

Hyunjin, whose own development as a rapper, dancer, and vocalist with a mellifluous falsetto is well-documented on the internet, agrees. And there's an audible cheer among the group as he continues. He's not always so talkative during press interviews. It's not that they don't agree, it's just that his eager contribution to the conversation catches them off guard. "We've all improved a lot in terms of our performance," dance captain Lee Know says, much to the surprise of his members. "Easy" delivers boundless swagger over a trap beat (and it's already been immortalized on stan Twitter) "Airplane" is Stray Kids at their most relaxed, a chill summertime vibe that's also a tremendous showcase for singer Seungmin main rapper and all-rounder Han lets his voice soar on "Phobia," an electronic-synth track that examines the paranoia of losing someone (it was also the final song added to the album) "TA" is all high energy and thunderous chaos, perfect for a future encore set and " Blueprint" shines with its funky bass line, bright verses, and fierce optimism ("I'll proudly achieve my dream," Felix sings in Korean, as translated to English). There's a song for every craving, and a tracklist that demonstrates the members' prismatic talents as rappers and vocalists. Instead, it's learning to live in spite of them - to run freely alongside them.Īs a result, Go生 is a release bursting with color and vitality, a celebration of life's mercurial nature. Now, it's clear: Growing up isn't about overcoming anxieties and struggles. For years, their music was fixated on the idea of bulldozing through obstacles that stood in their way.
