Chiljip Psy-da(Korean:칠집싸이다;RR:Chiljip Ssaida) is the sixth studio album and seventh major release by South Korean singerPsy.The album was released on December 1, 2015, byKT Music,YG Entertainment,School Boy,andRepublic.[1]The lead singles included "Daddy" and "Napal Baji".

Chiljip Psy-da
Studio albumby
ReleasedDecember 1, 2015
Recorded2015
GenreK-pop
Length32:57
Label
Psychronology
Psy 6 (Six Rules), Part 1
(2012)
Chiljip Psy-da
(2015)
4X2=8
(2017)
SinglesfromChiljip Psy-da
  1. "Daddy"
    Released: November 30, 2015
  2. "Napal Baji"
    Released: November 30, 2015

Background

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The album cover artwork mimics the design of the Chilsung Cider soft drink.

Psy originally released the title of the album during a streaming onV Liveon November 24, 2015.[2]The title and album cover is a parody of a Korean soft drink Chilsung Cider byLotte Chilsung.[2]

Songs and composition

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In the press conference, Psy stated that the single "Napal Baji" is a "fresh sounding retro style funk track with heavy drums and rhythmic guitar lines of the 70s and 80s".[3]Regarding the two singles, he explained that "Daddy" was produced with the international market in mind, while "Napal Baji" was produced mainly for the interest of the domestic market.[4]

Several songs on the album were described by Psy as parallels to several of his older works, including "Dance Jockey" with his 2003 hit "Champion"[5]and "I Remember You" with his 2012 track "What Would Have Been?".[6]Regarding the song "Dream", Psy said that he calledKim Jun-subecause he was inspired from his performances.[7]A tribute to the late Korean singerShin Hae-chul,the lyrics are based on "talks with him about philosophy and death while drinking with him" which he wondered if "maybe all our entire lives are a dream".[8]The profits from the song were donated to his family.[9]

Track listing

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CD and digital download[10][11]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Dance Jockey" (댄스쟈키)PsyYoo3:22
2."I Remember You" (featuringZion.T)
  • Psy
  • Yoo
Yoo3:43
3."Napal Baji" (나팔바지)Psy
  • Psy
  • Yoo
Yoo3:43
4."Daddy[a]"(featuringCL)
  • Park
  • Psy
  • Yoo
  • Future Bounce
  • Regiacorte
  • Drion
  • Adams
  • Yoo
  • Future Bounce
3:50
5."Dream" (featuringXia)
  • Psy
  • Shin Hae-chul
  • Psy
  • Yoo
Yoo3:16
6."ROCKnROLLbaby" (featuringwill.i.am)
  • Psy
  • Adams
  • Psy
  • Kush
  • Adams
  • Yoo
  • Kush
  • Yoo
  • R.Tee
4:16
7."The Day Will Come" (좋은날이 올거야;Joheunnari Olgeoya) (featuringJeon In-kwon)Psy
  • Psy
  • Yoo
Yoo3:32
8."Ahjussi Swag" (아저씨SWAG) (featuringGaeko)
  • Psy
  • Gaeko
  • Psy
  • Yoo
Yoo3:09
9."Sing(Psy mix) "(withEd Sheeran)
  • Sheeran
  • Williams
  • Psy
  • Yoo
Yoo3:57
Total length:32:57

Notes

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  1. ^The song contains elements from will.iam song "I Got It from My Mama".

Charts

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Chart (2015) Peak
position
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[12] 6
US World Albums (Billboard)[13] 6

References

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  1. ^Hoffman, William (November 30, 2015)."Psy Releases" Daddy "Music Video Ahead of 7th Album 'Chiljip Psy-Da'".Music Times.RetrievedDecember 1,2015.
  2. ^ab'싸리텔' 싸이 "정규 7집 제목은 '칠집싸이다'..초심 찾을것"['V Live' Psy says "My 7th regular album is titled 'Chapter 7 Psy'.].Star News(in Korean). November 24, 2015.RetrievedOctober 16,2020.
  3. ^싸이 나팔바지…‘내가 A급 싸이다’[Psy's Napal Baji... 'I'm a A-Class Psy'].MBN.November 30, 2015.RetrievedOctober 16,2020.
  4. ^싸이 "신곡 '나팔바지' 무대, 'MAMA'서 최초 공개"[Psy's "New song 'Napal Baji' first stage will be released at 'MAMA'" ].TV Report(in Korean). Naver. November 24, 2015.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
  5. ^싸이, 네번째 신곡은 '댄스쟈키'..'챔피언' 잇는 국민 댄스곡[Psy's fourth new song 'Dance Jockey' and 'Champion', a national dance song].Star News(in Korean). November 27, 2015.RetrievedOctober 16,2020.
  6. ^'싸리텔' 싸이 신곡 '아이 리멤버 유', 자이언티 피처링 발표[Psy on V Live, "New song 'I Remember You' featuring Zion" ].My Daily(in Korean). November 24, 2015.RetrievedOctober 16,2020.
  7. ^싸이, 두번째 신곡 '드림' 발표 "JYJ 김준수 피처링"[Psy releases second new song 'Dream' 'featuring JYJ's Kim Junsu "].Xports News.November 25, 2015.RetrievedOctober 16,2020.
  8. ^'싸리텔' 싸이 "'드림' cố 신해철 헌정곡..시아준수 참여"[Psy's song 'Dream' is a tribute to the late Shin Hae-cheol... Xia Junsu participates].Star News(in Korean). November 25, 2015.RetrievedOctober 16,2020.
  9. ^싸이 "신해철에 헌정곡... 음원 수익은 유족에"[Psy "Song of tribute to Shin Hae-chul... Profits from music go to the bereaved family" ].Hankook Ilbo(in Korean). November 26, 2015.RetrievedOctober 16,2020.
  10. ^"Psy 7th Album by Psy".iTunes Store.December 2015.RetrievedDecember 2,2015.
  11. ^"칠집싸이다"[Chiljip Psy-da] (in Korean).Melon.RetrievedJuly 13,2016.
  12. ^2015년 52주차 Album Chart[Week 52 of 2015 Album Chart].Gaon Music Chart(in Korean). December 13–19, 2015.RetrievedDecember 30,2015.
  13. ^"World Albums Chart".Billboard.December 19, 2015.RetrievedMay 6,2022.