- Mithra Jin
- Sweettalker
| - Tablo
- Mithra Jin
- Mighty Mike
- Sweettalker
| - Tablo
- Mithra Jin
- Mighty Mike
- Sweettalker
| 3:34 |
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10. | "Wish You Were" | Tablo | Tablo | Tablo | 1:32 |
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Total length: | 29:30 |
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Epik High Is Here, Part 2 track listingNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Here" | Tablo | Tablo | Tablo | 0:41 |
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2. | "Prequel" | | | DJ Tukutz | 2:42 |
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3. | "Super Rare" (featuring Wonstein, pH-1) | - Tablo
- Mithra Jin
- Wonstein
- pH-1
| | Tablo | 3:40 |
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4. | "Gray So Gray" (그래서 그래; featuring Younha) | | | | 4:12 |
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5. | "BRB" | | | | 3:28 |
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6. | "I Hated Myself (Tablo's Word)" | Tablo | Tablo | Tablo | 3:15 |
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7. | "Rain Song" (비 오는 날 듣기 좋은 노래; featuring Colde[a]) | | | DJ Tukutz | 4:05 |
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8. | "Rich Kids Anthem" (featuring Lee Hi) | | - Tablo
- DJ Tukutz
- Rabitt
- Hayley Gene Penner
| | 3:37 |
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9. | "Face ID" (featuring Giriboy, Sik-K, Justhis) | - Tablo
- Mithra Jin
- Giriboy
- Sik-K
- Justhis
| - Tablo
- DJ Tukutz
- Mighty Mike
- Sik-K
| | 3:37 |
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10. | "Piano for Sale" | | Tablo | Tablo | 1:00 |
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11. | "Family Portrait" (가족관계증명서; featuring Kim Feel) | | Tablo | Tablo | 4:46 |
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12. | "Champagne" | | | DJ Tukutz | 4:06 |
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Total length: | 39:15 |
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Notes
- ^ "Rain Song" contains uncredited vocals from Younha.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart performance for Epik High Is Here, Part 1 Chart (2021) | Peak position | South Korean Albums (Gaon)[16] | 7 | Chart performance for Epik High Is Here, Part 2 Chart (2022) | Peak position | South Korean Albums (Gaon)[17] | 17 | | Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for Epik High Is Here, Part 1 Chart (2022) | Peak position | South Korean Albums (Gaon)[18] | 33 | Monthly chart performance for Epik High Is Here, Part 2 Chart (2022) | Peak position | South Korean Albums (Gaon)[19] | 69 | |
References
- ^ a b Lau, Elly (June 29, 2021). "Epik High release new single 'Rain Song' with Korean R&B singer Colde". Bandwagon. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ a b Chin, Carmen (October 26, 2021). "Epik High dabble in surrealism in 'Face ID' music video". NME. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (February 18, 2022). "Epik High – 'Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2' review: sharp, sensitive introspection from icons of Korean hip-hop". NME. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ "Epik High drops Part 1 of their new double album, 'Epik High Is Here,' featuring ZICO, CL, HEIZE, Nucksal, Kim Sawol, and Changmo". Bandwagon. January 18, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Kwak, Kristine (February 14, 2022). "'It's a Full-Circle Moment': Epik High on Their New Album and 2022 Tour Plans". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Suacillo, Angela (January 25, 2022). "Epik High finally reveal release date for 'Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2'". NME. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Regina (February 14, 2022). "After Two Decades, Epik High Is Still Here and Still Shaping the Future of Korean Music". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Chakraborty, Riddhi; Dongre, Divyansha (December 29, 2021). "10 Best Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2021". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Herman, Tamar (December 22, 2021). "25 best K-pop albums of 2021: Twice, Red Velvet, NCT 127, Seventeen and Monsta X are all there, but who took the No 1 spot?". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ Ochefu, Christine; Pym, Olivia; Sharma, Ruchira (December 2, 2022). "2022 was a killer year for music. These were the 29 best albums of the year". British GQ. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ LeGardye, Quinci (November 12, 2021). "The 20 Best New K-Pop Songs of 2021". Marie Claire Magazine. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ NME (December 20, 2021). "The 25 best K-pop songs of 2021". NME. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ Halliwell, Kate (December 13, 2021). "The Best K-pop Songs of 2021". The Ringer. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ Blistein, Jon; Bernstein, Jonathan; Chan, Tim; Conteh, Mankaprr; Dolan, Jon; Dukes, Will; Freeman, Jon; Grow, Kory (December 6, 2021). "The 50 Best Songs of 2021". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "The Best K-Pop Songs of 2021". Teen Vogue. December 17, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 4, 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 8, 2022". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – January 2021". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – February 2022". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 13, 2021.
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