Xignature

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Xignature
Xia - Xignature album cover.jpg
Studio album by
XIA
ReleasedMay 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)
Genre
Length48:57
Language Korean
Label
XIA chronology
Yesterday
(2015)
Xignature
(2016)
Pit a Pat
(2020)
Singles from Xignature
  1. "Rock The World"
    Released: May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)
  2. "Sweet Melody"
    Released: May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)

Xignature is the fourth studio album by South Korean singer Kim Junsu, released under his stage name XIA on May 30, 2016. [2] [3] The album contains thirteen tracks including double lead single "Rock The World" and "Sweet Melody". The album also features several artists The Quiett, Automatic, Crucial Star, and Paloalto. [4]

Contents

Background and release

On May 9, C-Jes announced that XIA would set to be release his fourth full-length Xignature (blend of his stage name "Xia" and the word "Signature") and started pre-orders in the same day. The album features various genres, such as, Hip Hop, EDM, R&B, Urban, etc. [5]

On May 11, the album's tracklist was revealed. [6] On May 17, "Rock The World" was revealed as the album's lead single. [7]

On May 18, the promotional single "..Is You" was released. [8] [9] On May 24, the music teaser of "Rock The World" was released. [10]

On May 26, the album's audio preview was revealed. [11] On May 28, the music video was released prior the album's release through Naver TV Cast. [12] The album officially released on May 30. [13]

Commercial performance

The promotional single "..Is You" debuted at No. 19 on the Gaon digital chart, selling 72,183 copies in its first week. [14] [15]

Xignature debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart in the chart issue dated May 29–June 4, 2016. [16] [17]

Promotion

XIA promoted the album with a live outdoor showcase held at the east gate of the COEX Mall in Seoul on May 30 and attendance by 3,000 fans. [18] [19] He also had his own segment on Melon Radio. [20] [21]

To commemorate the release of the album, XIA would begin his fifth Asia tour kick-off in Seoul's Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium on May 11, 2016. [22]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Rock The World" (featuring The Quiett & Automatic)XiaThe Vanderveers3:58
2."Sweet Melody" (featuring Ben)XiaFrakial3:24
3."This Love Shouldn't Go Away" (이 사랑을 떠나가면 안돼요)GaemiGaemi4:04
4."Pretty" (예뻐)Xia, J.KimbPresident, Kim Yoo Chan3:57
5."Fun Drive" ((FUN 드라이브) featuring Crucial Star)Xia, Kwon Bin GiXia, Kwon Bin Gi3:35
6."Break My Heart"Park Eun WooAirwave Assassins3:21
7."Still" (여전히)Xia, J.KimbPresident, Yoo Yeong Joon3:57
8."Magic Carpet"XiaTonino Speciale, Michael Angelo, Michael Harwood3:21
9."Don't Forget" (잊지는 마)Kim Se Jin, YodaKim Se Jin, Park Chan3:45
10."XITIZEN" (featuring Paloalto)Xia, Park IlXia, Park Il3:27
11."You're Irreplaceable" (다른 누구도 대신 못할 너) Jung Key Jung Key4:24
12."Tonight"President, Parking LotSuran, Made By, Kaiser3:57
13."..Is You"Seonwoo Jungah, RealmeeeSeonwoo Jungah3:41

Release history

CountryDate Label(s) Format
South Korea May 30, 2016C-JeS, LOEN Digital download, CD
WorldwideDigital download
JapanJune 9, 2016 [23] CD

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