Baby Monster (YG Entertainment)
Rookie girl group Baby Monster will release its first full-length album, “Drip,” on Nov. 1, seven months after its April debut, YG Entertainment said Monday.
The title track, "Drip," composed with the help of Big Bang’s G-Dragon, is expected to be a dance anthem for all ages. The other eight tracks include "Clik Clak," a hip-hop track described by YG Entertainment Chief Executive Producer Yang Hyun-suk as “unlike anything YG has ever presented before,” acoustic ballad "Love, Maybe," the '90s hip-hop-inspired "Really Like You" and "Billionaire," which brings an early 2000s R&B vibe.
The album also includes "Woke Up In Tokyo (RUKA & ASA)," showcasing the Japanese members' hip-hop style, the prereleased track "FOREVER," and the fan-favorite encore song "Batter Up (Remix) – Bonus Track."
In a video posted on YG’s official blog “YG Life,” Yang expressed high hopes for the album, calling it a special project. The promotional plan includes prereleasing two songs weekly, excluding the title track, with one-minute snippets to build anticipation. The title track will remain under wraps until the album’s official release, with no teasers planned.
Yang Hyun-suk, chief executive producer of YG Entertainment, speaks of Baby Monster's promotional plan for its new album in a video released on the company's official blog, "YG Life," on Monday. (YG Entertainment)
The group will also release at least three music videos, including one for "Clik Clak," which will be released shortly before the album’s launch.
Since their April debut, Baby Monster -- composed of Ruka, Pharita, Asa, Ahyeon, Rami, Rora and Chiquita -- has seen massive success. Its first EP, “Babymons7er,” sold over 400,000 copies in its first week, setting a record for the highest-selling debut by a K-pop girl group. The main song, “Sheesh,” has amassed over 300 million YouTube views as of Tuesday, and their choreography video has surpassed 150 million views.
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