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| name = Ribbon |
| name = Ribbon |
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| type = ep |
| type = ep |
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| artist = [[BamBam (singer)|BamBam]] |
| artist = [[BamBam (singer)|BamBam]] |
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| cover = BamBamRibboncover.jpg |
| cover = BamBamRibboncover.jpg |
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| caption = Digital cover |
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| released = {{Start date|2021|06|15}} |
| released = {{Start date|2021|06|15}} |
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| recorded = 2021 |
| recorded = 2021 |
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| studio = Abyss Company |
| studio = Abyss Company |
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| genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|Trap|R&B}} |
| genre = {{hlist|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Trap music|trap]]|[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]}} |
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| length = 18:23 |
| length = 18:23 |
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| label = Abyss Company |
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'''''Ribbon''''' (stylized as '''''riBBon''''') is the first [[extended play]] by South |
'''''Ribbon''''' (stylized as '''''riBBon''''') is the first [[extended play]] by South Korea-based Thai rapper and singer [[BamBam (singer)|BamBam]]. It was released on June 15, 2021.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2021|title=GOT7's BamBam to make solo comeback next month, drops first teaser|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/got7-bambam-teaser-solo-comeback-2947297|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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== Background and release == |
== Background and release == |
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Abyss Company announced BamBam's debut as a soloist in South Korea on May 24, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Soo-young|date=May 24, 2021|title=뱀뱀, 6월 15일 솔로 앨범 발매…데뷔 7년 만 [공식]|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202105241443H |
Abyss Company announced BamBam's debut as a soloist in South Korea on May 24, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Soo-young|date=May 24, 2021|title=뱀뱀, 6월 15일 솔로 앨범 발매…데뷔 7년 만 [공식]|url=https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202105241443H|access-date=May 24, 2021|website=hankyung.com|language=ko}}</ref> The following day, they revealed he would release an extended play titled ''Ribbon''.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=May 26, 2021|title='솔로 데뷔' 갓세븐 뱀뱀, 소년미-남성미 사이 묘한 매력|url=https://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2021052610114911850|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=Star News|language=ko}}</ref> Ten sets of photos were released between May 26 and June 8, centering on the symbolic object of the ribbon.<ref>{{Cite web|title=뱀뱀, 'riBBon' 콘셉트 포토 공개··· '소년미+남성미'|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20210527n40314?mid=n1101|access-date=June 9, 2021|website=Nate News|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=뱀뱀, 첫 미니앨범 'riBBon' 마지막 콘셉트 포토 공개..희망 선사|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003442419|access-date=June 9, 2021|website=n.news.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref> The tracklist was disclosed on June 9,<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 9, 2021|title=ขนลุกไปหมด! แบมแบม GOT7 ปล่อย Tracklist riBBon มินิอัลบั้มครั้งแรก พร้อม Concept Film สุดปัง!|url=https://music.trueid.net/detail/0DJ504KB34Xj|access-date=June 9, 2021|language=th}}</ref> while the EP and the music video of the title track "Ribbon" were released on June 15.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Chin|first=Carmen|date=June 15, 2021|title=GOT7's BamBam releases fantastical video for debut solo song, 'riBBon'|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/got7-bambam-ribbion-solo-debut-mini-album-music-video-release-date-2965506|access-date=June 26, 2021|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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==Music and lyrics== |
==Music and lyrics== |
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The theme of ''Ribbon'' is [[Rebirth (Buddhism)|rebirth]], and the title is a word play with English words "ribbon" and "reborn," which are written as {{Korean|hangul=리본|labels=no}} (''ribon'') in Korean, and thus homophone.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Oliveira|first=Greyce|date=June 15, 2021|title=[INTERVIEW] BamBam talks about his solo release "riBBon" and GOT7's noisy chatting room|url=https://revistakoreain.com.br/2021/06/interview-bambam-talks-about-his-solo-release-ribbon-and-got7s-noisy-chatting-room/ |
The theme of ''Ribbon'' is [[Rebirth (Buddhism)|rebirth]], and the title is a word play with English words "ribbon" and "reborn," which are written as {{Korean|hangul=리본|labels=no}} (''ribon'') in Korean, and thus homophone.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Oliveira|first=Greyce|date=June 15, 2021|title=[INTERVIEW] BamBam talks about his solo release "riBBon" and GOT7's noisy chatting room|url=https://revistakoreain.com.br/2021/06/interview-bambam-talks-about-his-solo-release-ribbon-and-got7s-noisy-chatting-room/|access-date=June 16, 2021|website=Revista KoreaIN|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=เปิดใจ "แบมแบม" แกะริบบิ้น ในฐานะศิลปินเดี่ยวเต็มตัว|url=https://www.pptvhd36.com/news/%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%87/149532|access-date=June 20, 2021|website=pptvhd36.com|date=June 16, 2021 |language=th}}</ref> It contains a message of hope, and BamBam's wish to better himself.<ref name=":1" /> ''Ribbon'' was also based on the [[Pandora's box|Greek mith of Pandora's box]], which spread calamities to the world, but also hope, with the latter symbolized by the ribbon.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=GOT7 ベンベン、メンバーと離れソロ活動へ…心境を語る「グループとの違いは…」(総合)|url=https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2170560|access-date=June 18, 2021|website=Kstyle| date=June 15, 2021 |language=ja}}</ref> |
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The EP consists of an airy lo-fi rhythm instrumental intro,<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=June 18, 2021|title=BamBam – 'riBBon' review: on a quest to unravel his solo identity|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/got7-bambam-ribbon-solo-debut-review-2972900 |
The EP consists of an airy lo-fi rhythm instrumental intro,<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=June 18, 2021|title=BamBam – 'riBBon' review: on a quest to unravel his solo identity|url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/got7-bambam-ribbon-solo-debut-review-2972900|access-date=June 19, 2021|website=NME|language=en-GB}}</ref> produced by [[Murda Beatz]], and other five tracks, with BamBam co-writing all the lyrics. He also took part in the composition of half of the songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=뱀뱀, 첫 솔로 앨범 'riBBon' 트랙리스트 공개..전곡 작사 참여|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/112/0003443263|access-date=June 14, 2021|website=n.news.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref> The homonymous title track, which blends [[Trap music|trap]] and [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], was created with the meaning of starting anew as a solo singer,<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Dongre|first=Divyansha|date=June 15, 2021|title=BamBam Unlocks the Door To His Artistry in 'riBBon' -|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/bambam-unlocks-the-door-to-his-artistry-in-ribbon/|access-date=June 18, 2021|website=Rolling Stone India|language=en-US}}</ref> presenting "a hopeful and joyous new version of himself."<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Nandini|first=Raj|date=June 15, 2021|title=BamBam Debuts With 'riBBon': A Gateway To The Unexplored Version Of Himself|url=https://kpophighindia.com/bambam-debuts-with-ribbon-a-gateway-to-the-unexplored-version-of-himself/|access-date=June 18, 2021|website=Kpop High India|language=en}}</ref> Talking about "Ribbon", BamBam said "I wanted to make a song that makes me feel a little better while listening to it in the morning when I go to work. This song goes well with the bright image of BamBam."<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 15, 2021|title=갓세븐 출신 뱀뱀 "'이게 내 음악' 보여주고 싶어 솔로 결심"|url=https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?ncd=5210032|access-date=June 20, 2021|website=KBS News|language=ko}}</ref> |
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"Pandora" is a hip hop track with a simple bass loop, in which, after opening Pandora's box, BamBam sings about dealing with his enemies without fear to achieve his goals.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=June 16, 2021|title=BamBam is riBBon in His Roof-Hitting Solo Debut|url=https://www.envimedia.co/bambam-is-ribbon-in-his-roof-hitting-solo-debut/ |
"Pandora" is a hip hop track with a simple bass loop, in which, after opening Pandora's box, BamBam sings about dealing with his enemies without fear to achieve his goals.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=June 16, 2021|title=BamBam is riBBon in His Roof-Hitting Solo Debut|url=https://www.envimedia.co/bambam-is-ribbon-in-his-roof-hitting-solo-debut/|access-date=June 18, 2021|website=EnVi Magazine|language=en}}</ref> "Look So Fine" is a funky dance piece expressing his confidence in front of others, not minding about how the world sees him.<ref name=":4" /> On the other hand, "Air" and "Under the Sky" are more laid back: the first, a [[tropical house]] tune,<ref name=":6" /> is completely in English and describes how being in love and missing your lover makes you feel like running out of air,<ref name=":4" /> while the latter is an [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]] ballad that sees BamBam expressing the preciousness and gratitude for the past with lyrics such as "The memories I have of those days / The times we cried and laughed / Shaped us into who we are today" ({{Korean|hangul=기억 속의 모든 날이 / 울고 웃던 시간들이 / 지금의 우리를 다 만들어 준거라|labels=no}}).<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Soo-jung|date=June 15, 2021|title=[현장EN:]다른 누구도 아닌, 그대로의 뱀뱀|url=https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5571393|access-date=June 20, 2021|website=No Cut News|language=ko}}</ref> It was written while reflecting on [[Got7]]'s departure from [[JYP Entertainment]] in January 2021 and the fans' feelings.<ref name=":4" /> |
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== Promotions == |
== Promotions == |
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BamBam presented ''Ribbon'' and performed "Ribbon", "Pandora" and "Air" during an online showcase aired on June 15 on [[YouTube]], [[V Live]], Shopping Live, and [[Facebook]], and which was watched by more than 740,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Song|first=Sung-hee|date=June 16, 2021|title=뱀뱀 1위, 첫 솔로앨범부터 대박행진|url=http://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2246090 |
BamBam presented ''Ribbon'' and performed "Ribbon", "Pandora" and "Air" during an online showcase aired on June 15 on [[YouTube]], [[V Live]], Shopping Live, and [[Facebook]], and which was watched by more than 740,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Song|first=Sung-hee|date=June 16, 2021|title=뱀뱀 1위, 첫 솔로앨범부터 대박행진|url=http://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2246090|access-date=June 20, 2021|website=Gukje News|language=ko}}</ref> He then promoted the title track and "Pandora" on music shows such as ''[[M! Countdown]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 17, 2021|title=Mnet 엠카운트다운, 6월3주 라인업 공개…브브걸 컴백, 뱀뱀·유겸 솔로-WayV 유닛데뷔|url=https://www.etnews.com/20210617000067?SNS=00002|access-date=June 20, 2021|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Jang|first=Jin-ri|date=June 19, 2021|title=갓세븐 유겸-뱀뱀, 같은 그룹 다른 솔로..K팝 밀고 끄는 '우정과 경쟁'|url=https://v.kakao.com/v/c4EvVjPaEq|access-date=June 20, 2021|language=ko}}</ref> [[Music Bank (TV series)|''Music Bank'']],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kim|first=Mi-ri|date=June 18, 2021|title='뮤직뱅크' 뱀뱀, 솔로 무대서 '소년미 폭발'|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20210618n29953?mid=e0100|access-date=June 20, 2021|website=Nate News|language=ko}}</ref> ''[[Show! Music Core]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kang|first=Min-kyung|date=June 19, 2021|title='음악중심' 뱀뱀, 솔로 데뷔…솜사탕 같은 'riBBon'[별별TV]|url=https://news.nate.com/view/20210619n09431?mid=e1200|access-date=June 20, 2021|website=Nate News|language=ko}}</ref> ''[[Inkigayo]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Seung-hoon|date=June 20, 2021|title='인기가요' 트와이스, 이변 없이 1위..브레이브걸스원위 컴백→뱀뱀유겸 솔로 데뷔[종합]|url=https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/06/20/Q6HHI5D7V3OZUFO3JKVTJNJYLI/|access-date=June 20, 2021|website=www.chosun.com|language=ko}}</ref> ''[[The Show (South Korean TV series)|The Show]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 22, 2021|title='더쇼' 김요한, 뱀뱀 신곡 'riBBon' 뮤비 따라잡기|url=https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/entertainment/news/%EB%8D%94%EC%87%BC-%EA%B9%80%EC%9A%94%ED%95%9C-%EB%B1%80%EB%B1%80-%EC%8B%A0%EA%B3%A1-ribbon-%EB%AE%A4%EB%B9%84-%EB%94%B0%EB%9D%BC%EC%9E%A1%EA%B8%B0/ar-AALib0J|access-date=June 22, 2021|website=www.msn.com|language=ko}}</ref> and ''[[Show Champion]]''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-23|title='쇼챔' 방탄소년단 'Butter' 1위…뱀뱀·브레이브걸스 컴백 [종합]|url=https://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1440206|access-date=2021-06-27|website=www.xportsnews.com|language=ko}}</ref> from June 17 to June 27. |
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== Critical reception == |
== Critical reception == |
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Writing for ''[[Rolling Stone India]]'', Divyansha Dongre said that the title song "Ribbon" "underlines the rapper's gleeful persona and style with lyrics embodying a strong metaphorical reference to that of a ribbon, subtly hinting towards BamBam's evolution as a musician."<ref name=":3" /> ''EnVi Magazine'' noted that each track showcases the singer's versatility.<ref name=":4" /> On the other hand, ''NME'' gave the EP three stars out of five, stating that BamBam "still has a long way to go in defining his personal music style."<ref name=":6" /> |
Writing for ''[[Rolling Stone India]]'', Divyansha Dongre said that the title song "Ribbon" "underlines the rapper's gleeful persona and style with lyrics embodying a strong metaphorical reference to that of a ribbon, subtly hinting towards BamBam's evolution as a musician."<ref name=":3" /> ''EnVi Magazine'' noted that each track showcases the singer's versatility.<ref name=":4" /> On the other hand, ''[[NME]]'' gave the EP three stars out of five, stating that BamBam "still has a long way to go in defining his personal music style."<ref name=":6" /> |
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== Commercial performance == |
== Commercial performance == |
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Upon release, ''Ribbon'' debuted at #2 in South Korea on the [[Gaon Album Chart|Gaon Weekly Album Chart]],<ref name="gaon_album">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=25&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|title=2021년 25주차 Album Chart|date=June 13–19, 2021|access-date=June 24, 2021 |
Upon release, ''Ribbon'' debuted at #2 in South Korea on the [[Gaon Album Chart|Gaon Weekly Album Chart]],<ref name="gaon_album">{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=25&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|title=2021년 25주차 Album Chart|date=June 13–19, 2021|access-date=June 24, 2021}}</ref> while the title track "Ribbon" entered the Gaon Digital Chart at #144<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=25&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week|title=2021년 25주차 Digital Chart|date=June 13–19, 2021}}</ref> and ranked #17 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' World Digital Song Sales Chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-06-26|title=World Digital Song Sales Chart|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=June 26, 2021|accessdate=June 26, 2021}}</ref> |
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It ranked seventh on Gaon Monthly Album Chart for June 2021 with 103,156 copies sold |
It ranked seventh on Gaon Monthly Album Chart for June 2021 with 103,156 copies sold,<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:2021년 6월 Album Chart|trans-title=June 2021 Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=06&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month|access-date=July 8, 2021|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=뱀뱀, 'riBBon'으로 10만장 돌파 [공식]|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000748349|access-date=2021-07-09|website=n.news.naver.com|language=ko}}</ref> while it entered the Yearly Album Chart at #77 with 134,845 copies.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ko:2021년 Album Chart|trans-title=2021 Yearly Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=2021&hitYear=2021&termGbn=year&year_time=3|access-date=January 7, 2022|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=ko}}</ref> |
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"Ribbon" received the Black Melody Award for Most Downloaded Song in the first ten days of July 2021 from [[Line (software)|Line]] Melody Music Charts in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web|title=แบมแบม พา riBBon คว้ารางวัลเพลงที่มียอดดาวน์โหลดสูงสุดในเดือน ก.ค.|url=https://www.ejan.co/entertain/แบมแบม-พา-ribbon-คว้ารางวัลเพลงที่มียอดดาวน์โหลดสูงสุดในเดือน-กค |
"Ribbon" received the Black Melody Award for Most Downloaded Song in the first ten days of July 2021 from [[Line (software)|Line]] Melody Music Charts in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web|title=แบมแบม พา riBBon คว้ารางวัลเพลงที่มียอดดาวน์โหลดสูงสุดในเดือน ก.ค.|url=https://www.ejan.co/entertain/แบมแบม-พา-ribbon-คว้ารางวัลเพลงที่มียอดดาวน์โหลดสูงสุดในเดือน-กค|access-date=2021-09-01|language=th}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=LINE MELODY MUSIC CHARTS ประจำเดือนสิงหาคม 2564 ฉลองครบรอบ 2 ปี LINE MELODY|url=https://today.line.me/th/v2/article/QR1N8G|access-date=2021-09-01|language=th}}</ref> |
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== Track listing == |
== Track listing == |
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| lyrics3 = {{hlist|BamBam|Jo Yoon-kyung|Lee Ha-jin|Earattack|Luke}} |
| lyrics3 = {{hlist|BamBam|[[Jo Yoon-kyung]]|Lee Ha-jin|Earattack|Luke}} |
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| music3 = {{hlist|BamBam|Peter Chun|Andreas Carlsson|Drew Scott|Ryan Kim|Earattack}} |
| music3 = {{hlist|BamBam|Peter Chun|[[Andreas Carlsson]]|Drew Scott|Ryan Kim|Earattack}} |
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| extra3 = {{hlist|Earattack|Peter Chun|Andreas Carlsson|Drew Scott|Ryan Kim|Gong-do}} |
| extra3 = {{hlist|Earattack|Peter Chun|Andreas Carlsson|Drew Scott|Ryan Kim|Gong-do}} |
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| title4 = Look So Fine |
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| title5 = Air |
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| length5 = 2:55 |
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| lyrics5 = {{hlist|BamBam|Chris LaRocca|Bryan Chong}} |
| lyrics5 = {{hlist|BamBam|[[Chris LaRocca]]|Bryan Chong}} |
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| music5 = {{hlist|BamBam|Chris LaRocca|Bryan Chong}} |
| music5 = {{hlist|BamBam|Chris LaRocca|Bryan Chong}} |
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| extra5 = {{hlist|Murda Beatz|Maneesh}} |
| extra5 = {{hlist|Murda Beatz|Maneesh}} |
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| music6 = {{hlist|Jo Gwang-ho|Park Seo-hyun (Psycho Tension)}} |
| music6 = {{hlist|Jo Gwang-ho|Park Seo-hyun (Psycho Tension)}} |
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| extra6 = {{hlist|Psycho Tension (Jung Sung-min, Doo)}} |
| extra6 = {{hlist|Psycho Tension (Jung Sung-min, Doo)}} |
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Recorded | 2021 | |||
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Length | 18:23 | |||
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Ribbon (stylized as riBBon) is the first extended play by South Korea-based Thai rapper and singer BamBam. It was released on June 15, 2021.[1]
Background and release
[edit]Abyss Company announced BamBam's debut as a soloist in South Korea on May 24, 2021.[2] The following day, they revealed he would release an extended play titled Ribbon.[1][3] Ten sets of photos were released between May 26 and June 8, centering on the symbolic object of the ribbon.[4][5] The tracklist was disclosed on June 9,[6] while the EP and the music video of the title track "Ribbon" were released on June 15.[1][7]
Music and lyrics
[edit]The theme of Ribbon is rebirth, and the title is a word play with English words "ribbon" and "reborn," which are written as 리본 (ribon) in Korean, and thus homophone.[8][9] It contains a message of hope, and BamBam's wish to better himself.[8] Ribbon was also based on the Greek mith of Pandora's box, which spread calamities to the world, but also hope, with the latter symbolized by the ribbon.[10]
The EP consists of an airy lo-fi rhythm instrumental intro,[11] produced by Murda Beatz, and other five tracks, with BamBam co-writing all the lyrics. He also took part in the composition of half of the songs.[12] The homonymous title track, which blends trap and hip hop, was created with the meaning of starting anew as a solo singer,[10][13] presenting "a hopeful and joyous new version of himself."[14] Talking about "Ribbon", BamBam said "I wanted to make a song that makes me feel a little better while listening to it in the morning when I go to work. This song goes well with the bright image of BamBam."[15]
"Pandora" is a hip hop track with a simple bass loop, in which, after opening Pandora's box, BamBam sings about dealing with his enemies without fear to achieve his goals.[16] "Look So Fine" is a funky dance piece expressing his confidence in front of others, not minding about how the world sees him.[16] On the other hand, "Air" and "Under the Sky" are more laid back: the first, a tropical house tune,[11] is completely in English and describes how being in love and missing your lover makes you feel like running out of air,[16] while the latter is an R&B ballad that sees BamBam expressing the preciousness and gratitude for the past with lyrics such as "The memories I have of those days / The times we cried and laughed / Shaped us into who we are today" (기억 속의 모든 날이 / 울고 웃던 시간들이 / 지금의 우리를 다 만들어 준거라).[11][17] It was written while reflecting on Got7's departure from JYP Entertainment in January 2021 and the fans' feelings.[16]
Promotions
[edit]BamBam presented Ribbon and performed "Ribbon", "Pandora" and "Air" during an online showcase aired on June 15 on YouTube, V Live, Shopping Live, and Facebook, and which was watched by more than 740,000 people.[18] He then promoted the title track and "Pandora" on music shows such as M! Countdown,[19][20] Music Bank,[21] Show! Music Core,[22] Inkigayo,[23] The Show[24] and Show Champion[25] from June 17 to June 27.
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
NME | [11] |
Writing for Rolling Stone India, Divyansha Dongre said that the title song "Ribbon" "underlines the rapper's gleeful persona and style with lyrics embodying a strong metaphorical reference to that of a ribbon, subtly hinting towards BamBam's evolution as a musician."[14] EnVi Magazine noted that each track showcases the singer's versatility.[16] On the other hand, NME gave the EP three stars out of five, stating that BamBam "still has a long way to go in defining his personal music style."[11]
Commercial performance
[edit]Upon release, Ribbon debuted at #2 in South Korea on the Gaon Weekly Album Chart,[26] while the title track "Ribbon" entered the Gaon Digital Chart at #144[27] and ranked #17 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart.[28]
It ranked seventh on Gaon Monthly Album Chart for June 2021 with 103,156 copies sold,[29][30] while it entered the Yearly Album Chart at #77 with 134,845 copies.[31]
"Ribbon" received the Black Melody Award for Most Downloaded Song in the first ten days of July 2021 from Line Melody Music Charts in Thailand.[32][33]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Intro" |
| 2:22 | ||
2. | "Pandora" |
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| 3:04 |
3. | "Ribbon" |
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| 3:07 |
4. | "Look So Fine" |
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| 2:40 |
5. | "Air" |
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| 2:55 |
6. | "Under the Sky" |
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| 4:15 |
Total length: | 18:23 |
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "GOT7's BamBam to make solo comeback next month, drops first teaser". NME. May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Soo-young (May 24, 2021). "뱀뱀, 6월 15일 솔로 앨범 발매…데뷔 7년 만 [공식]". hankyung.com (in Korean). Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ "'솔로 데뷔' 갓세븐 뱀뱀, 소년미-남성미 사이 묘한 매력". Star News (in Korean). May 26, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
- ^ "뱀뱀, 'riBBon' 콘셉트 포토 공개··· '소년미+남성미'". Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "뱀뱀, 첫 미니앨범 'riBBon' 마지막 콘셉트 포토 공개..희망 선사". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ "ขนลุกไปหมด! แบมแบม GOT7 ปล่อย Tracklist riBBon มินิอัลบั้มครั้งแรก พร้อม Concept Film สุดปัง!" (in Thai). June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (June 15, 2021). "GOT7's BamBam releases fantastical video for debut solo song, 'riBBon'". NME. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ a b Oliveira, Greyce (June 15, 2021). "[INTERVIEW] BamBam talks about his solo release "riBBon" and GOT7's noisy chatting room". Revista KoreaIN. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ "เปิดใจ "แบมแบม" แกะริบบิ้น ในฐานะศิลปินเดี่ยวเต็มตัว". pptvhd36.com (in Thai). June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "GOT7 ベンベン、メンバーと離れソロ活動へ…心境を語る「グループとの違いは…」(総合)". Kstyle (in Japanese). June 15, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "BamBam – 'riBBon' review: on a quest to unravel his solo identity". NME. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "뱀뱀, 첫 솔로 앨범 'riBBon' 트랙리스트 공개..전곡 작사 참여". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Dongre, Divyansha (June 15, 2021). "BamBam Unlocks the Door To His Artistry in 'riBBon' -". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Nandini, Raj (June 15, 2021). "BamBam Debuts With 'riBBon': A Gateway To The Unexplored Version Of Himself". Kpop High India. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ "갓세븐 출신 뱀뱀 "'이게 내 음악' 보여주고 싶어 솔로 결심"". KBS News (in Korean). June 15, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "BamBam is riBBon in His Roof-Hitting Solo Debut". EnVi Magazine. June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jung (June 15, 2021). "[현장EN:]다른 누구도 아닌, 그대로의 뱀뱀". No Cut News (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Song, Sung-hee (June 16, 2021). "뱀뱀 1위, 첫 솔로앨범부터 대박행진". Gukje News (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ "Mnet 엠카운트다운, 6월3주 라인업 공개…브브걸 컴백, 뱀뱀·유겸 솔로-WayV 유닛데뷔" (in Korean). June 17, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (June 19, 2021). "갓세븐 유겸-뱀뱀, 같은 그룹 다른 솔로..K팝 밀고 끄는 '우정과 경쟁'" (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Kim, Mi-ri (June 18, 2021). "'뮤직뱅크' 뱀뱀, 솔로 무대서 '소년미 폭발'". Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Kang, Min-kyung (June 19, 2021). "'음악중심' 뱀뱀, 솔로 데뷔…솜사탕 같은 'riBBon'[별별TV]". Nate News (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (June 20, 2021). "'인기가요' 트와이스, 이변 없이 1위..브레이브걸스원위 컴백→뱀뱀유겸 솔로 데뷔[종합]". www.chosun.com (in Korean). Retrieved June 20, 2021.
- ^ "'더쇼' 김요한, 뱀뱀 신곡 'riBBon' 뮤비 따라잡기". www.msn.com (in Korean). June 22, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ "'쇼챔' 방탄소년단 'Butter' 1위…뱀뱀·브레이브걸스 컴백 [종합]". www.xportsnews.com (in Korean). June 23, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ^ a b "2021년 25주차 Album Chart". June 13–19, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "2021년 25주차 Digital Chart". June 13–19, 2021.
- ^ "World Digital Song Sales Chart". Billboard. June 26, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ 2021년 6월 Album Chart [June 2021 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "뱀뱀, 'riBBon'으로 10만장 돌파 [공식]". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ 2021년 Album Chart [2021 Yearly Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ "แบมแบม พา riBBon คว้ารางวัลเพลงที่มียอดดาวน์โหลดสูงสุดในเดือน ก.ค." (in Thai). Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "LINE MELODY MUSIC CHARTS ประจำเดือนสิงหาคม 2564 ฉลองครบรอบ 2 ปี LINE MELODY" (in Thai). Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "2021년 Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 10, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Ribbon at AllMusic
- Ribbon (EP) at Discogs
- "Ribbon (EP)". at ManiaDB
- Ribbon at MusicBrainz (list of releases)