HIXTAPE or Just Another Mixtape? 🤔
With only days to go before March 2nd the long awaited release of Hixtape, the forthcoming tracklist from BTS’ own Jung Hoseok, what can we expect after the small sneak peek we have been allowed thus far, more uplifting, youthful dance beats or something more reminiscent of the groups collective mindset?
Comparisons will be drawn with the last stand out solo project from a group member, the self titled Agust D in 2016, an introspective and deeply personal odyssey through the mind of a man not quite at the peak of his potential, ever reaching and heady. Or the much acclaimed western success of leader Kim Namjoon’s own creation, arguably the ultimate collection of old soul musings set to deep baselines and difficult philosophical concepts.
With his vibrant and sunshine like personality and mood setting charm, one has to be interested in not just what he is known for, but the other side of the individual that Jung himself doesn’t regularly show, the natural darkness and sadness present within each human psyche, and how that plays into his development as an artist and probable future producer.
It would certainly be a fascinating departure from the uplifting and bubble gum sounds of worldwide kpop over the last 5 years, to introduce young listeners to his own more tough and hard edge hip-hop influences so lacking in the modern sound scape in an era which is ruled over by acts like Migos and Cardi B, will this latest work bring something of that 90’s feel from which he originates, or simply another Millenial bop?
Expect a full breakdown and review upon release. Enjoy reading? Leave feedback!
Written by Laura Cathrine 🎀






