I first wrote about XG’s Undefeated as a part of my weekly J-pop round-ups again in April and I wasn’t too impressed. Just a few months later, the group has added a efficiency video to the tune’s promotion, providing imagery past Valorant online game animations.
Like lots of XG’s hip-hop tracks, Undefeated opts for a lure beat, rumbling bass and a cavalcade of lyrical boasts. In between, we’ve obtained some rising rigidity throughout the tune’s vocal-led moments. These moments remind me of BLACKPINK and really feel structurally apparent — a duplicate moderately than a reinvention. The tune is catchy in an ultra-familiar, repetitive manner, however with so many boastful tracks like this flooding the market you really want a stellar beat or uncommon hook to face out.
Due to this, Undefeated looks like a slight addition to XG’s discography. It’s a sound they’ve showcased many instances earlier than and one we already know they’re nice at. The tune’s sneaky “uh huh” gives essentially the most endearing hook whereas a melodic bridge factors towards a extra expansive sound. It’s removed from a musical revelation however as a online game tie-in it largely will get the job achieved.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.5 |
Grade: C
