I made is the second mini album by South Korean girl group (G)I-DLE. It was released on February 26, 2019 with "Senorita" serving as the album's title track, along with a music video for it.
A music video for "Blow Your Mind" was released on February 19, 2019.[1]
Description[]
| “ | "(G)I-DLE's second mini album "I made" has a meaning since the entire album is produced by the members themselves, which includes the lead single "Senorita". The title "I made" was also created by the members, as they wanted the title to be a continuation of their first mini album, "I am", and also gives a peek of what come in the future. While in "I am" the group introduced who they are as a group and their individual personality, in "I made", (G)I-DLE presents a more mature and captivating performance.
"Senorita" is a lead single written by the leader of the group, SOYEON, just like their previous singles, "LATATA" and "HANN (Alone)". The chic song portrays a person confessing one's feelings very confidently to the person he/she fell in love with at first sight. The melody is even more addictive than their two previous singles, their ability to pull off a one-of-a-kind stage concept to create a perfect synergy. Moreover, their vocal and dance performances will please audiences' eyes and ears. Concept images revealed on their social media built up the hype for the comeback. In the images they portrayed two concepts: "mature yet elegant" and "seductive yet graceful". In addition, (G)I-DLE who serve as brand model(s) for global cosmetic brand "Kaja", shows off their individual personality to the fullest in the music video for "Senorita". They show various sides of them in the video from a girl who is in sweet love, to a confident lady who recognizes and avoids dangers ahead. These images meet with passionate sounds of brass instruments, leaving a bold audiovisual impact." |
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Track List[]
- "Senorita" - 3:17
- "What's Your Name" - 3:09
- "Put It Straight (싫다고 말해)" - 3:56
- "Give Me Your (주세요)" - 3:40
- "Blow Your Mind" - 2:49
Audio[]
Spotify[]
Background and release[]
On February 10, 2019, Cube Entertainment announced via SNS that the group would release their second mini-album, I Made on February 26, 2019.
On February 11, they released the schedule of promotion for the album. On February 13, track list were revealed. The album contains five songs with title track, "Senorita". Member Minnie participated in composing for the first time.
On February 20, an audio snippet was released and followed by video teasers.
The EP was released on February 26 through several music portals in South Korea, while the physical album was released the following day.
Background and Review[]
Via Allkpop:
Fusing bass-heavy pop with Latin beats, "Senorita" is the title track. It was co-composed by Soyeon herself. The nice thing about this band is they don't seem to cling to the same sounds, like on this lush production. They even have the horns, giving the impression of emerging from a cantina on a sweltering night. A dose of attitude reminds us that it's still (G)I-DLE.
They dial it back a little on "What's Your Name." It still has those richly textured sounds, but the raps are a little more sing-songy. It's a warm production, and we get the heavy beats that keep me coming back for more. "Put It Straight" is a ballad, and it turns the themes of loneliness and isolation up to 11. The ethereal sounds and the stripped-down melody really works here. Even when it picks up in the first third, it still continues these themes and really sounds like they're lost, except they're not. And when Shuhua sings "it hurts," it seems like she means it.
"Give Me Your" has some western swing elements, as well as some folk stylings. The ad-libs are adorable, even as I'm not a big fan of the style. They do keep my interest, despite it not being my type of music. Kudos for at least trying something different. My suggestion? More guitar, less piano. The last track on here is "Blow Your Mind." It's got a pretty nice R&B beat, and it uses sampled vocals as part of the instrumentation, making them fuzzy and indistinct. It's strange because the song uses those the same way a rock band might use a guitar solo. Did it blow my mind? Not really. Is it a good track? Oh yeah.
You can't accuse them of trying to milk the same sound (or the same song) over and over. With the success of hits like "HANN (Alone)" and "LATATA" they might be forgiven for doing just that. Instead, they've released an EP that not only eschews the formula but includes a wide range of genres, from R&B to western and even Latin pop. The only issue I have is that Shuhua got the shaft as far as line distribution. Still, I think 'I made' deserves its share of applause, and pick this up even if you're not a fan. There's something for everyone here."[2]
Accolade[]
Music program awards for "Senorita"[]
| Program | Date (1 wins total) |
|---|---|
| Show Champion | March 6, 2019 |
