힙합 아티스트들, 그것도 열 명이 넘는 무리의 리더가 된다는 건 쉽지 않은 일입니다.
이름부터 집단의 태도를 드러내는 ‘프레밀리(FRML)’는 노원과 상계를 기반으로 뭉친 힙합 크루입니다.
크루의 대장 코리안그루브(KOREANGROOVE)는 지난 십 년간 동료들과 함께 의미 있는 궤적을 그려왔습니다.
혹자는 말합니다. ‘리더는 줄 게 있어야 한다.’ 코리안그루브가 가진 리더십은 ‘에너지’입니다.
네거티브란 찾아볼 수 없는 표정으로 언제나 “렛스 고”를 외치는 그의 모습은, 마치 젊은 스타트업 대표의 기세와 오버랩되기도 합니다.

코리안그루브의 새로운 정규 앨범 [ENERGY]는 총 네 개의 막으로 구성되어 있습니다.
좌절, 분노, 사랑, 회복이라는 감정의 축이 네 가지의 연료처럼 앨범을 움직이며 작동합니다.
젊음과 눈물, 도시의 밤, 무대, 사랑과 가족의 키워드와 삶의 장면들이 자연스럽게 얽히며 스무 개의 트랙에 차곡히 소분됩니다.
각 챕터의 사운드는 감정선에 따라 가라앉았다가 치솟는 롤러코스터 같은 전개로 긴 앨범을 지루하지 않게 끝까지 끌고 가며 관성을 유지합니다.
밀도 있는 중저음 톤의 랩은 때로는 고전적인 리듬의 비트를 타고, 때로는 트렌드 최전선의 퍼포먼스로 스펙트럼을 보여줍니다.

언뜻, [ENERGY]는 코리안그루브가 발표하는 사업 설명서 같기도 합니다. “우리가 이만큼 준비되어 있다” 브리핑하는 투자 제안서처럼 들리기도 합니다. 개인의 이야기를 내뱉지만, 그를 통해 단체의 힘이 함께 과시됩니다. ‘리더’라는 네러티브가 존재하기 때문입니다.
이제 씬의 중심 좌표는 코리안그루브와 프레밀리의 세대를 가리키고 있습니다. 그들은 온도 조절이 서툴던 이십 대를 막 지나왔습니다.
현재진행형, ‘바로 지금’이라는 현실감. [ENERGY]는 그가 분명 줄 것이 있는 리더임을 보여줄 스팀팩이 될 것입니다.

글: 딥플로우

PART 1] 고통/ TEAR

1 .CRY
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by bæk
Arranged by bæk, KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Vocal by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by bæk, KOREANGROOVE
Bass by bæk, KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by bæk, KOREANGROOVE
Brass by bæk

2. TESLA
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Vocal by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE

3. 밤바다 (Feat. 허성현)
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE, 허성현
Composed by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Rap by KOREANGROOVE, 허성현
Vocal by KOREANGROOVE, 허성현
Drum by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Bass by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Guitar by KOREANGROOVE, bæk

4. 10 YRS
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Vocal by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE

5. BACK UP
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by Viann
Arranged by Viann
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by Viann
Bass by Viann
Synthesizer by Viann, KOREANGROOVE

PART 2] 분출 / POP OUT

6. SEOUL DARK NIGHT
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE

7. SPACE COACHELLA
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE

8. SWAG THO
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by Sherry
Arranged by Sherry
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by Sherry
Bass by Sherry
Synthesizer by Sherry

9. MR. GO
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by Sherry
Arranged by Sherry
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by Sherry
Bass by Sherry
Synthesizer by Sherry

10. QUE SERA (Feat. KANG HYUK, Woodie Gochild)
Lyrics by KANG HYUK, Woodie Gochild, KOREANGROOVE
Composed by VENKO, GHOST WORLD
Arranged by VENKO, GHOST WORLD
Rap by KANG HYUK, Woodie Gochild, KOREANGROOVE
Vocal by KANG HYUK, Woodie Gochild, KOREANGROOVE
Drum by VENKO, GHOST WORLD
Bass by VENKO, GHOST WORLD
Synthesizer by VENKO, GHOST WORLD
KOREANGROOVE Part Lead Synth by KOREANGROOVE

PART 3] 사랑 / LOVE

11. 대장
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE

12. BE MY LUV (Feat. Eric Minz)
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE, Eric Minz, The Quiett
Composed by KOREANGROOVE, The Quiett
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Vocal by KOREANGROOVE, Eric Minz
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE
Original Song by ‘The Quiett – Be My Luv’

13. 808 SERENADE
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE

14. <3
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Bass by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Brass by bæk

15. SOLO
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE

16. HOME
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Piano by KOREANGROOVE

PART 4] 극복 / RISE

17. 자고 일어나면
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE
Composed by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Bass by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE, bæk
String by bæk
Brass by bæk

18. PRVDA (Feat. NO:EL)
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE, NO:EL
Composed by KOREANGROOVE, bæk, 부현석
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE, bæk, 부현석
Rap by KOREANGROOVE, NO:EL
Vocal by KOREANGROOVE, NO:EL
Drum by KOREANGROOVE, bæk, 부현석
Bass by KOREANGROOVE, bæk, 부현석
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE, bæk, 부현석

19. TBT (Feat. DUT2)
Lyrics by KOREANGROOVE, DUT2
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Rap by KOREANGROOVE
Vocal by DUT2
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE
String by KOREANGROOVE

20. 운선 (雲仙)
Composed by KOREANGROOVE
Arranged by KOREANGROOVE
Drum by KOREANGROOVE
Bass by KOREANGROOVE
Synthesizer by KOREANGROOVE

All Tracks Mixed & Mastered by KOREANGROOVE
(Track 11. Mixed & Mastered by KOREANGROOVE, VENKO, GHOST WORLD)
Artwork & Visuals by VAITEI
Tracklist by VAITEI, Global Lee

Executive Producer : KOREANGROOVE
Presented by ENERGY EVERYTHING

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