Renegade is the debut single album by Hong Kong rapper Lucas, released on April 1, 2024, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment. The single album consists of three songs, including the lead single of the same name. Renegade charted in South Korea at number thirteen on the Circle Album Chart.
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| Released | April 1, 2024 |
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Background and release
editIn 2018, Lucas debuted as a member of South Korean boy band NCT,[1] before joining the band's Chinese sub-unit WayV and debuting with the single album The Vision in 2019.[2][3] Later in 2019, Lucas also joined K-pop supergroup SuperM.[4] In August 2021, Lucas halted promotions amid controversies relating to his personal life[5], and in May 2023 Lucas's agency, SM Entertainment, announced that he would be departing NCT and WayV to persue solo indeavours.[6] In early 2024, Lucas addressed his controversies in a two-part documentary series entitled Freeze, and opened new social media accounts in preparation for upcoming solo activities.[7]
On March 8, 2024, JTBC News reported that Lucas would be making his solo debut in April, with SM Entertainment confirming as such later that day.[8] Three days later, SM officially announced that Renegade, a single album containing three English songs including the lead single of the same name, would be released on April 1.[9] Renegade was released on April 1, 2024 along with the lead single of the same name, and its two music videos: "Plan A", which depicted the rapper performing the song at a press conference before transforming into a mouse, and "Plan B", a more choreography-focused clip showing Lucas performing the song on an airport runway.[10][11]
Composition
editRenegade contains three tracks. The single album's title track is a rock and hip hop influenced song with lyrics about making "a change for the better and an ambition to walk his way without hesitation".[12] "Dip It Low" is a hip hop track with deep bass and breathy vocals. The final track, "Crushing on You", is reggae-inspired.[13]
Commercial performance
editRenegade peaked at number thirteen on South Korea's Circle Album Chart for the week ending April 6, 2024, selling 25,897 copies in its first week.[14] On the monthly chart, Renegade peaked at number 31. As of May 2024, Renegade has sold 31,961 copies in South Korea.[15]
Track listing
editTrack listing and credits adapted from the single album's liner notes.[16]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Renegade" |
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| 2. | "Dip It Low" |
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| 3. | "Crushing on You" |
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| Total length: | 9:13 | ||||
Charts
editRelease history
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| South Korea | April 1, 2024 | CD | |
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References
edit- ^ "Global boy band project NCT on attack as full group". The Korea Herald. 15 March 2018. Archived from the original on 22 August 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "SM "中신인 웨이션브이, 2019년 1월 데뷔확정"...NCT 대거 합류 [공식입장]" [SM "Chinese and new people, Wation V, debut confirmed in January 2019"... NCT joins a large number [official position]]. Osen (in Korean). 31 December 2018. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ Herman, Tamar. "WayV Represents SM Entertainment's Goals For Global Dominance Through Cultural Technology". Forbes. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "SM Entertainment and Capitol Records Team Up to Launch Super M". Billboard. 8 August 2019. Archived from the original on 14 August 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- ^ Herman, Tamar (25 August 2021). "Chinese K-pop star Lucas Wong apologises on Instagram and takes time off, as WayV song is postponed after he is accused of cheating". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "루카스, NCT·WayV 탈퇴 심경 "멤버들에게 미안..오래 고민했다" [전문]". OSEN (in Korean). 10 May 2023.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (2024-02-26). "Ex-NCT member Lucas Wong addresses scandalous past in new documentary: "Nothing can justify what I've done"". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Ziwei, Puah (2024-03-08). "Former NCT member Lucas Wong to make solo debut this year". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Kim, Ju-yeon (2024-03-11). "Former NCT member Lucas to start solo career with single 'Renegade' on April 1". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Chin, Carmen (2024-04-02). "Ex-NCT's Lucas Wong drops two music videos for debut solo single 'Renegade'". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Martin, Annie (2024-04-01). "Watch: Lucas makes solo debut after NCT exit". United Press International. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Nayoung, Kim (2024-03-11). "Lucas (LUCAS), who withdrew from the group NCT due to controversy over his personal life, will relea." Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Herrera, Kathleen (2024-04-01). "[Review] LUCAS – Renegade". TheKMeal - The Best of Korean Music, Entertainment And Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ a b "Circle Album Chart – Week 14, 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). 1 April 2024. Archived from the original on 11 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Circle Album Chart – April 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Lucas (rapper) (2024). Renegade (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment.