Combo (song)
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| Single by Riize | ||||
| from the EP Riizing: Epilogue | ||||
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| Released | September 4, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:39 | |||
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| "Combo (Special Video)" on YouTube | ||||
"Combo" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Riize. It was released on September 4, 2024, through SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment and RCA Records, as the lead single of the reissued version of the band's first EP, Riizing: Epilogue.
Background and release
[edit]"Combo" was first previewed in June 2024, with a portion of the song being used as background music in the trailer for the group's EP, Riizing. The song's title was not given, and it was not included on the original release of the EP.[1] On September 2, SM Entertainment announced that Riize would be issuing a new version of the EP, to be entitled Riizing: Epilogue, as celebration of the group's one-year anniversary, including new track "Combo".[2] The song was released to digital download and streaming platforms on September 4, 2024.[3]
Composition
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Lyrics for "Combo" were written by Kenzie, who also participated in the song's composition and arrangement. Additional contributions to composition were made by Ronny Svendsen, Adrian Thesen, Anne Judith Wik, and Bobii Lewis, with the former two also adding to arrangement.[4] Most contributors are members of Norwegian songwriting collective Dsign Music. Characterized as an alternative pop rock song, the song features "dynamic" drums, "powerful" electric guitar, and "shouting" vocals.[5] Lyrically, the song "tells a story that disrupts and ultimately completes each other’s world."[6] "Combo" was composed in the key of B-flat major with a tempo of 140 beats per minute.[7]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "Combo" was released simultaneously with the song, being posted to SM Entertainment's official YouTube channel on September 4, 2024.[5] The music video consists mostly of behind-the scenes footage captured during the filming of the Riizing: Epilogue trailer video.[5]
Live performances
[edit]"Combo" was performed for the first time on September 13, when it was included on the setlist of the group's Riizing Day encore shows in Seoul.[8] In the performance, the group was suspended 40-feet in the air on wires, surrounded by an opaque sheet, smoke, and lasers. The second half of the performance featured fast-paced choreography.[9] An official recording of the performance was released on the band's YouTube channel on September 20.[10]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from the Riizing: Epilogue liner notes.[4]
Studio
- SM Wavelet Studio – recording, digital editing
- SM Droplet Studio – recording
- SM Blue Cup Studio - mixing
- Sterling Sound – mastering
Personnel
- SM Entertainment – executive producer
- Jang Cheol-hyuk – executive supervisor
- Riize – vocals
- Eunseok – background vocals
- Wonbin – background vocals
- Sohee – background vocals
- Kenzie – lyrics, composition, arrangement, vocal direction
- Ronny Svendsen – composition, arrangement, guitars
- Adrian Thesen – composition, arrangement
- Anne Judith Wik – composition
- Bobii Lewis – composition, background vocals
- Kang Eun-ji - recording, digital editing
- Kim Joo-hyun - recording
- Jeong Eui-seok - mixing
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| South Korea (Circle)[11] | 200 |
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | September 4, 2024 |
References
[edit]- ^ Sun, Mi-kyung (2024-09-02). "라이즈,데뷔1주년 기념 특별한 음악 선물 온다" [Rise, a special music gift is coming to celebrate the 1st anniversary of their debut]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (2024-09-02). "라이즈, 데뷔 1주년 맞춰 4일 신곡 '콤보' 공개" [Rise to release new song 'Combo' on the 4th to mark 1st anniversary of debut]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Geum, Bit-na (2024-09-04). "'데뷔 1주년' 라이즈, 신곡 'Combo' 공개..."앞으로 더 기대된다"" ['1st Debut Anniversary' Rise, New Song 'Combo' Released... "I'm Looking Forward to More"]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ a b Riize (2024). Riizing: Epilogue (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment.
- ^ a b c Kim, Soo-young (2024-09-03). "'데뷔 1주년' 라이즈, 켄지 손잡고 인기 '콤보' 터뜨린다" ['1st Debut Anniversary' Rise, Join Hands with Kenzie to Create Popular 'Combo']. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "RIIZE - COMBO - DESIGN 360 MAGAZINE - GREEN". 360 Magazine. 2024-09-03. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Key & BPM for Combo by Riize". Tunebat. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Soo-young (2024-09-16). "라이즈, 2만8000명과 팬콘 투어 '피날레'…"자랑스러운 아티스트 되겠다"" [Rise, Fancon tour 'Finale' with 28,000 people..."I will be a proud artist"]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Kim, Soo-young (2024-09-16). "라이즈, 2만8000명과 팬콘 투어 '피날레'…"자랑스러운 아티스트 되겠다"" [Rise, 28,000 people and fan concert tour 'finale'... "I will become a proud artist"]. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon (2024-09-20). "라이즈 'Combo' 라이브 스테이지 영상 공개" [Rise 'Combo' live stage video released]. The Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Digital Chart – Week 36 of 2024". Circle Chart. September 1–7, 2024. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
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