The anthemic chorus is still their absolute best.Ī boisterous, big-energy cocktail of everything that makes Block B such a fun and interesting group. To call this the greatest Bigbang song that Bigbang never wrote would be accurate, though a bit of a disservice to the beautiful performance that Block B brings to the track. The first time the guys showed us a softer, more emotive side. From the creative flow of the hip-hop verses to that explosion of a chorus, it’s a total party starter. With a thundering beat and symphonic samples, Nillili Mambo blasts out of the gate with unbridled energy. It’s the best use the group has ever found for maknae P.O.’s rough, commanding vocals. The heaviest single in their discography, with an abrasive hook that shares as much with punk rock as it does kpop. Its bouncy beat and earworm hooks offered a glimpse into what the group would soon become. Its simple, sing-songy refrain gave Block B the oomph they needed to stand apart from their peers, and remains just as addictive today.Ī debut that failed to differentiate them much from other like-minded boy groups, but succeeded as a supremely catchy dance track. The group’s first breakthrough, and still the purest hip-hop single in their catalog. ( Full review here)īlock B was never able to fit very convincingly within the traditional boy band mold, but their early material, including this sunny, pop-influenced single, remains upbeat guilty pleasure fun.Īn off-kilter, midtempo pop track highlighted by an expressive chorus and unique instrumental flourishes. Its brittle chorus packs surprising heft. Depending on how you listen, it’s either hopelessly messy or completely brilliant.Ī delicate, neo-soul offering that reinvented the group as mature, melodic crooners. The vaudevillian, circus-esque hook acts as a pillar to a track that consistently shifts in sound, tempo and character. They’re also a remarkably consistent group, making the top three songs in this list particularly difficult to rank. It’s bright and in-your-face, but underneath lies a grittier, rambunctious edge. In the past, I’ve likened their music to a carnival. They’re really unlike any other idol groups, with a sense of individual style and idiosyncratic concepts. Despite only releasing ten group singles, Block B has risen to incredible fame in Korea.
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