Released on September 16, 2022, Born Pink is BLACKPINK’s highly anticipated second studio album, solidifying their status as global pop icons. The album showcases the group’s signature blend of K-pop, hip-hop, EDM, and pop-rock influences, delivering a bold and confident sound that lives up to its name.
With eight tracks, Born Pink includes smash hits like Pink Venom, an explosive anthem blending traditional Korean instrumentals with modern hip-hop beats, and Shut Down, a sleek and defiant track sampling classical music with a trap twist. Songs like Typa Girl and Tally highlight BLACKPINK’s fierce independence, while Yeah Yeah Yeah and Hard to Love introduce softer, melodic moments that reveal the group’s versatility.
Lyrically, the album explores themes of empowerment, self-expression, and breaking boundaries, reflecting BLACKPINK’s evolution as artists. The production, led by longtime collaborator Teddy Park, delivers polished, high-energy beats that amplify the group’s dynamic performances.
A commercial and critical success, Born Pink debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making BLACKPINK the first female K-pop group to achieve this milestone. With its striking confidence and genre-blending sound, Born Pink reinforces BLACKPINK’s reign as one of the most influential music acts in the world.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Pink Venom
A2. Shut Down
A3. Typa Girl
A4. Yeah Yeah Yeah
Side B:
B1. Hard To Love
B2. The Happiest Girl
B3. Tally
B4. Ready For Love
YG Entertainment
February 2023
Vinyl, LP
Clear
00602448097552
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