Red Velvet - The Red


  • I. Introduction

    Red Velvet released its first full album The Red on September 9, 2015.


    II. Background & Release

    The album featured 10 songs that reflect Red Velvet's unique musical approach: a combination of "red" (primarily bright pop) and "velvet" (more r&b and ballads) songs. This album was specifically "red," while the group's next release was "velvet." The lead single "Dumb Dumb" was released the same day as the album.


    III. Tracklist

    Title Style Lyrics Music Arrangement Length
    "Dumb Dumb" Red Seo Ji-eum, Kim Dong-hyun LDN Noise, Deanna Dellacioppa, Taylor Parks, Ryan S. Jhun LDN Noise, Deanna Dellacioppa, Taylor Parks, Ryan S. Jhun 3:22
    "Huff n Puff" Red Kenzie Alex G, Anne Preven, Will Gray, Jaden Michaels Alex G, Anne Preven, Will Gray, Jaden Michaels 3:01
    "Campfire" Red Jo Yoon-kyung LDN Noise, Taylor Parks, iDR, Ryan S. Jhun LDN Noise, Taylor Parks, iDR, Ryan S. Jhun 3:16
    "Red Dress" Red Jo Yoon-kyung LDN Noise, Nermin Harambasic, Jin Suk Choi, Rodnae "Chikk" Bell, Charite Viken Reinas, Ryan S. Jhun LDN Noise, Nermin Harambasic, Jin Suk Choi, Rodnae "Chikk" Bell, Charite Viken Reinas, Ryan S. Jhun 3:02
    "Oh Boy" Red Ku Tae-woo Herbie Crichlow, Lauren Dyson, Jin Suk Choi, LDN Noise Herbie Crichlow, Lauren Dyson, Jin Suk Choi, LDN Noise 3:08
    "Lady's Room" Red Kenzie Kenzie, Daniel "Obi" Klein, Oliver McEwan, Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel) Kenzie, Daniel "Obi" Klein, Oliver McEwan, Ylva Dimberg (The Kennel) 3:15
    "Time Slip" Red Misfit Daniel "Obi" Klein, Johannes "Josh" Jorgensen, Charli Taft, Jinbo
    		 Deekay, Charli Taft, Jinbo 3:39
    "Don't U Wait No More" Red 100% Lyricism Dem Jointz, Taylor Parks, Ryan S. Jhun Dem Jointz 2:51
    "Day 1" Red Hyun Hwang (MonoTree) Hyun Hwang (MonoTree) MonoTree 3:26
    "Cool World" Red Im Seo-hyun Daniel "Obi" Klein, Marcus Winther-John, Andy Love Daniel "Obi" Klein, Marcus Winther-John, Andy Love 4:05

    IV. Spotify Playlist

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    V. Music Video

    Dumb Dumb MV

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    Dumb Dumb Music Show Performance

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    VI. Reception

    The album debuted at the top of the Korean Gaon Albums Chart, with all of the albums songs charting on the Gaon Digital Chart. It also became their first release to top the U.S. Billboard World Albums Chart, as well as reaching #24 on the Heatseekers Chart. It also charted in Japan on the Oricon Charts at #47. The lead single "Dumb Dumb" reached #2 on the Gaon Digital Charts and #3 on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart. Another single "Huff 'n' Puff" was performed in weekly music show performances.

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