The Summer is Ending With a Blaze and Flare As Collaborations From The Likes of Meghan Trainor and Ryan Tedder Officially Get Lit
Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of (G)I-DLE's HEAT – their highly anticipated, first English EP. The project releases today with the electrifying "I Want That" lead single’s music video leading the way (WATCH HERE). Listeners won't be able to resist the powerful beats and mesmerizing vocals that (G)I-DLE has in store. The EP also features the previously released track "I DO," which made its debut on the Billboard Pop Airplay Chart after its release in July. This marks the group’s second entry on the chart and is a testament to their continued success and draw with U.S. audiences. Collaborators on the EP include Ryan Tedder, Meghan Trainor, and Jon Bellion.
The convergence of 88rising, an Asian-focused music and media company, with Cube Entertainment, a renowned K-pop label and management agency, is no doubt a momentous collaboration. 88rising Executive Vice-President John Yang shared, “When we met the (G)-IDLE members, they were just so full of excitement and positivity, their energy is contagious, it’s something I haven’t experienced before and naturally, we just got really excited about what we could do together.”
When it comes to sheer versatility and collector's value, the physical HEAT offerings truly stand out, coming in a whopping 18 different packages, available across their official online store, and select retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart. Each edition offers a unique visual and tactile experience with exclusives inside, making it a must-have for every (G)I-DLE aficionado. As a first ever by a K-Pop Girl group, HEAT is anticipated to be the biggest selling US album of their career.
Fans won’t want to miss out on the chance to own this extraordinary English EP by (G)I-DLE, as it promises to be a remarkable addition to your music collection. Mark your calendars for the release date and prepare yourself for an unforgettable musical journey with HEAT!
LINK TO LISTEN TO HEAT here
PRESS PHOTOS here
HEAT collaborations include:
I DO
WRITTEN BY: BLAISE RAILEY, CREW LOVE, IMAD ROYAL, ROGÉT CHAHAYED
PRODUCED BY: IMAD ROYAL, ROGÉT CHAHAYED
I WANT THAT
WRITTEN BY: LINDGREN, MADISON LOVE, MELANIE FONTANA, RYAN TEDDER
PRODUCED BY: LINDGREN
EYES ROLL
WRITTEN BY: J LAURYN, MEGHAN TRAINOR, RYAN TRAINOR, VANNICK RASTOGI, YOUNGBIN PARK, ZACHARIE RAYMOND
PRODUCED BY: BANX & RANX, CHASU
FLIP IT
WRITTEN BY: ALEXIS “8AE” BOYD, BLAISE RAILEY, EVEN GARTNER, GABRIELLA GROMBACHER, J LAURYN, LUCAS MACALUSO
TALL TREES
WRITTEN BY: JONATHAN BELLION, JOHNNY SIMPSON, SCOTT DITTRICH
PRODUCED BY: JONATHAN BELLION, JOHNNY SIMPSON, SCOTTY DITTRICH
ABOUT (G)I-DLE
(G)I-DLE, also known as (여자) 아이들, is one of the most prominent K-Pop girl group today, amassing over 1.4 billion streams. Since their debut in 2018, (G)I-DLE have set themselves apart from their peers, taking an active role in crafting their sound and image by co-producing their music and creatively directing their own campaigns. Led by So-yeon, the group's leader, alongside Minnie, Yuqi, Miyeon, and Shuhua, they have delivered major hits like "LATATA" and the US Top 40-charting "NXDE," showcasing their songwriting and production skills. Their single "Queencard," instantly made an impact, ranking #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and reaching #1 on the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart. The music video for the single has also surpassed 230 million views on YouTube.
Source: Blackstar