Rise (Taeyang album)
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| Studio album by Taeyang | ||||
| Released |
June 3, 2014 (Online) June 10, 2014 (Physical) | |||
| Recorded | 2011-2014 | |||
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| Length | 30:54 | |||
| Label | YG Entertainment | |||
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Rise (stylized as RISE) is the second studio album by Taeyang, member of Big Bang (South Korean band). It is his first full album in four years since Solar in July 2010. Rise became the third highest charting K-pop album, and also the highest charting K-pop album by a Korean soloist on BILLBOARD 200 by debuting at #112, #1 on Billboard World Albums Chart, and #1 on Heatseekers Albums Chart.[1]
Details
The album was digitally released on June 3, consisting of 9 songs and was released worldwide through iTunes, Melon and other online music portals. The physical album hit stores on June 10. There are two different versions of the album. The regular album contains a booklet (48p), CD, one poster, and one sticker. The limited edition features a booklet (128p), CD, two posters, and three photo cards.
Background
On May 25, YG Entertainment revealed the first teaser picture.[2] On the next day, the second teaser photo [3] was unveiled, followed by a video teaser.[4] Two photos were revealed on May 28, one with a private event details, 'RISE: PREMIERE' that was held on June 2, the same day his album is released digitally and another one included the album's track list.
Composition
Taeyang worked with Choice37 and Teddy Park, who had helped with his previous album. He also sought help from The Fliptones, JHart and other noticeable producers, including Boys Noize and Peejay. Both of them had contributed to Big Bang albums before. Band mate G-Dragon also contributed. This album marked the first collaboration between him and Airplay, Jo Sung Hwak, Happy Perez, Britt Burton and other uncredited producers and musicians.
Track list
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro (Rise)" | Tablo, Choice 37, Taeyang | Peejay, Taeyang | Peejay | 1:45 |
| 2. | "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (눈, 코, 입; Nun, Ko, Ip) | Teddy, Taeyang | Teddy, Dee.P, PK, Rebecca Johnson | Teddy, Dee.P | 3:50 |
| 3. | "1AM" (새벽 한시; Saebyeok Hansi) | Teddy | Teddy, Choice 37, Boys Noize | Teddy, Choice 37, Boys Noize | 3:11 |
| 4. | "Stay With Me" (featuring G-Dragon) | G-Dragon | G-Dragon, The Fliptones, JHart | The Fliptones | 3:22 |
| 5. | "Body" (아름다워; Areumdawo) | Teddy, Taeyang | Teddy, Taeyang, P.K, Dee.P | Teddy, P. K, Dee.P | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Ringa Linga" (링가링가; Ling-ga Ling-ga) | G-Dragon | G-Dragon, Shockbit | Shockbit | 3:47 |
| 7. | "This Ain't It" (이게 아닌데; Ige Aninde) | Airplay, Jo Sung Hwak | Airplay, Jo Sung Hwak | Airplay | 4:23 |
| 8. | "Let Go" (버리고; Beorigo) | Tablo | P.K, Taeyang, Dee.P | P.K, Dee.P | 3:40 |
| 9. | "Love You to Death" | Tablo, Britt Burton | Happy Perez, Britt Burton, Taeyang | Happy Perez | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 30:54 | ||||
- Notes
- "Intro (RISE)" contains samples of Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears
- "Body" and "Love You to Death" contain uncredited vocals from 2NE1's CL.
Promotion
Taeyang performed 1AM on several stages during late 2013 including SBS Gayo Daejun 2013. Taeyang's first stage comeback [5] was on Inkigayo on June 6, 2014. G-Dragon joined him for "Stay With Me" and Taeyang continued to rock the stage alone during his "Eyes, Nose, Lips" performance. For his second comeback stage which was on M! Countdown, he sang "1AM" and "Eyes, Nose, Lips". Taeyang met with fans at the Gangnam’s JBK Hall for 1theK’s “Wonder Live” show. On June 19, a “Rise” Hug Event info was released by YG Entertainment. YG Entertainment invited fans for "Eyes, Nose, Lips Cover Project by You" on June 20.
Cover Project by YG FAMILY
The first artists to release a cover of Eyes, Nose, Lips was Akdong Musician. Tablo covered the song with a rap version and Taeyang appeared during its bridge part.[6] Lydia Paek is the third YG Family artist to participate in the project. The new upcoming boy group from YG called iKON also made a cover (Available in their Mix & Match DVD)
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Country | Peak chart positions |
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| Gaon[7] | Korea | 1 |
| US Billboard 200 | US | 112 |
| US World Albums (Billboard) | US | 1 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) | US | 1 |
| Oricon[8] | Japan | 2 |
Sales
Singles
References
External links
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