V of BTS has released his first solo album, “Layover”. The album features six tracks: “Rainy Days,” “Blue,” “Love Me Again,” “Slow Dancing,” “For Us,” and the bonus track “Slow Dancing (Piano Ver.).” Each track has an accompanying official music video, capturing the music and V’s distinct laid-back voice.
V, the last BTS member to drop a solo album, revealed that he was nervous about the album release. “Since I’m the last one to release a solo album among BTS members, I am nervous, but I’ll show everyone what I’ve been working on one layer at a time.” He added, “Layover is an album that captures the essence of who Kim Taehyung is as a person. It’s fresh, surprising, and relaxing.”
“Layover” is a Pop R&B-based album fused with V’s individuality and sensibility. It was created through a fresh collaboration between him and ADOR’s president and executive producer Hee Jin Min. Min oversaw the entire production process, including music, choreography, design, and promotion. The album’s concept photos portray V in comfortable, ordinary spaces, showing him in his natural, everyday state.
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The focus track “Slow Dancing” is a pop R&B song based on the 1970s romantic soul sound, with a jazzy element exuding a unique vibe. The official music video of “Slow Dancing” unfolds a fantasy-like story set against the beautiful scenery of the emerald ocean in Majorca, Spain.
The first track, “Rainy Days,” is an alternative pop R&B track with a perfect mix of vintage percussion and modern drum sounds. The song’s signature low pitch voice enhances a dreamy mood that lingers long throughout. “For Us” is an alternative R&B track with synth pad sounds, warm chorus vocals, and a vintage piano sound. The lyrics metaphorically convey the sadness of one barely being able to reach the other.
Lastly, “Slow Dancing (Piano Ver.)” is a piano arrangement of the focus track “Slow Dancing” as a bonus track.
About V of BTS
V (also known as) Kim Taehyung, a South Korean singer and songwriter, is a member of the pop group BTS. His unique charm and low pitch voice enhance BTS’ music. V has released solo albums and song-writing credits, including “Stigma,” “Singularity,” and “Inner Child.” He has also contributed to original soundtracks for Korean TV series and is known as a fashion icon.
