SUPERKIND - [Profiles of the Future (Λ) : 70%] 1st Mini Album POCA ALBUM 2D Version

SUPERKIND - [Profiles of the Future (Λ) : 70%] 1st Mini Album POCA ALBUM 2D Version

Release Date: October 19, 2023

Contents (per version):

• 1 QR Card (random out of 7 types)
• 1 Photo Stand Package + Sleeve
• 2 Photo Cards (random out of 7 types)
• 2 Stickers
• 1 Accordion Postcard

 

Depending on versions, contents (cover, photo book, mini book, photo cards, posters, etc.) in the official album package may vary.

 

All products are officially distributed BRAND NEW and FACTORY SEALED packages.

Your purchase quantity will count towards HANTEO, CIRCLE (GAON) and BILLBOARD Charts.

 

 

Description (Translated):

Profiles of the Future (Λ): 70%

The first generation of A-idol, Superkind, has finally returned as a complete 7-member group!
Superkind, who met Sejin through their first digital single and Seung through their second single, reveals the full seven-member lineup to the world for the first time through this mini album. True to the slogan "2Dx3D, Dimensions Assemble!", this album was produced by placing 2D and 3D elements in the right place, inspired by the animation 'Cowboy Bebop' and the movie 'Men in Black', and can only be presented by Superkind. The fun was expressed in the SF chase genre.

In addition, Superkind expanded the interactive elements that Superkind boasts to its music through this mini album. 'Mugshot', the last track of the album, is the only song among several candidate songs for 'Social Music Mining Game' by Superkind members and players that was produced and released after passing all the quests. When listening to this song, players can not only enjoy the music, but also recall and experience the excitement and excitement they felt while clearing the quest together during the gameplay.



[Track List]


1. Beam me up (2Dx3D)

A song that sonically embodies Superkind’s slogan, “2Dx3D, Dimensions Assemble!” The work was based on ‘images’ that go back and forth between reality and virtual reality. In terms of sound, it conveys the feeling of different dimensions by utilizing the characteristics of acoustic and digital, and at the same time, it uses the rhythm and harmony of the same motif to naturally assemble the two songs to create a Superkind-like sound. .

Written by Alexander Magnus Karlsson, Young Chance, No Identity,
Waker (153/Joombas), John Eun, Sara Yoshida
Lyrics by Alexander Magnus Karlsson, Young Chance, Sara Yoshida
Arranged by No Identity, John Eun, Waker (153/Joombas)

Drums by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Synthesizer by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Programming by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Guitar by John Eun
Bass by John Eun, No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)

Background Vocals by Young Chance, John Eun
Vocal Directed by Young Chance, John Eun

Recorded by Kim Jihyun (doobdoob Studio)
Mixed by No Identity
Mastered by Harrison Hong


2. Speed (2D)

The animation 'Cowboy Bebop', which greatly inspired the 2D part of this album, was reinterpreted with a KPOP sound. This is a band sound song reminiscent of an animation opening song, using all harmonic instruments only as guitar and bass. The Japanese lyrics used to convey the atmosphere and texture of the 2D animation that became the motif are characteristic.

Written by No Identity, John Eun, Sara Yoshida
Lyrics by Sara Yoshida
Arranged by No Identity, John Eun

Guitar by John Eun
Bass by John Eun
Drums by No Identity
Programming by No Identity

Background Vocals by John Eun
Vocal Directed by John Eun

Recorded by Kim Jihyun (doobdoob Studio)
Mixed by No Identity
Mastered by Harrison Hong



3. Beam me up (3D)

A song that reinterprets the movie 'Men in Black', which greatly inspired the 3D part of this album, with a K-pop sound. The rhythm of the kick and bass was used in a unique and fun way, and the unique atmosphere of the grand yet refreshing chase was beautifully captured. In contrast to Speed, which stands out for its analog band sound, digital and modern sound was used to express the atmosphere of a science fiction film more deeply.


Written by Alexander Magnus Karlsson, Young Chance, No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Lyrics by Alexander Magnus Karlsson, Young Chance
Arranged by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)

Drums by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Synthesizer by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Programming by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Bass by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)

Background Vocals by Young Chance, Alexander Magnus Karlsson
Vocal Directed by Young Chance

Recorded by Kim Jihyun (doobdoob Studio)
Mixed by No Identity
Mastered by Harrison Hong


4. Mugshot (SMMG)

This song tells the story of the sci-fi chase that unfolds in this album from the perspective of the five wanted criminals PRID.
Through the fascinating fusion of Latin drill music and K-pop, it transcends genre boundaries and captures the diversity of global music. The distinct guitar sound drives the infectious groove of this song, and connects with the guitar sound of the previous track, Speed, making the lingering sound last longer.
Using this song, which was first produced through the Social Music Mining Game, as the cornerstone, Superkind plans to add fun to the music sector with various interactive elements in the future.

Written by Inner Child(MonoTree), PALIC, OIBOI, HYMAX, Jacob Critch, Jiyeon Park
Lyrics by Inner Child(MonoTree), Jacob Critch, Jiyeon Park
Arranged by PALIC, OIBOI, HYMAX

Guitar by PALIC, OIBOI
Drums by PALIC, OIBOI
Bass by PALIC, OIBOI

Background Vocals by Inner Child, Daniel Kim
Recorded by Choi Woo-seok (Studio Beyond)
Mixed by Park Kyung-seon (Boost Knob)
Mastered by Jeong-eon Park (Honey Butter Studio)

 

Description (Original):

Profiles of the Future (Λ) : 70%

A-idol 1세대, 슈퍼카인드가 드디어 7인 완전체로 돌아왔다!
첫 번째 디지털 싱글을 통해 세진을, 두 번째 싱글을 통해 승을 만난 슈퍼카인드는 이번 미니앨범을 통해 최초로 7인 완전체의 모습을 세상에 공개한다. "2Dx3D, Dimensions Assemble!"이라는 슬로건답게, 애니메이션 '카우보이 비밥'과 영화 '맨인블랙'에서 영감을 받아 2D의 요소와 3D의 요소를 적재적소에 배치하여 제작된 이번 앨범은 슈퍼카인드만이 보여줄 수 있는 재미를 SF 추격물 장르로 풀어내었다.

더불어, 슈퍼카인드는 이번 미니 앨범을 통해서 슈퍼카인드가 자랑하는 interactive 요소를 음악에도 확장시켰다. 앨범의 마지막 트랙인 'Mugshot'은 슈퍼카인드 멤버들과 플레이어들이 함께한 'Social Music Mining Game'의 여러 후보곡들 중에서 유일하게 모든 퀘스트를 통과하여 제작 및 발매된 곡이다. 플레이어들은 이 곡을 감상할 때 단순히 음악을 즐기는 것을 넘어 게임플레이 당시 퀘스트를 함께 클리어하며 느꼈던 짜릿함과 열기를 다시 한 번 떠올리고 경험할 수 있다.



[Track List]


1. Beam me up (2Dx3D)

슈퍼카인드의 슬로건인 “2Dx3D, Dimensions Assemble!”을 사운드적으로 구현한 곡. 현실과 가상현실을 오가는 '이미지'들을 바탕으로 작업되었다. 사운드적으로 어쿠스틱과 디지털의 특징을 활용하여 서로 다른 차원(dimensions)의 느낌을 전달함과 동시에, 같은 모티프의 리듬과 화성을 사용하여 두 곡을 자연스럽게 연결(assemble)시킴으로서 슈퍼카인드스러운 사운드를 구현해내었다.

Written by Alexander Magnus Karlsson, Young Chance, No Identity,
Waker (153/Joombas), John Eun, Sara Yoshida
Lyrics by Alexander Magnus Karlsson, Young Chance, Sara Yoshida
Arranged by No Identity, John Eun, Waker (153/Joombas)

Drums by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Synthesizer by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Programming by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Guitar by John Eun
Bass by John Eun, No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)

Background Vocals by Young Chance, John Eun
Vocal Directed by Young Chance, John Eun

Recorded by Kim Jihyun (doobdoob Studio)
Mixed by No Identity
Mastered by Harrison Hong


2. Speed (2D)

이번 앨범의 2D 파트에 크게 영감을 준 애니메이션 '카우보이 비밥'을 KPOP적인 사운드로 재해석했다. 모든 화성악기를 기타와 베이스로만 사용하여 마치 애니메이션 오프닝송 분위기를 연상시키는 밴드 사운드 곡이다. 모티프가 된 2D 애니메이션의 분위기와 질감을 고스란히 전달하기 위해 사용된 일본어 가사가 특징적이다.

Written by No Identity, John Eun, Sara Yoshida
Lyrics by Sara Yoshida
Arranged by No Identity, John Eun

Guitar by John Eun
Bass by John Eun
Drums by No Identity
Programming by No Identity

Background Vocals by John Eun
Vocal Directed by John Eun

Recorded by Kim Jihyun (doobdoob Studio)
Mixed by No Identity
Mastered by Harrison Hong



3. Beam me up (3D)

이번 앨범의 3D 파트에 크게 영감을 준 영화 '맨 인 블랙'을 케이팝적인 사운드로 재해석한 곡. 킥과 베이스의 리듬을 독특하고 재미있게 사용하였고, 웅장하면서도 시원하게 터지는 추격전 특유의 분위기를 멋지게 담아내었다. 아날로그적인 밴드 사운드가 돋보이는 Speed와는 반대로, 디지털적이고 현대적인 사운드를 사용하여 SF물의 분위기를 한층 더 짙게 표현하였다.


Written by Alexander Magnus Karlsson, Young Chance, No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Lyrics by Alexander Magnus Karlsson, Young Chance
Arranged by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)

Drums by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Synthesizer by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Programming by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)
Bass by No Identity, Waker (153/Joombas)

Background Vocals by Young Chance, Alexander Magnus Karlsson
Vocal Directed by Young Chance

Recorded by Kim Jihyun (doobdoob Studio)
Mixed by No Identity
Mastered by Harrison Hong


4. Mugshot (SMMG)

이번 앨범에서 펼쳐지는 SF 추격전을 현상수배범 PRID 5인의 시선에서 풀어낸 곡이다.
라틴 드릴 뮤직과 케이팝의 매혹적인 융합을 통해 장르의 경계를 뛰어넘어 글로벌 음악의 다양성을 담아내었다. 뚜렷한 기타 사운드는 이 곡의 전염성 강한 그루브를 주도하며, 앞선 트랙인 Speed의 기타 사운드와 이어져 여운을 더 길게 지속시켜준다.
슈퍼카인드는 Social Music Mining Game을 통해 최초로 제작된 이 곡을 초석으로 삼아, 앞으로 음악적인 부분에서도 다양한 인터렉티브 요소로 재미를 더해나갈 예정이다.

Written by Inner Child(MonoTree), PALIC, OIBOI, HYMAX, Jacob Critch, 박지연
Lyrics by Inner Child(MonoTree), Jacob Critch, 박지연
Arranged by PALIC, OIBOI, HYMAX

Guitar by PALIC, OIBOI
Drums by PALIC, OIBOI
Bass by PALIC, OIBOI

Background Vocals by Inner Child, Daniel Kim
Recorded by 최우석 (Studio Beyond)
Mixed by 박경선 (Boost Knob)
Mastered by 박정언 (Honey Butter Studio)