Young (Baekhyun and Loco song)
"Young" is a single by South Korean singer Baekhyun and rapper Loco. The song was released on August 31, 2018 by SM Entertainment through STATION X 0.
| "Young" | |
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| Single by Baekhyun and Loco | |
| Released | August 31, 2018 |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Studio | SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea |
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| Length | 3:50 |
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| "Young" on YouTube | |
Background and release
On July 23, it was revealed that Baekhyun will collaborate with Loco.[1] On August 21, it was confirmed that the single is titled "Young" and will be released on August 31 through SM Station X 0.[2]
"Young" was described as an electro pop track with a heavy beat and an addictive melody. The lyrics are about the strong aspirations of a younger generation who refuses to live the exact same way as others.
Critical reception
"Young" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Tamar Herman from Billboard wrote that the "song revels in the vocalist’s expressive tone and Loco’s rhythmic style as it critiques societal norms, such as education, that make "Young" people turn away from their own distinct paths".[3] Taylor Amani from MACG Magazine states that the "music video and lyrics mirror the irregular composition. Wanting to be unique and fighting rigid standards holds true throughout".[4]
Commercial performance
Upon release, "Young" quickly reached the top spots on South Korean music charts including Melon, Genie, Bugs, Soribada, and Olleh Music.[5] The song debuted as number eleven on Korea's Gaon Digital Chart, and number four on Billboard's US World Digital Songs.
Charts
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2018 | 10th Melon Music Awards | Hot Trend Award | Nominated |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | August 31, 2018 | ||
| Various | SM Entertainment |
References
- "[단독] 백현X로꼬, 컬래버 신곡 발표…톱아이돌과 대세 래퍼의 만남". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- "백현X로꼬, 일렉트로 팝 곡으로 뭉쳤다‥8월31일 공개". Newsen. 2018-08-21. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- "EXO's Baekhyun & Loco Team Up For Motivational Track 'Young': Watch the Video". Billboard. 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- Amani, Taylor (2018-09-04). "EXO's Baekhyun, Loco Push the Envelope in 'Young'". MACG Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- "EXO 백현X로꼬, 'YOUNG' 차트 1위 석권…역시 음원강자 파워 입증 [마데가요]". mydaily.co.kr. 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- "Gaon Digital Chart - Week 36 of 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- "World Digital Song Sales Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- "Gaon Digital Chart - September 2018". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2020-09-04.