Life Is a Bi... (Korean: 인생은 나쁜X; RR: Insaengeun Nappeun-X) is the second extended play by South Korean singer Bibi. It was released on April 28, 2021, through Feel Ghood Music. It later peaked at number 31 on the Gaon Album Chart.
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| Released | April 28, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 12:00 | |||
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| Label | Feel Ghood | |||
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Background
editIn an interview with BNT, Bibi explained why she named the album Life is a Bi....[2]
Everything in life came to me like temptation. I came to think of life as a bad bitch that teases me and cannot be understood.
Music and lyrics
editAccording to Seoul Beats, "Bibi likens her perspective of life to experiencing inner conflicts from a toxic relationship."[3] In “Piri the dog,” she "reveals the severe emotional consequences of a codependent relationship, likening herself to an abandoned dog."[4] Unlike the gloomy lyrics, the music is "rather bright", characterized by trap-based repetitive melodies.[5] "Birthday Cake" expresses sadness with the sound of falling water droplets and "Life is a Bi..." properly uses string instruments to heighten emotions.[6]
Critical reception
editKim Do-yeon of IZM rated the album 3 out of 5 stars. According to her, "Bibi tries to draw empathy from listeners by honestly telling her story in a short time. The album will comfort those in their 20s and help those turning 20 overcome difficult moments."[6]
Kim Hyo-jin of Rhythmer rated the album 2.5 out of 5 stars. According to her, "the depiction of the universality of tragedy is interesting." However, "the music to support it is unpolished and the story was not fully developed due to the small number of songs."[5]
Year-end lists
edit| Critic/Publication | Accolade | Rank | Ref. |
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| Harper's Bazaar | Top 15 K-Pop Albums of 2021 | 9 | [7] |
| HipHopDX | Asia's 20 Best Albums of 2021 | Ranked | [4] |
| Rolling Stone India | 10 Best Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2021 | 7 | [1] |
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Bibi; all music is composed by Stevenc4stle and Bibi, except where noted; all music is arranged by Stevenc4stle
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Umm... Life" | 2:11 | |
| 2. | "Bad Sad and Mad" |
| 2:34 |
| 3. | "Piri the Dog" (피리) | 2:20 | |
| 4. | "Birthday Cake" | 2:16 | |
| 5. | "Life is a Bi..." (인생은 나쁜X) | 2:36 | |
| Total length: | 12:00 | ||
Charts
editSales
edit| Region | Sales |
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| South Korea[9] | 4,257 |
References
edit- ^ a b Chakraborty, Riddhi; Dongre, Divyshanya (December 29, 2021). "10 Best Korean Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2021". Rolling Stone India.
- ^ Lim, Jae-ho (July 15, 2021). "[bnt화보] 비비 "'인생은 나쁜X' 뮤비 속 달리기 의미는 억울함, 왜 같이 달리는데 나만 이럴까 싶은 느낌의 의미"" [Bibi running in "Life is a Bi..." music video means unfairness, why am I like this when we are all running together]. Hankyung (in Korean).
- ^ "Bibi's "Life is a Bi..." Offers Introspection on Life". Seoul Beats. May 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "HIPHOPDX ASIA'S 20 BEST ALBUMS OF 2021". HipHopDX. December 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Kim, Hyo-jin (May 25, 2021). "비비 - 인생은 나쁜X". Rhythmer (in Korean).
- ^ a b Kim, Do-yeon (May 2021). "인생은 나쁜X". IZM (in Korean).
- ^ Tatum, Chyenne (December 14, 2021). "The Top 15 K-Pop Albums of 2021". Harper's Bazaar.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 19, 2021". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- ^ a b "Circle Album Chart – May 2021". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 25, 2022.