NOVEL WEB Chapter 343
Since last year, Do-hee Lee has started composing the title track.
If there’s a new characteristic infused into Debonaire music, one that Jae-hyun thought of is…
“The feeling of some members hogging the lyrics in each song.”
Given that the idol ground typically adheres to a principle that allocates song portions evenly among all members, this was unexpected.
“It’s the number one repertoire of rabid fans. The distribution of lyrics is unfair.”
No matter how much Do-hee Lee personally allocated the parts, it’s likely a topic that has arisen within the fandom at least once.
Still, the reason it hasn’t become the mainstream opinion within the Debonaire fandom might be…
“Because the performance is continuously on the rise and doing well.”
When each part is assigned the appropriate voice and suitable selection, it’s natural for the song’s quality to improve.
That’s the producer’s skill too.
Moreover, in one of the previous title tracks, [Do it anyway], Do-hee probably eliminated almost all of her portion, preventing any discord within the fandom.
Maybe that’s why Jae-hyun finds the casting of the ongoing part a bit fresh.
[I’m just livin’ for that D-E-B, for that D-E-B]
This phrase, which clearly seems like a chorus, is not handled by the rapper line.
It’s the vocal line.
Of course, being good at vocals doesn’t automatically mean the rapping is great.
If the voice is too light, the rhythmic quality diminishes, and unrefined rapping can sound subpar.
[Radio blastin’]
*The radio’s cranked up high.
But in the tilted screen depicting the lyrics, Seo-yoon’s voice squeaks out.
[I’m singin’ off-key]
*My pitch is off too.
It flows smoothly without any sense of discord.
Naturally, since it’s the chorus everyone’s supposed to sing along with, the difficulty of the rhythm is plain in the rap part.
However, Kim Seo-yoon’s voice, which is intentionally scratched huskily, sounds good—that’s a separate skill.
‘…Her voice isn’t the type that can’t rap from the start.’
It’s hexagonal.
Of course, there’s no need for astonishment on that count.
Every group is bound to have at least one hexagonal member.
Even if he’s not one, there’s someone everyone acknowledges in NND as a hexagonal member.
What’s intriguing to Jae-hyun right now is…
That Woo-ah’s following chorus is also natural.
[D-E-B, we’re D-E-B]
Whether one is more packed than the other, this too is definitely hexagonal.
The fact that it flows into the ears without any irritation proves that.
“The Topist scale isn’t that big, but the member pool…”
Jae-hyun catches sight of Do-hee racing past Woo-ah with a cart.
“Well, her presence alone makes it not a small group.”
Jae-hyun, curious about Do-hee, may not know what kind of person she is…
But he had long since made a judgment on what kind of idol she is.
“She’s not so much hexagonal as…”
A star whose capabilities burst noisily through the corners.
“Hexagonal nature?”
The members influenced continuously alongside Do-hee, with abilities easily surpassing the average, feels almost expected.
Stars have always been the navigators for seafarers.
[Feelin’ like a queen]
*This feeling of being a queen…
Even amidst it all, that navigator in the music video was playfully driving the cart and speeding away.
The rival is Jiwoo.
The finish line is probably the door of the pizza place in sight.
Store door panel.
[on a shopping cart spree]
*Stuffing the shopping cart full
Two older sisters packed in the cart.
Na-eun and Seo-yoon are horrified, as if saying “Don’t do that!”
[─!]
The beat has completely stopped, silence.
Dust swirling.
A cough echoes from inside the pizza shop.
[wait wait]
*Hold on, hold on.
A silhouette leisurely murmuring, piecing together the broken rhythm through the thickening dust…
[Deb ate the whole eight]
*DEB devoured all 8 slices
Chiyo sits comfortably next to a pizza box with only the crust left.
“…Wow.”
Then, in comes a solid beat with the snare drum.
[ain’t ain’t claim at the debate]
*Don’t claim your share at the debate
‘The music video is great, but the beat is insane…’
Indeed, it’s a boom-bap rhythm that makes you nod your head.
[late late, your style is out of date]
*Late, late, your style is outdated
The calm rapping layered on top has the tone of Debonaire’s main rapper.
‘This vibe is freaking awesome.’
[I levitate, escalate, ’cause separate the any hate]
*I rise and elevate, because I separate all hate.
And again, silence!
This quiet is filled by…
A lazy and laid-back figure.
Poking her cheek with her finger.
Chiyo snaps her tongue.
[(Ttottotototdak)]
Suction sound.
And again, the baton is passed to the beat.
[You must be curious about my earnings]
This time, the verse providing a rising feeling flows faster than the chorus, like a true rapper.
[But not welcome, my pantry is already full]
The boom-bap laid down by the kick and snare.
Though the rhymes are quick, they honestly sync with the beat, delivering the thrill unique to boom-bap.
[Nah, I’m stylish, sassy, sometimes a bit unclear]
But immediately, the syncopation cuts in, increasing the density of that thrill, and likewise, the snare beat of that section is arranged more naturally, tightly interwoven.
[Still confident, proudly standing tall]
As soon as Chiyo finishes her line, a sudden hand intrudes without hesitation.
A hand grabbing at thin air seems to rip away the intense frame of Chiyo.
[one, two, three, four, five
The ultimate game-changer appears (shit!)]
As the movement occurs, the screen jerks vividly.
[Scene-stealer of this ground
Shall we swallow this scene now?]
Every single detail of the music video concentrates on the thrill.
Additionally, performance cuts finally come into frame.
Unlike the plain part of the chorus.
[I’m just livin’ for that D-E-B, for that D-E-B
Radio blastin’, I’m singin’ off-key]
A high-difficulty group dance.
It’s a fierce choreography that makes you think live performance wouldn’t be possible if the rap part were any easier.
While it’s rare for a name to fit perfectly, the dance step referred to as ‘The Kick’ in street dance.
Using one foot held up, repeatedly kicking in the same direction or giving the feeling of bouncing back and forth to the rhythm.
A dance that gives a vibe.
You can’t help but think it’s so old school.
It’s similar to the “Jump Style” dance that was all the rage in the early 2000s, using both feet, but this dance definitely uses just one foot.
[D-E-B we’re D-E-B
Feelin’ like a queen on a shopping cart spree]
The connecting moves are reminiscent of “Lite Feet,” New York’s hip-hop street dance, but it’s a bit more dynamic as it uses the upper body.
In other words, the choreography accurately embodies the confident debonair vibe of the boombap.
Such performance cuts seamlessly transition onto a basketball court.
[double extra extra double extra bold
extra extra double extra bold]
While one person dances in the center, people surround them in a circle to cheer, creating a cypher.
Naturally, this isn’t official choreography.
Each person dances freely, with every move unique.
Na-eun moves comfortably with a two-step.
Seo-yoon pops her face in front of the camera.
Do-hee, standing in the center, seems burdened and even moonwalks away from the camera.
[extra extra double extra bold]
“Huh? No way, wind…?”
Chiyo, confidently trying a windmill, ends up tumbling to the floor and gets dragged out by the members.
“What the heck, I really thought they were serious.”
For a moment, Jae-hyun bursts out laughing at the playful antics.
The b-boying is no joke.
“Oh?”
Without hesitation, Woo-ah shows off a baby freeze pose.
[D-E-B we’re D-E-B]
In a brief moment, Woo-ah’s defined abs are visible as her shirt slides down, then she pivots and touches the floor, using her momentum to kick up and stand.
“Whoa, that’s insane.”
At the same time, a turntable rewind sound effect plays.
[────]
The colors on screen transition to a dazzling display.
Seo-yoon is seen sitting on a railing, swinging her feet back and forth as the sun shines directly on her.
[Shortest in the team but giant step
Bigger than that on the skyscrapers]
Looking up at Seo-yoon from below,
Her image is as peaceful as the breezy melody rap and her hair swaying in the wind.
But the view from the top is breathtaking.
[giddy giddy my vision is true boom fame]
It’s just thrilling.
But on the railing, Seo-yoon stands up.
[turn on 8-0-8 and 88, let’s make the world shake]
*Play the 808 and piano, make the world shake
Young-jun and Jae-hyun respond at the same time.
“Huh, is this suddenly trap…?”
“Oh, 808.”
Then it flows into Na-eun’s smooth part.
[world shake world shake every step world shake
Move that groove I’m endlessly pushin’]
It shifted from boombap to another genre, trap.
And the distinctive sound is the 808 bass.
Plus, the newfound piano keys feel refreshing.
[Flip that switch the usual was kinda cliché
Even if we write our dark history, the world is sick love ya-]
But from this moment on, the beats don’t give them a break as it transitions to a whole new phase.
The heavy snare of boombap returns.
The dull snare returns, boom bap.
Filling the old school sound is Do-hee Lee’s rap.
[The songs I write are just for show, an empty album.
Some say it’s obvious, those music experiences.]
The finishing vibe of the rhymes and the mixed off-beats show unity with the rap that Chiyo presented earlier, while the unique rhythm and timbre provide a fresh feel.
[You’re right, you’ll only receive praise.
Don’t lose your artistry, sometimes I get lost too.]
As if trying to give a lethargic vibe of her own, the next lines stretch out and blur while changing the flow.
Thanks to that, the transition to a more natural melodic rap.
Do-hee stands in the center, arms crossed with the members.
[But who knows how the critics will judge?
Hana is invisible, overflowing followers, my lovies.]
Do-hee lightly dances to the rhythm with her shoulders alongside the members, pretending to look at her phone and then tossing it away as if uninterested.
[4D, number one, Super teen, Super T.]
And still leisurely directing with one single outstretched index finger…
With a thumb gesture, she pops the cap off a beer bottle.
[Raise the toast, of course, filled with cider.]
She twists her wrist lightly to lift the cup.
Takes a sip from the glass.
Thus, the dim red lights fade again!
[D-E-B, we’re D-E-B.]
The silhouettes of the members in their hats stand out with delicate shapes.
A whispering phrase can be heard.
Right before the grand finale.
[D-E-B, we’re D-E-B.]
Once again, the intensity spikes with the snare and kick coming in.
The boom bap beat takes over!
There’s no need for wild moves like before.
[Double extra extra double extra bold!]
Freely riding the beat, walking side to side without restraints.
[Extra extra double extra bold-]
Sometimes swimming smoothly as if cutting through the water.
[Extra extra double extra bold.]
Just by walking while adjusting the strength…
When the performance and music stop.
[D-E-B, we’re D-E-B.]
It feels innate and intense.
“……”
So Jae-hyun jumped up from his seat.
“Really amazing.”
“Let’s listen again… where to?”
“Really well done…”
Analyzing lyrics with Young-jun and watching the music video again would be fun, but for now…
“Restroom.”
It seemed like the most enjoyable thing to watch from the front.
“Oh, Jae-hyun, what brings you here? Oh, the monitoring room…? Is this a trend for getting inspiration? …Oh, no, I didn’t mean that other groups did it… Because it’s Young-jun, only I help Young-jun… Yes, yes, if you go there.”