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Review: ‘권지용 (Kwon Ji Yong)’ by G-Dragon
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Album Review: G-Dragon – “Kwon Jiyong” (South Korea, 2017)
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Review: ‘권지용 (Kwon Ji Yong)’ by G-Dragon
G-Dragon returned on June 8, 2017 with his self-titled mini-album, Kwon Ji Yong, his first release in 4 years.
The album is musically split between two contrasting sounds: The light, bouncy, youthful, of-the-moment sounding songs with an almost child-like air to them and serious, calm, and intense ballads, most of which are used to give a more personal exploration of G-Dragon the person. The overarching theme of the album is the lack of close and meaningful relationships, particularly one with a significant other, and throughout the record, GD bounces back and forth between desiring that and not giving a fuck about not having it.
We start off with intro song, “Middle Fingers Up.” The melody bounces between three chords, which paired with G-Dragon’s sing-song delivery of the chorus give the song the illusion of being a children’s song. However, the song touches on serious issues like the political corruption in the Korean government, his feelings of not having enough real, meaningful and trusting relationships, and his celebrity.
Next is “Bullshit,” and here is where I think GD falters. The instrumental is the strongest aspect of “Bullshit,” however, substantively it is the weakest song of the album, and at times I even question why it got a spot on this self-titled album. While he gets pretty deep and reflective for the rest of the album, GD is just delivering a good beat with “Bullshit.” He has a few typical rapper moments where he talks about how great he is, etc., but for the most part, the song is not impactful, a stark contrast to the songs that surround it (“Middle Fingers Up” and “Super Star”). Furthermore, the song slips in and out of sounds we’ve heard from G-Dragon as a member of BIGBANG. Redundancy, I feel does not have a place on a self-titled album.
“Super Star” (my favorite song from the album) is Kwon Ji Yong’s crown jewel. This album is all about GD wanting to find a real and meaningful relationship, and “Super Star” puts all of those feelings in one, modern, catchy package. This is a radically new side of G-Dragon. For one, it is the most personal we have seen him and the sound is fresh and unique in his vast discography, both as a soloist and a member of a group.
We then transition, quite roughly, into “Untitled, 2014,” the album’s lead single. “Untitled” is an odd fit for the album. I personally am very rarely a fan of rappers becoming ballad singers because it VERY RARELY works. And, unfortunately, that is the case here. G-Dragon is not a bad singer, he manages, but it feels and sounds unnatural. Even in the video, he doesn’t seem to be in his element.
In addition, this single’s place on the album is, jarring to say the least. The first three songs are all upbeat, and out of nowhere we’re throw a curveball in the form of a ballad. On a mini album, there is really no way to have multiple genres because there is no way to transition flawlessly.
The subject transition, however, was wonderful. You go from “Superstar” which is GD lamenting about wanting to have a substantive relationship with someone and then it goes into “Untitled” where he gets more specific and seems to be discussing the specific relationship he wants or wants back, but the musical transition needed work.
G-Dragon closes the album with “Divina Commedia” on which he does a in depth reflection on his life, what fame has given him and taken from him, what he has managed to do in the last 30 years, and what things he has learned that he will take into the next “ACT” of his life. The song is a bit reminiscent of the sounds we hear from Coup D’etat. But following these bouts of self-reflection, this song, as a musing of his life to this point it a fitting end to his self-titled album.
When an artist releases their self-titled, you can expect reflection, you can expect to know and feel where they are at that point in life. My first feeling after completing the album was comforted. I felt a sense of comfort on his future as Kwon Ji Yong, but also as the artist G-Dragon, like he knows what he wants/needs to do from this point forward.
He slipped up at times, particularly in the execution of the album, which could have been avoided had this been a full-length album and he had given the room to explore genres and narratives deeper than it did.
Yet, this self-titled delivers the things we love most from G-Dragon: Personality, beats you can dance to — but Kwon Ji Yong takes it a step further by really reflecting on his life as the artist G-Dragon, as just Kwon Ji Yong, and where that has gotten him mentally and with what mentality he will be taking into the next stage of life. It is the most personal we have seen GD get and that made for a solid album.
8.0
Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop, R&B/Soul | Release Date: 06/08/17
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G-Dragon Kwon Ji Yong
Released on 8th June 2017, Kwon Ji Yong marks G-Dragon’s first EP since 2012’s One of a Kind. The album, uniquely released on an USB stick, features the Big Bang leader’s most personal songs to date, and deal with the negative side to his celebrity status. Having sold over a million copies in China in under a week, his statement that he’s a “living legend” in Middle Fingers Up is one to be taken seriously.
1. Middle Fingers Up (Intro)
A warm, confident opening track which leaves the listener anticipating more of the same to follow. The piano opening and fair-ground tune and cheerful cries for people to put their “middle fingers up” are unexpected, and contrast to lots of G-Dragon’s earlier songs. The complex combination of sounds and genres set a high standard and truly show his development as an artist since ‘Coup d’Etat’. The gunshot sounds and the cheerful tune juxtapose; this constant unison of positive and negative throughout the EP, whether it’s lyrical or melodically, is a sustained theme, and strikes an immediate, although unlikely, comparison with Paramore’s recently released ‘After Laughter’. The song features on the album’s ‘Making Of’ video:
2. Bullshit (Act I)
Sustaining the energy from Middle Fingers Up, the rap opening sounds far more like a standard G-Dragon song, But, as the track progresses, it shows a widespread understanding and influence from other genres; the pre-chorus lyrically makes note of the diverse range of melodies and rhythms (“Samba, Rumba, Cha-Cha”). It’s this build up in the pre-chorus and its seamless transition to the strange chorus that are easily some of the most memorable segments of the entire album. The snippets influenced by traditional Korean music reminds the listener of the traditional sample in ‘Coup d’Etat’’s Niliria, but the way it is incorporated into the song, rather than just using a sample, like in Niliria, shows the growth and maturity G-Dragon has undergone in the last four years since his last solo release.
3. Super Star (Act II)
This is an honest, open song about being lonely. The bouncy r&b and reggae influences in the melody juxtapose the bitter, somewhat resentful lyrics. Even the title ‘Super Star’ suggests positivity, which G-Dragon refuses to give lyrically. However, the song is somewhat lost; stuck between the extremely energetic Bullshit and melancholy Untitled, as well as its overly repetitive lyrics, the song is the most forgettable of the five. But, this isn’t to say that it isn’t enjoyable.
4. Untitled, 2014 (Act III)
After the controversial news surrounding bandmate T.O.P., Untitled was set to replace Bullshit as the lead single. This isn’t a bad shout, as the negative lyrics set the underlying tone for the rest of the album. Untitled displays a tender side to G-Dragon as a soloist that we haven’t seen before. It’s a mature ballad showcasing his broad vocal range and can only compared to Big Bang’s If You in sincerity. The music video features G-Dragon looking up at the sky for a single shot; this is not a commercial marketing call, it is a genuine statement about art. The high production value in his other music videos has been replaced, and the viewer is asked to focus on the music, artistry and G-Dragon’s vulnerability.
5. Divina Commedia (Outro)
The song offers the same sense of vulnerability that Untitled does as it displays a limited instrumental which back his vocals. His delivery is either fast and direct or slow and thoughtful; this variation sets the song apart from the other tracks on the album. But, it steps away from the inversion of the ballad form in Untitled and is more hip-hop based. Divina Commedia wraps up the rest of the album thematically, as he speaks of being alone, but after only four songs, one can only wish that Kwon Ji Yong was a longer album.
Album Review: G-Dragon – “Kwon Jiyong” (South Korea, 2017)
Returning to the stage after four years, here’s what to expect from G-Dragon’s new self-titled album, Kwon Jiyong.
Arguably the most prominent figure in the Korean pop scene, G-Dragon needs no introduction. The K-pop superstar has been actively promoting as a member of Bigbang for over 10 years. He is also responsible for the group’s charts sweeping songs.
G-Dragon’s finally returned to the stage as a solo artist in four years. His new album is titled Kwon Jiyong, which is G-Dragon’s real name. And as the title suggests, the album has an autobiographical aspect to it. The song lyrics focus on G-Dragon’s personal character and growing pains as he enters his 30s.
“It’s not an album meant to produce another hit song but rather he filled it with the music and lyrics that he wanted to produce and tell.” a YG representative said.
But truth be told, everything G-Dragon does is a sure hit. Kwon Jiyong sold over 700,000 copies only a day after its release in China alone. That’s the power of G-Dragon.
As for the album’s physical retail copy, the traditional CD format is not good enough for G-Dragon. We love how Kwon Jiyong comes is a red USB drive. It’s a smart move and we love the unique and personalised touch. Well done, GD!
The album opens with “Middle Fingers Up”. Showing its trap music influence, the track openly acknowledges controversies. The verses are agile, fun and playful. Yet the chorus shows how provoking the track actually is. It feels like G-Dragon is challenging the world with easy to sing along shouts of “middle fingers up”.
Some may see it as purely explicit content. We see it as G-Dragon’s way of honestly encouraging his listeners to getting whatever they want in life by daring them and playfully asking them to go for their dreams without holding back.
G-Dragon continues to show a different kind of maturity in both his music and lyrics in “Bullshit”. We love how the track opens with “이 뭔 개소리야” translating to “what bullshit is this?”. The melody reminds us of G-Dragon’s successful past tracks. We enjoyed pointing the different influences from his past works like “Get your crayon, crayon”. Don’t get us started on the guitar sample. Love it.
Up next is a melancholy song, “Superstar”. A little heavy in comparison to G-Dragon’s usual sound range. Half way through the album, “Superstar” shows a different side of G-Dragon as the human being Kwon Jiyong. It further shows how Kwon Jiyong matured both musically and as a person.
Next comes “Untitled, 2014”, a track one would least expect from the K-pop superstar. “Untitled, 2014” is a slow-tempo track that sings of longing for a love to return after a breakup. The track sweeps off charts within hours!
Many singers went the wrong way reinventing ballad. But “Untitled, 2014” is a very pleasant surprise. This song proves G-Dragon’s ability not just as a songwriter but also as a singer. This is the song for VIPs who’ve been longing to see G-Dragon diversify his image. This is our favourite song of the album.
We believe “Untitled, 2014” is G-Dragon’s most mature track G-Dragon to date. The vocal range, clarity and harmonisation is just perfectly beautiful. The desperation in his voice earns some brownie points, too. Though “Untitled, 2014” wasn’t planned to be the title track initially, changing the title track might be the best G-Dragon’s best decision. Yet.
The outro track is titled “Divina Commedia”, which translates to the divine comedy. Considering how the track jeer at the world and how the lyrics truthfully depicts G-Dragon’s inner feelings, we are guessing that this track is a reflection of his life after the fame.
“Divina Commedia” continues the shift of mood of the album further. Creating depth and emotional space, the track is volatile. With this, Kwon Jiyong’s intimate and sincere life story closes. We believe listeners would feel like they know Kwon Jiyong a little better as they peeked through his life and struggles as a person.
All in all, Kwon Jiyong indeed shows how G-Dragon’s personal worries and stories has shifted as he enters his 30s through the lyrics. It is a very personal. It shows G-Dragon’s growth as a person while highlighting his growth as a musician. We agree that it’s an intimate album that contains the human being ‘Kwon Ji Yong’.
Review Score: 8.0 out of 10
Kwon Jiyong is available now.
Following the release of the new album, G-Dragon will be holding a concert tour in 19 cities around the world including here in Australia. Find out what you need to do to catch him live in Australia here.
Kwon Ji Yong: An Album Review
As an extreme G-Dragon enthusiast, I was elated to hear he’d released a new album. So excited in fact that I decided to write a review and let you in on my unbiased, honest opinion of each individual song on the 5 track album.
Middle Fingers
As soon as I heard “Middle Fingers” I thought yes, igeo ya! This is it. The ice cream truck beat drew me in from the beginning. If you’re looking for something to just get lit and have a fun time to, this is definitely the song for you. It has such a relaxed summer vibe, the “this is our youth and we don’t care what you say cause we came to shake things up” vibe to it that I love so much. It is probably my favorite song out of the entire album.
Bullshit
This song didn’t catch my interest as much but I will admit it had a nice Missy Elliot feel to it. Still, I couldn’t get into this one as much, as it wasn’t my style and somehow felt completely random. Like it was just thrown together. I’m sure if you dig deeper though one could say the song is art as it manages to encompass a variety of music styles all into one song, and even features a completely dynamic G-Dragon speaking Spanish to some extent. And hey, if you’re here for it this may just be the song for you.
Superstar
This song reminds me of “Middle Fingers”, with a similar feel but on a much more laid back scale. What I can say is that this song is definitely relatable, as I too need somebody. We all do. In fact, this song is the upbeat anthem of our youth who is looking to each other to simply be there for one another, yet seems to fail to do so.
Untitled
I think this is the most hyped up song on the album. I’m not big on ballad songs unless I find them that particularly good, and this was not an exception. I’m sure G-Dragon’s intent was great and the meaning behind the lyrics are even deeper, but as I could not understand them, I naturally listened to the melody and the vocals. They were standard in my opinion. They just did the job. It was not a bad song but I was not blown away either. Something this song did manage to do though, was somehow make me feel super nostalgic.
Divina Commedia
G-Dragon’s unique voice that we all love so much completely drew me in from the beginning in this particular song. The song had a nice beat and vibe to it, and I could definitely hear the Western influence in it. It sounded like a song I could easily hear on today’s top hits radio, by top artists such as the likes of Drake and The Weeknd. Being my second favorite song on the album, G-Dragon definitely ended this album in style.
What’s your favorite song of the Kwon Ji Yong album? What did you like or dislike? Did “Untitled” live up to its hype for you? I’m curious to know. Share your views in the comment section below!
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G-Dragon Defines Himself on “Kwon Ji Yong”
Kobo Abē’s novel – later adapted into a movie – The Face of Another explores the change a man goes through as he dons an extremely lifelike mask following an accident that mars his face. The doctor is clearly nervous, and yet the feeling’s tinged with the excitement of discovery and playing God. He warns Okuyama donning the mask would change how he acts and how he behaves. But Okuyama, anxious to hide his ruin of a face, dismisses his warnings carelessly; as he puts on the mask for the first time, he thinks “I am who I am, and that can’t change.”
He’s wrong. Okuyama begins to become disassociated from his identity, discovering that his appearance is more intimately linked than he had suspected with his behavior, attitudes and identity. He not only looks like an entirely new man, but increasingly becomes one once he sheds his bandages and takes on a new face. In this new identity, he seduces his wife but is hurt when she goes along with the advances of this stranger — even though she later insists she knew it was him. By the end of the novel, removing the mask after all that he went through, Okuyama chillingly refers to himself as “no one”. We all become what we pretend to be.
Such is the story that arguably provides the most inspiration for G-Dragon‘s latest eponymous EP, Kwon Ji Yong. Being a G-Dragon release, suffice to say, expectations were high, made even higher when he decided to name it after his birth name. As the title suggests, the theme of personal identity is his focus, front and foremost. It’s not the first time the theme’s explored within his discography, but Kwon Ji Yong on all counts might be the most cohesive effort G-Dragon put in to define himself, and who he really is — is he the glamorous, cocky, energetic onstage persona known as G-Dragon, or the more humble, understated Kwon Ji-yong? And after 11 years of donning the mask that is G-Dragon, is there anything of Kwon Ji-yong left?
“Middle Fingers Up” serves as the album’s introduction, and halfway through the song it becomes abundantly clear G-Dragon has decided to abandon any notion of good taste and subtlety at the front door. Over a repetitive piano beat reminiscent of Kyle‘s “ISPY”, it flows like a sing-along – perhaps intentional given “ISPY’s” music video – as G-Dragon rants about everything that’s on his mind, from corruption and impeachment in South Korean politics, to attention-seekers using the friends-with-everyone Seungri as a means to get close to him, to complete strangers asking for his number so they can introduce him to hot girls, to the fact that due to all of the attention heaped upon him, “all the personal relations I [G-Dragon] have are now getting smaller”. His response to all these people is obvious given the song’s title but in typical G-Dragon fashion, he does it with style.
Peace Minus One, Everyone, Middle fingers up! Fold down your thumbs, forefingers, ring fingers, And pinkies then lift your middle finger up. Put them up, twirl them around, play with them NOW. Just eat this, fucking eat it eat it!
Over the chorus, he sarcastically teaches listeners how exactly to give people the finger — that of a peace sign (V) minus one [index finger]. It’s a clever use of symbols and wordplay, made even better knowing G-Dragon had previously adopted the ‘peaceminusone’ moniker as his personal instagram account, his own fashion label and as his personal symbol since Coup D’etat. And yet through it all, G-Dragon admits he feels lost about who he is.
Sometimes, I don’t know what’s real or fake, or who I am.
As far as introductions go, “Middle Fingers Up” is excellent, exciting, and highly enjoyable, alerting listeners he’s going to say exactly what’s on his mind, filters and idol restrictions be damned. After all, he’s already at the top of his game as G-Dragon, why should needless rules apply? As he triumphantly notes, his epitaph will be screaming that “I Veni Vidi Vici”.
The aptly titled “Bullshit” follows suit. From early teasers,”Bullshit” was originally the first title track, and it’s easy to see why. Stylistically, this track is unabashedly G-Dragon in his full glory. It’s bombastic, brash and grating — the beats are all over the place in the vein of “Crayon” (he even references the song directly). It’s in your face, yet charismatic enough such that you can’t seem to look away.
Do you know what dog tastes like? Bark like a dog! What is this bullshit?! Bow wow wow, yippie yo, yippie yay!
The puns between ‘Bullshit’ and ‘Dog’ are hammered home with the canine onomatopoeia littered throughout, as well as an obscure reference to US painter Christopher Wool’s “Run Dog Run” (which was teased on G-Dragon’s instagram with no explanation given). Lyrically, though, it’s a toast for all the fellow dogs in the industry, with G-Dragon simply urging them to keep ‘barking’, keep on doggedly doing whatever it takes for success and opulence, no matter how long it takes.
Where my dogs at? Que pasa? In the dog’s house is mi casa. My crew is full of fucking beggars, bullshit Samba, roomba, cha cha, roar Shake your tail and bribe your way
If “Bullshit” is the song stylistically representing the glamorous mask that is the persona of G-Dragon, then, chronologically speaking, “Super Star” is a reflection of what said mask has given him: a big house, a fancy car, money, honour, girls, George Condo paintings in his condos and an ever-increasing collection of vintages dated 1988. The spaced out production is similar to Kendrick Lamar’s “God” from his latest album DAMN, but while Kendrick was gloriously rapping about how his meteoric success must be what God feels like, G-Dragon — ever the pessimist — can only notice what his success can’t alleviate: –his loneliness.
I’m just livin’ like I used to, My wish when I was young; Even though I’m now living like those people I used to see on TV, I’m sad for some reason; The loneliness still exists. A part of my heart is empty.
The chorus is blunt and to the point. It’s a simple repetition that “he needs somebody, any goddamn body”. He needs someone to admire his paintings with, someone to drink with, somebody to talk to, but the intermittent hellos scattered throughout the track only serves to emphasize the fact that nobody is there, nobody is listening. The loneliness culminates in the bridge, where he admits to talking to himself and breaks down crying with a child, insisting that he isn’t alone. For all the money and success that the mask brought, it alienates him. He desperately needs somebody. And after 7 years, we finally know why the mask sheds a single tear on the album art of Heartbreaker.
So what does he do? For one brief moment on this album, he takes it off. And like Okuyama at the end of The Face of Another, for one brief moment he is no one but Kwon Ji-yong. For one glorious track, he is untitled. Stripped back to piano and voice, “Untitled, 2014” puts his voice – his raw, fragile voice – firmly in the spotlight, as he reaches out to an old flame whom he admits he has hurt repeatedly in the past, pleading for the chance to see her again. He unabashedly admits he’d give everything he’s earned, everything he has gotten as G-Dragon, if only he had the chance to love her again.
Please just once If I can just see you I’m ok with losing everything I have I’ll meet you, even if it’s in a dream And we can love again Just as we are
But even with such a heartfelt confession, he is doubtful his lover could feel his sincerity, his truthfulness, that she would believe it actually Kwon Ji-yong, and not G-Dragon, who is singing.
I sing this song, but I don’t know If my truthfulness will get through to you
The verses are conversational, the chorus is dynamic, and the strains in his voice at the end of each chorus only serves to emphasize his pain and longing; throughout the track I was dreading the moment his delicate voice cracks. It never comes. The simplicity works, and the hurt and sincerity that is delivered helps make this track – in my opinion – the standout of this album, and the defining moment of Kwon Ji Yong.
Rounding the album up is “Divina Commedia”, and what an outro it is. Audaciously naming it after Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy – an epic poem describing one man’s journey into hell, purgatory, and heaven across three separate acts – G-Dragon takes the time to look back at his entire career. He knows that he made it; he’s successful, yet he knows what it took to get him at this point of his career.
When everyone else was growing, I was listing stocks That’s why I’m short.
In an economical context, listing stocks refers to a company selling its shares to the public. In this song’s context, he refers to the fact that while everyone had the luxury of growing up, he started young as a trainee – whether in SM Entertainment or YG Entertainment – and ‘selling’ himself out, reinventing his identity under the mask of G-Dragon to adoring fans. As he elaborates later throughout the track, after 11 years this numbs him.
It doesn’t matter what kind of face; pretending and faking is a mask. Putting your life on the line to fall into hypnosis. You deal and trade your life just to eat and live well.
All of this culminates in a reference to the “The Truman Show“, a 1998 movie depicting a man named Truman Burbank, adopted and raised by a corporation inside a simulated television show revolving around his life, until he discovers its existence and decides to escape. Quite literally, the world revolves around Truman. And being arguably the most famous K-pop idol in the world, under intense media scrutiny and constantly reminded of his lack of privacy, G-Dragon must feel the same. In his own words, “he’s a normal citizen who sings, becoming a national actor.”
We all live in our own separate worlds (on the stage) It becomes project planning, production, screenplay, directing, main leads (in our dreams) Unreality becomes reality, Truman show, in case I don’t see ya Good afternoon good evening and good night.
It should be noted he’s not the first rapper inspired by this movie. US rapper Eminem was arguably at the peak of his career in the early 2000s as the king of controversy, the gateway to rap for many. He was everywhere discussed, dissected, debated, and was even the subject of a congressional hearing. Under such scrutiny, Eminem later revealed he felt like Truman and subsequently released his 2002 hit album “The Eminem Show”, citing the movie as a key inspiration. Clearly, in some way, G-Dragon feels the same.
This album, despite its short length, is lyrically denser than anything I’ve heard so far this year. It tells his story, it’s filled with references to his previous works, rife with references to his personal life, his art he displays on his instagram, and it’s the first time I can say I’m positively blown away after a close listen. His personal struggle with himself, with who he is, G-Dragon or Kwon Ji-yong, and how his idol persona has changed him, clearly comes through on these tracks.
A few days ago, G-Dragon held the first stop of his final world tour in Seoul. At the very end of it, he sums up his feelings nicely:
“This has been my dream ever since I was a boy. I didn’t stop for one second. I feel good as if I’m living in a dream, but sometimes, I can’t tell whether this is a dream or reality. I’m trying really hard to find the passion I had when I first started. I hope you will stay by me no matter who I am—the humble Kwon Ji-yong or the glamorous G-Dragon.”
We will, GD. We will.
Rating: 5/5
(YouTube[1][2], YG Life, Images via YG Entertainment, Aftermath Records, Naver)
G-Dragon – Kwon Ji Yong
This EP makes me smile lol. It have a nice mix of attitude and genuine reflection.
Only G-Dragon has the balls to sample Daft Punk. It’s Veridis Quo, too. That’s how you know he’s a real fan lol.
If you need some pop rap songs that are a blast to listen to with great production, here you go.
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