One way or the other, early-00’s Craig David has emerged as the largest affect on this week’s Okay-pop (and Okay-pop adjoining) releases. We’re listening to a ton of garage-inspired tracks, however none have managed to pair these addictive beats with songs compelling sufficient to transcend the homage.

To name Seven a much-anticipated launch can be placing it evenly. A lot of BTS’s members have already debuted solo materials, however Jungkook has bided his time. He feels uniquely positioned as a breakout soloist, making Seven‘s sound and elegance all of the extra necessary. Relating to western pop, boyband-turned-soloists hardly ever see their earliest success coincide with their very first single (simply ask Bobby Brown or Justin Timberlake and even Michael Jackson). As a substitute, these moments set up groundwork towards larger and bolder issues to return.

Seven‘s glitchy beat reveals potential and works properly with Jungkook’s ethereal vocal. I like how the music switches between crooning and extra rhythmic segments (which get surprisingly naughty on the specific model). Free of the G-rated constraints of “Okay-pop idol,” he’s crafted a straight-up intercourse jam. Nonetheless you are feeling about that, it’s positive to lift some eyebrows amongst youthful followers.

Little of this libido comes by on the observe itself. The refrain is catchy however formulaic. I’m unsure how its lyrical sequence of days will fare in the long term. It’s an apparent conceit, and one we’ve heard many occasions earlier than. Nonetheless, this staggered rhythm compliments the skittery percussion and drives the observe ahead. It will not be particularly artistic, but it surely’ll get you buzzing alongside. The vocal additionally sounds crisp and satisfying.

Rapper Latto delivers an entertaining verse late within the observe, even when she feels a bit shoehorned into the construction. Some interaction between the 2 performers might have been enjoyable, and would have given Seven the sense of steamy spontaneity it wants. Even so, Jungkook brings a certain quantity of character to the efficiency and proves his bonafides as a solo star. Seven comes throughout as a welcome warm-up for a extra thrilling collection of tracks. It’ll be fascinating to see the place he goes from right here.

Grade: B