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RIIZE debuted in 2023. But it took them almost a year to release their first mini-album, RIIZING, in June 2024. Yup, this review is most definitely long overdue. Amongst some new songs, the mini-album was led by their hit Boom Boom Bass and the pre-release single Impossible. The mini-album also featured the singles Love 119 (an early 2024 release) and Talk Saxy and the full version of Siren (both of which are 2023 releases). The group followed up RIIZING with a repackaged mini-album titled RIIZING: Epilogue and the addition of the single Combo. As this review should have been posted months ago, let’s get right into it!

RIIZING mini-album

1. Boom Boom Bass (Title Track) – Click here for the full review for Boom Boom Bass. (9/10)

2. Siren – Siren was originally revealed in a performance video introducing the world to RIIZE in 2023. At the time, the song was only about 1 minute and 17 seconds long. A full version of Siren is included in this mini-album, expanding to about 2.5 minutes. It is a 90s hip-hop style with boom-bap-style drums and strong bass riffs. All of this makes Siren quite upbeat – a constantly on-the-toes feeling and serves as a good introduction to RIIZE’s style and performance skills. Constant appearances on my playlists and recommendations have also made Siren a catchy number. (9/10)

3. Impossible (Pre-Release Track) – Click here for the full review for Impossible. (9/10)

4. 9 Days – What I liked in 9 Days is the bright dance-pop energy in the choruses. This was a memorable aspect of the song – it was super catchy and addictive. The verses and other parts of 9 Days were good, with solid vocals and rapping from the members. But they were not as compelling as compared to the chorus. (8/10)

5. Honestly – We get a smooth R&B pop track in Honestly. It is nice to hear a softer side of the group, and I appreciate the warm vocals that RIIZE bring to the song. However, between the dreamy synths and the trap beats, the instrumental is plain for my liking. (7/10)

6. One Kiss – One Kiss is a mid-tempo pop track with a really pleasant instrumental. It is described as having “majestic strings” and “powerful drums” (according to the article that the Wikipedia page of the album had sourced). The pleasantness can be extended to the song’s melodies and hooks, which exude a comforting feeling and are easy on the ears. One Kiss is a very approachable single overall. (8/10)

7. Talk Saxy – Click here for the review for Talk Saxy. (6/10)

8. Love 119 – Click here for the review for Love 119. (8/10)

Riizing: Epilogue Mini-Album

1. Combo (Title Track) – Click here for the full review for Combo. (9/10)

Overall Album Rating – 8.1/10