Published : Nov. 10, 2013 - 19:06
Taeyang of Big Bang. (YG Entertainment)
Big Bang member Taeyang recently released his first solo single “Ringa Linga” in more than three years and it has topped iTunes single charts in five countries: Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and Macau.
The entertainer’s new single, unveiled to the public Friday, also topped the local real-time charts on Mnet, Naver, Bugs, Soribada, Olleh and others shortly after its release.
“Ringa Linga” is a medium tempo electronica hip-hop track that is a pre-release from Taeyang’s upcoming second solo studio album. The single was written, composed and produced in collaboration with Big Bang leader G-Dragon as well as local hip-hop star Dok2 and American composer Shockbit.
By Julie Jackson (juliejackson@heraldcorp.com)