ONF have been a agency favourite of this weblog since their debut, however hassle appeared to be within the air surrounding this new comeback. Not solely does it interrupt the promising “My Id” collection the group launched earlier this yr, nevertheless it utterly jettisons their important producer Hwang Hyun in favor of in-house expertise from RBW (who acquired WM Leisure just a few years in the past). Who or what are ONF with out their important collaborator?
Thankfully, the group’s good efficiency remains to be intact, even when the music doesn’t hit with the identical persona. Sonically, Put It Again just isn’t too dissimilar from previous efforts, leaning into vibrant funk with an old style hip-hop edge. You’ll be able to inform RBW didn’t need to utterly swap sounds and upset followers an excessive amount of. Nevertheless, this longtime fan hears a serious distinction within the melodies. Hwang Hyun has a present for distinctive, memorable hooks and Put It Again fails to recapture this. As upbeat because the vitality is, the refrain simply doesn’t hit in the way in which I’d hope.
The tune is anchored by a copious quantity of “put it again” declarations, sung-spoken in a method that fills house however doesn’t elicit awe. This leads to a serviceable ode to previous glories even for those who can inform it’s the Temu model. Fortunately, the group’s always-reliable vocals put their stamp on the tune’s generic nature, including simply sufficient character to make it work.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.25 |
Grade: B
