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K-pop girl group aespa released their sixth mini-album, Rich Man, on September 5 under SM Entertainment. Channeling their pop-rock energy, members Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning deliver six dynamic tracks, led by the title track Rich Man.
The group spoke to NME magazine about their new album and the title track that brings a refreshing appeal to their group identity. Winter explained that the album pulls from “different genres” rather than sticking to just one, adding,
“From hip-hop to R&B to pop, all speak to [us as a group]. There isn’t any single genre that speaks to aespa. We basically take all these new genres and make [them] our own. So that was a new side of us, too.”
They also revealed their growth as a "team" since their debut approximately five years ago. Karina said,
"We have tried many things, [and] there have been a lot of challenges that we have overcome together. We are also contributing a lot more."
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Every song on aespa’s Rich Man ranked from best to worst
We are taking a look at aespa's new mini album and ranking them from best to worst.
1. Rich Man
The track puts a fresh spin on American singer-actress Cher’s iconic quote about being a “rich man.” The track begins with,
"My mom said to me, "Find someone who can give you everything. And I said, "Mom I already have everything. I am a rich man""
Oozing confidence and self-belief, the track kicks off the album with a powerful start. As clarified by the group members to NME magazine, the track is less about material wealth, but rather, "self-confidence and believing in yourself."
2. Angel #48
aespa contrasts the Rich Man energy with Angel and feminine energy. The track and beats are immediately catchy and offer a bubbly theme. Giselle told NME magazine that they have previously released singles similar to Angel #48. She said,
"I feel like we have a couple [of] songs similar to ‘Angel #48’, this vibe that’s like ‘Thirsty’ and ‘Lucid Dreams’. I feel like ‘Angel #48’ and ‘Thirsty’ go in the same category, where it’s just kinda cute, but not awkward cute."
3. To The Girls
The girls tone it down by the end of the album in To The Girls. The track appears to be completing a full-circle moment from Rich Man and features gentle, yet catchy vocals.
4. Drift
aespa sings, "Haters gonna hate when we do what we do", signalling their arrival and sending a message to trolls. Swift rap vocals are supported by smooth whistle sounds embodying a powerful spirit.
5. Bubble
Bubble is refreshing and synergises the girls' vocals in a pop-like style. "Twist it Turn it, Flick it Pull it, Bop it" catches the listener's attention and is an easy-to-hear track.
6. Count On Me
Count On Me draws on R&B and features a sultry vibe, seemingly sending a message to a romantic interest. Listeners and fans on YouTube noted that the track feels like a blend of multiple tracks, including "Flight Not Feelings, Flower, and Thirsty".
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