Ok-pop is affected by acts who – for one purpose or one other – didn’t get the complete highlight they deserved. I’ve spent loads of time rating and reviewed the business’s greatest artists, however these underrated acts ought to by no means be forgotten.
This function will check out disbanded teams and rank/fee their total singles run, putting them within the pantheon of Ok-pop historical past.
Subsequent up is Romeo!
Profession timeline: 2015-2018
General sound: Brilliant, funky pop initially produced by Sweetune earlier than transferring on to different collaborators
8. Hanabi (Stunning Like A Flower) (2018)
Romeo’s second Japanese single additionally acts as their musical farewell. As such, its sentimental, mid-tempo sound will get the job accomplished. Nevertheless, the stuttering electronics through the refrain are very 2018 in probably the most generic method and the melodies may very well be stronger.
Ranking: 7.5
7. Keep With Me (2017)
You’ll be able to inform the funds was working on fumes by this level. Keep With Me’s music video might not encourage a lot pleasure, however the track has a cool bounce and clean vocals that make for a laidback vibe.
Ranking: 7.75
6. Nightmare (2016)
This can be a candy summer time sound, bopping alongside brassy percussion and traditional Ok-pop melodies. It’s a disgrace it wasn’t promoted with a greater video. I don’t suppose I used to be too thrilled by this observe again when it was launched, but it surely’s positively improved with time.
Ranking: 8.25
5. Treasure (2016)
Romeo go full-on SHINee with this jagged funk exercise. The refrain is a bit too overstuffed for its personal good, however I like the bounding power of the instrumental. The vocal association can also be actually satisfying.
Ranking: 8.5
4. With out U (2017)
Although they began their profession with Sweetune, Romeo pivoted to Courageous Brothers for this spotlight. The verses are delicate and considerably forgettable, however the multi-part refrain works effectively.
Ranking: 8.5
3. Miro (2016)
I bear in mind being fairly upset when Romeo ditched Sweetune so early of their profession, which in all probability made me a bit bitter towards Miro. Nevertheless, the track’s funky rhythm guitar and thrilling hooks sound nice in hindsight.
Ranking: 8.5
2. Goal (2015)
You’re all the time gonna get me with an enormous Sweetune-produced banger. Goal is an unbelievable burst of synth-fueled goodness, delivering high-octane verses and an explosive refrain. Simply take heed to the interplay between the primary and backing vocals throughout Goal’s thrilling centerpiece. It’s pure pop bliss.
Ranking: 9.5
1. Lovesick (2015)
Romeo debuted with the Sweetune-produced Lovesick and immediately captured my consideration. The track is glossy and supremely catchy, fueled by its signature layered vocals and idiosyncratic synth loop. It might not be as bombastic as Goal, however I put it a (slight) notch larger as a result of all the pieces in regards to the track is so clean and tightly produced.
Ranking: 9.5
OVERALL RATING: 8.5
(Try the complete “Underrated Ok-Pop” rankings record right here!)
