Jimin of BTS has released an exciting highlight medley for his highly anticipated second solo album, ‘MUSE‘. The video, which premiered on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel on the 14th, showcases snippets of all the songs from the upcoming album. This give fans an exciting preview of the music to look forward to.
Medley highlights and track insights
The highlight medley is creatively presented with a cassette player as the central concept, allowing listeners to experience the melodies of each track in advance. The vibrant graphics, which change color to match each song’s mood, add a visually engaging element to the medley.
- Rebirth (Intro): The video opens with this fusion track, blending R&B and gospel to convey the excitement of new beginnings.
- Interlude: Showtime: An instrumental piece that connects seamlessly to the third track, featuring a lively marching band sound.
- Smeraldo Garden Marching Band (feat. Loco): Pre-released on June 28, this track combines hip-hop with a big band sound, delivering a dynamic listening experience.
- Slow Dance (feat. Sofia Carson): A medium-tempo R&B song that adds a smooth, melodic touch to the album.
- Be Mine: An Afrobeat genre song that captivates with its rhythm, offering a refreshing change of pace.
- Who: The title track features a bold, pleasant beat, yet tells a pure love story with the lyric, “Who is my heart waiting for?” setting the tone.
- Closer Than This: The medley concludes with this fan-favorite, initially released as a solo single in December last year, and now the closing track of ‘MUSE’.
Thematic unity of ‘MUSE’
Jimin centered his second solo album ‘MUSE’ around the theme of love. Listening to the tracks in sequence, fans can experience the excitement and thrill of falling in love, the journey of expressing those emotions, and the complexities of romantic relationships. Each song contributes to a cohesive narrative that explores various facets of love.
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Upcoming release
Jimin’s full second solo album ‘MUSE’ and the music video for the title track “Who” are set to be released worldwide on July 19th. Fans around the globe eagerly await this new chapter in Jimin’s solo career, anticipating the rich musical journey that ‘MUSE’ promises to deliver.