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Ssajib (2006)

Where the lyrics of Ssajib take you, and where it was really made.

Released on Psy's own label, this album's songs went through broadcast censorship, and the company chose a digital disc form to block illegal copies.

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Ssajib (Korean: 싸집) is the fourth album by South Korean singer Psy
Released 24 July 2006 through his own label Yamazone Music
Distributed by Seoul Records (now known as Kakao M)
Later released worldwide through iTunes
Contains 14 songs, with the title track "Entertainer"
Music video for "Entertainer" released on the day of the album release
Psy's credits on the booklet staff list include rap, vocals, keyboards and chorus

In his first interview about the album, Psy described it as "a high class hotel buffet"
He aimed to present himself through different genres
He said it was an album he could be content with and an upgrade to his career
"Instant" featuring Kim Tae-woo satirizes one-night stands and was meant to reborn Kim Tae-woo as an adult star
"Knock" featuring Ivy is an electro dance song
He described the title song "Entertainer" as a song about the worship of girls
"We Are the One" was made available as a free download online in April 2006, before the album release

The track "Ah-reum-da-un Ibyeol 2" is a remake of Kim Gun-mo's song from his third album
Credits include songs by Yoo Gun-hyung, Gaeko, Gang Jin-woo and Cho PD among others
Album released in digital disc form

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.

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.

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.

At the first interview about the album, Psy called it a high class hotel buffet
Psy said the album was one he could be content with and an upgrade to his career
Of the 14 songs, all passed the MBC censorship test except "Yangachi", "Psycho Party" and "Dead Poet's Society"
The songs that did not pass were tied to content about one-night stands and alcohol
For KBS, only 5 songs did not pass the censorship
The album was released in digital disc form, which prevents illegal copies

By the end of 2006, the album sold over 50,000 copies in South Korea
The album was later released worldwide through iTunes
Title track "Entertainer" had its music video released on the album release day
The album contains 14 songs in total
The album was released by Yamazone Music and distributed by Seoul Records (now known as Kakao M)

"We Are the One" was made available as a free download online in April 2006, before the album came out.
"Ah-reum-da-un Ibyeol 2" remakes Kim Gun-mo's song from his third album.
"Yangachi", "Psycho Party" and "Dead Poet's Society" were the three songs that did not pass the MBC censorship test.
The album was released in digital disc form, which prevents illegal copies.
Psy's booklet credits list him for rap, vocals, keyboards and chorus.