Rover (EP)
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| Rover | ||||
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| Released | March 13, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 18:10 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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| Kai chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Rover | ||||
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Rover is the third extended play by South Korean singer Kai, released on March 13, 2023, by SM Entertainment. The EP contains six tracks including the lead single of the same name. The physical album is available in five versions (two "Photobook" versions, one "Sleeve" version, one "Digipack" version, and one "SMini" version).
Background and release
In February 2023, SM confirmed that Kai plans to release a new solo album.[1] On February 17, SM announced that his new EP, Rover, would be released on March 13.[2]
Composition
The lead single "Rover" is a Dancehall song featuring heavy bass, marimba, bells and various percussions. The lyrics sing of throwing off the restraints of others' viewpoints and living freely as a 'wanderer'.[3] "Black Mirror" is an R&B hip-hop song with lyrics that questions the lifestyle of modern humans reliant on the stimulating, provocative content on social media.[4] "Bomba" is a dance genre song with reggaeton beats.[4] "Slidin'" is an R&B soul genre song that features elegant arpeggio synth sounds & rhythmical drums. The lyrics compare falling in love at first sight with someone that you run into by chance to one's clothes becoming wet from a sudden downpour.[5] "Say You Love Me" is a hip-hop R&B song accompanied by drums and 808 bass. The lyrics make use of candid, straightforward expressions to depict one's desire for the other to confirm their interest in an honest manner.[5] "Sinner" is a pop genre song with piano & synthesizer as accompaniments. The lyrics express the desire to remain trapped in an exhausting type of love where both exhilaration and pain coexist.[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rover" | Park Tae-won |
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| 2:54 |
| 2. | "Black Mirror" | Mia (153/Joombas) |
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| 2:55 |
| 3. | "Slidin'" | Lee Yeon-ji (PNP) |
| Riley | 2:43 |
| 4. | "Bomba" |
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| Klempner | 3:07 |
| 5. | "Say You Love Me" | Danke (Lalala Studio) |
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| 3:06 |
| 6. | "Sinner" | Hwang Yu-bin (Verygoods) |
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| 3:22 |
| Total length: | 18:10 | ||||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | March 13, 2023 | ||
| Various |
References
- ^ Cho, Yong-jun (February 14, 2023). "EXO's Kai to release a new album in mid-March". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "엑소 카이, 새 미니앨범 '로버' 발매…예약판매 시작" [EXO's Kai, new mini-album 'Rover' to be released... Reservation starts]. Newsis (in Korean). February 17, 2023. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (February 27, 2023). "엑소 카이 타이틀 곡 'Rover' 자유분방 와일드 힙 예고" [EXO's KAI's title song, "Rover" a preview of free-spirited wild hip]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim, Won-hui (March 2, 2023). "카이, 솔직담백 '로버'" [Kai, honest talk 'Rover']. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Han, Hae-seol (March 3, 2023). "'컴백 누드 천사' 엑소 카이, 'Rover' 다양한 장르 담았다!" ['Comeback Nude Angel' EXO Kai, 'Rover' has a variety of genres!]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023 – via Naver.