South Korean hip-hop trio Epik High have announced a release date for their much-anticipated album, ‘Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2’.
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At 12 midnight earlier today (January 25), frontman Tablo revealed that their long-awaited record ‘Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2’, the follow-up to last year’s ‘Epik High Is Here 上, Part One’, will released on Valentine’s Day (February 14) at 6pm KST.
“Starting fresh with a new note,” Tablo wrote. More details about the upcoming album, such as the tracklist and more, are expected to be released in the following weeks. Last year, the group released two singles, ‘Rain Song’ and ‘Face ID’, which might be included in the forthcoming record.
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Starting fresh with a new note.Epik High Is Here 下 (Part 2)
💔Valentine's Day 2022. 2. 14. 6pm KST#에픽하이 #정규앨범 #EPIKHIGH #EpikHighIsHere pic.twitter.com/JMd7Crk6pm— tablo (@blobyblo) January 24, 2022
Earlier this month, Coachella announced that the K-hip-hop group would be part of the festival’s comeback lineup. Epik High – which comprises Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz – will be performing on Coachella 2022’s two Friday dates, both of which will also mark the final dates in Epik High’s previously announced North American tour.
“Coachella added to Epik High’s North America Tour? Dream came true,” said the trio in a statement, per Rolling Stone. “The last two years were tough for everyone, so we’re gonna go 1,000% to make the crowd forget the world and enjoy themselves.”
‘Epik High Is Here 下, Part Two’ will act as the follow-up to last year’s ‘Epik High Is Here 上, Part One’, the first half of their 10th studio album. That project had featured collaborations with South Korean R&B and hip-hop acts, including CL and Zico on the hit song ‘Rosario’, Heize on ‘Based On The True Story’ and B.I on ‘Acceptance Speech’.
Epik High are returning with a new album next month.
In an announcement on 25 January, the hip-hop trio revealed that Epik High Is Here 下 (Part 2) will be released on Valentine's Day, 14 February at 6 PM KST.
— tablo (@blobyblo) January 24, 2022
In a tweet to Bandwagon last December, Tablo wrote: "Just wait till you hear 下 (Part 2). We about to break a billion hearts."
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Just wait till you hear 下 (Part 2). We about to break a billion hearts. //t.co/JBIFyKHPYD
— tablo (@blobyblo) December 23, 2021
TRACKLIST & ALBUM ART
Part 2 features 12 tracks including the previously released single, 'FACE ID' and 'Rain Song.' Similar to the prequel, the forthcoming record will also feature a number of collaborators. In contrast to its predecessor's monochromatic colour scheme, the new album's cover art designed by h.onn.o features a lighter palette and pastel tones.
— tablo (@blobyblo) February 4, 2022
COLLABORATORS
The upcoming record will feature collaborations with Younha, GIRIBOY, Colde, JUSTHIS, SIK-K, Kim Feel, pH-1, and more. More artists will be unveiled soon.
— tablo (@blobyblo) February 8, 2022
The upcoming album follows their critically-acclaimed 10th studio album, Epik High Is Here 下 (Part 1), which featured collaborations with the likes of CL, Heize, Zico, and more. Epik High are also gearing up for their forthcoming North American tour and highly-anticipated return to Coachella.
에픽하이의 세번째 코첼라 초청. EPIK HIGH is going to @coachella, again. 🌵🚀 #epikhigh #에픽하이 #불금 #fridaynight pic.twitter.com/6yeWD2uxj8
— tablo (@blobyblo) January 13, 2022
Epik High wake us up to face and rebuild a half-lit world with EPIK HIGH IS HERE 上 (Part 1) – album review
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Epik High Is Here is the tenth studio album[3] by the hip hop group Epik High. It was released in two parts: Part 1 was released on January 18, 2021, while Part 2 was released on February 14, 2022.[4][5][6] Both versions were released through OURS Co. and distributed by Kakao M. "Rosario" and "Based On A True Story" served as singles from Part 1 while "Rain Song", "Face ID" and "Gray So Gray" served as singles from Part 2.[1][2]
Track listing[edit]
Epik High Is Here, Part 1 track listing
"Lesson Zero" |
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"Rosario" (featuring CL, Zico) |
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"Based on a True Story" (내 얘기 같아; featuring Heize) |
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| Ryu Young-min | 3:54 |
"Acceptance Speech" (수상소감; featuring B.I) |
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| 3:16 |
"Leica" (featuring Kim Sa-wol) |
| Tablo | Tablo | 2:38 |
"In Self-Defense" (정당방위; featuring Woo Won-jae, Nucksal, Changmo) |
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"True Crime" (featuring Miso) |
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"Social Distance 16" | Tablo | DJ Tukutz | DJ Tukutz | 1:04 |
"End of the World" (featuring G.Soul) |
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| 3:34 |
"Wish You Were" | Tablo | Tablo | Tablo | 1:32 |
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Epik High Is Here, Part 2 track listing
"Here" | Tablo | Tablo | Tablo | 0:41 |
"Prequel" |
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| DJ Tukutz | 2:42 |
"Super Rare" (featuring Wonstein, pH-1) |
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| Tablo | 3:40 |
"Gray So Gray" (그래서 그래; featuring Younha) |
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| 4:12 |
"BRB" |
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"I Hated Myself (Tablo's Word)" | Tablo | Tablo | Tablo | 3:15 |
"Rain Song" (비 오는 날 듣기 좋은 노래; featuring Colde) |
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| DJ Tukutz | 4:05 |
"Rich Kids Anthem" (featuring Lee Hi) |
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"Face ID" (featuring Giriboy, Sik-K, Justhis) |
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"Piano for Sale" | Tablo | Tablo | 1:00 | |
"Family Portrait" (가족관계증명서; featuring Kim Feel) |
| Tablo | Tablo | 4:46 |
"Champagne" |
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| DJ Tukutz | 4:06 |
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Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]Chart performance for Epik High Is Here, Part 1
| Monthly charts[edit]Monthly chart performance for Epik High Is Here, Part 1
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References[edit]
- ^ a b Lau, Elly (June 29, 2021). "Epik High release new single 'Rain Song' with Korean R&B singer Colde". Bandwagon. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ a b Chin, Carmen (October 26, 2021). "Epik High dabble in surrealism in 'Face ID' music video". NME. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "Epik High drops Part 1 of their new double album, 'Epik High Is Here,' featuring ZICO, CL, HEIZE, Nucksal, Kim Sawol, and Changmo". Bandwagon. January 18, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Kwak, Kristine (February 14, 2022). "'It's a Full-Circle Moment': Epik High on Their New Album and 2022 Tour Plans". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Suacillo, Angela (January 25, 2022). "Epik High finally reveal release date for 'Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2'". NME. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Kim, Regina (February 14, 2022). "After Two Decades, Epik High Is Still Here and Still Shaping the Future of Korean Music". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 4, 2021". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 8, 2022". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – January 2021". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – February 2022". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved May 13, 2021.
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