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'''''To Die For''''' is the second studio album by South Korean [[songwriter]], rapper, singer, and [[record producer]] [[B.I (rapper)|B.I]]. It is scheduled to be released on June 1, 2023, by 131.<ref name="osen_todiefor">{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Chae-yeon |title=비아이, 6월 1일 두 번째 정규앨범 'TO DIE FOR' 발매 [공식] |trans-title=B.I to release his second full album 'TO DIE FOR' on June 1 [Official]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112095610 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |publisher=OSEN |date=May 1, 2023 |language=ko}}</ref>
'''''To Die For''''' is the second studio album by South Korean [[songwriter]], rapper, singer, and [[record producer]] [[B.I (rapper)|B.I]]. It is scheduled to be released on June 1, 2023, by 131.<ref name="osen_todiefor">{{cite news |last1=Kim |first1=Chae-yeon |title=비아이, 6월 1일 두 번째 정규앨범 'TO DIE FOR' 발매 [공식] |trans-title=B.I to release his second full album 'TO DIE FOR' on June 1 [Official]|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1112095610 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |publisher=OSEN |date=May 1, 2023 |language=ko}}</ref>

''To Die For'' is the continuation of B.I's half album ''[[Cosmos (B.I album)|Cosmos]]'', and explores various stories and emotions of youth. The album includes nine new songs and features collaborations with [[Big Naughty]], [[Jessi (musician)|Jessi]], [[Kid Milli]], Lil Cherry, and [[Crying Nut]]. The album is said to explore


==Background==
==Background==
On February 3, 2023, B.I's record label, 131, announced a change in his album release schedule for more effective message delivery. They stated that instead of releasing ''Love or Loved Part.2'' as originally planned, B.I will first release his second studio album, the continuation of ''[[Cosmos (B.I album)|Cosmos]]'', which expresses his take on "love" to a full completion, in the first half of 2023. The second part of the ''[[Love or Loved Part.1|Love or Loved]]'' project, which contains stories about "loved", will be released later on.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ahn|first1=Tae-hyun |title=비아이, 131레이블 수장 자리 내려온다…음악 작업 집중|trans-title=B.I, stepping down as the head of 131 label...to focus on music work|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/4942171 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |publisher=News1 |date=February 3, 2023 |language=ko}}</ref>
On February 3, 2023, B.I's record label, 131, announced a change in his album release schedule for more effective message delivery. Instead of releasing ''Love or Loved Part.2'' as originally planned, the label stated that B.I's second studio album would be released first in the first half of 2023, so as to express his take on "love" to a full completion. The second part of the ''Love or Loved'' project would be released later, which contains stories about "loved".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ahn|first1=Tae-hyun |title=비아이, 131레이블 수장 자리 내려온다…음악 작업 집중|trans-title=B.I, stepping down as the head of 131 label...to focus on music work|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/4942171 |access-date=May 1, 2023 |publisher=News1 |date=February 3, 2023 |language=ko}}</ref>


Then at midnight KST on May 1, 2023, 131 released a teaser film, revealing that B.I's second studio album, titled ''To Die For'', will be released on June 1 at 6PM KST. The teaser was dropped just hours after ''B.I 2023 Asia Tour [L.O.L: The Hidden Stage]'' concluded in [[Macau]]. The teaser features the album title written in motion on a typewriter and includes the quote "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today", which is attributed to American actor [[James Dean]] that has come to symbolize eternal youth.<ref name="osen_todiefor"/>
Then at midnight KST on May 1, 2023, 131 released a teaser film, revealing that B.I's second studio album, titled ''To Die For'', will be released on June 1 at 6PM KST. The teaser was dropped just hours after ''B.I 2023 Asia Tour [L.O.L: The Hidden Stage]'' concluded in [[Macau]]. The teaser features the album title written in motion on a typewriter and includes the quote "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today", which is attributed to American actor [[James Dean]] that has come to symbolize eternal youth.<ref name="osen_todiefor"/>

Revision as of 01:14, 5 May 2023

To Die For
Studio album by
B.I
ReleasedJune 1, 2023 (2023-06-01)
Length26:23
LanguageKorean
Label131
Producer
B.I chronology
Love or Loved Part.1
(2022) 		To Die For
(2023)
Singles from To Die For
  1. "Die For Love"
  2. "Dare To Love"

To Die For is the second studio album by South Korean songwriter, rapper, singer, and record producer B.I. It is scheduled to be released on June 1, 2023, by 131.[1]

To Die For is the continuation of B.I's half album Cosmos, and explores various stories and emotions of youth. The album includes nine new songs and features collaborations with Big Naughty, Jessi, Kid Milli, Lil Cherry, and Crying Nut. The album is said to explore

Background

On February 3, 2023, B.I's record label, 131, announced a change in his album release schedule for more effective message delivery. Instead of releasing Love or Loved Part.2 as originally planned, the label stated that B.I's second studio album would be released first in the first half of 2023, so as to express his take on "love" to a full completion. The second part of the Love or Loved project would be released later, which contains stories about "loved".[2]

Then at midnight KST on May 1, 2023, 131 released a teaser film, revealing that B.I's second studio album, titled To Die For, will be released on June 1 at 6PM KST. The teaser was dropped just hours after B.I 2023 Asia Tour [L.O.L: The Hidden Stage] concluded in Macau. The teaser features the album title written in motion on a typewriter and includes the quote "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today", which is attributed to American actor James Dean that has come to symbolize eternal youth.[1]

Release and Promotion

On May 3, 2023, 131 announced that B.I will promote To Die For not just online but also offline, through guerrilla stage performances for fans. The agency released a spot poster video, with a caption "What's Hot In ( )?", on social media revealing the location of the stages, which will be held from May 7th until his comeback. The agency added that fans will be able to enjoy the new songs in two different formats - as a solo music listening experience, or together with B.I. There will also be special album spoiler content for those who visit the space where the new songs are played.[3]

Track listing

To Die For track listing
No.TitleLength
1."To Die"2:22
2."Wave" (featuring Kid Milli, Lil Cherry)(해일; Haeil)2:52
3."The Island of Misfit Toys" (망가진 장난감의 섬; Mangajin Jangnangam-ui Seom)3:25
4."Die For Love" (featuring Jessi)3:18
5."Dare To Love" (featuring Big Naughty)(겁도 없이; Geobdo Eobs-i)2:57
6."Beautiful Life" (featuring Crying Nut)(개가트닌생; Gaegateuninsaeng)3:09
7."Cloud Thought" (구르믄; Gureumeun)3:14
8."Truth"2:30
9."Michelangelo"2:36
Total length:26:23

Release history

Release dates and formats for To Die For
Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label
Various June 1, 2023
Standard 131
South Korea CD

References

  1. ^ a b Kim, Chae-yeon (May 1, 2023). "비아이, 6월 1일 두 번째 정규앨범 'TO DIE FOR' 발매 [공식]" [B.I to release his second full album 'TO DIE FOR' on June 1 [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (February 3, 2023). "비아이, 131레이블 수장 자리 내려온다…음악 작업 집중" [B.I, stepping down as the head of 131 label...to focus on music work] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Jang, Jang Seul-ki (May 3, 2023). "비아이, 컴백 전 오프라인 게릴라 무대 출격" [B.I to make an offline guerrilla stage appearance before comeback] (in Korean). Raon News. Retrieved May 3, 2023.

Category:Korean-language albums Category:2023 albums

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