Kep1er has bucked the survival collection odds and remained as a (lower than full) group even after their preliminary contract ended. This appears to be the brand new norm, as a smaller model of ZEROBASEONE may even be selling later this spring. Since reformatting as six, Kep1er’s music has run the gamut in sound and high quality. I assumed final 12 months’s Bubble Gum was enjoyable, however battle to seek out something price listening to in new single Killa (Face The Different Me).

There are a number of approaches that have to take a prolonged break from Ok-pop. Vocal fry is close to the highest of that listing, and when it’s coupled with a refrain as annoying as Killa‘s we’re in actual bother. That is a type of irritating, catchphrasey tracks that’s basically a bunch of empty boasts over spinoff manufacturing. I’ve by no means beloved this model of track, however now that it’s turn into its personal predictable template new iterations barely even register.

Actually, I battle to seek out factors to advocate right here. Killa‘s melodic centerpiece (its pre-chorus) sounds good however isn’t memorable sufficient to stay. In the meantime, the rapped verses adhere to uninteresting, simplistic phrasing and the “I’m a killllaaaaa” hook (full with “chicka increase” and “brrrrr!” exclamations) places the ultimate nail within the coffin. It’s meant to be a “killing level,” however serves as an instantaneous sign to show the track off.

Grade: D-