On this function, I zoom into a few of Ok-pop’s most legendary weeks — brief durations of time that delivered a number of classics.
Ok-pop is normally a Monday by Friday affair (at the very least in my time zone), with some weeks stuffed to the brim with releases. However, not all embrace a number of 9+ rated songs. Right here, I’ll by a few of these blockbuster weeks, daily.
Different Epic Weeks: March 5-9, 2012 // Could 6-11, 2013 // July 21-25, 2014
Nonetheless a staple on my exercise playlist, Mamma Mia is considered one of my favourite Ok-pop singles ever. That crystalline synth riff is iconic, with producers Duble Sidekick in some way outdoing Sweetune at their very own schtick. I miss this sound so, a lot.
| Hooks | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Longevity | 10 |
| Bias | 10 |
| RATING | 10 |
Whereas not as robust as a few of their earlier work, Orange Caramel continued to raise their quirky dance music with this ridiculous earworm. Brass was all the trend in 2014, and My Copycat finds the proper riff to trip.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.75 |
Taemin reunited with frequent collaborator Thomas Troelsen for this MJ-esque banger. It’s nonetheless considered one of my favourite solo SHINee singles. I like the best way the refrain blossoms from its extra constricted, beat-driven verses. That is one other definitive traditional.
| Hooks | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Longevity | 10 |
| Bias | 10 |
| RATING | 10 |
This was the week of Hazards! And in some way, they had been each on the spot classics. That is across the time when my BTS fandom began to climb, which brings again many good recollections. It’s nonetheless considered one of their most potent singles, completely mixing hip-hop and rock. In truth, I believe it’s time to improve it to “legendary” standing from my earlier overview.
| Hooks | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Longevity | 10 |
| Bias | 10 |
| RATING | 10 |
I don’t know if many individuals keep in mind this observe, nevertheless it’s a very good instance of how even lesser-known teams had been delivering high quality throughout this period. The verses are somewhat unfocused, however that clean refrain is a superb throwback to boy group sounds of years previous.
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
They actually ought to have launched this on Monday, proper? Nonetheless, it’s a enjoyable train in retro sounds anchored by off-kilter melodies and a crunchy electro beat.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Alphabat launch a pleasing slice of frothy pop music:
Lipservice milk the brass development with this catchy hip-hop observe:
