1ANDON is back with their new musical project!
On April 1, Korean hip-hop brand 1ANDON joined forces with Kim Pil Sun, and L-like for their new drop, ‘Phantom Pain.’ This is a double-title release, featuring the tracks ‘Villain’ and ‘Falling Candy.’
Exploring themes that are often difficult to explain, the artists delve into residual emotions that tend to linger, silently aching even when the source is no longer present. These emotions are expressed through two contrasting pieces that perfectly complement each other.
The artists, featuring The Quiett, bring pure vibes in ‘Falling Candy’ with their lo-fi, chill hip-hop beats, combined with R&B vocals. Through surreal, washed-out visuals, the track is a portrayal of sweet feelings that slowly start to unravel.
Featuring Verbal Jint, ‘Villain‘ aims to vividly capture the strain rooting from fractured relations, highlighting inner conflicts and emotional turmoil. It’s a moody hip-hop track with an alternative edge, focusing more on an emotional atmosphere than heavy beats.
1ANDON is a Korean creative lab that was officially launched via Instagram on January 11, 2025. They first built a distinct style by blending music with street dance culture in their tracks like ‘MY MAN’ (with Lil Moshpit and Yun Seok Cheol) and ‘MY MAN (Remix),’ featuring YULEUM.
With the release of ‘Phantom Pain,’ they take a more personal and story-focused approach, expressing emotional dysregulation through sound and visuals.
Have you heard the tracks yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
PHOTO CREDITS: UM Korea
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