Sometimes songs write themselves like crazy, but then, In “Moonlight”, Yoongi is even more relatable when he raps about how: One of the things I talked about in my review of Map of the Soul: 7 and Yoongi’s “Shadow” interlude was about how relatable Yoongi is because of how he talks about the struggles of wanting fame and then actually getting it – especially when your brain seems compelled to send you spiraling constantly. Because it can be a struggle to face what you have now when compared to who you were before and what you had – or didn’t have – then. Like I mentioned the throwback sound to this song and I feel as though it’s clearly on purpose to evoke the idea of a reflective path along a life in hip hop that’s been well-lived but still stressful because it can be a struggle to create. This was a song that I liked before I read the translated lyrics in part because the beat and Yoongi’s cadence as he raps reminds me of block parties and summers outside. “Moonlight” has a throwback sound and revolves around Yoongi tracing his path through hip hop from starting his music career in a basement studio to where he’s at now on the top of the music charts and as a sought-after producer. I am happy to say that “Moonlight” serves as a stellar introduction to D-2. If it doesn’t have the right fit – if it doesn’t do a good enough job of introducing the artist to new listeners – if it doesn’t show enough growth as a follow-up release – The song that opens a mixtape can make or break its audience. Courtesy of doolsetbangtan, the song’s Korean title translates directly to “That Moon” and was written and produced by Yoongi and GHSTLOOP.įirst impressions from a mixtape matter a ton. If that’s not your cup of tea because you like pure positivity about your Korean pop culture? You have my permission to pour it out and move on! My feelings will not be hurt! Note that this is a review that will have some critical thoughts at points especially around one song in particular. I’ll go over them one at a time to talk about my initial feelings about each song and how I feel about the songs after going over the translations provided by helpful translator accounts like doolsetbangtan’s account that also provide necessary Korean cultural and historical contexts in the process! (While I’m here: I also got information on song writing and production credits from that site so that’s awesome!) And more, for the most part aside from one song that really grinds my gears because of the sample it uses and the overwhelming fandom response, is absolutely what we get with D-2.ĭ-2 has ten tracks that all cross genres, showcase Yoongi’s creativity as a rapper, songwriter, and producer, and feature multiple collaborations across the album from other talented artists. (You may remember this from my review of BTS’ February release Map of the Soul: 7 because I couldn’t shut up about it then.)įor another though, it’s been how long since Yoongi’s first mix tape? From the moment that I first heard “Give It To Me” from his self-titled mixtape from 2016, I knew I needed more. Mind you though, I was primed to like Yoongi’s return to the stage as Agust D.įor one thing, I am and will probably always be, fully fucking feral for every member of BTS’ brilliant rapline. I’m talking about from the literal raspy sound of it and how he delivers his fierce verses to the way that he uses his Voice to unload sharp, intricate, and interesting commentary that often seems to revolve plainly around his past, present, and future as a rapper. After all, I literally love Yoongi’s voice. I went into Yoongi’s sophomore outing as Agust D knowing that I would probably find a ton to love about the album.
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