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Stray Kids, 2021 Holiday Special Single 'Christmas EveL' release! Double title tracks double the charm!
- “Special year-end” single 'Christmas EveL', a surprise gift from the Christmas mischief-makers to fans!
- 2021 project promise relay in progress! Filling global STAY's satisfaction with seasonal songs!
- ‘Global trend’ Stray Kids' seasonal songs 'Christmas EveL’ & 'Winter Falls', winter new songs from the Christmas mischief-makers!
Stray Kids will release the Holiday Special Single 'Christmas EveL' on November 29, 2021.
Stray Kids continues their unique way of communicating with the world through their new single name 'Christmas EveL', which adds the letter 'L' to 'Christmas Eve', breaking the existing grammatical framework with each album. Themed around 'Christmas mischief-makers', they reach out to domestic and international fans with this special single like a surprise gift for Christmas.
In the video 'Stray Kids "STEP OUT 2021"' released on January 1 of this year, they hinted at their aspirations and plans, including the first official fan meeting, their own reality show, regular 2nd album, seasonal songs, collaborations, and pop-up stores. Starting with the fan meeting, they fulfilled their promises sequentially, including their own reality show 'SKZ CODE' and global collaborations, showing their love for fans. They continue the momentum by releasing the seasonal song 'Christmas EveL' and responding to the support of domestic and international fans.
The Holiday Special Single 'Christmas EveL' features 'Christmas EveL' and 'Winter Falls' as double title tracks. The two new songs, which exude contrasting atmospheres from their titles, are expected to deliver double the charm to listeners. 'Christmas EveL' showcases the witty charm of Stray Kids, with the producing group 3RACHA responsible for the lyrics and composition. The lyrics, which cleverly express Christmas from a different perspective, such as "Sneaking up on the chimney on tiptoes" and "Today is a special day that no one can steal, shadows cover me, Let me sing a Christmas song," enhance the immersion. The sound, which feels like the year-end atmosphere, is twisted in a funky and hip-hop manner, amplifying Stray Kids' cheerful energy. The other title track 'Winter Falls' is an attractive song with lyrical lyrics, contrasting guitar melodies, and a warm melody, allowing listeners to feel a poignant and lyrical atmosphere.
Additionally, the new song '24 to 25' and the English version of the track 'DOMINO' from the regular 2nd album 'NOEASY' are included. 'DOMINO (English Ver.)' reinterprets the confidence and aspirations of "Once you nod, everyone follows" in English lyrics, with the collaboration of Bang Chan, Felix, and rapper Junoflo.
The new single also showcases the musical growth of 3RACHA, who are credited on all tracks. They collaborated with renowned domestic and international writers such as earattack and HotSauce to enhance the quality.
Stray Kids solidified their position as pioneers of 'mara-flavored genre music' with addictive songs like '神메뉴' and 'Back Door' through their first regular album 'GO生' and the repackage album 'IN生' released last year, standing tall as the 'next generation K-pop representative group.' After winning the final of Mnet's 'Kingdom: Legendary War' in June this year, they achieved a 'career high' with their regular 2nd album 'NOEASY' released in August and the title track '소리꾼,' achieving top results in various indicators. In October, they surpassed 1.27 million cumulative shipments on the Gaon chart and became a 'million-selling artist' in just three years since their debut, firmly establishing themselves as the 'leaders of the 4th generation of K-pop.'
They are proving their worth as a team with strong performances and solid vocal and rap skills, keeping their promises to fans and warmly coloring the end of 2021 with their new single.
[CREDIT]
1. Christmas EveL *Title
[Stray Kids' Comment]
“Stray Kids, transformed into playful mischief-makers, presents a hip-hop track that expresses their thoughts on Christmas. Enjoy the witty lyrics that view Christmas from a different perspective and our unique energy that is free-spirited and full of personality. We hope you love it as it has a different charm from the calm music that flows during Christmas.”
Lyrics by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA)
Composed by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), HotSauce
Arranged by HotSauce, Bang Chan (3RACHA)
Original publisher JYP Publishing (KOMCA)
Sessions
Keyboard by HotSauce
Drum programming by HotSauce
Computer programming by HotSauce
Digital Editing by Lee Kyung-won
Recorded by Koo Hye-jin at JYPE Studios
Mixed by Manny Marroquin at Larrabee Studios (North Hollywood, CA)
Mix engineered by Chris Galland, assisted by Zach Pereyra, Anthony Vilchis
Mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound
2. 24 to 25
[Stray Kids' Comment]
“A song that contains the message of wanting to spend the time transitioning from December 24 to 25 together, created with the hope that many people listening to this song will have a sweet and warm Christmas. The calm guitar sound, our voices, and the grand track create a cozy atmosphere. The lyrics 'STAY for Christmas' express both the meaning of wanting to be together and that it is a Christmas song for STAY.”
Lyrics by Bang Chan (3RACHA)
Composed by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Nickko Young
Arranged by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Nickko Young
Original publisher JYP Publishing (KOMCA), Copyright Control
Sessions
All instruments by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Nickko Young
Strings by Shin Ye-rin
Digital Editing by Lee Kyung-won
Recorded by Choi Hye-jin at JYPE Studios, Bang Chan (3RACHA) at Chanie's “Room”
Mixed by Koo Jong-pil at KLANG Studio
Engineered for mix Kang Sun-young
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo at 821 Sound Mastering
3. Winter Falls *Title
[Stray Kids' Comment]
“A story of a person trying to erase complicated thoughts that come to mind when winter, the season of wrapping up the year, arrives, along with the white snow. The lyrics express a lyrical and poignant sentiment like "Winter Falls, the snow falls cleaner than anything else, I'll try to erase everything you have left me," and the rhythmic yet warm melody is attractive. I hope it becomes a song that can be warmth in the cold winter.”
Lyrics by Han (3RACHA)
Composed by Han (3RACHA), earattack
Arranged by earattack
Original publisher JYP Publishing (KOMCA), Copyright Control
Sessions
Guitar by Kim Jong-seong
All instruments by earattack
Background vocals by Han (3RACHA), earattack
Digital Editing by Lee Kyung-won
Recorded by Koo Hye-jin, Choi Hye-jin at JYPE Studios
Mixed by Lee Tae-seob at JYPE Studios
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo at 821 Sound Mastering
4. DOMINO (English Ver.)
Lyrics by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA)
Composed by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), Han (3RACHA), Versachoi
Arranged by Versachoi, Bang Chan (3RACHA)
English Lyrics by Bang Chan (3RACHA), Felix, Junoflo
Original publisher JYP Publishing (KOMCA)
Sessions
All instruments by Versachoi, Bang Chan (3RACHA)
Digital Editing by Lee Kyung-won
Recorded by Koo Hye-jin, Choi Hye-jin at JYPE Studios
Mixed by Yoon Won-kwon at Studio DDeepKICK
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo at 821 Sound Mastering