Is Dem Jointz (Step Back, Tank) the best producer in Kpop right now? Do you want your group to work with him?

No.

eh he feels like a roulette

Great sometimes other times could use some work

he is my fav kpop producer right now

I dont see how he is the best producer now, most of the songs that you singled out have a mixed reception, and only step back charted high. BEP is a better candidate, considering StayC rise

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But I’m not talking about charts. His song may be experimental but they still gets talked about and pushes the boundaries of Kpop, where Bep songs may do well but I don’t see how it’s giving any fresh perspective on music.

Controversial =/= Best. How I said, his common reception is mixed, maybe controversial or not, doesn't translate in people liking his songs enough or success, which are decisive factors in calling a producer the best.

No thank you.

I don't think most K-Pop songwriters know how to approach his Hip-Hop/Rap production side effectively..at least the ones who have written over his Rap-centric tracks so far (i.e. many SM tracks and "freaky fishy" compared to a more effective hook like "Lalisa"). That's not Dem Jointz's fault. His R&B production style is easier to approach though.

The best producer in Kpop is whoever did Cherry Bullet's latest album. Two SOTY contenders right there.

As for Dem Jointz, both Tank and Step Back are at least unique and interesting. They're actually let down by the vocals (mispronouncing "freshy" as "frishy", making poor Wendy and others scream to hit notes). But their instrumentals and arrangements are very catchy.

My faves already have. I love his experimental side certainly, but I like the way he tailors the approach to fit the group (less experimental for EXO, more so for NCT 127) as well as his ability to put together a really well made R&B song too.

More traditional for RV and Taeyeon

Slightly outside the box for EXO and SHINee:

All in for NCT 127:

I'm really curious to see what he'll do with NCT Dream's tt - I think it will be somewhere between EXO and NCT 127 (maybe like SHINee level?)

Lol who

I'd love to hear what 3RACHA and him could do together in producing.

I don't think he matches my other faves' style. His songs for EXO are some of my least favorites title track or bside.

No.

no , there always something going on and usually too much in his music.

No thank you

step back is yoo young jin SM.