GOLDEN [SHINE] [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]

by Jung Kook

Overview

More than any of his BTS bandmates, Jung Kook has been primed for the greatest crossover potential with his debut solo album, Golden. Unlike the rap showcases of RM, Suga, and J-Hope or the focused genre forays from V, Jin, and Jimin, Golden takes aim at the mainstream sweet spot that swirls together funky beats, catchy melodies, and irresistible choruses. It doesn't hurt his prospects that everything is in English, either. Backed by producers such as BloodPop, Diplo, Andrew Watt, and Cirkut and songwriters like Shawn Mendes and Ed Sheeran, the LP also features rapper Jack Harlow on the bouncy, fun-loving "3D"; Major Lazer on the sensual, throbbing "Closer to You"; DJ Snake on the shimmering electronic dance anthem "Please Don't Change"; and Latto on the chart-conquering, record-breaking sex romp "Seven" (the edited version is also included). While the laundry list of A-list names attached to the project leaves little doubt that this has been custom-designed to make him an even bigger star, everything works so well because of Jung Kook's seasoned vocals and natural allure. Like Justin Timberlake and Harry Styles before him, it's quite clear that Jung Kook has been christened as his boy band's main breakout, and Golden makes a great case for that push. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	11/03/2023
Label:	Bighit Music / Hybe
UPC:	0196922572814
Rank:	76

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jung Kook   Primary Artist
DJ Snake   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Latto   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Jack Harlow   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Major Lazer   Primary Artist,Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Blake Slatkin   Composer
LeClair   Producer
Gregory "Aldae" Hein   Composer
Jessica Agombar   Composer
Daye Shin   A&R
Alyssa Stephens   Composer
Jamison Baken   Composer
Thapelo Chuene   Composer
Daniella Kim   A&R
Dongbin Shin   A&R
Jongwon Lee   A&R
Scooter Braun   A&R
Johan "Roza" Rosa   Producer
Yunjoo Park   A&R
Gregory Hein   Composer
Chris Gehringer   Mastering Engineer
P-Dogg   Producer
Michael Pollack   Composer
Diplo   Producer
Theron Thomas   Composer
William Grigahcine   Composer
Johnny McDaid   Composer
DJ Snake   Producer
Mike Bozzi   Mastering Engineer
Scott Harris   Composer
Bang Si Hyuk AKA "Hitman" Bang   Producer
Thomas Wesley Pentz   Composer
Ed Sheeran   Composer
Ali Tamposi   Composer
Cirkut   Producer
Tyshane Thompson   Composer
DJ Tay James   Composer
Adio Marchant   Composer
Jon Bellion   Composer,Producer
Allen Ritter   Composer,Producer
Yannick Rastogi   Composer
Andrew Watt   Composer,Producer
Shawn Mendes   Composer
Kurtis Wells   Composer
Henry Walter   Composer
Michael Tucker   Composer
Latto   Composer
BloodPop   Composer,Producer
Zacharie Raymond   Composer
Banx & Ranx   Producer
David Stewart   Composer,Producer
Jordan Douglas   Composer
Jung Kook   Composer
Maesic   Producer
Emeric Boxall   Composer
Peter Rycroft   Composer
Jack Harlow   Composer