That XX – G Dragon

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Yay! Another song that has been since forever that was on the list to review. G Dragon released this song separately before releasing his actual album and this song got some light. Although, this is not G Dragon’s best song out there, it is still a good song. But I have been noticing, YG artists have comebacks with more than 1 song, 2NE1, Big Bang, Epik High etc. I am pretty surprised with the amount of effort that YG puts into the comebacks.

First of all, I was blown away with this song. I was completely caught off guard with song (and so were you!). I expected something hip-hopish and we all got some really smooth ballad. Really, G Drgon should just rap and do his crazy stuff, not sing ballads. However this song is pretty good. I did feel his voice a bit awkward in the song and was really held back. I don’t think he poured enough emotion into this song than One Of A Kind or Crayon. This song just sucks compared to the other songs. However, who is comparing this song anyway! This song just alone would be pretty good. I liked the guitar and found the rhythm pretty good. But beside that, I was disappointed in the song. Also, I hated those beeps. I know they are covering up words that should be heard by young people, but seriously? Could they not just found a less hurtful word!

The music video is quite interesting in a way. It was dark, like the song and quite mysterious. The song talks about a guy who follows his girlfriend around and finds that another guy is treating his girlfriend bad. It turns out that “other guy” is actually him and he treats his own girlfriend quite bad. So that is why you see him all sad and sulky and see him looking through some keyholes in the door, as if he is stalking him. The only thing I hated in this whole video is the fcat how they made G Dragon look in the video. firstly, hated the hair, secondly they filmed the face as if the skin was all flaky. Like geez, that is really disgusting.

As the live performance, I found it okay. Nothing bad really. I was just *insert poker face here*. But the guitar was pretty good.

Yeah, okay song, just does not live to the standards of One Of A Kind or Crayon. 6/10.

[Having difficulties trying to link the music video in. will do after exams]

One Of A Kind – G Dragon

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Released late last August, and currently it is October. How do you know I am good with my dates! LOL. Anyway, at first I did not want to review this song, because when it comes to G Dragon’s solos, I really cannot be stuffed with it. However I decided, why not! So yeah, I am basically a month and a bit delayed. Ohh well, at least I have it on the site now, that is good. This was the first of the 3 songs that were “promoted” by G Dragon on SBS. This song soon followed by That XX and Crayon, all three with a different style and mojo.

Well, definitely as soon as you are listening to this song, you can hear a hip beat. It is much different from his Heartbreaker days, or any of the things that he had in mind for the album or anything to do with Big Bang. I guess, it is the side that represents him the most, except for being crazy. It is kind of slow like other hip hop songs, but at the same time still has the feel as a rap and breakdancing kind of feel to it. Oh did I forget to mention SWAG!!! It is what G Dragon does the best anyway. I guess this song title can be related by everyone, but I am not sure if this song is to represent everyone else, which is why I guess the title of the song would be misleading in a way. I describes him, and only him since he is “One Of A Kind”.

The music video is quite like Crayon, except for the craziness. This music video has more of a serious feel to it, rather than a “Get your Crayon” style of crazy. Taeyang features in this music video. There is a lot of G Dragon being crazy as well, anyway, especially evident through the craziness to smash many glass cases that may have contained really expensive clothes. But beside that, I think the music video matched the feel of the song. Especially with the girls, at the Hello~ parts. 😉

Anyway the live performance is a lot like the dance in the music video. But beside that, I am not really that happy or disappointed.

I am only gonna give this song a 7/10. It is not really that good if you compare it to Crayon.

Crayon – G Dragon

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Well, I see a trend. Every time Big Bang comes back, there are like 3 different music videos released (Bad Boys, Blue, Fantastic Baby, Monster). G Dragon has finally made a comeback after nearly 2-3 years. I was very disappointed of his last single, and so am I this time. I really don’t like G Dragon as a solo artist, but I prefer him as the leader of Big Bang, and just that. I think the other members have more potential of making it big solo, than G Dragon himself. All I am now waiting for is Daesung’s solo debut, and then I will be happy.

This song is quite unique in it is own way, and I am confused with the lyrics that I could actually understand. But I do not see the connection between swag and crayons. (Excuse me though, I really need to get out under my rock, since I can;t even keep up with latest trends.) I am totally lost, why his single is called Crayon and swag is hinted in the song. Oh well. Beside that, this song as just a bit better than One of A Kind and That XX. I really love the chorus for this song, because it was much different than before. After hearing it only once (literally), all I can remember is “Get your Crayon”, he did a good job of shoving that into our minds! But beside that, I really have nothing to say. Well, only this :|.

What are with YG music video’s nowadays. Well particularly T.O.P’s and G Dragon’s. But G Dragon is like really high for craziness. Oh I see now. But seriously, out of all the fun and crazy stuff in KPOP, nothing can outdo G Dragon. Okay, basically my only complaints with he music video is why on earth is he shaving. He has nothing o this chin, and beside that, no one shaves like that anyway.  That is rough…

I really loved the rewind’s of this song, Well, those part where he jumps off the couch, and then the video rewinds. I really liked the big crayons though. They actually look pretty good, even though, they look childish in this music video.

No comments about the live performances. Just a lot of lights. Or maybe not. This would make a really good club hit though.