Nuna (stylized in all caps) is the second extended play (promoted as her third[a]) by Korean-American rapper and singer Jessi. It was released on July 30, 2020[1] by P-Nation and distributed by Kakao M. It consists of six songs, including the previously released singles "Who Dat B" and "Drip", and the title track "Nunu Nana". This marks her first and only album release under P Nation and her first album in almost three years, following Un2verse in 2017.[2]
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| Released | July 30, 2020 | |||
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| Length | 19:24 | |||
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Background and release
editFollowing the expiration of her recording contract with YMC Entertainment, under which she released her first EP Un2verse[2] in July 2017, Jessi signed with Psy's self-formed record label P-Nation in January 2019. Her first release under the label, the single "Who Dat B" was released in September 2019,[3] followed by the Jay Park collaboration "Drip" that November.[4]
The EP was released on July 30, 2020, through several music portals including Melon and Apple Music.[5][1]
Promotion
editSingles
edit"Who Dat B" was released as a standalone digital single on September 23, 2019 as her first release under P-Nation.[3] The hip-hop and K-rap single, noted as a "bad girl anthem" driven by "biting lyrics and an infectious beat," peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Korea K-pop Hot 100 and at number eight on the Billboard World Digital Songs Sales chart.[6][7] The music video for the single was released to her YouTube channel in conjunction with the single release.[8] As of February 2021, it has 18.94 million views.
"Drip" featuring Korean-American rapper Jay Park, was released as her second standalone single on November 2, 2019.[4] The trap single is sung entirely in English and peaked at number 16 on the World Digital Songs Sales chart.[7] The music video was released to her YouTube channel in conjunction with the single.[9] As of February 2021, it has 11.43 million views.
"Nunu Nana" (눈누난나, stylized in all caps) was released as the EP's third single on July 30, 2020 alongside the release of the EP itself.[1] A "hip-hop track with pop elements,"[10] the single became a commercial success in South Korea. "Nunu Nana" peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart, becoming her first chart entry since "Gucci" peaked at number 99 in 2017, as well as her highest-charting song to date.[11] The song also peaked at number two on the Billboard Korea K-pop Hot 100 and at number 17 on the World Digital Songs Sales chart.[6][7] The music video, which stars South Korean musician Lee Hyori, was posted on July 30 and has 111.2 million views as of May 2021, making it her first music video to surpass 100 million views.[12]
"Numb" was released as the final single from the EP on August 14, 2020. The music video was released that day and has 4.92 million views as of February 2021.[13]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Nunu Nana" (눈누난나) |
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| 3:15 | |
| 2. | "Star" |
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| 3:01 |
| 3. | "Put It On Ya" (featuring KARD's BM and nafla) |
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| 2:50 |
| 4. | "Numb" |
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| 3:29 |
| 5. | "Who Dat B" |
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| 3:17 |
| 6. | "Drip" (featuring Jay Park) |
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| 3:32 |
| Total length: | 19:24 | ||||
Charts
editSingles
edit"Who Dat B"
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak
position |
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| South Korea (Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100)[14] | 68 |
| US World Digital Songs Sales (Billboard)[15] | 8 |
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position |
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| US World Digital Songs Sales (Billboard)[15] | 16 |
"Nunu Nana" (눈누난나)
editAccolades
edit| Year | Organization | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best Dance Performance – Solo | "Nunu Nana" | Nominated | [19] |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Favorite Dance Performance – Female Solo | Won |
Notes
edit- ^ Jessi's debut release, 'Get Up' (2005), was promoted as a single album upon its release, and 'Un2verse' (2017) was promoted as her debut EP. Both releases are now presumably considered EPs by the singer and her label.
References
edit- ^ a b c "NUNA - EP by Jessi on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Un2verse - EP by Jessi on Apple Music". Apple Music. July 13, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "Who Dat B by Jessi on Apple Music". Apple Music. September 23, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "DRIP (feat. Jay Park) by Jessi on Apple Music". Apple Music. November 2, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "NUNA". Melon (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-07-30.
- ^ a b "Jessi Chart History: Billboard Korea K-Pop 100". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Jessi Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- ^ "Jessi (제시) - 'Who Dat B' MV". YouTube. September 23, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "Jessi (제시) - 'Drip Feat. 박재범 (Jay Park)' MV". YouTube. November 2, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ Wong, C. (July 28, 2020). "Watch: Jessi Makes Powerful Return In "NUNU NANA" MV With Lee Hyori". Soompi. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- "Gucci". July 9–15, 2017.
- "Nunu Nana". August 16–22, 2020.
- ^ "Jessi (제시) - '눈누난나 (NUNU NANA)' MV". YouTube. July 30, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "Jessi (제시) - 'Numb' MV". YouTube. August 14, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "Jessi Chart History: Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Jessi Chart History: World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ "RIAS Top Streaming Chart". Recording Industry Association Singapore. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- "Nunu Nana". Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original on 2020-08-18.
- ^ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- "Nunu Nana". August 16–22, 2020. Archived from the original on August 27, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ "2020년 Digital Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "2020 MAMA Nominees". mama.mwave.me. Retrieved 2020-10-29.