G-DRAGON has made his comeback to the public with a new song after a hiatus of 7 years and 4 months. His new digital single, “Power,” released on the 31st, captivates listeners with its addictive beats and intense rap, showcasing the allure of hip-hop.
The witty lyrics, filled with ambiguous expressions, prompt listeners to think deeper, highlighting his genius.
On the day before, on the 30th, G-DRAGON appeared on tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block” and described “Power” as a song about strength. He stated, “For me, power is music,” and reflected on how significant the media’s influence has been during his 7-year hiatus as an outsider. He explained that the song contains various meanings, including satire on the power of media and the importance of harmonizing different types of strength.
The accompanying music video also drew admiration for G-DRAGON’s witty fashion style and swagger, fitting for “an icon of an era.”
“Power” marks G-DRAGON’s first solo song since the release of his EP “Kwon Ji Yong” in 2017, and it has received a warm response across various online communities immediately upon release.
As G-DRAGON has been less active as a singer during his hiatus, most listeners eagerly pressed the play button. The reactions to “Power” have been diverse.
Comments included, “As expected from G-DRAGON. Truly deserving of the title,” “Totally a G-DRAGON song,” “The beat is exciting and really good,” and “It keeps echoing in my ears.”
On the other hand, some expressed disappointment, saying things like “It feels old,” “I wish the lyrics were clearer,” “Did I expect too much?” and “The beat is good, but it’s not a title track, so I guess I’ll have to wait and see.”
Notably, the music video features scenes that appear to be the tracklist from G-DRAGON’s new album, including “Home Sweet Home,” “I Belong to You,” “Take Me,” “Too Bag,” “Bona Mana,” “Drama,” and “OYRO-DROP.”
As the first Korean artist to achieve the number one spot on both the Billboard World Albums Chart and the Oricon Digital Chart in Japan, all eyes are on G-DRAGON to see what legendary records he will set with this pre-release track.
Source: naver
