Taeyong (NCT) - Shalala (NCT 1st Mini Album. Select Option

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'Complete artist' Taeyong releases his first mini-album 'SHALALA'!
Participation in writing and composing all songs! A total of 7 songs including the title song 'Shalala'!
The most Taeyong-like album completed with Taeyong's color throughout the entire production!

NCT's Taeyong made his solo debut with his first mini-album 'SHALALA'.

Taeyong's first mini-album 'SHALALA' consists of a total of 7 songs, including the title song 'SHALALA', in which Taeyong himself participated in writing lyrics and composing, enough to meet Taeyong's musical color as a solo artist. do.

In particular, this album is Taeyong's first solo album, and it is expected to gain keen interest from music fans around the world as Taeyong actively participated in the overall production of the album from the planning stage.

As Taeyong has established himself as a 'complete artist' by proving his excellent rapping, charming vocals, and unrivaled performance skills through his activities with the worldwide group NCT, the new image he will show as a solo singer is also raising expectations.

Moreover, Taeyong not only worked on a number of NCT songs such as 'Sticker', 'Cherry and 'The 7th Sense', but also released solo songs 'Moonlight' and SM 'STATION' on the NCT 127 World Tour. His musical ability is also being recognized through a variety of songs that he participated in writing and composing, such as his first solo song 'Long Flight', 'Love Theory', a collaboration with Wonstein, and 'LIT', a contest song for the entertainment show 'Street Man Fighter'. It is expected that attention will be focused on the music to be presented as an album.

Title song 'SHALALA', the most 'hip' and 'hot' music this summer!
'We can all shine anywhere' contains the most Taeyong style!

The title song 'SHALALA' is a hip-hop genre song with impressive rhythmic percussion and heavy drums. Taeyong's witty rap flow, addictive chorus, and free-rhythmic bridge section harmonize to give listeners the fun of listening. .

In addition, since this new song was produced with the concept of talking about the shalala of all beings, the lyrics written by Taeyong himself contain the confident message that 'we can all shine anywhere' that he felt through various global activities.

The b-side song 'GWANDO' is a rock genre song that expresses various feelings of separation with a cheerful and bright sound. It calmly conveys the message that everyone will overcome the moment of separation well. 'Move Mood Mode' is a medium-tempo song that expresses fresh feelings with a lover. Taeyong's charming rapping and Wendy's sweet vocals harmonize to create excitement.

In addition, 'Virtual Insanity', which started with the imagination of seeing Taeyong's performance in VR, is a song of the intense and futuristic hip-hop genre, and 'RUBY', which tells the story of Taeyong's longing for his old dog Ruby, is a medium-tempo genre song with a chorus Taeyong's sincere vocals add to the feeling.

In addition, the medium song '404 File Not Found', which contains a message of consolation that I wanted to give myself in difficult times, is the most minor emotional song in this album. It contains a total of 7 songs containing Taeyong's unique sensibility, including 'Back to the Past' in the hip-hop genre.

01 SHALALA
Lyrics by Taeyong, Omega Sapien, ChaMane
Composed by Devine Channel, Omega Sapien, ChaMane, Taeyong, Park Youngkwang, denzelworldpeace
Arranged by Devine Channel, Youngkwang Park, denzelworldpeace
The title song 'SHALALA' is a hip-hop genre song with rhythmic percussion and heavy drums. Taeyong's witty rap flow, addictive chorus, and free-rhythmic bridge section harmonize to give listeners fun.
In addition, since this new song was produced with the concept of talking about the shalala of all beings, the lyrics written by Taeyong himself contain the confident message that 'we can all shine anywhere' that he felt through various global activities.

02 Give up (GWANDO)
Lyrics by Taeyong
Composed by Taeyong, Royal Dive, Saimon
Arranged by Royal Dive, Saimon
'GWANDO' is a rock genre song that leaves a strong impression with the rocking guitar sound from the to the hook. Together they give a fresh feeling. It expresses various feelings of separation with light and bright tones, and calmly conveys the message that everyone will overcome well in the end.

03 Move Mood Mode (Feat. Wendy)
Lyrics by Taeyong
Composed by Taeyong, SQUAR (PixelWave)
Arranged by SQUAR (PixelWave)
'Move Mood Mode (Feat. Wendy)' is a medium-tempo song that combines cheerful and bright chord progression with bouncing synth sounds. , atmosphere, etc. were delicately expressed. Red Velvet's Wendy features in support, Taeyong's charming rapping, and Wendy's sweet vocals harmonize to further enhance the excitement of the song.

04 Virtual Insanity
Lyrics by Taeyong
Composed by Taeyong, Royal Dive
Arranged by Royal Dive
'Virtual Insanity' is a hip-hop genre song that started with Taeyong's imagination that 'If you watch his performance in VR, it would feel similar to this music'. The FX sound used in various ways adds to the fun of listening. In addition, it has a three-dimensional composition that highlights Taeyong's rapping and singing, and the emotional piano chords that evoke the atmosphere create a unique charm.

05 RUBY
Lyrics by Taeyong
Composed by Taeyong, $ÜN (Sun), Saimon
Arranged by $ÜN (Sun), Saimon
'RUBY', which depicts Ruby, Taeyong's dog, is a medium-tempo genre song with an impressive sound that sounds sometimes humorous and sometimes emotional, using various strings and hip-hop rhythms. The lyrics delicately contain the precious emotions he felt while working with Ruby, who was a friend and companion, and Taeyong's sincere heart is felt in the chorus with Taeyong's vocals, creating a moving impression.

06 404 File Not Found
Lyrics by Taeyong
Composed by Taeyong, Zayson
Arranged by Zayson
'404 File Not Found' is a medium song with the deepest minor sensibility in this album. The empty and lonely drum and bass, and the guitar sound that covers the entire song are attractive, and it is calm but spits out emotions as if pouring out. Taeyong's singing with various charms creates a dreamy yet intense atmosphere. In difficult times, the lyrics written down what they wanted to say to themselves deliver a message of comfort that shines light on each other even when it is difficult and moves forward together.

07 Back to the Past
Lyrics by Taeyong
Composed by Taeyong, Royal Dive
Arranged by Royal Dive
'Back to the Past' is a hip-hop genre song with lyrical Taeyong's singing voice, piano sound, and heavy drum tone. The witty scratches inserted on top of the boom bap drum reminiscent of the 80s and 90s, VOX sauce, and retro synth sound It evokes nostalgia for the past. The lyrics, which contain an autobiographical story, express Taeyong's hopeful message of pausing to look back on the past and moving forward with strength again.

[specification]
- Size: 140*125mm / 24p
- Cover: 1 type
- Sticker: 2 types inserted
- Folding poster: 1 type inserted
- Photo card: insert 1 random out of 3 types
- First press limited poster: 1 type presented (will not be presented when supplies last)

Track List
Disc. One
01. Shalala
02. Give up (Gwando)
03. Move Mood Mode (Feat. Wendy)
04. Virtual Insanity
05. Ruby
06. 404 File Not Found
07. Back To The Past