“Jay Park and R&B”…Defying Trends, Jay Park (Listening Session)

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"It's been 8 years since I'm releasing an R&B album." B-boy, producer, CEO of 'More Vision', and owner of 'Won Soju'. Jay Park has transcended genres and boundaries over the past 16 years. However, the moment he shines the most is when he sings as a music artist. Jay Park has returned to R&B after 8 years. It is a new release polished over 7 years to condense his music identity and forte. He unfolds deeper emotions and matured soul in a 20-track list. Like the album name, THE ONE YOU WANTED, it is a work that encapsulates everything Jay Park and his fans desire. He mentioned, "When I rap, I write about my values and beliefs, but R&B focuses on what fans want. That's precisely what I want to do." "In fact, I think people might say (about the new album) 'it doesn't have much impact.' But I wanted to create songs that aren’t trendy. I hope for songs that keep coming to mind even after 10 years." Jay Park held a listening party for his 6th full-length album 'The One You Wanted' at CGV Cheongdam Cine City in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 9th, passionately introducing each track.

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◆ Sixth Full-Length Album, R&B After 8 Years ◆

'The One You Wanted' is the sixth full-length album. It is Jay Park’s first full-length release in about five and a half years since 'The Road Less Traveled'. And it’s the first Jay Park R&B album in 8 years. It is the first project released under More Vision. Jay Park heightened expectations concerning the quality of the work. "I have pride in my music. I am satisfied and relieved in various ways," he said, confident in its completeness. It is the first project released under More Vision. Jay Park heightened expectations concerning the quality of the work. "I have pride in my music. I am satisfied and relieved in various ways," he said, confident in its completeness. He summed up all of Jay Park. It encompasses 7 years of work. The tracklist includes 20 songs in total, with 19 tracks written and composed by him. Most of the genres are R&B. Jay Park shared, "I’m releasing R&B for the first time in 8 years. Including features, I think I've released about 400 songs," and mentioned, "I wanted to do another since the R&B 'Everything You Wanted' released in 2016 did so well, but it got delayed." Eleven songs are singles previously released, such as 'GANADARA' (Feat. IU), 'Taxi Driver' (Feat. KISS OF LIFE NATTY), and 'Yesterday'. Jay Park stated, "I am attached to each and every song," explaining the reasons behind his song selections. He wanted to create one work. Jay Park emphasized, "I wanted to bind singles as part of one work. I had ambitions and desires to develop it as a legacy."

◆ Familiar Yet New Jay Park R&B ◆

All of the newly added 9 tracks are R&B. The triple title tracks are 'Gimme A Minute' (Feat. CHUNG HA), 'Piece of Heaven' (Feat. Lee Sol)', and 'Mayday' (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign). There is also 'Hundred Days'. All of the newly added 9 tracks are R&B. The triple title tracks are 'Gimme A Minute' (Feat. CHUNG HA), 'Piece of Heaven' (Feat. Lee Sol)', and 'Mayday' (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign). There is also 'Hundred Days'. It's his first triple title. Jay Park elaborated, "There's no intention to the triple title. Neither was a goal to make hits," and added, "Whether it's dance, style, or the song, it represents me." It's his first triple title. Jay Park elaborated, "There's no intention to the triple title. Neither was a goal to make hits," and added, "Whether it's dance, style, or the song, it represents me." First, 'Gimme A Minute' is a retro dance and pop style R&B. Jay Park's groovy and stylish vocals and CHUNG HA's explosive singing power create chemistry. The synergy explodes in the music video as well. Jay Park said, "This song will be the most impactful," expressing satisfaction by adding, "It's funky, fast-tempo, and has many pop star elements. It might remind you of Michael Jackson, Usher, and Justin Timberlake." 'Piece of Heaven' and 'Mayday' have somewhat calm tones. Jay Park mentioned, "People might say there's no impact," but added, "I wanted to create songs that aren’t trendy. I hope they are songs that keep coming to mind." One could feel the sincerity towards music. He exclaimed, "Ever since I started music, I never had goals or objectives (in terms of numbers) like being atop the music charts, Billboard, or Grammy," elaborating, "I make the best of opportunities when they come. I am ambitious and wanted sincere music."

◆ The Genre of Jay Park ◆

In fact, the start of R&B singer Jay Park was on the streets. A b-boy who broke danced on the streets of Seattle started his music in Korea. He's been on a successful path to the extent that some refer to him as a genre now. What was the driving force behind his music? Jay Park answered, "Born in Seattle, now living in Korea for the 19th year," sharing, "I’ve gained various inspiration and experiences, starting music in Korea and listening to pop and hip-hop in the U.S." The secret has always been learning with the same mindset as the beginning. Jay Park said, "I try to reinterpret good things in my own color. The root was b-boy breaking, but there are no limits to its expansion." More than anything, it was the firm belief in himself that moved him. "If you are confident and can take responsibility to the end, more than how others perceive you, that is what I consider success," he shared. He was confident about expressing the goal of the album this time. Jay Park said, "Continuously developing styles in (the R&B) genre is something only I can do. There’s no substitute singer," expressing his desire to receive evaluations like, "It's a Jay Park style." He was confident about expressing the goal of the album this time. Jay Park said, "Continuously developing styles in (the R&B) genre is something only I can do. There’s no substitute singer," expressing his desire to receive evaluations like, "It's a Jay Park style." Always advancing for music. Jay Park expressed, "I'm used to starting anything at zero. Constantly challenging and advancing is both an advantage and a disadvantage," adding, "Rather than worrying about how people will hear my music (in the future), I want to create good works as an artist." Always advancing for music. Jay Park expressed, "I'm used to starting anything at zero. Constantly challenging and advancing is both an advantage and a disadvantage," adding, "Rather than worrying about how people will hear my music (in the future), I want to create good works as an artist." Jay Park released his sixth full-length album at 6 PM on that day. Jay Park released his sixth full-length album at 6 PM on that day. <Photo Provided by More Vision>

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