G-Dragon’s a Heartbreaker
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Yesterday 빅뱅 (Big Bang)’s leader G-Dragon released his first solo album Heartbreaker. As one of 빅뱅’s two main rappers, G-Dragon has been praised before as an up and coming songwriter, having been involved in the composition process for 빅뱅 songs 거짓말 (Lies, which was the group’s breakthrough single), But I Love U, rock-rap 빅뱅-No Brain collaboration Oh My Friend, and Strong Baby.
With some super catchy and pretty solid tunes under his belt, it comes as no surprise that all eyes were on this solo album and that expectations were pretty high.
What do you think of Heartbreaker, the titletrack of the solo album?
There’s been some very mixed reactions. I, personally, find the song enjoyable and catchy, even though it’s nothing too amazing. I also really love his look, and the MV itself. My favourite fanboy likes the concept, although diehard G-Dragon fangirls who think the man can do no wrong go further and praise the song as being unique and different and inspirational (oh, fangirls …). By slightly more mentally stable fans and netizens alike, however, he has been accused of copying Lady Gaga’s style, and for ripping off the beats of Flo Rida.
I think people need to stop taking pop so seriously. 90% of what floats around the pop scene is stuff that has already been done before, by one person or another. That’s the whole point of pop - it’s popular. Of course that isn’t an excuse to be unoriginal, but if it’s enjoyable and catchy then it’s enjoyable and catchy. That’s why pop is pop. What’s “in” is what sells. What isn’t “in”, is a risk - you’ll either set the next new trend, or be ignored.
I would definitely however have preferred to hear G-Dragon doing something a little more like the tunes he’s written for 빅뱅. He can definitely write some awesome songs - Heartbreaker does not rank among them. Maybe there was too much pressure and too much work, since the solo album was already delayed for a few months in the first place, due to G-Dragon being overworked. I think it may have been better for the creative juices if it had been a digital single or a 4 or 5 track mini-album rather than an entire 10 track album.
It is though nice to hear G-Dragon go solo, with collaborations with Jin Jung, Dara and CL from 2NE1, vocal legend 김건모 (Kim Gun Mo), 빅뱅 buddy 태양 (Taeyang), Teddy of 1TYM fame, and KUSH.
Fingers crossed that the next time he releases something, it’ll be something a little more refreshing and different.
Posted by Taliana in Korean Music |
August 20th, 2009 at 4:29 am
i agree with what you have said about the song, its catchy, but nothing unique. i would rather it had been like his original works, which were much better, but i do like his new look, white hair is something that i am thinking of doing myself…but lady gaga isnt really someone to copy off of. her songs are nothing inspirational, they are more like to much drugs and sex combined in lyrics. i hope he does better next time.
August 20th, 2009 at 8:07 am
I was hoping for something more BIGBANG-esque too and I think you’re right about having digital releases instead of a full album release.
*is the favorite fanboy*
August 20th, 2009 at 11:55 am
hey^^ i think this video is pretty groovy. i like the new hair colour.. it’s like, a new change. but this song’s got nothing on “But I love you”!
August 20th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I really disapprove of his whole look. looks kind of zombie-ish. and the red heart on his eye creeps me out. nah, i’ll pass. not a fan of asian guys w/bleached blonde hair.
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:00 pm
[…] Remember G-Dragon’s solo effort Heartbreaker? Well my favourite fanboy and good friend Alex has arranged a contest where he will be giving away several copies of the album. You can check out the contest here! There’s 4 copies of the album to be won from 4 different categories, as well as a copy of 2NE1’s debut album. The contest closes on October 1st and winners will be announced a few days later. […]
September 9th, 2009 at 9:20 am
I actually thought he seems like the male version of Lady Gaga, before reading all of your comments. I thought it was a pretty nice video and song, though.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
i am in luv with g-dragons songs and his appearance. i wander wat is his real name