Proof [Compact Edition]

by BTS

Overview

In the span of just nine years, K-pop septet BTS went from industry upstarts to one of the most popular musical acts on the planet with their record-breaking output, international appeal, and genre-blurring blend of pop anthems, rap cyphers, and heartfelt ballads. Their rapid rise is chronicled on this expertly curated, three-disc anthology Proof. Not just a quick-release "Greatest Hits" cash-in, this versatile set is a gift for fans that functions both as an ideal entry point for casual listeners, and as a deep dive for ARMY diehards. The group's relationship with their fan base is apparent, especially on the second disc, which is the heart of the Proof experience. Here, each member chose a pair of deep cuts from the catalog for inclusion on the compilation, offering unexpected insight into their individual personalities and genre-leanings, whether that happens to be rap-centric (like RM's "Intro: Persona" and "Stay," SUGA's "Trivia: Seesaw" and the hard-hitting "BTS Cypher Pt. 3: Killer," and j-hope's laid-back hip-hop "Outro: Ego" and "Outro: Her"); pop-focused (like Jin's yearning "Moon" and "Jamais Vu," Jimin's slinky "Filter" and the earnest "Friends," and Jung Kook's shimmering "Euphoria" and "Dimple"), or R&B-influenced (V's "Singularity" and "00:00 (Zero O' Clock)," both showcases for his lush vocal range). For a group that's consistently addressed themes of identity, persona, and self, this is a fascinating peek behind the curtain to see what makes them musically tick. Beyond this segment, the first part of Proof serves as the more traditional "best-of" set. However, instead of slapping every hit onto one playlist, each previously released album and EP is allowed one song representative (that release's lead single, as it were), providing a tighter snapshot of the rapid evolution from their aggressive rap beginnings ("No More Dream," the dubstep-inflected "N.O," "Boy in Luv") through their massive dance anthems ("Fire," "DNA," "IDOL") and into their shimmering global chart-topper period ("Dynamite," "Butter"). Kicking it off, a newly remastered version of 2013's unofficial cut "Born Singer" (which samples J. Cole's "Born Sinner") is a journey back to the start, wherein j-hope, SUGA, and RM spit explicit verses defying critics and doubters who would later witness the group's ascent. Finally, on the "CD-only" third disc, a collection of demos and previously unreleased material joins new ballad "For Youth," a touching, soulful ode that is one of three freshly recorded songs which buffers the compilation. In addition to "For Youth," Proof also includes the bombastic "Run BTS" -- a dizzying standout that features some of their speediest verses and cockiest swaggering -- and the set's lead single "Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)," a bright dose of optimism that deftly merges pop sheen with a classic hip-hop beat and melodic sampling. As far as retrospective compilations go, Proof is a shining example of how to do it well, drawing listeners in with the familiar and enriching the experience with a special, personal touch. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	06/10/2022
Label:	Bighit Music
UPC:	8809848751110
Rank:	3457

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Born Singer
2. No More Dream
3. N.O
4. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (Boy in Luv)
5. Danger
6. I Need U
7. Run
8. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (FIRE)
9. ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿/Blood Sweat & Tears
10. ¿¿¿¿¿¿/Spring Day
11. DNA
12. Fake Love
13. Idol
14. ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ (Boy With Luv)
15. On
16. Dynamite
17. Life Goes On
18. Butter
19. Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)

Disc 2

20. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿/Run BTS
21. Persona (Intro)
22. Stay
23. Moon
24. Jamais Vu
25. Trivia: Seesaw
26. BTS Cypher, Pt.3: Killer
27. Ego (Outro)
28. Her
29. Filter
30. ¿¿¿¿¿¿/Friends
31. Singularity
32. 00:00 (Zero O'Clock)
33. Euphoria
34. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿/Dimple

Disc 3

35. Jump [Demo Version]
36. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿/Young Love
37. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ (Boy in Luv) [Demo Version]
38. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿/Quotation Mark
39. I Need U [Demo Version]
40. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿/Boyz With Fun [Demo Version]
41. Tony Montana
42. Young Forever [RM Demo Version]
43. ¿¿¿¿¿¿/Spring Day [V Demo Version]
44. DNA [J-Hope Demo Version]
45. Epiphany [Jin Demo Version]
46. Seesaw [Demo Version]
47. Still With You [Acapella]
48. For Youth

Album Credits

Performance Credits

BTS   Primary Artist
Jimin   Primary Artist
Halsey   Featured Artist
Supreme Boi   Featured Artist

Technical Credits

David Stewart   Composer
Yang Ga   Mastering Engineer
Ebenezer   Composer
Jung Kook   Composer
Fallin' Dild   Composer
Kass   Composer
Stephen Kirk   Composer
Feli Ferraro   Composer
Tom Wiklund   Composer
Rob Grimaldi   Composer
Hiss Noise   Composer
Roman Campolo   Composer
Camilla Anne Stewart   Composer
Marcus McCoan   Composer
Max Lynedoch Graham   Composer
ADORA   Composer
Ghstloop   Composer
Danke   Composer,Composer
Candace Sosa   Composer
An Bok Jin   Composer
Fluorescence Boy   Composer
Jessie Lauryn Foutz   Composer
Lutra   Composer
Bobby Jung   Composer,Composer
Daniel Caesar   Composer
Blvsh   Composer
4rest   Composer
Eyon Ebenezer   Composer
Kim Do-hoon   Composer
Ahn Bok-jin   Composer
Paulindild   Composer
Fluorescent Boy   Composer
Adora   Composer
Jeong Barbie   Composer
Pauline Dild   Composer
Chris James   Composer,Composer,Composer,Composer
Max Schneider   Composer
Thanh Bui   Composer
Alex Deyoung   Mastering Engineer
Jermaine Cole   Composer
Dwayne "Dem Jointz" Abernathy Jr.   Composer
Ali Tamposi   Composer
Jessica Agombar   Composer
Oneye   Composer
Arston   Composer,Composer
Dan Gleyzer   Composer
Isran   Composer
Tony Dawsey   Mastering Engineer
Chris Gehringer   Mastering Engineer
MAX   Composer
P-Dogg   Composer
Alex Bilowitz   Composer
Suga   Composer
Antonina Armato   Composer
James Fauntleroy   Composer
Vlado Meller   Mastering Engineer
Canei Finch   Composer
Sebastian Garcia   Composer
Bang   Composer
Pete Ibsen   Composer
Allison Kaplan   Composer
Jordan "DJ Swivel" Young   Composer
Juro "Mez" Davis   Composer
Krysta Youngs   Composer
Randy Merrill   Mastering Engineer
Owen Roberts   Composer
Julia Ross   Composer
Martin Sjolie   Composer
Nicole Kim   A&R
Ron Perry   Composer
Bang Si Hyuk AKA "Hitman" Bang   Composer
August Rigo   Composer
Jenna Andrews   Composer
Do Hoon Kim   Composer
Melanie Fontana   Composer
Halsey   Composer
Arlissa Ruppert   Composer
Matty Thomson   Composer
Ibrahim Hamad   Composer
Ludwig Lindell   Composer
Roget Chahayed   Composer
Michel Schulz   Composer
Max   Composer
Drew Love   Composer
RM   Composer
Supreme Boi   Composer
Emily Weisband   Composer
Anthony Parrino   Composer
Slow Rabbit   Composer
Jin   Composer,Composer,Composer
Stella Jang   Composer
Imad Royal   Composer
Matthew Tishler   Composer
Blaise Railey   Composer
Brother Su   Composer
Devine Channel   Composer
Hilda Stenmalm   Composer
Charlie J. Perry   Composer
J-Hope   Composer
Max   Composer
Jimin   Composer
V   Composer