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XXL (Young Posse song)

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"XXL"
Single by Young Posse
from the EP XXL
LanguageKorean
ReleasedMarch 20, 2024
GenreOld-school hip hop
Length2:32
LabelBeats
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Kiggen
  • Rick Bridges
Young Posse singles chronology
"Young Posse Up"
(2024)
"XXL"
(2024)
"On My Scars"
(2024)
Music video
"XXL" on YouTube

"XXL" is a song recorded by South Korean girl band Young Posse. It was released by Beast Entertainment on March 20, 2024, as the lead single for the extended play (EP) of the same name.[1]

Background and release

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On March 4, 2024, Beats Entertainment announced Young Posse's second EP XXL, slated to be released on March 20.[2] The release schedule was revealed a day later,[3] followed by the track listing on March 7, with "XXL" announced as the lead single.[4] Concept photos were released on March 9, showcasing the members in outfits reminiscence of 90s hip-hop.[5] On March 19, a teaser for the music video for the song was released.[6] The song was released digitally on March 20, along with its music video.[7]

Composition

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"XXL" was co-written and composed by Kiggen and Rick Bridges. Musically, the song is described as an old-school hip hop song which pays homage to the song "Come Back Home" by the 90s Korean hip-hop group Seo Taiji and Boys.[6]

Credits and personnel

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Adapted from Melon credits:[8]

  • Young Posse – vocals
  • Kiggen – lyrics, composition, arrangement
  • Rick Bridges – lyrics, composition, arrangement

Charts

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Chart performance for "XXL"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
South Korea Download (Circle)[9] 82

References

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  1. ^ Kim, Min-ji (March 20, 2024). "'컴백' 영파씨, 오늘 두 번째 EP 'XXL' 발매…'컴백홈' 오마주" ['Comeback' Young Posse releases second EP XXL today... Homage to "Comeback Home"] (in Korean). News 1. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Moon, Wan-sik (March 4, 2024). ""우리의 꿈과 포부는 XXL 사이즈!" 영파씨, 3월 20일 'XXL'로 컴백" ["Our dreams and ambitions are XXL size!" Young Posse, comeback with XXL on March 20th] (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (March 5, 2024). "영파씨, 의문의 콘텐츠명 등장..컴백 궁금증 'UP'" [Young Posse, mysterious content name appears.. Curiosity about comeback 'UP'] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (March 7, 2024). "영파씨, 'XXL' 트랙리스트 오픈..멤버 전원 작사 참여" [Young Posse, XXL track list opened.. All members participated in writing lyrics] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (March 9, 2024). "영파씨, 90년대 힙합 감성 컴백..'발칙+엉뚱' 틀 깨부순다" [Young Posse, 90s hip-hop sensibility comeback.. breaking the 'cheeky + eccentric' mold] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b Kim, Soo-jin (March 19, 2024). "영파씨, 신곡 'XXL' MV 티저 공개..올드스쿨 힙합 감성" [Young Posse, new song "XXL" MV teaser released.. Old-school hip-hop sensibility] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Kyung, Ji-min (March 20, 2024). "영파씨, 오늘(20일) 두 번째 EP 'XXL' 발매..키겐→카드 BM 지원사격" [Young Posse, 2nd EP XXL released today (20th)... Kiggen → Kard BM support fire] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ "XXL". Melon. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  9. ^ "Circle Download Chart – 2024 Week 12". Circle Chart (in Korean). March 17–23, 2024. Archived from the original on March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.