Yaeji
Yaeji · 2017
19 min · 5 tracks · electronic music
A blend of lo-fi house beats and intimate vocals that evoke a dreamy, urban landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Noonside — Opening the EP, this track encapsulates Yaeji's signature sound with its gentle rhythms and reflective lyrics that set an introspective tone.
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New York 93 (single version) — This single showcases Yaeji's unique blend of Korean and English lyrics while capturing the essence of nostalgic city life, making it a standout anthem.
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Guap — With its infectious beat and playful vocals, 'Guap' exemplifies Yaeji's ability to merge danceable elements with personal storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Yaeji's self-titled EP showcases strong composition and craft within the lo-fi house genre, establishing her distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The EP features a consistent use of lo-fi production techniques, with soft beats and ambient textures that create a dreamy atmosphere.
- Vocals are often layered and processed, blending seamlessly with the instrumental elements rather than standing out as separate lines.
- Tracks vary in length, with some extending beyond five minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Feel It Out
The perspective shifts from introspective to inviting others into a shared experience of exploration.
This shift not only enhances the communal feel of the song but also reflects Yaeji's approach to creating connections through her music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Noonside 3:25
- 2 New York 93 (single version) 3:23
- 3 Feel It Out 3:16
- 4 Guap 5:40
- 5 Full of It 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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