The month of BLACKPINK solos involves a conclusion as Lisa caps off February with the discharge of her first full album. This venture has been preceded by quite a few singles courting all the way in which again to final June. Like bandmate Jennie, the album’s tracklist unveils a bunch of big-name collaborators together with well-liked rapper Future on a model of latest single Fxck Up The World. Nevertheless, the music video opts for the “Vixi solo” combine, giving Lisa (or a minimum of her alter ego) full highlight.
To be sincere, this music was in all probability by no means going to be for me. I admire its jolt of power and “get on the market and kill it” vibe, however this specific fashion isn’t one thing that mobilizes me in the way in which it’d others. The instrumental’s lumbering rumble and madhouse sirens recall hits of the mid-to-late 2000’s, however Lisa’s circulation typically dips into stylish (and overused) rhythms that fail to set Fxck Up The World other than different tracks. The shouted refrain is catchy however the lyrics are the identical outdated braggadocios tropes we’ve heard time and again. The music by no means says “some shit that’ll make ’em suppose it, thought-provoking” as verse one proudly declares, making the entire observe really feel a bit unaware of its personal campiness. The lyrics could be higher off embracing a humorousness with extra memorable barbs and a figuring out wink.
Of all of the BLACKPINK members, I do suppose this style fits Lisa finest. Purely filtered via charisma and power, she sells the observe. it simply doesn’t really feel significantly distinctive to her, making the complete train veer nearer to play-acting than something. It’s practical for a pair minutes of unbridled depth, however I don’t see myself returning to it typically.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Longevity | 7 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C