Okay-pop has an extended, storied historical past of songs about footwear. From Spotlight’s Gikwang boasting his Dancing Footwear in 2009 to ITZY placing on their Sneakers in 2022, these tracks are usually fairly foolish. And actually, how might they be anything? Now, TOZ is again with their ode to “Nu Footwear” (and no, that’s not an homage to the good 80’s one-hit-wonders Nu Shooz… although I want it was!).
TOZ is notable within the Okay-pop business for being a wholly Japanese group. They debuted final 12 months with the so-so Magic Hour, and Nu Footwear is certainly an enchancment. Proper from the beginning, its rhythmic groove unleashes a roller-rink-ready vitality, providing a full vary of percussion. The fellows paint a vivid melody over this manufacturing, recalling the colourful work of early NCT Dream. It’s a pleasant mix of singing and rapping with a number of satisfying harmonies thrown in.
Nu Footwear‘ refrain is extra of a combined bag. I’m not tremendous enthusiastic in regards to the first half, however this shortly builds to a heartier chorus that sends the phase out on a excessive. Higher but, the music expands its depth because it goes on. I can simply see this rising extra addictive with time.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 8 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
Grade: B