We hear extra Mamamoo solo releases than group comebacks nowadays, which isn’t stunning given their standing as a veteran idol act. These solo tracks are typically fairly diversified — each in sound and execution. Moonbyul impressed earlier this yr by swerving in new instructions, whereas Photo voltaic delivered each the anticipated and a sonic shock. On new single Coco Water, Wheein opts to take issues approach down, putting her fluttery vocals over a brilliant subdued beat.

Most listeners would most likely be content material to listen to Wheein sing absolutely anything. In any case, her voice in infinitely refreshing — nearly like a musical embrace. An overriding sense of calm belies the talent with which she sings, making Coco Water fairly nice even because it wafts over you want a breeze. The music feels intangible on this approach. Its melodies are simply as aloof because the efficiency, although I benefit from the pre-chorus fairly a bit.

I might be curious to listen to a model of Coco Water with totally different manufacturing. The instrumental is overly generic, by no means committing to a sound of its personal. A compelling mix of (tropical?) synths and extra resounding percussion may have grounded the observe and given it extra heft to counter Wheein’s light-as-air vocal.

Grade: C