BabyMons7er

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BabyMons7er
BabyMonster - BabyMons7er.jpg
EP by
BabyMonster
ReleasedApril 1, 2024 (2024-04-01)
Length20:01
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label YG
Singles from BabyMons7er
  1. "Batter Up"
    Released: November 27, 2023
  2. "Stuck in the Middle"
    Released: February 1, 2024
  3. "Sheesh"
    Released: April 1, 2024

BabyMons7er is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group BabyMonster. It was released by YG Entertainment on April 1, 2024.

Contents

Background and release

BabyMonster debuted on November 27, 2023, with the release of the single "Batter Up" as a six-piece ensemble. Member Ahyeon, whom due to personal health issues, was unable to partake in the group's activities and was excluded from the debut line-up. [1] On December 31, YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun-suk announced plans for the group to release their first EP in April 2024, following the release of the pre-release single "Stuck in the Middle" on February 1, 2024. [2] A follow up announcement by Yang on January 24, 2024, revealed that Ahyeon has recovered from her health issues and will be rejoining the group to promote their upcoming EP in April. The group's previously released singles were also re-recorded with Ahyeon. [3]

On February 28, YG Entertainment officially announced the release of the group's first EP titled BabyMons7er, scheduled for an April 1 release. [4] [5] On March 10, YG released a trailer for the EP. [6] On March 18, Yang announced the EP's track listing. [7]

Composition

In Yang's announcement of the EP's track listing, he described the title track "Sheesh" as a hip-hop song with a powerful chorus and a darker tone compared to the group's debut single "Batter Up". [8] He further adds that the track "Like That" was written and gifted to the group by American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, after member Ahyeon's cover of Puth's song "Dangerously" attracted the attention of many global fans, including Puth himself. [9] The track "Dream" was previously unofficially released for BabyMonster's pre-debut reality show Last Evaluation. [10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [11]

NME 's Carmen Chin gave the album two out of five stars, criticizing the group's attempt to carve their own identity amidst recycled material reminiscent of Blackpink. She found that while some tracks show potential, overall, the album falls short of establishing themselves as a unique and original act. [11]

Track listing

BabyMons7er track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangement(s)Length
1."Monsters (Intro)"Jared Lee
  • Dee.P
  • Ice
0:44
2."Sheesh"
  • Choice37
  • LP
  • YG
  • Sonny
  • Lil G
  • Choi
  • Wikström
  • LP
  • Choice37
  • YG
  • Dee.P
2:50
3."Like That"
  • Puth
  • Hindlin
  • Puth
  • Count Baldor
2:48
4."Stuck in the Middle" (7 version)
  • J. Lee
  • Dan Whittemore
  • Dee.P
  • J. Lee
  • Whittemore
Dee.P4:06
5."Batter Up" (7 version)
  • YG
  • Dee.P
  • Mishan
3:08
6."Dream"
  • J. Lee
  • Choice37
  • Whittemore
  • Sonny
  • Lil G
  • J. Lee
  • Choice37
  • Whittemore
  • Sonny
  • Hae
  • LP
  • Lil G
  • Choice37
  • Hae
  • LP
  • J. Lee
  • Whittemore
  • Sonny
3:03
7."Stuck in the Middle" (remix)
  • J. Lee
  • Whittemore
  • Dee.P
  • J. Lee
  • Whittemore
  • LP
  • Choice37
3:19
Total length:20:01

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "BabyMons7er"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
South Korea (KMCA) [22]
Physical 		Platinum250,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for BabyMons7er
RegionDateFormatLabel
South KoreaApril 1, 2024 CD YG
Various

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