Xignature
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| Released | May 30, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 48:57 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
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Xignature is the fourth studio album by South Korean singer Kim Junsu, released under his stage name XIA on May 30, 2016.[2][3] The album contains thirteen tracks including double lead single "Rock The World" and "Sweet Melody". The album also features several artists The Quiett, Automatic, Crucial Star, and Paloalto.[4]
Background and release
[edit]On May 9, C-Jes announced that XIA would set to be release his fourth full-length Xignature (blend of his stage name "Xia" and the word "Signature") and started pre-orders in the same day. The album features various genres, such as, Hip Hop, EDM, R&B, Urban, etc.[5]
On May 11, the album's tracklist was revealed.[6] On May 17, "Rock The World" was revealed as the album's lead single.[7]
On May 18, the promotional single "..Is You" was released.[8][9] On May 24, the music teaser of "Rock The World" was released.[10]
On May 26, the album's audio preview was revealed.[11] On May 28, the music video was released prior the album's release through Naver TV Cast.[12] The album officially released on May 30.[13]
Commercial performance
[edit]The promotional single "..Is You" debuted at No. 19 on the Gaon digital chart, selling 72,183 copies in its first week.[14][15]
Xignature debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart in the chart issue dated May 29–June 4, 2016.[16][17]
Promotion
[edit]XIA promoted the album with a live outdoor showcase held at the east gate of the COEX Mall in Seoul on May 30 and attendance by 3,000 fans.[18][19] He also had his own segment on Melon Radio.[20][21]
To commemorate the release of the album, XIA would begin his fifth Asia tour kick-off in Seoul's Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium on May 11, 2016.[22]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rock The World" (featuring The Quiett & Automatic) | Xia | The Vanderveers | 3:58 |
| 2. | "Sweet Melody" (featuring Ben) | Xia | Frakial | 3:24 |
| 3. | "This Love Shouldn't Go Away" (이 사랑을 떠나가면 안돼요) | Gaemi | Gaemi | 4:04 |
| 4. | "Pretty" (예뻐) | Xia, J.Kimb | President, Kim Yoo Chan | 3:57 |
| 5. | "Fun Drive" ((FUN 드라이브) featuring Crucial Star) | Xia, Kwon Bin Gi | Xia, Kwon Bin Gi | 3:35 |
| 6. | "Break My Heart" | Park Eun Woo | Airwave Assassins | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Still" (여전히) | Xia, J.Kimb | President, Yoo Yeong Joon | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Magic Carpet" | Xia | Tonino Speciale, Michael Angelo, Michael Harwood | 3:21 |
| 9. | "Don't Forget" (잊지는 마) | Kim Se Jin, Yoda | Kim Se Jin, Park Chan | 3:45 |
| 10. | "XITIZEN" (featuring Paloalto) | Xia, Park Il | Xia, Park Il | 3:27 |
| 11. | "You're Irreplaceable" (다른 누구도 대신 못할 너) | Jung Key | Jung Key | 4:24 |
| 12. | "Tonight" | President, Parking Lot | Suran, Made By, Kaiser | 3:57 |
| 13. | "..Is You" | Seonwoo Jungah, Realmeee | Seonwoo Jungah | 3:41 |
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Label(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | May 30, 2016 | C-JeS, LOEN | Digital download, CD |
| Worldwide | Digital download | ||
| Japan | June 9, 2016[23] | CD |
References
[edit]- ^ "XIA (준수) - 4집 [XIGNATURE]". Synnara. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
- ^ "김준수, 베일 벗은 4집 'Xignature'…이번에도 역시 믿고 듣는다".
- ^ "JYJ′s Kim Junsu Showcases ′Xignature′". 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
- ^ ""팬들 배신하기싫어" 김준수의 '비싼' 앨범 고집에 박수를" (in Korean). Jungang Ilbo. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
- ^ "김준수, 정규 4집 컴백 'Xignature' 9일 예약판매 시작".
- ^ "Xia준수, 정규 4집 'Xignature' 트랙리스트 공개…타이틀곡은?". 11 May 2016.
- ^ "김준수(Xia준수), 정규 4집 타이틀곡 'Rock the World' 확정…대체불가 김준수표 댄스곡".
- ^ "[브레이크뉴스] 김준수(Xia준수), 선공개곡 '..Is You'로 차트 석권..취향저격 보이스+감성". 19 May 2016.
- ^ "김준수, '..Is You' 선공개 곡부터 차트 석권 '완벽 러브송'".
- ^ "김준수(Xia준수), 'Rock the World' M/V 티저 공개.. '몽환적 분위기 폭발' ::". 25 May 2016.
- ^ "'컴백 D-3' Xia준수, 정규 4집 'Xignature' 오디오 티저 공개". 27 May 2016.
- ^ "김준수, 'Rock the World' 뮤비 본편 깜짝 선공개".
- ^ "김준수 'ROCK THE WORLD' 담긴 정규 4집 공개 '김준수표 댄스곡'". 종합일간지 : 신문/웹/모바일 등 멀티 채널로 국내외 실시간 뉴스와 수준 높은 정보를 제공. May 30, 2016.
- ^ "..Is You". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
- ^ "Gaon Singles Chart - Week 21 - 2016". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
- ^ "'믿고 듣는' 김준수, 여전히 폭발적인 앨범 파워".
- ^ "newsen". m.newsen.com.
- ^ "JYJ's Xia Junsu glows in outdoor 'XIGNATURE' showcase". Yonhap. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
- ^ "김준수(Xia준수), 타이틀 곡 'Rock the World' 최초 공개.. 3천 팬 열광 ::". 31 May 2016.
- ^ "서른된 김준수, 1위 욕심 없어 더 빛나는 뮤지션" (in Korean). Jungang Ilbo. 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
- ^ "Xia 준수 라디오 Dj 변신, 멜론 라디오 '샤르르' 24일 정오 공개".
- ^ "Xia준수, 'Xignature' 발매 기념 8개 도시 아시아 투어 확정…서울서 시작". 9 June 2016.
- ^ "4集 - Xignature (韓国盤)" (in Japanese). Amazon. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
