H1ghr: Red Tape
H1ghr: Red Tape (stylized as H1GHR : RED TAPE) is the first compilation album of South Korean hip-hop label H1ghr Music released on September 2, 2020. It was nominated for Hip-hop Album of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards and peaked at number 15 on the Gaon Album Chart.
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| Released | September 2, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 53:32 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | H1ghr Music | |||
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Background
In an interview with Clash, Jay Park explained why the compilation album was created.[1]
"It was important for H1GHR MUSIC to create the compilation projects because first, we wanted to show everybody what's good with us. To put the newer artists on and to show what type of artists we have and what we are capable of. Secondly, it's to make everybody at the label, not just the artists, realize the synergy we can create when we do things as a team and the strength in it. Why we need each other and how we bring the best out of each other. Lastly, I've never spearheaded a compilation album before so it was simply for the challenge and to elevate the bar when it comes to music, visuals, and how to promote it for the culture."
Music and lyrics
"DDDD Freestyle" is a "young and energetic track" with "Big Naughty's impressive flow design and witty wordplay, Haon's tight rap, and Woodie Gochild's catchy style". "Closed Case" seems to have "upgraded the sound of Dr. Dre's 2001 in YG fashion."[2] "The Purge" is music "full of passion and cool rhythm" where Woodie Gochild properly heightens the mood in the middle of the song and Jay Park's last verse sounds like that of Kendrick Lamar.[3]
Critical reception
Hwang Duha of Rhythmer rated the album 3.5 out of 5 stars. According to him, "Melanin Handsome", "How We Rock", "DDDD Freestyle", "Telefono Remix", "The Purge", and "Check My Bio" have "unique production, witty lyrics, and addictive hook" while "4eva", "Closed Case", "World Domination", and "No Rush" are "relatively bland and do not leave a strong impression." He concluded that "even though it has some flaws, it is an excellent compilation album where one can enjoy the best rap performances and sounds."[4]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Korean Hip-hop Awards | 2021 | Hip-hop Album of the Year | Nominated | [3] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "H1ghr" | G.Soul, Jay Park | GroovyRoom, Cha Cha Malone | GroovyRoom, Cha Cha Malone | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Melanin Handsome" | Sik-K | SMMT, Sik-K | SMMT | 2:30 |
| 3. | "How We Rock" | Jay Park, pH-1, Sik-K, Big Naughty, Trade L, Haon, Woodie Gochild | GroovyRoom, Boycold | GroovyRoom, Boycold | 4:40 |
| 4. | "DDDD Freestyle" (뚝딱 Freestyle) | Sik-K, Big Naughty, Woodie Gochild, Haon, Trade L | Boycold, GroovyRoom, Adam King Feeney | Boycold, GroovyRoom | 3:31 |
| 5. | "4eva" | Jay Park, Woodie Gochild, pH-1, Trade L, Haon, Sik-K | Woogie, DJ Wegun | Woogie, DJ Wegun | 3:24 |
| 6. | "Teléfono Remix" | pH-1, Haon, Woodie Gochild, Jay Park, Sik-K, Trade L, Big Naughty | Woogie | Woogie | 4:06 |
| 7. | "Closed Case" | pH-1, Jay Park, Trade L, Haon, Sik-K, Woodie Gochild | Woogie | Woogie | 4:10 |
| 8. | "World Domination" | Jay Park, Haon, Sik-K, pH-1 | Gray, Dax | Gray, Dax | 3:42 |
| 9. | "The Purge" | Jay Park, pH-1, Big Naughty, Woodie Gochild, Haon, Trade L, Sik-K | GroovyRoom | GroovyRoom | 3:41 |
| 10. | "No Rush" | Sik-K, pH-1, Haon, Jay Park, Woodie Gochild | Goosebumps | Goosebumps | 3:29 |
| 11. | "Check My Bio" | Jay Park, Woodie Gochild, pH-1, Haon, Ourealgoat | GroovyRoom | GroovyRoom | 4:02 |
| 12. | "Dance Like Jay Park Remix" | Ted Park, Jay Park, Parlay Pass | Crookid | Crookid | 4:01 |
| 13. | "Team" | Sik-K, pH-1, Woodie Gochild, Trade L, Jay Park | Bronze, Boycold | Bronze, Boycold | 4:47 |
| 14. | "The Arrival" (도착) | Sik-K, pH-1, Woodie Gochild, Haon, Trade L, Jay Park | Vangdale | Vangdale | 4:11 |
| Total length: | 53:32 | ||||
Sales
| Region | Sales |
|---|---|
| South Korea[6] | 7,661 |
References
- Mitchell, Ashlee (October 13, 2020). "H1GHR MUSIC Is Elevating The Korean Hip-Hop Scene". Clash.
- Kim, Jeong-won. "힙합 따라잡기 ＃35 - 참여자 수로 알아본 하이어뮤직의 천하제일허슬대회" [Catching up with hip hop #35 - Taking a look at H1ghr Music's hustle competition based on the number of participants]. Genie Music (in Korean).
- "한국 힙합 어워즈 2021 후보" [Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 Nominees]. Korean Hip-hop Awards (in Korean).
- Hwang, Duha (October 5, 2020). "하이어 뮤직 - RED TAPE / BLUE TAPE". Rhythmer.
- "2020년 42주차 Album Chart". Circle Chart. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- "2020년 10월 Album Chart". Circle Chart. Retrieved August 18, 2022.