iRant: 100% Real Talk

G Dragon's hair makes me wanna shoot myself in the eyes. It looks terrible and real friends don't let friends look like crap. Shame on the YG famliy.

It's a shame really because I like his outfit. Man...it's been a while since I've said that. It's nice to see him in clothing that isn't insanely tight. Or ugly.

I'm enjoying the song thoroughly. It isn't the greatest song ever invented, but it works. The video was uneventful; but hoshit that choreography was golden. People can say what they want, but this man can fucking DANCE.

Quite frankly, I'm glad as hale that Tae Yang is BACK. Show G Dragon how a solo is done.

I do, however, wish that he would stop working with Teddy; not completely of course. Why? Teddy is kind of one track. I can listen to a song and automatically say, "Okay. Teddy produced this." I just want him to work with other producers (or hell, try his hand at producing himself), so he can grow as an artist. It's important to gain a broader view of all kinds music as an artist, I think. Okay, I take that back. Turns out my info was wrong. Tae Yang, co-produced this along side Teddy. While I can definitely hear the Teddy influence in this song, Tae Yang did try his hand at producing. I guess, I can't complain then. Though, I'd still like him to work with other people. :'D

Speaking of Teddy, I loved his brief cameo in the music video. When the eff is 1TYM coming back, btw?

Overall, the song is a nice lead back into the solo career that Tae Yang started more than a year ago. I wish he decided to promote this song because the lives would have been sweet, particularly, choreography wise. I'm looking forward to his next single, "Wedding Dress" more than ever now.

I want that Big Bang back, as I haven't loved their latest endeavors as much since their Hot Issue mini album was released in 2008. Three years ago, they possessed a sound that reminded me of the R&B scene of the 90's and hot damn did I ever love it. Then IT happened. Big Bang or should I say G Dragon, and other YG producers caught on to trends currently poisoning the American R&B/Hip Hop scene and it's been pretty much down hill since then, IMO.

Despite my feelings towards Big Bang as a group at the moment, I'm still looking forward to the solos of three members: Tae Yang, TOP and Dae Sung.

Tae Yang already went solo last year, but he's at it again and I can't wait. He's fully capable of shining on his own and most importantly, in his own way.


TOP used to be an underground rapper and later became a member of an idol group. So...something tells me that musically, there is a side to him that I haven't seen and I would love to get to know it. Especially because I know he has good taste in music. I always loved this video of him singing Black Street's "No Diggity", one of my 90's jams and I'm still pissed YG didn't bother to train his voice because I think he would have been good.

Lastly, Dae Sung. I love him sfm. He's hilarious, always smiling and on top of that, he has a very nice voice. It's the right kind of husky and my ears adore it. As much as I love Tae Yang, I have to admit that Dae Sung gets put on the back burner in most Big Bang songs, as Tae Yang often is the lead vocals. I'd like for him to show what he is really made of, and I think he can do that with his solo.

Oh! G Dragon and Seungri. Well, Seungri isn't doing much AND I don't particularly care for him, as I feel he tries to hard...so moving right along. Currently, I feel like GD is a heated mess. That is all.

No really. From this:

To this:

See? Hot mess.

I've been bumping Hiromi's "Complete" for the past week. There is something about Hiromi's voice that intrigues me. It's very strong, but soft at the same time. Either way, I love her voice and this song.

Oh, Tae Yang. I personally can’t wait for his solo next month. I’ve been wanting more since his “HOT” mini-album came out more than a year ago. Seriously, five songs off of his album are still in my “Top 25 Most Played” list on my iPod. Considering that G Dragon’s solo left me feeling very a bit unsatisfied, I’m anticipating Tae Yang’s so much more.