Welcome back #SoundLovers! There was an amazing comeback with a very nostalgic vibe dropped last week, and it was worth the wait!
It has been six months since YOUNITE’s last comeback, and fans have eagerly awaited new music that the group has brought. YOUNITE -- a nine-member boy group under Brand New Music that made their debut on April 20, 2022, with their first EP, 'Youni-Birth,' -- consists of Eunho, Eunsang, Steve, Hyunseung, Hyungseok, Woono, DEY, Kyungmun, and Sion. Since its debut, the group has released two albums per year and is known for its boyish charms and upbeat songs. The group is now entering 2024 with their newest five-track EP, “ANOTHER,” and title track, “GEEKIN',” which continues to showcase the group's limitless talents.
“ANOTHER” is an EP filled with a nostalgic hype sound and includes member participation from vocalists, dancers, and rappers. The album opens with the track, “How We Do,” -- which has heavily funk-inspired beats with hints of the member's self-confidence found in it. This hidden gem helps to set the tone for what listeners can expect from the rest of the album. “How We Do,” expresses the group’s way of doing things, and that no one can do it like them. Rapper DEY contributed to some of the lyrics in this song, and his rap helps pull the song together with lyrics like, “I’m a born leader,” and “we’ll make it.” These pieces helps portray the theme of the group being able to do anything the way that they want.
The title track, “GEEKIN’,” is the second song on the EP, and also includes participation from members Steve and DEY. “GEEKIN',” is very different from the first track and showcases a more “daring” side of the members. This hard-hitting track incorporates hip-hop beats infused with a heavy rap, and lyrics that get straight to the point that dare someone to go against them -- such as "talk all that talk," and "Don't try to come at me." This track contains such a fun vibe and a unique presentation with repetitive "Why you geekin'?" being whispered throughout the song that it will have you bobbing along, and "geekin'" out -- and before you realize it, you will have it on repeat.
The next track on the album, “Poco Loco,” seems to take some Spanish influences with the beat, title, and lyrics. This track is quite different from most of the songs on the album and gives listener's an insight to the group’s diversity. Member DEY, once again, participated in songwriting for this track. This fun-filled anthem -- which translates to "a little bit crazy" -- is easy to sing along to, and captures the essence of it's name by conveying a rather short concise message to listeners -- let loose and just simply having fun!
The fourth track, “ONE+WON,” is another hip-hop-infused song with lots of swag. Lead dancer Kyungmun, along with rapper DEY, both participated in the composition of this song. This track mentions groovin’ and freestyling, which depicts exactly how the members are continuously working and grinding to be the best. The last track on the EP, “OMH (Out My Head),” is the perfect ending song. It is an upbeat and bubbly track, which contrasts well with the hip-hop-inspired songs in the middle of the EP. In this track, the members confess that they may not be in their right mind, as they are clouded by their love for someone. This track serves as a great song to add to your summer playlist with lyrics that fit the beat well, and a message of confession.
Shortly after the release of “ANOTHER," it quickly became YOUNITE’s highest first-week sales, with over 100,00 copies being sold, showing that YOUNIZ (their fandom) was patiently waiting for them to make their comeback. This is only the beginning of the year for YOUNITE, and we are anticipating an exciting 2024 and more from them!
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Written by CeCe B.
Edited by BR
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