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Songs that could make it in the U.S V.I.- Magic

 Big Bang Member Seung -Ri also known as V.I. released his first solo debut mini album entitled V.V.I.P at the beginning of  this year . Though the mini album had a few tracks that really seem geared to the overseas market ( V.I.P., what do you want me to do?) this particular track stood out to me as having potential as a U.S.  radio/ club hit.

Why it may succeed in the U.S

The song starts off with a conversation in English, there a few bits of English sprinkled in the lyrics as well as the background vocals. The most important part the chorus is in English and it’s pretty simple and easy to remember (and yeah, yeah, yeah goes across language barriers). The Music is very reminiscent of electro R&B of the late 90s and 00’s (think Omarion ”Touch” and Justin Timberlake) a sound that seems to be coming back.

 Who it may succeed with

While this group may not be the desired demographic, 23 -30 R&B fans.  The laid back tone of the music, the conversations placed throughout song and the melody are very 90s R&B elements. Though the song is obviously electronic, I can see old school fans giving this song a try just like they did with Omarion and Justin Timberlake. Also older fans also tend to actually buy the music a big plus.

Where should it be played?  Given its laid back feel and electronic sound a lounge would be a good place to get the song out there. Even retail stores that play electro pop music like Sephora would be a good idea.

Radio or Video? Since there was no video made for this song radio would be the answer. The key would be the type of radio station, a lot of times songs like these are sent to hip hop stations not a good idea, probably not even a station that plays R&B, a station that plays a mix of music ranging from pop to rock would be a better bet as it would reach a more diverse crowd.

What do you think? Could it be successful in the U.S. if the song was completely in English?