Mic On Explained

Mic On
Type:EP
Artist:Mamamoo
Cover:Mamamoo - Mic On.png
Released:October 11, 2022
Length:8:40
Language:Korean
Label:RBW
Prev Year:2021

Mic On is the twelfth extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released on October 11, 2022, through RBW. The EP consists of three tracks, including the lead single "Illella".[1] [2] [3]

Composition

Mic On contains three songs. The EP opens with "1,2,3 Eoi!", a "masterful" track incorporating electronic and hip-hop elements, with the group's vocals, it adds a smooth, jazzy texture that complements the vocals in the chorus. Followed with the title track "Illella", it opens with "bright" ad libs and "rich" vocals over a powerful reggaeton instrumental mixed with guitar riffs and "resounding percussion" in its arrangement. The closing track "L.I.E.C." is a nu-disco song, NME noted that the song is similar in its production to the group's single "Um Oh Ah Yeh".

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[4] 7

Monthly charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Circle)[5] 18

Notes and References

  1. News: Seon . Mi-kyung . '컴백' 마마무, 'MIC ON' 트랙리스트 공개…김도훈 지원사격 . October 23, 2022 . Osen . October 8, 2022 . ko.
  2. News: Lee . Seul . "집에 가지 마"…마마무, 달빛 아래 특별한 밤 '일낼라' [쥬크박스] ]. October 23, 2022 . Xportsnews . October 11, 2022 . ko.
  3. News: Yeo . Gladys . MAMAMOO make long-awaited comeback with music video for 'ILLELLA' . October 23, 2022 . . October 11, 2022.
  4. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 42, 2022. Circle Chart. ko. October 23, 2022.
  5. Web site: Circle Album Chart – October 2022. Circle Chart. ko. November 10, 2022.