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PsyFive (2010)
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PsyFive is the only PSY album never released worldwide through iTunes, and it was the first project Psy made after joining YG Entertainment.
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Overview
- PsyFive is the fifth album by South Korean singer Psy
- Released October 20, 2010
- Contains 12 songs
- Psy's debut album for YG Entertainment
- Lead single: Right Now
- The only PSY album not released worldwide through iTunes
Background
- First project planned and produced after Psy moved to YG Entertainment
- Psy is credited on rap, vocals and chorus on several tracks
- Guest artists include Lee Jaehoon, Seo Inyoung, YDG and Jungyup
- Track list runs from Mr. Ssa to My Wanna Be
- Night Street in Seoul and That's Why are among the collaborations on the album
- Psy is credited as writing all the songs
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · ko.wikipedia.org
Tracklist
| 1 | 싸군 | 4:07 |
| 2 | RIGHT NOW | 3:24 |
| 3 | 오늘밤새 | 3:45 |
| 4 | 내 눈에는 | 3:52 |
| 5 | THANK YOU | 3:42 |
| 6 | 예술이야 | 4:40 |
| 7 | 설레인다 | 3:23 |
| 8 | 서울의 밤거리 | 3:49 |
| 9 | 그래서 그랬어 | 4:21 |
| 10 | 미치도록 | 3:23 |
| 11 | 솔직히 까고말해 | 3:33 |
| 12 | 나의 WANNA BE | 3:48 |
Sources: musicbrainz.org
Artist
Formation
- Park Jae-sang (born December 31, 1977), known as Psy, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and record producer.
- He debuted with the album Psy from the Psycho World! in 2001.
- He was nicknamed "The Bizarre Singer" in South Korea for his blunt lyrics, peculiar dance moves, and unconventional appearance.
Career
- He joined YG Entertainment in 2010 and left the label in May 2018.
- In 2012, "Gangnam Style" reached the top 10 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and became a global viral phenomenon.
- Its music video was the first on YouTube to reach 1 billion views.
- His follow-up "Gentleman" in 2013 also reached the top 10 of the Hot 100.
- In 2019 he founded his own label, P Nation, and signed Jessi as its first artist.
- He released his ninth studio album, Psy 9th, in 2022.
Recognition
- He has received an American Music Award, a World Music Award, and 10 MAMA Awards.
- He received the Okgwan (4th Class) Order of Cultural Merit.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Reception
At release
- Released October 20, 2010 as Psy's first album under YG Entertainment
- Twelve tracks, with Psy credited as writer of all songs
- Guest vocalists appear on In My Eyes, Thank You, Night Street in Seoul and That's Why
- Psy handles rap, vocals and chorus on several tracks
- Right Now is the lead single and the album's representative song
- The album is presented as the first planned and produced project after Psy's move to YG
Reappraisal
- In 2011, the Ministry of Gender and Family temporarily designated Right Now as off-limits to listeners under 19
- That designation was lifted in October 2012
- Music videos for the song on YouTube still show an adult verification screen when played
Records
- PsyFive is the only PSY album not released worldwide through iTunes
- It is Psy's debut album for YG Entertainment, which sets it apart from his earlier releases
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · ko.wikipedia.org
Trivia
- Credits list Psy on rap, vocals and chorus on tracks 1–3, 6, 7, 10 and 12
- Night Street in Seoul features YDG, and That's Why features Jungyup
- Psy is credited as writer of all twelve songs
- Mr. Ssa opens the album and My Wanna Be closes it
Sources: ko.wikipedia.org · it.wikipedia.org · es.wikipedia.org