In celebration of their tenth anniversary, we look back at the greatest releases this bold, fierce quartet have gifted the world It’s safe to say that there are few acts in K-pop that have been as astute in creating and safeguarding their ethos and identity as MAMAMOO . A decade on, the group deserve credit as not just vocal powerhouses, but also for how they have successfully turned their music into an extended self-portrait and critique of larger industry itself. Whether it’s Hwasa ’s raw reconciliation with her insecurities on ‘Maria’, Solar ’s unapologetic spotlight on vogue femme on ‘Colors’, the group quite literally calling out mainstream media on ‘HIP’, MAMAMOO have been unrelenting and unabashed in taking the flimsy veneer of perfection and ripping it to shreds.
As the iconic quartet mark their 10th anniversary, we look back on the 10 best tracks by the K-pop girl group group, who have set the benchmark for navigating show business on their own terms. ‘Diamond’ (2020) ‘I Miss You’ (2016) ‘HIP’ (2019) ‘Sleep In The Car’ (2018) ‘Destiny’ (2019) A stark contrast from the soft, poetic romanticism of its predecessor ‘Starry Night’, ‘Egotistic’ tore through post-breakup blues with a fiery, horn-fuelled frenzy. The song’s smooth latin-inspired melodies slot in perfectly with the group’s strong, expansive vocal range as they reclaimed their agency, making this one of their most memorable title tracks to date.
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