Chiljip Psy-da
Chiljip Psy-da (Korean: 칠집싸이다; RR: Chiljip Ssaida) is the sixth studio album and seventh major release by South Korean singer Psy. The album was released on December 1, 2015 by KT Music, YG Entertainment, School Boy, and Republic.[1] The lead singles included "Daddy" and "Napal Baji".
Chiljip Psy-da | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | December 1, 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Genre | K-pop | |||
Length | 32:57 | |||
Label | KT Music, YG Entertainment, School Boy, Republic | |||
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Singles from Chiljip Psy-da | ||||
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Background, promotion and Production
PSY originally released the title of the album during a streaming on V Live on december 24th,2015.[2] The title and album cover is a parody of the korean soft drink 'chilsung cider',which he said were "simple yet well considered".[2] The album also aimed to "go back to a beginner's mindset".[2] Regarding the criticisms of slumps after the success in American charts, he responded "even though he was usually unaffected he went crazy after the experiencing unrealistic things and can't write songs as much after Gangnam Style," which affected the late release of the album.[3] Talking of the song "I remember you" featuring zion.t, he desccribed as a successor to his song "What Would Have Been?".[4] In the press conference, psy described Napal baji as a "fresh sounding retro style funk track with heavy drums and rhythmic guitar lines of the 70s and 80s".[5] Regarding the title songs, he replied daddy was produced to aim for the international market, while napal baji was aimed at the domestic market."[6] Regarding the song dream, psy answered the song was produced with Kim Jun-su because he was inspired from his performances which he requested through the phone.[7] The song is also a tribute to the late korean singer Shin Hae-chul.which the lyrics were based on "talks with him about philosophy and death while drinking with him" which he answered "maybe all our lives might be a dream".[8] Thus the profits from the particular song were planned to be donated to his bereaved family.[9] Regarding his collaboration with will i.am, he replied he was very proud of himself.[10] Regarding the song dance jockey, he described as "a perfect number for karaokes."[11] He also described the song as a successor to his 2003 hit "champion".[12]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Dance Jockey" (댄스쟈키) | Psy |
| Yoo | 3:22 |
2. | "I Remember You" (featuring Zion.T) |
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| Yoo | 3:43 |
3. | "Napal Baji" (나팔바지) | Psy |
| Yoo | 3:43 |
4. | "Daddy[lower-alpha 1]" (featuring CL) |
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| 3:50 | |
5. | "Dream" (featuring XIA) |
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| Yoo | 3:16 |
6. | "ROCKnROLLbaby" (featuring will.i.am) |
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| 4:16 |
7. | "The Day Will Come" (좋은날이 올거야; Joheunnari Olgeoya) (featuring Jeon In-kwon) | Psy |
| Yoo | 3:32 |
8. | "Ahjussi Swag" (아저씨SWAG) (featuring Gaeko) |
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| Yoo | 3:09 |
9. | "Sing (Psy mix)" (with Ed Sheeran) |
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| Yoo | 3:57 |
Total length: | 32:52 |
Notes
- The song contains elements from will.iam song "I Got It from My Mama".
References
- Hoffman, William (30 November 2015). "Psy Releases "Daddy" Music Video Ahead of 7th Album 'Chiljip Psy-Da'". Music Times. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
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- "Psy 7th Album by Psy". iTunes Store. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- "칠집싸이다" [Chiljip Psy-da] (in Korean). Melon. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon. Retrieved December 30, 2015.