Description
- '2018's Most Anticipated Group' Stray Kids makes their official debut in the music industry with their first mini album 'I am NOT'
- 'I am NOT', a debut album filled with self-composed songs, encapsulating the group's identity and authenticity as an endlessly growing group!
- 'District 9', the title track of Stray Kids, expresses their unique musical haven, blending hip-hop, rock, and EDM in a hybrid genre.
Stray Kids, the most anticipated group in the 2018 music industry, will officially debut on March 26 with their debut album 'I am NOT' and the title track 'District 9'. The nine members - Bang Chan, Woojin, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, HAN, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N - form a cohesive entity, taking their first step amidst high expectations from fans worldwide.
Selected through the JYP Entertainment and Mnet reality program 'Stray Kids' in October 2017, the members actively participated in songwriting, producing, concept development, and performances, leaving a strong impression.
Prior to their official debut in January this year, Stray Kids released the pre-debut album 'Mixtape', reaching number one on iTunes album charts in four countries including Finland, Norway, Sweden, and the Philippines, proving their international appeal. They were also selected as the number one group in Billboard's 'Top 5 New K-Pop Artists to Watch in 2018'.
Stray Kids filled all 8 tracks of their debut and first mini album 'I am NOT' with self-composed songs, showcasing their ambitious aspirations. The album title 'I am NOT', representing their self-awareness, signals the beginning of their musical identity.
The title track 'District 9' represents Stray Kids' own haven. Its message of breaking out of conventional, standardized molds and establishing their unique domain aligns perfectly with the group name Stray Kids. The song's bold ambition to turn everything upside down in their special district is reflected in its lyrics and it features a hybrid genre combining hip-hop, rock, and EDM, creating an intense sound.
Track 1, 'NOT!', a hip-hop track that encapsulates the theme of the debut album 'I am NOT', combines a cyberpunk-esque sound design with trap.
Track 3, 'Mirror', explores self-identity, reflecting one's psyche, and features versatile rapping and various vocals.
Track 4, 'Awaken', is a rock-based song strongly expressing the will to break out of one's mold. It shouts out an autobiographical story starting from the self-awareness of 'I am NOT'.
Track 5, 'ROCK (돌)', features witty lyrics about wanting to become a rock out of frustration in the chaos of identity. It combines wordplay and powerful sound.
Track 6, '잘 하고 있어' is a warm, comforting, lyrical hip-hop track.
Track 7, '3rd Eye', an R&B genre song, expresses the earnest desire to see oneself from a new 'third eye' perspective, drawing much empathy from their peers.
Track 8, 'Mixtape#1', a special track available only on CD, uses the 'placebo effect' as its keyword. Stray Kids conveys an uplifting feeling with a lively sound, showcasing their bright and positive mindset.
Through their debut album 'I am NOT', Stray Kids sing about their real situations and the stories they genuinely want to tell. 'I am NOT', an effort to ponder identity and infuse authenticity, becomes the base for Stray Kids' limitless musical growth, marking a significant start for the group.
· ARTIST : Stray Kids
· TITLE : I am NOT
· VERSION :
- I AM Ver.
- NOT Ver.
· RELEASE DATE : 2018-03-27
· LABEL : JYP Entertainment
· MANUFACTURER : ㈜드림어스컴퍼니
· COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : South Korea
· SKU : JYPK1005
· BARCODE : 8809440338078
PACKAGE (Each version includes)
- Cover : 180 x 255mm ((Random 1 out of 2)
- Photo book 124p
- CD
- Photocard : CHILDHOOD Ver. : Random (1 out of9)
UNIT Ver. : Random (1 out of 21)
SELFIE Ver. : Random (1 out of 9)
- Postcard Book (Random 1 out of 2 / First Press Only) 20p
- Poster (Random 1 out of 10 / First Press Only)
TRACK LIST
01. NOT!
02. District 9
03. Mirror
04. Awaken
05. ROCK (돌)
06. 잘 하고 있어
07. 3rd Eye
08. Mixtape#1 (CD ONLY)
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