NOMAD - 1st EP : NOMAD

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*Album Specifications

- PHOTO LYRIC BOOK : 125*125mm / 24p / 1 type

- CD & SLEEVE : 125*125mm / 1 type

- ENVELOPE : 150*150mm / 1 type inserted

- POSTER : 250*375mm / folded / 1 type inserted

- PHOTO CARD : 55*85mm / 2 types randomly inserted out of 5
- STICKER : 14 types inserted

 

NOMAD 1st EP <NOMAD>

<Album Introduction>

[NOMAD 1st EP ‘NOMAD’]

‘NOMAD’ is a team formed under the leadership of ‘Doy,’ who handles self-production. The team name ‘NOMAD’ is an acronym for ‘Need Our Microphone And Dances.’ It embodies the confidence to ‘bring our microphones to truly dance and enjoy the stage,’ serving as an ambitious declaration to the world.

Comprised entirely of members in their 20s, ‘NOMAD’ creates an inner circle with young listeners who share their generation, all within the overarching theme of ‘youth.’

Their strength, charm, and differentiating factor lie in their ability to create their own music directly.

Leader ‘Doy’ not only expressed a narrative of personal ‘growth’ through the songs but also structured it within the tracklist. It incorporates personal stories such as the first encounter of love and heartbreak, as well as the confidence and boldness to overcome anxieties and concerns about the future felt by those in their 20s with a progressive and challenging mindset. This evolved into a larger ‘grand narrative’ as the members came together. Not only did Doy participate in writing and composing all tracks, but for the title track ‘California Love,’ he personally created all the choreography. He also participated in the directing of another title track, ‘No Pressure,’ and the b-side track ‘Lights On.’ In this way, ‘NOMAD,’ led by such a versatile ‘all-rounder’ member, maintains a consistent, assertive, and confident attitude regarding both the album’s message and the quality of the songs themselves.

All four other members also show interest in songwriting and performance work, and the new stories they create will be seamlessly added, becoming ‘NOMAD’s own ‘grand movement’ in the future.

They concluded that there is no more effective way to create and deliver their own stories, and what they do best, than to act as their own speakers. What genre truly expresses ‘my real life’? To convey a multifaceted narrative, they chose just one thing: their story borrowed from the musical genre of Hip-hop R&B, and confidence in its essence. This is the inherent color and identity of ‘NOMAD.’

The experience of an individual becomes one’s own experience simply by listening to music. ‘NOMAD’ is rewriting the essence of that music in their own way. While not deviating from existing popular music narratives and adhering to K-POP songwriting methods that combine performance, this is why they can be called ‘artists.’

Listeners engaging with ‘NOMAD’s album will be able to feel both contemporaneity and personal relevance simultaneously, by listening to music that carries ‘NOMAD’s unique autobiographical message.

[CREDITS]

Executive Producer Kang Byung-joon, Shin Hyun-bin, DK

Management Director Shin Hyun-bin

Artist Management Jung Se-woong, Moon Kyung-deuk, Lee Min-hee, Yoo Jae-joon

Music Producer DOY, Maxx Song, DK

Recorded by DOY, Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Mixed by Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

Creative Director Seo Dong-geun

Music Video Director David Aure(AWW FILMS), Victor Hernandez(AWW FILMS), Noah Damasen(SOUTH HAVEN)

Marketing Director Kang Byung-joon

A&R Doo Eun-jung

Artist Marketing & Promotion Lee Ju-hyo, Kang Ha-ram

Marketing Contents Planning & Production Cheon Jeong-woo, Kim Kyung-ho

Visual Direction Heo Ji-in

Style Direction Lee Dong-yeon

Stylist Lee Dong-yeon

Hair Choi Bo-ra(Overmars)

Make-Up Han Ah-reum(Overmars)

Photography Yoon Song-yi

Performance Director Sungchan Park, DOY

Choreography DOY, Youngbeen Joo, Shawn, Beom, Sungchan Park, Xion, Sungkwan Kim

[NOMAD 1st EP ‘NOMAD’ Track Introduction]

- Track 1 -

No pressure

Lyrics by DOY

Composed and Arranged by

Jayrah Gibson, DOY, PK Gharah Degeddingseze, Steve' Diamond, DK 

Vocal Directed by DOY, Maxx Song, Kim Jae-yeon

Background Vocals by DOY

Recorded by DOY @ ICONIC Studio

Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Digital Editing by DOY, Kim Jae-yeon, Maxx Song

Mixed by Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

Song Introduction

‘No Pressure’ is a song where leader DOY encapsulated the story of his efforts with the members for their debut in the lyrics, conveying the message that ‘ultimately, there is learning in everything, so no matter how difficult the challenge, one must endure adversity to become a shining diamond.’ Producer ‘Jayrah Gibson,’ known for crossing between K-pop and Global Pop with tracks like EXO’s ‘Growl,’ Dean’s ‘I’m Not Sorry,’ BTS’s ‘Airplane Pt. 2 (Time Difference),’ and works for Usher and Ty Dolla Sign, participated in its production. It combines an urban R&B beat with a sweet melody, merging authentic R&B—not widely attempted in Korea—with trendy melodic lines to create a cross-over urban R&B track.

- Track 2 -

California love

Lyrics by JERO, DOY

Composed and Arranged by

Damon Sharpe, DOY, Vincent Watson, Dylan Holland, DK

Vocal Directed by DOY, Maxx Song, Kim Jae-yeon

Background Vocals by DOY

Recorded by DOY @ ICONIC Studio

Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Digital Editing by DOY, Kim Jae-yeon, Maxx Song

Mixed by Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

Song Introduction

‘California Love’ captures the love of the MZ generation, who approach a crush without hesitation, just like California’s intense sun. Melodic rap and urban beats blend to emit a unique aura, while vocals over acoustic guitar and trap beats add a distinctive touch to the song. Producer ‘Damon Sharpe,’ who has primarily worked with superstars like Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, and Alesso, participated in its production to enhance its completeness.

- Track 3 -

Oasis

Lyrics by DOY

Composed and Arranged by

Tha Aristocratz, Chikk ‘Rodnae’ Bell, DOY, Moon Kim, DK

Vocal Directed by DOY, Maxx Song, Kim Jae-yeon

Background Vocals by DOY

Recorded by DOY @ ICONIC Studio

Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Digital Editing by DOY, Kim Jae-yeon, Maxx Song

Mixed by Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

Song Introduction

‘Oasis’ is a song distinguished by its lyrical melody and lyrics, conveying the message that all difficult times were overcome because you were by my side, and your presence was like an oasis to me.

- Track 4 –

Automatic

Lyrics by DOY

Composed and Arranged by

DOY, ChaCha Malone

Vocal Directed by DOY

Background Vocals by DOY, ChaCha Malone

Recorded by DOY @ ICONIC Studio

ChaCha Malone @ The Hideout Recording Studio

Digital Editing by Kim Jae-yeon

Mixed by ChaCha Malone @ Chase Studio, Seattle WA

Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

Song Description

‘Automatic’ features dreamy synthesizers and a retro beat, conveying the message that ‘our meeting and love were not due to any particular reason, but rather a natural attraction.’ Leader ‘DOY’ collaborated with producer ‘ChaCha Malone,’ who created mega-hit songs like Jay Park’s ‘Joah’ and ‘All I Wanna Do,’ to complete this addictive track.

- Track 5 –

Let me love you

Lyrics by DOY

Composed and Arranged by

DOY, ChaCha Malone, Casper, DK

Vocal Directed by DOY

Background Vocals by DOY

Recorded by DOY @ ICONIC Studio

Digital Editing by DOY, Kim Jae-yeon

Mixed by ChaCha Malone @ Chase Studio, Seattle WA

Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

Song Introduction

This is an authentic R&B genre track that blends the distinct vocal colors of the members over an original early R&B track. It carries the message: ‘Now that I love you, please allow me to love you even more.’

- Track 6 –

Lights on

Lyrics by DOY, Su-yoon, DK

Composed and Arranged by

Tha Aristocratz, Jayrah Gibson, DOY, DK

Vocal Directed by DOY, Maxx Song, Kim Jae-yeon

Background Vocals by DOY, RIVR

Recorded by DOY @ ICONIC Studio

Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Digital Editing by DOY, Kim Jae-yeon, Maxx Song

Mixed by Kim Jae-yeon @ ICONIC Studio

Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

Song Introduction

This song expresses the boldness and confidence that if they show themselves freely enjoying the stage, people will be captivated and record them with their cameras.

- Track 7 -

Eye 2 eye

Lyrics by DOY

Composed and Arranged by

ChaCha Malone, DOY

Vocal Directed by DOY

Background Vocals by DOY, ChaCha Malone

Recorded by DOY @ ICONIC Studio

Digital Editing by Kim Jae-yeon

Mixed by ChaCha Malone @ Chase Studio, Seattle WA

Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

Song Introduction

This song, produced by ‘ChaCha Malone’—who created mega-hit songs like Jay Park’s ‘Joah’ and ‘All I Wanna Do’—carries the message: ‘Remembering the heart-fluttering feeling from when we first met, and promising to love you forever.’

Author: NOMAD

Publisher: KAKAO ENTERTAINMENT