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| Ride West | ||||
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| Released | April 16, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003–2004 | |||
| Genre | K-pop, dance, Hip hop, Ballad | |||
| Length | 49:14 | |||
| Language | Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese | |||
| Label | DR Music EMI | |||
| Producer | One God, Kim Shin-il, Floss P | |||
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Ride West was the seventh studio album by South Korean girl group Baby V.O.X. It was released on April 16, 2004, by DR Music and EMI. It was the last album before officially disbanding and it has sold over 80,000 copies.
Unlike previous albums produced by Korean composers, the group was produced by the US-based label Bungalow Music. Led by producers Floss P and Ond God, "Ride West" features tracks such as "Xcstasy", which samples unreleased rap tracks recorded by hip-hop legend 2Pac, who died in the 1996 shooting rampage. The album also features tracks like "Play Remix," a rearrangement of Jennifer Lopez's hit "Play," and the R&B ballad "The First and Last." These tracks subtly blend Baby V.O.X.'s signature style with a hip-hop feel, demonstrating an upgraded musicality.
The title tracks "Xcstasy" and "Play Remix" are included in both English and Korean versions, marking the first album in Korean music history to feature both an English title track and music video.
In fact, "Ride West" was originally planned as a 6.5th album (special album), not a full-length album. DR Music revised the decision to 6.5th just before its release, but it was ultimately confirmed to be released as a full-length album. Originally intended as a special album, it contains only six original songs.
The album, aimed at global expansion, including the US, includes hits like "I'm Still Loving You," a hit in China, and the Japanese version of "Go," which was released in Japan. The final track, "Father & I," is from the soundtrack to the film "Don't Tell Papa."
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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| South Korean Albums (Gaon) | 3 |
| Region | Release date | Edition | Format | Distributor |
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| South Korea | April 16, 2004 | Original edition | CD | DR Music EMI |
| United States | US edition | |||
