The beat of the drums seems to imitate rambunctiousness our heart’s feel when overwhelmed with love. Taking it back to their roots, “Hit the Drum” draws a closeness to Red Velvet’s debut single “Happiness.” Repetitions of “nannannan” heard through the chorus parallel to the cheerful “lalala” in “Happiness.” The fifth track on Summer Magic implements conga, bass, and snare drums for island vibes colliding with their signature eccentric EDM style. The hypnotizing “zzzz” add a cute flare to the bluntness of the song. Lingering like a mosquito is not tolerable, and the song is an ode to all of our feelings when we just want to tell someone to buzz off. Red Velvet is stern in determining what the next step will be in the situation -either take them seriously or leave. Heartache and having feelings taken for granted are part of a relationship.
The lyrics are fun and reminds listeners of the annoying moments of a relationship. It’s a nice treat for fans both veteran and new, as member Joy revisits her initial role as the rapper before the group became five. “Mosquito” has a slight swagger reminiscent of the early 2000’s, with each member takes their hand at rapping throughout the track. What’s a summer romance without a little angst? It’s a classic crush story: Girl likes boy, but girl is not quite sure if she is reading his actions correctly. E.” These sounds in the background liken the song to the mysteriousness of a jungle. Chirping birds and jungle noises accompany the lyrics of “Mr. E.” The song transitions into the stronger EDM moments of the album. The song reminds listeners every day spent with loved ones is the same excitement as receiving presents on Christmas morning.Īlso on KultScene: K-POP UNMUTED: STAN LOONA The abundance of love and laughter go well with the chill vibes of summer. Following “Power Up,” “With You” emphasizes the saying “Christmas in July” (or Summer). The song follows the tropical-house theme that has been popular throughout the summer. “With You” features steel-drums and honey vocals that take listeners to an island paradise with special loved ones. The album also features the electro-pop tunes fans have come to love, and standout b-sides that include “With You,” “Mosquito,” and “Blue Lemonade.” Those butterflies mixed with summer heat make having a crush that much hotter. “Power Up” is about gaining confidence with a crush. “Power Up” gets fans excited to have fun with loved ones. The song comes with perfecting timing as the summer heat is brutal across the globe. “Power Up” is brightly filled with cute ad-libs from youngest member Yeri. Along with sound effects from popular childhood games, Red Velvet sings a catchy, Minion-like repetition of “banana” throughout the chorus of the song. The album kicks off with upbeat “Power Up,” the follow-up to last summer’s “Red Flavor.” The track boasts a beat imitating video game 8-bit-style including sound effects heard in Super Mario and Tetris. The quintet released its sixth mini album along with title-track “Power Up” on Aug. Summer Magic is filled with catchy melodies, quirky EDM, and anticipated tracks. Red Velvet’s latest album is here just in time to help fans beat the dog days of summer.
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