I Am the Best
, saying it doubled as a message for fans she missed seeing and we think fans might take more comfort listening to this gorgeous track than the bittersweet "Goodbye. and revealed it was originally a dedication to departed member Minzy, making the track all the more heartbreaking. from the original on 10 November 2010. Track listing [ ] Korean EP: 2NE1 2nd mini album [ ] No. The group's leader opened the band's debut track, boasting, "I go by the name of CL of 2NE1" over exciting, twinkling synthesizers. The song was featured in the 2018 South Korean drama, , episode one. "Ugly" Released: July 27, 2011 2NE1 is the second and final by South Korean girl group. Released: July 28, 2011 KOR September 21, 2011 JPN• Pingbook Entertainment in Thai. : 10,000 "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. Format: LP, digital download 1 24 — —• That album would peak at number one and go on to sell over 180,000 copies. Additional reporting by Keith Caulfield. KOR: 23,452 [ ]• The hook is introduced by CL at the beginning of the song, which is also paired with the even more engaging and addicting chant, ' bam ratatata tatatatata'. KOR: 30,000• Label: YGEX• Singles [ ] Year Title Peak chart positions Sales Album KOR JPN 2009 "" with — — — — — —• It was directed by Seo Hyun Seung who also directed their previous music videos like "", "" and "". "Ugly" Teddy Teddy, Lydia Paek 4:08 3. 18 - 8 minutes, 8 seconds - Go to channel - Mnet K-POP - 8. Park, Yeong-ung May 7, 2011. This song was featured in of the of the American series in which Jenna Johnson danced with Mark Kanemura in a routine that he had choreographed. "" Released: May 12, 2011• Surface August 10, 2014. Gaon chart single rankings:• Kim, Hyeong-wu July 1, 2009. "Do You Love Me" Sounding like a rehash of their earlier material, the throwaway single only highlighted a creative standstill 2NE1 was in at the time while trying to secure the sound for their sophomore full-length album. 5 million digital copies in 2011 and earning the 7th position in the 2011 Gaon Year-End chart. Goldfarb, Andrew 2012-07-23. Format: DVD New Evolution Global Tour in Japan• Released: September 9, 2010 KOR• JPN: 50,300• Herman, Tamar February 25, 2018. : Gold digital download• Bevan, David; Eddy, Chuck June 1, 2012 Spin. It was described as an electronic hip hop track that is similar to 2NE1's debut single "Fire". More 2NE1• in Korean. The trappy, synth-pop cut was bordering on uber-trendy house music and saw Minzy effortlessly belting alongside the group's main vocalist Bom. In Japan, the song was not commercially successful, peaking at number 37 on the and number 53 on the. "Missing You" As touching as "Goodbye" is, the best 2NE1 ballad would have to be "Missing You. It was surpassed by 2NE1's other hit, "Lonely", which was in the 4th position and Park Bom's solo single "Don't Cry", in the 5th position. Released: December 21, 2011• "Hate You" Japanese Japanese EP: Nolza DVD — type B No. It was anchored by promotional singles "", "", "", and "". — In "I Am The Best", 2NE1 sound their best in the verses and hook, both crucial to the success of this song, and it's what ultimately kept it from crumbling like it could have. US: 125,000 "" 3 4 — — — 2• Format: DVD 2NE1 TV Season 1 Box• Released: January 16, 2013• Promotion and release [ ] The song was produced by YG Entertainment's main producer,. Even highlights like the catchy chorus get bogged down by saturated production and overuse of AutoTune. It's not as inventive as some of their other singles, but one can't deny it's explosiveness. "I Am the Best" sold 6,000 copies last week, according to Nielsen SoundScan, marking the best sales week ever for any 2NE1 song. Although this song comes off as edgy and badass, 2NE1 are still pop artists and are delivering music to mainstream audiences in that fashion. YG Entertainment also revealed that they will release a 10-second snippet of the song each day until the full track release on June 24. Yet, it's those vocals and how they bounce off the background noise that fans exalt over, and if anything, this may actually be one of their sweetest up-tempo vocals in a while. On October 6, 2014, the music video crossed the 100 million views mark on and became the eighth K-pop music video to do so. Each would go on to chart in the top 10 of. Following the broadcasting of Microsoft's commercial in August 2014, the song reached number one on 's World Digital Songs chart with 6,000 copies sold on the week ending October 11, 2014. Benjamin, Jeff March 5, 2014. Microsoft used the song for their commercial "Head to Head" for the in August 2014. The first teaser of the song was released on June 19, 2011 featuring 2NE1's leader, CL. KOR: 115,819• It's also a major win for 2NE1 given the quartet's strong appeal in the United States: The group featured on 's willpower album, was Korea's first female act to and just last week member CL to push a solo career stateside with Scooter Braun. There's nothing wrong with pitch correction, but it's that aforementioned over produced, glitchy vocal treatment that has become the bane of everyone's existence. 47 million digital copies and was the fourth best-seller of the year in the country. "I Am The Best" has everything but that - it almost feels like it had a chorus, but was abruptly skipped altogether. I'm probably not alone in saying that it wasn't going to take long before 2NE1 marched their way back to the loud and hectic sound they call home, and that's precisely what happened this month. KOR: 1,853,000 "" 1 — 12 14 — 6• Music Video After a three-day delay on its planned release, the music video of the song premiered on 2NE1's official Youtube channel on June 27, 2011. Both stations on their respective websites about the band and "I Am the Best," with WODS Boston to listen for the song on air. New York and Boston stations have adopted the Korean banger into their playlists. "Falling in Love" A cute, reggae-lite bop for the 2NE1 ladies, "Falling in Love" was perfect song to soundtrack the summer when it dropped, but didn't particularly bring anything new to the table for the group despite Dara sounding as if she had found a new burst of confidence. As well, the song currently has no plays in the week ending Oct. 2 on the chart after selling 3,000 copies in the week ending Oct. It was released under on December 10, 2014 in the. It was directed by Seo Hyun Seung who also directed their previous music videos like "Fire", "" and "". KOR: 4,300,000 "" — — — — — —• The song also received airplay from American radio stations without officially being released to the airplay market. Format: 1st Japan Tour Nolza in Japan• International reception [ ] In Korea, the song debuted at number 4 on the for the week ending June 25, 2011. They flow so well within themselves with syncopation to boot, which is something that happens here. The song served as the first single for the group's debut extended play, , released July 8, 2009. The group stated that the reason behind this plan was because they were more than satisfied with the level of quality in the album's track list and intended to use them all as title tracks for this promotion The promotions of the album ended in August 21, on 's. "It Hurts" MV released and Inkigayo stage]. Released: July 8, 2009 KOR• Stating what I just did above would have you thinking this is just an average tune, but in the same breath, it's the fact that 2NE1 know exactly who they are as pop artists that makes their music worthwhile The structure of "I Am The Best" is disjointed it feels like someone had a dozen 'cool' ideas, and rather than spreading them throughout different songs, decided to plop them all into one , but because 2NE1 as entertainers bring so much of that sass, swag, and fearless presence to K-pop, it doesn't ever completely compromise the overall effects of their music. Label: YG Entertainment• Well this time around, it seems like YG Entertainment or producer Teddy has caught whiff of the stench, because the use of it has been reduced throughout "I Am The Best", if only slightly. [You And I 2009 Park Bom]. "I Love You" At the time, the 2012 single tackled a topic the quartet had never sung about -- love, of all things -- and 2NE1 proved they boasted hearts screaming for affection with this lush, moody synth gem. KOR: 620,000 2NE1 Nolza 2011 "" 1 — — — — —• Now 2NE1 are back at it again; this time, with their latest smash hit, " I Am The Best". Released: November 23, 2011 KOR• 's "I Am the Best" continues making impressions in America as it begins picking up spins on stateside radio. "Goodbye" A smoky, heartbreak ballad, the first and only release for 2NE1 as a trio certainly stands up compared to the group's strong discography. The Japanese version of the song was released to promote the album Crush in Japan. "Don't Stop the Music" Japanese 3:50 Total length: 18:32 Japanese EP: Nolza DVD — type A No. "" served as the lead promotional single during this period, and also reached number one. JPN: 17,200• Charts The single topped the Gaon Chart upon its initial release in Korea and while it was not commercially successful in Japan it won several awards. It was digitally released worldwide on June 24, 2011 under the group's label,. in Korean. Hicap, Jonathan M September 20, 2010. KOR: 2,400,000 To Anyone "" 박수쳐 3 — — — — 4• KOR: 5,047,000 2010 "" 날 따라 해봐요 1 — — — — —• from the original on 23 September 2010. Format: DVD 2NE1 TV Season 3 Box• [2NE1, 2 Version of "Fire" Video Released]. KOR: 72,318• JPN: 20,000• Label:• Hong, Jeong-won September 1, 2009. JPN: 15,700 Phy. KOR: 3,910,000• Released: May 23, 2014 KOR• KOR: 886,000 Non-album single "" 3 2 — — — 4• KOR: 650,000 "Missing You" 그리워해요 1 2 — — — 2• Upon the video's release and positively received performances, [ ] the group announced a Dance Competition where fans were to attempt the choreography and post it online, and the members of 2NE1 would choose the winner. Upon the video's release and positively received performances, the group announced a Dance Competition where fans were to attempt the choreography and post it online, and the members of 2NE1 would choose the winner. After 2NE1, the group began to promote their own solo singles, "Kiss", "You and I", and "Please Don't Go". It was released on July 28, 2011, by and distributed by. Live albums [ ] Title Album details Peak positions Sales KOR JPN• from the original on 12 September 2010. Today, 2NE1 have stuck to their guns, but in doing so, have become somewhat predictable and repetitive. "Best" originally began its upward climb after being used in a , doing what any good sync should do and helping its accompanying music grow past its ad-watching audience. [2NE1 unprecedented transformation. "Don't Stop the Music" new version — with alternative lyrics Kush Kush 3:50 Total length: 21:41 Korean EP: 2NE1 2nd mini album international edition No. "Don't Stop the Music" was 2NE1's first official international release and fifth official single as a group because it was meant as a "special gift for Thai fans". Label:• 2NE1 released their first full-length studio album on September 9, 2010. Yes, we're calling this a hook because this song lacks something very vital that we'll get to in a second. Label: YG,• If this track was hinting at where they could have gone with a third LP, who knows how much further their dominance would have extended. What also works in "I Am The Best" is the ' naega jeil jal naga' hook. in Korean. Their second Korean album, , was released on March 7, 2014, with the album selling over five thousand copies in the United States and charted at number 61 on the in its first week of release. "Go Away" There's too much AutoTune on the verses to the songs detriment -- CL's un-AutoTuned moments are fierce as hell -- but Bom's chewy, bubblegum-y chorus is undeniable. Released: December 10, 2014 JPN• Format: CD, , , digital download 2 4 2 61• KOR: 6,792• In other words, there is no prevailing melody. Contents• Trap and reggae elements are all over the songs at the top of the charts today and 2NE1 was all over that in 2014. "Hate You" Everyone knew 2NE1 could slay bombastic club cuts, but this underrated, melancholy cut showed 2NE1 mastering the art of subtlety with this biting kiss-off track. [ ] The mini-album was released in Taiwan on August 28, 2011, via and it debuted atop G-Music Combo charts in its first week of release, making it the group's first number-one release in the country. Following their disbandment in November 2016, the group has released their final single "Good Bye" on January 21, 2017 as a farewell gift to their fans. US: 5,000 Crush 2013 "" 1 2 — — — 4• Korea Music Content Industry Association. Format: LP, digital download 1 1 24 4• " I Am the Best" : 내가 제일 잘 나가; : Naega Jeil Jal Naga is a Korean single by from their. Listeners are at that point where they can pin-point 2NE1's every move before they make them. Gaon Chart EP rankings:• WW: 60,000 Total Sales Worldwide in 2014• The Korean version of Crush originally peaked at number 26; the Japanese version reached a peak of number 4 in June 2014. "Clap Your Hands" A generic electro-pop track that tried too hard to sound like what was going on with Top 40 radio at the time -- which was still trying to figure itself out when this dropped in 2010. ] new one", because of the heavy use of. The worst use of it on these four was hands down in " Don't Stop The Music", which although a mere CF song, was very brutal on the ears. [ ] Music video [ ] After a three-day delay on its planned release, the music video of the song premiered on 2NE1's official channel on June 27, 2011. Format: CD, digital download — 5 — —• KOR: 3,000,000• KOR: 488,000 2017 "Goodbye" 안녕 23 — — — 108 1• The airplay comes just two weeks after "I Am the Best" earned its 6,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan and topping Billboard's World Digital Songs chart -- a first for a Korean act other than. Released: December 4, 2012 KOR• Furthermore, the album was ranked sixth on magazine's 20 Best Pop Albums of 2011. from the original on 30 November 2010. Plans for the album's promotions were later released on YG Life's blog on April 27, 2011, where the group stated that they we will be releasing a new single every three weeks leading up to the album's release. In March, 2NE1's Crush album set the new record for with 5,000 copies sold. JPN: 6,110• It also appeared in Just Dance 2020 with an extreme version as well. Released: February 29, 2012• in Korean. KOR: 1,100,000 2014 "" 1 2 — — — 4• 5 on any of the more than 1,500 stations Nielsen BDS monitors. Label: YGEX• One of the most recognizable K-pop songs around the world, the track speaks to 2NE1's legacy as a bonafide, complete act with each woman turning into a superstar on her section and proving why she's a necessary part of this perfect-pop product. Earning the best sales week for any of their songs, the K-pop girl group is first non-PSY act to top the Billboard chart. The swelling electronica and controlled delivery only makes the song that much more icy. - 3 minutes, 36 seconds - Go to channel - 2NE1 - 9. KOR: 194,302• CHN: 6,000 2014 2NE1 World Tour: All or Nothing Live in Seoul• Format: DVD 2NE1 TV Season 2 Box• JPN: 53,000• "Don't Stop the Music" was initially released as commercial feature single "Don't Stop the Music Yamaha "Fiore" CF Theme Song ". The Korean version originally peaked at number 16; the Japanese version reached a peak of number 1 in September, 2011. 2010 and "I Am the Best" is the only non- K-pop song to hit No. from the original on 11 October 2010. See to help reach a consensus on what to do. Label: YG Entertainment• "Don't Stop the Music" new version — with alternative lyrics 3:50 Total length: 21:41 Japanese EP: Nolza [ ] No. " While slow and tender at its core, the experimental track incorporates unexpected electronic flourishes and alien-like harmonies before its soaring guitar line brilliantly evolves into a pounding piano chords for the ladies to belt over. Crush - Japanese edition• In February 2010, the group released their fourth single as a group, "". from the original on 22 July 2011. Released: February 26, 2014 KOR June 25, 2014 JPN• 1 on Billboard's after a big sales week for their K-pop hit "I Am the Best. "Don't Cry" solo Teddy, Lydia Paek Teddy, Lydia Paek 3:12 6. Format: LP, CD, digital download 5 209• In fact, so much so, that it could have easily been manipulated to contain actual words and exist as the driving force of a chorus, but as it stands, it is the missing link in "I Am The Best". But while weeping through our multiple listens of "Goodbye," one inevitably began considering where the touching ballad falls in comparison to the 2NE1's past material. It looks ridiculous in writing and I wonder how this line was pitched to the head honcho of YGE, but it's as rhythmic as the beat, and so catchy that it works. Eventually the all-female dance troupe L. In doing so, the album broke two records: the best-selling K-Pop Album and the highest-charting K-pop album on the Billboard 200, beating the records previously held by 's EP 4,100 copies and 's EP which had peaked at number 126 , respectively. The feat followed high-profile appearances on 's willpower album, released in April 2013, and performing "I Am the Best" on The Bachelor in January 2014. from the original on 29 July 2011. It won the "Song of the Year" award at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards. More 2NE1• The Japanese version was released on September 19, 2012 and included on the Japanese edition of their second album, Crush. " While it wasn't the most mature execution -- the guitars sound awfully fake -- it was a rare glimpse into the supergroup's human side and undoubtedly forged a deeper connection with empathizing fans. Contents• Guest appearances [ ] Year Title Note Album 2010 "Don't Stop the Music Yamaha Fiore ver. KOR: 2,608,000 "Ugly" 1 3 — 18 — 2• A second commercial called "Accolades" was broadcast in December. Development and background [ ] On April 18, 2011, 2NE1 announced they would postpone their debut to Japan due to the and would resume Korean release plans, pushing the extended play's promotions forward, from April to July. The following week, "I Am the Best" rose three positions to the number one spot on the chart, becoming the group's fourth number one single on the Gaon Chart. Continue on for Billboard's ranking of every one of 2NE1 singles: 18. JPN: 75,200 "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. Label: YGEX• Cumulative sales for "I Am the Best":• In November 2019, the song was number 4 in 's "100 Greatest K-Pop Songs of the 2010s" list. It was described as an electronic hip hop track that is similar to 2NE1's debut single "". The song's official music video broke 100 million views over the weekend, making the quartet the second K-pop girl group to hit that mark after , who has done so three times before. Released: March 3, 2013• Among all the K-pop bangers, ballads, synth jams and experimental musical moments, "I Am the Best" can still start a rush within you the moment those booming synthesizers begin. 2NE1 were worthy of such better bangers. What YG Entertainment's songwriters are vicious in is coming up with crazy-good verses. References [ ] Michel, Patrick September 13, 2011. Barrett, Annie 2013-08-20. US: 5,000 Non-album single "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. I Am the Best Single information Genre K-pop, electro house, hip hop Album Released June 24, 2011 Length 3:27 Label YG Entertainment Writer s Teddy Park Producer s Teddy Park Single Chronology " I Am the Best" Hangul: 내가 제일 잘 나가; Naega Jeil Jal Naga is the seventh Korean single by South Korean girl group 2NE1. [2NE1 — It Hurts It Hurts MV [HD]]. Each charted in the top 5 on the South Korean record chart. Even in 2017, the beat still sounds fresh and explains why and embraced it years after its release. [Clap Your Hands 2010 2NE1]. Basically, "I Am The Best" is exciting, over the top, and in line with the trends of Western pop music. Contents• "Fire" Ah, the song that started it all. "I Am the Best" Japanese 3:31 2. At the beginning, they blew everyone out of the water because they brought something very unique to K-pop, and things have never been the same since. [Yang Hyun Suk: "2NE1, waiting until Japanese situation is stable"]. JPN: 17,000• ["Female Big Bang" Debut in May, Female Idol Groups Crash Together ]. They made their debut on Music Station on September 2, 2011, performing "I Am the Best". KOR: 931,000 "Crush" 7 9 — 20 — 7•。 。 。 。 。 。 。
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