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Hippity Hop

EXID · 2012

23 min · 6 tracks · K-pop

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and playful beats, merging pop sensibilities with hip-hop influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Feel Good — This track became the signature song of the album, featuring an infectious chorus that exemplified EXID's energetic style and vocal prowess.
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    전화벨 — With a bouncy rhythm and playful lyrics, this song highlights the group's fun side while showcasing tight harmonies and a catchy melody.
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    Think About — This track stands out for its blend of hip-hop elements with pop melodies, illustrating the versatility of EXID as artists right from their debut.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

Hippity Hop showcases EXID's early sound with catchy hooks and playful beats, establishing their identity in K-pop.

What we noticed

  • The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace throughout its six tracks, with each song incorporating elements of both pop and hip-hop.
  • The final track is a remix of the title track, which alters the arrangement but retains the original's core melody and energy.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful energy for gatherings
  • for upbeat mornings
  • infectious rhythms for dancing
  • catchy melodies to sing along

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • looking for deep lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2012, Hippity Hop was EXID's debut mini-album, marking their introduction to the K-pop scene. At this point in their career, they were just beginning to build their identity and fanbase amid a competitive industry landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Mamamoo· Red Velvet· Twice

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 하나 보단 둘 3:55
  • 2 I Feel Good 3:27
  • 3 전화벨 3:52
  • 4 Think About 3:42
  • 5 Whoz That Girl Part. 2 3:44
  • 6 I Feel Good (R.Tee remix) 5:00

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