Lee Hi and Crush also showcase the best chemistry on this album of duets, with Crush offering a raspy rap verse to complement Lee Hi’s velvety tones. The clever “stop” motif, where all the instruments pause, offers breaths of fresh air to complement the song’s otherwise heady perfume. Of these, “Tip Toe” has the most mass appeal, with the catchiest chorus hook on the project.
These two are the bread to the filling that is the three strongest songs on this sandwich of an EP: “Tip Toe” featuring Lee Hi, “Love Encore” featuring Lee Sora, and “Step by Step” featuring Yoon Mirae. Representing Korean pop, RnB, balladry, and hip-hop respectively, Crush pulls these diverse voices together into a cohesive exploration of romantic relationships, from falling in love and sexual attraction to breaking up and finding new love after heartbreak. A star-studded lineup that few in the industry are capable of assembling, it’s a testament not only to Crush’s wide-reaching influence but also to his eclectic tastes. On a bed of warm, sleepy instrumentals, he lays down soft, sensual vocals next to those of five different female Korean artists of note: Taeyeon, Lee Hi, Lee Sora, Yoon Mirae, and Bibi.
This EP sees Crush return to retro RnB, one of his favourite genres, which he has previously referenced on songs like 2019’s “With You”.
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After last year’s full album, From Midnight to Sunrise, plus the single released earlier this year, “Mayday” featuring Red Velvet’s Joy, he is now back with a 5-track EP, With Her, weeks before he is due to enlist in the military in November. The 28-year-old has spent most of his 6-year career at or near the top of the charts, starting with his 2014 debut single “Sometimes”, which brought him to the forefront of Korean RnB where he has stayed ever since. If you haven’t heard of Crush yet, then you are missing out on some of the best Korean RnB of the last decade.
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