Uptown Girl (EP) explained

Uptown Girl
Cover:	Mirani Uptown Girl cover.jpg
Type:	ep
Artist:	Mirani
Language:	Korean

Uptown Girl (stylized in all caps) is the first extended play of South Korean rapper Mirani. It was released on November 30, 2021, through Area.

Background

Prior to the release of the EP, Mirani explained why she named it "Uptown Girl".^[1]

Music and lyrics

"Tikita" features a smooth R&B beat and an addictive chorus, but does not satisfy those who expected Mirani's first EP to be bolder.

Singles

"Lambo!" was released on November 10, 2021. It charted at number 92 on the Gaon Download Chart.^[2]

Critical reception

Lee Hong-hyeon of IZM rated Uptown Girl 3 out of 5 stars.^[3]

Lim Dong-yeop of IZM rated "Lambo!" 3.5 out of 5 stars.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jo. Hyejin. November 29, 2021. 미란이 "'업타운 걸'=부유한 집안 소녀...제 과거와 다른 역설적 단어" [엑's 인터뷰①]]. Mirani "'Uptown Girl' = A girl from a rich family... A paradoxical word that is different from my past". Xsports News. ko.
2. Web site: 2021년 46주차 Download Chart. Week 46 of 2021 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko.
3. Web site: Lee. Hong-hyeon. December 2021. Uptown Girl. IZM. ko.
4. Web site: Lim. Dong-yeop. November 2021. Lambo! (Feat. UNEDUCATED KID). IZM. ko.
5. Web site: 2021년 49주차 Album Chart. Week 49 of 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko.