Artist: SEULGI
Title: 28 Reasons - The 1st Mini Album
Year: 2022
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'28 Reasons' catches Seulgi stepping away from Red Velvet's bright pop universe into something way darker and more experimental. This mini-album is short but packs a punch - the title track hits with this wild mix of whispered vocals and full-on belting over trap beats and eerie synths that wouldn't feel out of place in a thriller movie. There's something in her delivery that reminds me of early Selena Gomez but with those dramatic R&B moments that made Destiny's Child so iconic.
What really stood out to me was how she just refuses to stay in one lane. 'Dead Man Runnin'' brings these intense orchestral elements that feel almost cinematic, while 'Bad Boy, Sad Girl' with BE'O's verses takes us into this cool retro territory. Then she completely switches it up with 'Los Angeles,' which dives into this smoky techno vibe that I wasn't expecting at all. In less than 20 minutes, Seulgi makes it crystal clear she's got her own artistic vision outside the Red Velvet universe, and she's not afraid to get a little dangerous with it. -