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| yna@yna.co.kr 2023-04-18 11:28:23
SEOUL April 18 (Yonhap) -- “If I have been showcasing various side of myself as an TV personal throughout various entertainment shows; I would like to showcase the merit of Lee Gi-kwang as an artist through my first full length album, ‘Predator.’”
Group Highlight’s memeber Lee Gi-kwang has returned to the music scene as a solo artist with his first full length album “Predator” in 4 years.
“I have dedicated everything I have got in to this album, including time, effort and more.” Lee Gi-kwang addressed throughout the media showcase of his first solo album “Predator” held on April 17.
The latest release is Lee Gi-kwang’s first musical advancement since he last released a digital single titled “Goodbye with a Smile” in 2019, and is Lee Gi-kwang’s first full length solo album.
In total of 12 various tracks are included within the album, starting with the title track “Predator,” followed by “Jealous” with light and lovely melody, “Going Down” with strong hip hop style beats, “Religious” with mysterious atmosphere and more.
Out of 12 tracks artist participated in the process of production and composition of 10 various tracks including “Favorite,” “Universe,” “Anxiety” and more.
“The most important aspect I spent most amount of time on was the variety of sounds album ‘Predator’ withholds,” adding “From hip-hop to band sounds, electric sounds, and more I wanted to include various and unique style of tracks within the album.” addressed Lee Gi-kwang throughout the media showcase of his first solo album ‘Predator.’
The title track “Predator” within Lee Gi-kwang’s first solo album is a synthwave genre of music which incorporates both strong beat with catchy melody. Lee Gi-kwang showcased very bold and masculine stage throughout the media showcase under the vivid red light which was reminiscent of the title predator..
“When I saw the title ‘Predator’ I thought the title belonged to a movie,” adding “I worked on the stage to provide an impression of a movie character to its listeners.” addressed Lee Gi-kwang throughout his media showcase.
Lee Gi-kwang who first debuted as a solo artist under the stage name of AJ in 2009 has continued on with his musical career for over 15 years as a member of Highlight and in various industries as actor and more.
“There are a lot of tracks, genres of music and more I would like to try.” addressed Lee Gi-kwang who has been part of various variety shows, radio programs and more.
Continuing on Lee Gi-kwang addressed, “Although I am active throughout the scene of music for the past 15 years, frankly speaking I feel like I still have a lot more to show as an artist,” adding “I have plans and ambition to showcase very different style of dance, music and more throughout my next album. My ultimate goal as a solo artist Lee Gi-kwang is to receive a feedback of ‘Lee Gi-kwang’ is a good artist.’”
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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