Beatbox (NCT Dream song) explained

Beatbox
Type:single
Cover:NCT Dream - Beatbox (English).png
Caption:English version cover
Artist:NCT Dream
Album:Beatbox
Language:Korean
Released:May 30, 2022
Genre:
Length:3:25
Label:
Composer:
  • Brice Fox
  • Emily Kim
  • Jurek Reunamaki
  • Michael Jade
Lyricist:Jeong Ha-ri
Prev Title:Glitch Mode
Prev Year:2022
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"Beatbox" is a song that was recorded by South Korean boy group NCT Dream. It was released as the lead single from the repackaged version of their second studio album Glitch Mode (2022) on May 30, 2022, alongside an accompanying music video. The song was written by Jeong Ha-ri and was composed by Brice Fox, Emily Kim, Jurek Reunamaki, and Michael Jade, who worked on the arrangement with Imlay. It is a hip hop, R&B and teen pop song with lyrics influenced by the themes of old-school hip hop.

In South Korea, "Beatbox" topped the Gaon Digital Chart. NCT Dream was set to perform the song on several South Korean television shows, but had to cancel due to two members testing positive for COVID-19. The song still won five music programs awards. Critics commented positively on "Beatbox"s concept and its originality, despite being heavily influenced by the 90s' aesthetic and musical themes.

Background and release

In January 2022, SM Entertainment confirmed that NCT Dream would release their second studio album in March.[1] Following several sets of teasers, Glitch Mode was released on March 28.[2] [3] [4] On May 9, SM Entertainment confirmed that the repackaged version of Glitch Mode, titled Beatbox, would be released on May 30. It would feature four new tracks, including "Beatbox", which would serve as the lead single.[5] Starting on May 14, teaser images were released through the group's social media platforms.[6] On May 30, the song was released with an accompanying music video.[7] The English version of the song was released on March 21, 2023.[8]

Composition

"Beatbox" was written by Jeong Ha-ri and was composed by Brice Fox, Emily Kim, Jurek Reunamaki, and Michael Jade, who worked on the arrangement with Imlay.[9] It is a hip hop, R&B and teen pop song featuring beatboxing samples with lyrics inspired by the themes typical of old-school and 90s hip hop.[10] The song was composed in the key of E minor with a tempo of 94 beats per minute.[11]

Commercial performance

In South Korea, "Beatbox" debuted at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart for the issue dated May 29–June 4, 2022.[12] The song also debuted atop the component Download Chart.[13] It also debuted at number two and 55 on the component BGM Chart and Streaming Chart, respectively.[14] [15] "Beatbox" reached number 12 on the Billboard South Korea Songs.[16] In Japan, the song peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart for the issue dated June 11, 2022.[17] In Singapore, it peaked at number 17 on the RIAS Top Regional chart.[18] In the United States, "Beatbox" peaked at number 9 on the US World Digital Song Sales chart.[19] The song debuted at number 147 on the Billboard Global Excl. US for the issue dated June 11, 2022.[20]

Promotion

NCT Dream planned to perform "Beatbox" on the Japanese television show [21] and on various radio show and South Korean music programs, including M Countdown, Music Bank, Inkigayo and Show! Music Core.[22] However, on June 3 it was announced the group would halt all remaining activities since members Jeno and Chenle had tested positive for COVID-19.[23] On June 18, 2022, they performed the song at the 28th Dream Concert, alongside some of their previous singles, including "Glitch Mode".[24]

Critical reception

Multiple critics commented positively on "Beatbox" and its place in NCT Dream's discography, saying that it embodies the group's "youthful" concept. Choi Ha-na of TV Daily expressed her approval of the group's "two-track strategy", that is NCT Dream's habit to release an "experimental" song, sonically similar to the other NCT units, followed by a song conceptually closer to their original sound, which allows them to try new things while keeping the public's attention on them.[25] Jeong Ha-eun of Sports Seoul also noted how the "hopeful, bright and energetic energy" expressed through some of NCT Dream's songs differs from the other units, thus helping them appeal to a different type of public.[26] Lee Min-ji of Newsen pointed out how NCT Dream first introduced old-school hip-hop songs like "Beatbox" in their discography in 2018 with their single "We Go Up" and praised this choice, as it fits them well.[27] A music critic writing for Weekly Donga said that, while K-pop acts often use the 90s' aesthetic and musical themes, NCT Dream managed to be original by creating a song with a modern R&B and teen pop sound that includes popular elements such as a whispered hook, while keeping the lyrical themes of the period.[28]

Accolades

Program ! scope="col"
Date
Inkigayo June 12, 2022[29]
M Countdown June 9, 2022[30]
Music BankJune 10, 2022[31]
Show ChampionJune 8, 2022[32]
Show! Music CoreJune 11, 2022[33]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Indonesia (Billboard)[34] 8
Japan (Japan Hot 100)55
Singapore Top Regional (RIAS)17
South Korea (Billboard)12
South Korea (Circle)1
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)9
Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[35] 72

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
South Korea (Circle)[36] 19

Year-end charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
South Korea (Circle)[37] 176

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatVersionLabel
VariousMay 30, 2022Original (Korean)
March 21, 2023English

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[38]

Studio

Personnel

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000966597. ko:NCT DREAM, 세련된 카리스마 티저 공개. NCT DREAM reveals stylish charismatic teaser. Jeon. Hyo-jin. March 15, 2022. The Dong-a Ilbo. ko. March 27, 2022. live. March 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220327211829/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000966597.
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  5. Web site: NCT Dream to release repackaged album 'Beatbox' at the end of the month. Yang. Haley. May 9, 2022. Korea JoongAng Daily. May 11, 2022. May 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220510094332/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/05/09/entertainment/kpop/korea-kpop-nct/20220509123243061.html. live.
  6. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004615721. ko:NCT DREAM, 긍정 에너지 풀충전..리패키지 타이틀곡 'Beatbox'로 쿨한 매력 만끽. NCT DREAM, full charge of positive energy.. Enjoy cool charm with the repackage title song 'Beatbox'. Lee. Seung-hoon. May 16, 2022. Osen. May 16, 2022. May 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220516030147/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0004615721. live.
  7. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003057994. ko:NCT DREAM,정규 2집 리패키지 앨범 선주문만 무려 140만장. NCT DREAM, 2nd regular repackage album pre-order alone 1.4 million copies. Kim. Soo-jin. May 30, 2022. Star News. ko. June 23, 2022. June 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220623151556/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003057994. live.
  8. News: Bowenbank . Starr . NCT DREAM Embraces Old-School Hip-Hop in English-Language Version of 'Beatbox': Listen . March 22, 2023 . . March 21, 2023.
  9. Web site: https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=35225986. ko:곡 정보 - Beatbox. Song Information - Beatbox. ko. Melon. June 23, 2022. June 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220623151557/https://www.melon.com/song/detail.htm?songId=35225986. live.
  10. Web site: https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0011187692. ko:NCT 드림, 2집 리패키지 30일 발매…타이틀곡 '비트박스'. NCT Dream, 2nd album repackage released on the 30th... Title song 'Beatbox'. Jang. In-young. May 16, 2022. News1. May 16, 2022. May 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220516144316/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/003/0011187692. live.
  11. Web site: Beatbox. Musicstax. June 23, 2022. June 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220623151603/https://musicstax.com/track/beatbox/0CatzXH85XWyBqqdB6qPMB. live.
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  13. Web site: 2022년 23주차 Download Chart. Week 23 of 2022 Download Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. June 23, 2022. live. June 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220609042402/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=23&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week.
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  15. Web site: 2022년 23주차 Streaming Chart. Week 23 of 2022 Streaming Chart. Gaon Chart. ko. June 23, 2022. live. June 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220610101024/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1040&targetTime=23&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week.
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  21. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001460055. ko:NCT DREAM, 日 NHK 음악 방송 ‘Venue101’ 출연. NCT DREAM to appear on Japanese NHK music show 'Venue101'. Kim. Hyeon-jeong. June 11, 2022. Xports News. ko. June 13, 2022. June 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220613170701/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001460055. live.
  22. Web site: Jeon. Hyo-jin. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000983768. ko:NCT DREAM, 음악 방송 출연…‘비트박스’ 컴백 무대. NCT DREAM to appear on music shows... 'Beatbox' comeback stage. June 2, 2022. Sports Donga. ko. June 13, 2022. June 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220613170700/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000983768. live.
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  26. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000816950. ko:또 한 번 세상을 흔들어 볼게" NCT DREAM이라 가능한 '비트박스'[SS신곡]. "I'll shake the world again" 'Beatbox' possible because of NCT DREAM [SS new song]. Jeong. Ha-eun. May 30, 2022. Sports Seoul. ko. June 23, 2022.
  27. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000582461. ko:미쳐버릴 합" NCT DREAM, 필승 장르 올드스쿨 ‘Beatbox’[들어보고서]. I’m going crazy" NCT DREAM, the winning genre Old School 'Beatbox' [Listen]. Lee. Min-ji. May 30, 2022. Newsen. ko. June 23, 2022.
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  30. Web site: Kim. Han-gil. June 11, 2022. ko:NCT DREAM, 오늘(11일) 日 '베뉴101' 출연. NCT Dream to appear on 'Venue 101' in Japan today (11th). http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=16549455671640959010. live. June 22, 2022. TV Daily. ko. June 23, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220623151557/http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=16549455671640959010.
  31. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004634392. ko:'뮤뱅' NCT DREAM, 출연 없어도 'Beatbox'로 1위..딘딘⋅우아!⋅트렌드지 컴백[종합]. 'Mubang' NCT DREAM, #1 with 'Beatbox' even without an appearance..DinDin∙Woah!. Lee. Seung-hoon. June 10, 2022. Osen. ko. June 13, 2022. live. June 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220613172355/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004634392.
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