KISS OF LIFE 4th Mini Album [224]
KISS OF LIFE 4th Mini Album “224” Release
- KISS OF LIFE, New Album [224] Released After About 8 Months
- 7 Tracks Containing Messages Through Freedom Gained From Oppression, Liberation, and Awareness
- Another Bold Transformation to be Shown with R&B Hip-Hop Title Track "Lips Hips Kiss"
KISS OF LIFE has returned with their fourth mini-album [224] about 8 months after their previous mini-album [Lose Yourself]. They made headlines by listing their title track ‘Get Loud’ and the song ‘Igloo’ from the previous work on domestic and international music charts, firmly establishing KISS OF LIFE's unique color. They showed a strong presence by ranking at the top in Asia, including Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, on global streaming platforms, including Spotify, and the Igloo challenge craze that spread through social media once again proved their popularity.
In addition, the experience of successfully completing their first world tour [KISS ROAD] and meeting and interacting directly with fans around the world became an opportunity to take the team's growth to the next level, and the musical skills and depth honed in that journey naturally melted into this album as a whole, creating an even more complete result.
“Today, Tomorrow, Forever”
KISS OF LIFE's fourth mini-album [224] captures the narrative of a person's ego moving from oppression to liberation through the flow of time, 'Today, Tomorrow, and Forever'. This goes beyond a simple flow of time and is a journey to find the true 'self' through awareness, and a message to those who live forgetting their ego.
In the album, "Today" symbolizes the state of being oppressed by the eyes and rules of others, "Tomorrow" symbolizes the moment of awareness that comes from questioning oneself and struggling, and "Forever" symbolizes the liberation reached at the end of that awareness, that is, the ego that has regained its true self. In the end, 'Forever' in the album goes beyond the temporal meaning and means the complete "self" as an existence that chooses and lives entirely on its own.
The visuals of the album start with the story of 'dulled senses'. It captures our appearance in which emotions and thoughts become blurred in a repetitive daily life. It may seem like a life that conforms to predetermined rules and flows, but it sheds light on an existence that struggles to ask and find answers to 'Who am I?' and 'How should I live?' even within that. In the end, the eternal 'self' that we face is not something obtained through someone or something, but a message that it must be won by oneself, and the process is depicted.
KISS OF LIFE, who have pioneered their own path with clear concepts and music of various genres in each album, plans to show off their new charm once again in the [224] album, which is an extension of that journey. With this album, which includes 7 songs of various genres such as the feminine mood R&B hip-hop title song ‘Lips Hips Kiss’, disco, and acoustic ballad, they plan to captivate the hearts of the public and fans once again.
01. Lips Hips Kiss - Title
‘Lips Hips Kiss’ is a song that captures the R&B hip-hop sensibility of the early 2000s, and expresses the feeling of falling for each other with sensual lyrics. The sophisticated melody flowing over the laid-back rhythm, the intense kick, and the bold hi-hat further enhance the feminine mood. It is a song that naturally leads the listener to that era with a development that is not excessive but not boring.
Composed by Benjamin 55, Duii, Brandy Hayes
Lyrics by Mia (153/Joombas)
Arranged by Benjamin 55, Duii
Chorus by Livy
02. Tell Me
‘Tell Me’ is a song in which Afrobeat and house genres are exquisitely combined, and the emotional melody leaves a deep impression on the groovy rhythm. The lyrics honestly express the desire to escape from false spaces and relationships and the feeling of being attracted to the other person despite this, and the ambiguous message is expressed with delicate harmony and lyrical mood, further enhancing the completeness of the song. Member Natty participated directly in writing the lyrics, adding sincerity to the song.
Composed by NPNF, JSONG
Lyrics by Gemma, Natty
Arranged by NPNF
Chorus by JSONG
03. k bye
‘k bye’ is a pop track inspired by the Y2K sensibility, and the hip-hop drums and fascinating synth melody combine to deliver confident energy. The soulful intro and contrasting verse add tension, and the cool message that "I don't care anymore" completes the atmosphere of the song. Artist UPSAHL participated in writing and composing, adding a special touch.
Composed by Jorgen Odegard, UPSAHL, Steph Jones
Lyrics by 279, Jorgen Odegard, UPSAHL, Steph Jones
Arranged by Jorgen Odegard
Chorus by ADORA
04. Painting
‘Painting’ is a pop genre track that combines lo-fi jazz and groovy melody, and the signature sound of the saxophone that appears in the middle captures the ears. The cynical rap and fresh transitions within the loveliness make this song richer and add to the fun of listening. The content 'My summer memories are dyed with you' conveys the deep excitement of a summer day that cannot be forgotten even after time passes, like a fresh first love.
Composed by Jude Cole, Jesse Cole
Lyrics by Yoon (153/Joombas), Kim Windy (Jamfactory), Natty
Arranged by Jude Cole
All Instruments by Jude Cole
Chorus by ADORA
05. Slide
‘Slide’ is a cheerful track that combines disco and French house sounds. The catchy melody and witty lyrics that make you ride the rhythm combine to add to the fun of listening. The bright and cheerful mood reminiscent of a scene from a teen movie adds vitality to the entire song.
Composed by Strawberrybananaclub, Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones
Lyrics by Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones, Strawberrybananaclub
Arranged by Strawberrybananaclub
Drum by Strawberrybananaclub
Electric guitar by Yoon Seong-ho
Bass guitar by Kang Jin-hyun
Chorus by Taneisha Jackson, Stella Jones
06. Heart of Gold
‘Heart of Gold’, which contains the R&B sensibility of the early 2000s, is impressive with its concise sound that combines sweet strings and analog synthesizers. It conveys a hopeful message that efforts from a pure heart create a bright
Author: KISS OF LIFE
Publisher: KAKAO ENTERTAINMENT
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