Rise (Taeyang album)

Rise
Studio album by Taeyang
Released June 3, 2014 (Online)
June 10, 2014 (Physical)
Recorded 2011-2014
Genre EDM, R&B, hip hop, pop
Length 30:54
Label YG Entertainment
Producer Yang Hyun-suk, Taeyang
Taeyang chronology

Solar
(2010)		 Rise
(2014)
Singles from Rise
  1. "Ringa Linga"
    Released: November 8, 2013
  2. "Eyes, Nose, Lips"
    Released: June 3, 2014
  3. "1AM"
    Released: June 10, 2014

Rise (stylized as RISE) is the second studio album by Taeyang, member of Big Bang (South Korean band). It is his first full album in four years since Solar in July 2010. After 'Rise' was released on June 2, it achieved an All-Kill in Korea (#1 on all charts) and was #1 on the iTunes Album Chart in 10 countries (top 50 in 21 countries). At its peak, 'Rise' was #1 on iTunes R&B/SOUL Album Chart in 19 countries to include USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Russia, Hong Kong, and Denmark (top 50 in 25 countries).

Rise became the third highest charting K-pop album, and also the highest charting K-pop album by a solo artist, on Billboard by debuting at #112 on Billboard Hot 200, #1 on Billboard World Albums Chart, and #1 on Heatseekers Albums Chart.[1] This album also #1 on iTunes Japan’s Pop Album Chart, and second on iTunes Japan’s Album Chart.

Details

The album was digitally released on June 3, consisting of 9 songs and was released worldwide through iTunes, Melon and other online music portals. The physical album hit stores on June 10. There are two different versions of the album. The regular album contains a booklet (48p), CD, one poster, and one sticker. The limited edition features a booklet (128p), CD, two posters, and three photo cards.

Background

On May 25, YG Entertainment revealed the first teaser picture.[2] On the next day, the second teaser photo [3] was unveiled, followed by a video teaser.[4] Two photos were revealed on May 28, one with a private event details, 'RISE: PREMIERE' that was held on June 2, the same day his album is released digitally and another one included the album's tracklist.

Composition

Taeyang worked with Choice37 and Teddy Park, who had helped with his previous album. He also sought help from The Fliptones, JHart and other noticeable producers, including Boys Noize and Peejay. Both of them had contributed to Big Bang albums before. Band mate G-Dragon also contributed. This album marked the first collaboration between him and Airplay, Jo Sung Hwak, Happy Perez, Britt Burton and other uncredited producers and musicians.

Tracklist

No. TitleLyricsMusicArrangement Length
1. "Intro (Rise)"  Taeyang, Tablo, Choice37Taeyang, PeejayPeejay 1:45
2. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (눈, 코, 입; Nun, Ko, Ip)Taeyang, TeddyTeddy, Dee.P, Rebecca JohnsonTeddy, Dee.P 3:50
3. "1AM" (새벽 한시; Saebyeok Hansi)TeddyTeddy, Choice37, Boys NoizeTeddy, Choice37, Boys Noize 3:11
4. "Stay with Me" (featuring G-Dragon)G-DragonG-Dragon, The Fliptones, JHartThe Fliptones 3:22
5. "Body" (아름다워; Areumdawo)Taeyang, TeddyTaeyang, Teddy, PK, Dee.PTeddy, PK, Dee.P 3:10
6. "Ringa Linga" (링가링가; Ling-ga Ling-ga)G-Dragon, TokkiG-Dragon, ShockbitShockbit 3:47
7. "This Ain't It" (이게 아닌데; Ige Aninde)Airplay, Jo Sung HwakAirplay, Jo Sung HwakAirplay 4:23
8. "Let Go" (버리고; Beorigo)TabloTaeyang, PK, Dee.PPK, Dee.P 3:40
9. "Love You to Death"  Tablo, Britt BurtonHappy Perez, Britt Burton, TaeyangHappy Perez 3:41
Total length:
 30:54
Notes

Promotion

Taeyang performed 1AM on several stages during late 2013 including SBS Gayo Daejun 2013. Taeyang's first stage comeback [5] was on Inkigayo on June 6, 2014. G-Dragon joined him for "Stay With Me" and Taeyang continued to rock the stage alone during his "Eyes, Nose, Lips" performance. For his second comeback stage which was on M! Countdown, he sang "1AM" and "Eyes, Nose, Lips". Taeyang met with fans at the Gangnam’s JBK Hall for 1theK’s “Wonder Live” show. On June 19, a “Rise” Hug Event info was released by YG Entertainment. YG Entertainment invited fans for "Eyes, Nose, Lips Cover Project by You" on June 20.

Cover Project by YG FAMILY

The first artists to release a cover of Eyes, Nose, Lips was Akdong Musician. Tablo covered the song with a rap version and Taeyang appeared during its bridge part.[6] Lydia Paek is the third YG Family artist to participate in the project. The new upcoming boy group from YG called iKON also made a cover (Available in their Mix & Match DVD)

Charts

Chart (2014) Country Peak
chart
positions
Gaon[7] Korea 1
Hanteo Korea 1
US Billboard 200 US 112
US World Albums (Billboard) US 1
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) US 1
YinYueTai China 1
Recochoku[7] Japan 1
Oricon[8] Japan 2

Sales

Chart Sales
Korea
  • Gaon Chart: 60,000+
  • Hanteo: 46,000+
USA
  • USA: 4,000+
Taiwan
  • TWN: 10,000+
Japan
  • JPN: 15,000+ (Korean Version)
Japan
  • Oricon: 57,000 (Japan Version)

Singles

Song Peak chart position Digital Downloads
KOR US
Gaon Chart K-Pop Billboard[9]
"Ringa Linga" (2013) 1 1 844,262
"Eyes, Nose, Lips" 1 1 1,804,270
"Stay With Me" 4 4 605,555
"1AM" 7 6 439,127
"This Aint İt" 11 12 259,616
"Body" 12 14 169,966
"Let Go" 12 15 167,103
"Love You To Death" 15 16 123,323
"İntro" 38 - 43,886

References

  1. ↑ "K-Pop Star Taeyang Hits Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Taeyang reveals comeback date for 'RISE' solo album.". Allkpop. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Taeyang's ‘RISE’ Teaser #2 [PHOTO].". Bigbangupdates. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Taeyang releases teaser video for new album 'Rise'!". Allkpop. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  5. ↑ "'인기가요' 태양, 솔로 컴백 무대…지드래곤 지원사격". hankyung. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  6. ↑ "TABLO X TAEYANG – "EYES, NOSE, LIPS(눈, 코, 입)" COVER VIDEO & LYRICS". YG Life. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "TAEYANG’s solo "RISE" tops Japan’s biggest music site". YG Life. 2014-06-19. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
  8. ↑ 태양 日 솔로 앨범, 오리콘 위클리 2위 등극 (in Korean). Star News. 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
  9. ↑ "Korea K-Pop Hot 100 Music Chart". Billboard. 2011-08-25. Retrieved 2011-08-25.

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