JINJIN & ROCKY (of ASTRO) - 1st Mini Album [Restore]

JinJin & Rocky (ASTRO) 1st MINI ALBUM The ‘Human Fatigue Recovery Agents’ JinJin & Rocky have caused a stir with their recovery project for the entire nation! When you listen to this music we hope your mind and hearts are restored! JinJin, the leader and main rapper of ASTRO, and Rocky, the main dancer and lead rapper, have joined forces and are ready to deliver positive energy to the entire nation with their bright and beautiful vibes. Through their first mini album, JinJin & Rocky approach listeners with a different charm from what they have shown as ASTRO. In particular, JinJin & Rocky, who have revealed their musical capabilities by serving as the main pillars of songwriting and composing within ASTRO, have fully captured their own identity by taking charge of the songwriting, composing, and producing for every track on this album. Having evolved into perfect all-rounders in rapping, vocals, performance, and producing, you can experience the fantastic chemistry of JinJin & Rocky, who will let the entire nation breathe again with their cheerfulness. Let's finally breathe thanks to the Funky Duo who will shake up 2022! In JinJin & Rocky's first mini album, they have embedded a wish for the recovery of the public's daily lives based on a cheerfulness seen nowhere else, hoping the album becomes like a vacation for everyone. With an album that wittily captures the desire for recovery to the pre-COVID era and a safe return to daily life, the one-and-only funky duo visits listeners worldwide through the title track ‘Let’s Breathe,’ which best showcases their charm. This album is an extension of PROJECT ASTRO, following Moonbin & Sanha's unit album released in 2020 and MJ's solo album released in 2021, once again imprinting ASTRO's broad musical spectrum and unrivaled presence. These days, charging forward is the trend! JinJin & Rocky, the leaders of ‘Hip-stro’ who will change your suffocating daily life. JinJin & Rocky's title track ‘Let’s Breathe’ is a song that gets everyone excited with an exhilarating rhythm reminiscent of a musical, witty lyrics, and choreography that anyone can easily follow; they have begun preparing to make the hearts of the entire nation flutter with their characteristic cheerful energy. They have playfully expressed, in their own way, the desire of modern people exhausted by repetitive daily routines to regain freedom and leisure as before. Not only do they express the positive message of 'let's blow away all the stress' through an exciting performance, but the witty lyrics that match the retro-feeling sound and intense dance beats provide both visual and auditory pleasure. All-rounder irreplaceable idols JinJin & Rocky deliver cheerfulness with their unique charm. Having built solid musical skills by participating in songwriting and composing for every album, JinJin & Rocky have exploded their synergy through this album. They have clearly proven their further expanded musical spectrum through a diverse song composition and fully demonstrated their capabilities as irreplaceable all-rounders, filling the album with their unique charm. From the song ‘Let’s Breathe’ to the choreography and music video planning, they have proven their potential as producers. In addition, the album is filled with unit songs born from their long-term chemistry, as well as solo songs that highlight their strengths and add their own colors—including ‘Lazy (Feat. Choi Yoojung (Weki Meki))’, a medium-tempo pop dance song perfect for a relaxing weekend; ‘Lock down’, a dance song with an intense beat; ‘Complete Me’, a medium-tempo song with a sophisticated mood; and ‘CPR’, an emotional ballad. Let's ‘Restore’ by creating a moment like a brief break from a suffocating daily life through the music of JinJin & Rocky, who are delivering a message of hope to the entire nation by completing a well-made record. 01 Just Breath Lyrics by Jinjin (ASTRO), Rocky (ASTRO), OBROS Composed by Rocky (ASTRO), Jinjin (ASTRO), OBROS, Nomasgood Arranged by OBROS, Nomasgood Vocal Directed by OBROS Guitar by Moon Jong-hyuk Piano by OBROS, Nomasgood Synthesizer by OBROS, Nomasgood Drum by OBROS, Nomasgood Bass by Han Hyuk-il Background Vocals by OBROS2 Recorded by Jung Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studios Digital Edited by Jung Mo-yeon Mixed by Masterkey @ 821 Sound Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering A funky dance pop genre combined with a retro sound and trendy synths, the unique events following each section are reminiscent of a musical. The witty lyrics, exciting rhythm, and popular, bright melody are enough to make one feel the cheerful energy of Jinjin & Rocky. Aiming to be a ray of light in a fast-paced modern society, this song will gift a moment of rest to modern people who always live chased by time. 02 Lazy (Feat. Choi Yu-jung (Weki Meki)) Lyrics by Jinjin (ASTRO), ORAE, Sam Carter, Dash Guy Composed by Jinjin (ASTRO), ORAE, Sam Carter, Dash Guy Arranged by Jinjin (ASTRO), ORAE, Sam Carter, Dash Guy Vocal Directed by Jinjin (ASTRO), ORAE, Sam Carter Drums by Jinjin (ASTRO) Bass by Dash Guy Synthesizer by ORAE Piano by ORAE Brass by Dash Guy Recorded by Jung Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studios Digital Edited by Sam Carter Mixed by Masterkey @ 821 Sound Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering A holiday where modern people living passive lives can take active action. 'Lazy,' which humorously expresses the image of staying only in bed and under the covers, unable to overcome laziness even with a few rare opportunities, breathes pleasant motivation into an exhausted life with its bright melody, minimal hip-hop style 808 sound, and lyrics that anyone can relate to. 03 Lock down Lyrics by Jinjin (ASTRO), ORAE, Sam Carter, Dash Guy Composed by Jinjin (ASTRO), ORAE, Sam Carter, Dash Guy Arranged by Jinjin (ASTRO), ORAE, Sam Carter, Dash Guy Vocal Directed by Jinjin (ASTRO), ORAE, Sam Carter Background Vocals by Sam Carter Drums by Jinjin (ASTRO) Bass by Dash Guy Synthesizer by ORAE Guitar by Kim Seung-jae Recorded by Jung Mo-yeon (assist. (Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studios Digital Edited by Sam Carter Mixed by MasterKey @ 821 Sound Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering This song expresses a more sophisticated and restrained charm through a repetitive sequence of addictive, heavy bass sounds and rock guitar lines, complemented by a disciplined vocal line. It allows listeners to simultaneously experience Jinjin's power and sophisticated, melodic rapping, while Rocky's refreshing and solid vocals add strength to express the will to reach out first to fans who could not be met in a world 'locked down' and submerged in confusion. 04 Complete Me Lyrics by Rocky (ASTRO), Enzo, OBROS Composed by Rocky (ASTRO), OBROS Arranged by OBROS Vocal Directed by OBROS All Instruments and Programming by OBROS Background Vocals by OBROS2 Recorded by Jung Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studios Digital Edited by Jung Mo-yeon Mixed by MasterKey @ 821 Sound Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering Amidst a sophisticated harmony of hip-hop and funk, the PLUCK sound that dominates the overall atmosphere of the song provides an addictive and unique charm. In the DROP part, the song stands out for its bold attempt to focus on performance, excluding vocal sections, and was created together with producer OBROS. The lyrics also double the charm of the song with a sweet yet playful message and a unique structure. 05 CPR Lyrics by Rocky (ASTRO), OBROS Composed by Rocky (ASTRO), OBROS Arranged by OBROS Vocal Directed by OBROS Guitar by Seo Yu-won Piano by Kim Chae-young Bass & Synthesizer & Drum by OBROS Background Vocals by Rocky (ASTRO) String Arranged by String D Varius Recorded by Jung Mo-yeon (assist. Lee Yu-na, Lee Kang-hyun) @Vibe Music Studios Digital Edited by Jung Mo-yeon Mixed by MasterKey @ 821 Sound Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering This song uses CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) as a metaphor to express the confused emotions of the moment one realizes their heart no longer beats for the woman they once were certain was their destiny, and the desire to feel those initial emotions once again. Reminiscent of 80s and 90s pop ballads, this song features an EP sound and warm chords, while standing out for its contrasting structure completed by sorrowful lyrics expressing a sad heart. Along with unique vocals, the escalating melody featuring brilliant techniques that move between low and high registers will capture the listeners' ears.