K-Pop phenomenon NCT 127 have released “Ay-Yo,” a repackaged version of their fourth studio album “질주 (2 Baddies)”. “Ay-Yo” features three brand-new tracks, including its title track by the same name. Listen to “Ay-Yo” HERE and watch the music video below. The physical album is set to release on 3 March in the UK.
Today’s repackage release features a total of 15 tracks including 12 tracks from the 4th album along with 3 new tracks ‘Ay-Yo’, ‘DJ’, and ‘Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)’. Title track ‘Ay-Yo’ is a hip-hop dance track with a core message of moving forward with intention in the midst of uncertainty, as the band continues to establish the values they carry with them. Additionally, ‘DJ’ is a funky up-tempo track that details how the members become DJs themselves, gifting special moments with their own-selected playlists. ‘Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)’ is a powerful hip-hop track detailing ambition, overcoming limits and climbing to the top. With the continued participation of famous writers from the 4th album “질주(2 Baddies)” such as KENZIE, Dem Jointz, Andreas Öberg, and producer Simon Petré, the album is further enhanced by the additional rapping talent of members TAEYONG and MARK on ‘DJ’ and ‘Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)’.
The repackage arrives four months following the original release of “질주 (2 Baddies)” this past September. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making the group only the second K-Pop artist in history to land three albums in the Top 5. The album was praised for its versatility, with Billboard writing, “The album’s sound, meanwhile, shows off the idols’ eclectic versatility as they run through R&B, pop, electronic dance and hip-hop-leaning sounds,” and NYLON claiming, “They’re charismatic and confident, and they’re not afraid to get loud with it.”
NCT 127 recently completed an arena tour across U.S. and South America. The engagements included stops across the United States, Chile, Columbia, and Mexico, as well as three back-to-back shows in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Just this past week, the group also hosted a special virtual event and concert experience on Roblox, a global immersive 3D platform that reimagines the way people come together to connect, create and express themselves. In celebration of their special anniversary, “127 Day,” The NCT 127 Concert Experience included a free interactive virtual concert performance and additional experiences including featured avatar drops. The event marked the first concert in a dedicated K-pop experience on the platform, as well as the largest ever official group performance by any band on Roblox, with nine band members performing virtually.
Ay-Yo TRACKLIST
1. Ay-Yo
2. Faster
3. 질주 (2 Baddies)
4. Time Lapse
5. DJ
6. 불시착 (Crash Landing)
7. Designer
8. 윤슬 (Gold Dust)
9. 흑백 영화 (Black Clouds)
10. Playback
11. Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)
12. Tasty (貘)
13. Vitamin
14. LOL (Laugh-Out-Loud)
15. 1, 2, 7 (Time Stops)
