Track List
1) I am the Best (Writer, Producer, Arrangement: Teddy)
2) Ugly (Writer, Producer, Arrangement: Teddy) TITLE
3) Lonely (Writer, Arrangement: Teddy, Producer: Teddy & e.knock)
4) Hate You (Writer, Producer, Arrangement: Teddy) SUB TITLE
5) Don't Cry (Writer, Producer: Teddy, Lydia Paek, Arrangement: Teddy)
-Bonus Track-
6) Don't Stop the Music (Writer, Producer: e.knock, Arrangement: Choi Pilgang)
About the new song, Hate You
The song that will be released on the 21st, Hate You, has a funny story behind it.
The truth is, this song was supposed to be apart of 2NE1's first full length album released last September. However due to an inappropriate song title and lyrics, while debating last minute over it, we decided not to include this song.
The reason is that the original title for Hate You was F*** YOU.
Due to worries over the fact that amongst 2NE1 members, Minji was still underaged and that the song may not have a good influence on young children who encounter 2NE1's music, we kept trying to change the lyrics, however at the same time, we couldn't find the right words that would be good enough for the title, and in the end, we ended up postponing the song indefinitely.
When producing music, sometimes these kinds of situations will occur. In this song's situation, since it's a song that the 2NE1 members really liked, at the constant request of 2NE1, we adjusted the problematic lyrics to "Hate You" and were able to include it in this mini album.
The music video for "Hate You" will also be under the guidance of pop artist, "Mary Kim" and was produced as an animation. The teaser video will be released on Monday the 18th at 12AM… the full music video will come out with the song on the 21st at 12AM.
About the title song Ugly
A strong guitar riff will lead the general song's atmosphere, and this song is a fast tempo song with a combination of rock & elec. The interesting lyrics describe one's own unattractive appearance in a blunt manner.
The melody of the chorus that CL sang is perfect for a hot summer, with her refreshing singing style and is very addictive. Taking into consideration the many foreign fans who are into K-POP, the chorus was sung in English.
The Ugly music video, directed by Han Samin, was the most expensive video to produce out of the videos that 2NE1 has released so far. It will be released along with the song on the 28th at 12AM.
The meeting of Pop Artist "Mary Kim" and 2NE1
With the desire to making 2NE1's jacket design very unique, we were able to meet the pop artist, "Mary Kim" who was already much liked by the nation. Through frequent meetings and exchange, she was able to design the 2NE1 album jacket of course, and additionally take part as a director for the Hate You animated music video.
Although in Korea, it is quite unpopular, it's possible to think that the greatest examples of when pop artists designed for foreigner's albums include Andrew Warhol for the Velvet Underground album, Julian Opie for Blur's 10th anniversary album. Moreover, brand-name Louis Vuitton was able to create several synergies while working in a collaboration with Murakami Takashi for Kanye West's Graduation album.
This April.. 2NE1's release of new songs for this year started with Park Bom's Don't Cry. The plans will not end with this mini album.
I will simply leave you with a lingering image and this hint and end here today.
After 10 months, with 2NE1's new mini album and activities..
We hope that many fans will show their support for it. Thank you.
2011. 07. 15. FROM YG
Source: http://yg-life.com
Translated by GEE @ ygladies.com
posted by Randa love 2NE1
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