Sunday Spin: New Releases From UMI & BAEKHYUN, Nabila Taqiyyah, JENNIE, and f5ve
Sunday Spin is EnVi’s weekly music showcase, where we bring you the hottest global hits in our curated playlist. Join us every Sunday for new music that sets the perfect tone for your upcoming week.
We hope youโre prepared for a wild ride, because youโll be joining Team Envi on a musical rollercoaster this Sunday. From the depths of emotional R&B to the highs of buzzing electronic pop, this weekโs artists had no fear in expanding both their boundaries and your playlists.
UMI and BAEKHYUN – โDo What You Doโ
If youโre looking for powerhouse vocals and ethereal aura, โDo What You Doโ is exactly what you need. The song combines UMIโs meditative personality, BAEKHYUNโs commanding musical presence, and EL CAPITXNโs passionate production skills to create a match in heaven. From the first note, UMI takes the listener on a lush R&B story with a twinkling backtrack as she sings through the first verse and chorus, telling her side of the narrative. BAEKHYUN enters after the first chorus, interlacing his harmony with UMIโs for an intimate coupling throughout the remainder of the song.
โDo What You Doโ delves into the temptation of returning to a past lover, someone you have physically left but always keep in mind. The lyric video unfolds in BAEKHYUNโs room, a nostalgic yet unfamiliar space full of memories and isolation. During the bridge, he takes the lead, singing, โIโll be patient / Iโll be waiting / For you / Till weโre back again,โ with UMI harmonizing under him. As he sings, he admires his memories of UMI and reaches for her as he would for the moon. โDo What You Doโ is a romanticโs sonic paradise, with dreams of rekindling a lost connection and hoping that love will always flourish, no matter the challenge.
BAEKHYUNโs Socials: IG | TK | X | YT
UMIโs Socials: IG | TK | X | YT
j-hope – โSweet Dreams feat. Miguelโ
BTS member j-hope is making his highly anticipated return to the music scene with โSweet Dreams feat. Miguel,โ his first release since his military discharge. This upbeat single arrives just ahead of the North American leg of his tour, โHOPE ON THE STAGE,โ though lucky fans at his Seoul shows got an exclusive sneak peek. Known for his collaborations with artists like J-Cole and Becky G, he even hopped on Don Toliverโs track โLV Bagโ alongside Pharrell Williams at the end of February. Continuing this streak, j-hope teamed up with R&B singer-songwriter Miguel for the refreshing love anthem, โSweet Dreams.โ
For j-hope fans, โSweet Dreamsโ seems to be a perfect encapsulation of the artistโs optimistic persona. For newcomers, it serves as a charming introduction to his world. The music video, bathed in pastel hues and cotton candy sunsets, emphasizes the message of universal togetherness. As j-hope dances through gray days and scenes of mishaps, he spreads positivity, reminding us that any day can be sweet with the right mindset. The video even contains a surprise appearance from featured artist Miguel as he sits at a talk show host desk, hinting at the songโs first live recorded performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
f5ve – โMagic Clockโ
With every release f5ve continues to hone their unique sound, and โMagic Clockโ is their most upbeat and eccentric song yet. The lively production leans into hyperpop, guaranteed to have listeners dancing and rewinding repeatedly. Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, f5ve consists of five women united by a mission to replace fear with optimism and empowerment. โMagic Clockโ embodies this statement, as it preaches a tune of positivity and love for the singersโ past, present, and future.
In the music video, f5ve is joined by every version of themselves โ young and old โ as they express their wish to return to moments theyโve shared with loved ones. TSURUGI of PSYCHIC FEVER stars in the video as the one who winds the women back and forth in time, entranced by their magical transformations. F5veโs joyful exteriors are at the forefront of a pop-art-inspired set with clocks of all shapes and sizes, reflecting their love of fantasy personas and transcendent landscapes. If your week has been lacking pep, โMagic Clockโ will bring your bounce back in no time.
Travis Japan – โSay I Doโ
Travis Japan is here to set the season of spring in motion with their sweet new single, โSay I Do.โ This bubbly, feel-good song is everything you need for sunlit daydreams and heart-fluttering confessions. Adding to its romantic, youthful glow, โSay I Doโ will also serve as the theme song for TV Asashiโs upcoming show Honno Switch, starring none other than Travis Japanโs own Kaito Miyachika.
The fun doesnโt stop there! โSay I Doโ is just one-half of a double-track release by the seven-member group. โTokyo Crazy Nightโ arrives as the fiery counterpart to โSay I Doโ with bold, after-dark intensity. With a double-track release like this, Travis Japan is serving both sugar and spice. And for fans who want even more, a physical version of the double-singles dropped just this Wednesday, featuring extra songs and exclusive behind-the-scenes video content.
Sabrina Claudio – โNeed U To Need Meโ
Reaching into the depths of her heart and vocals, Sabrina Claudio is laying bare her rawest and vulnerable side in โNeed U To Need Me.โ Claudio is set on not holding anything back in this song,centered around a hazy love slowly becoming one-sided. โNeed U To Need Meโ showcases stunning instrumentals with strings galore alongside Claudioโs atmospheric tone, matching her heavenly aesthetic for the song.
Filled with white lace, feathers, and alluring vocal runs, the single and the music video embrace Sabrina Claudioโs feminine nature. Elongating every word with breathy holds, she sings, โLike hours of sleep, baby / I need you to need me / And if I left, would you be broken / Or would it make you feel indifferently?โ While โNeed U To Need Meโ is rather simple lyrically โ spanning only ten lines over nearly three minutes โ the complexity lies in the interplay of the harp, guitar, and airy background vocals. These elements take center stage for the majority of the song, creating a beautifully serene moment in time.
AleXa – โSugarcoatโ
AleXa is serving all the feels with her newest album, Sugarcoat. The title track, โSugarcoat,โ is the perfect indie-pop song for golden-hour drives with the windows down, contemplating whether to send that text. Breezy yet emotional, the songโs lyrics unpack love and miscommunication. Over a dreamy, guitar and drums beat, AleXa sings, โDidnโt know just how to put this/Sugarcoat it no,โ capturing that moment where youโre trying to find the right words not to hurt your lover. Thereโs a bit of bittersweet nostalgia in this track, making it the perfect soundtrack for anyone caught between holding on and letting go.
JENNIE – โlike JENNIEโ
JENNIE is back and bolder with her highly anticipated solo debut album, Ruby. With this latest album, the pop star delivers a dazzling mix of attitude, elegance, and undeniable star power. From start to finish, the album radiates the kind of confidence only JENNIE can embody, proving once again no one can do it โlike JENNIE.โ
โLike JENNIEโ is the second track on the album and our personal favorite. Itโs drenched in charisma and set against a pulsing beat, the track turns self-love into a power move and radiates pure main character energy. Returning to her rapper roots, JENNIE effortlessly switches between English and Korean, spitting razor-sharp lines with the confidence of someone who knows sheโs untouchable. The opening verse sets the tone immediately: โSpecial edition and your AI couldnโt copy.โ Because letโs be real, who can be like JENNIE? She also calls out her critics, teasing them with lyrics like โWho else gotโem obsessed like JENNIE?โ and the ultimate truth bomb, โHaters, they donโt really like JENNIE/ โCause they could never be JENNIE.โ The track is playful, itโs powerful, and above all, itโs pure JENNIE.
Nabila Taqiyyah – โSalah Sangkaโ
Indonesian singer-songwriter Nabila Taqiyyah is here to deliver pure heartache in โSalah Sangka,โ the latest release from her new album, Kekal Yang Sementara. A sentimental ballad drenched in sorrow, the song unravels the pain of broken promises and betrayal. With her delicate vocals, Nabila captures the devastation of being left behind by someone who once promised forever only to walk away for another woman. Each note lingers like an unspoken goodbye, with haunting piano melodies aching with longing and loneliness. โSalah Sangkaโ is a song reserved for those left picking up the pieces, finding solace in the echoes of what once was.
TREASURE – โYELLOWโ
TREASURE is here to paint the town yellow! The powerhouse fourth-gen boy group is back with their highly anticipated mini-album, Pleasure. The title track โYELLOWโ is a vibrant, feel-good song that captures the rush of falling in love. With lyrics co-written by member ASAHI, the song infuses TREASUREโs signature warmth and energy into a fresh new perspective on love, comparing it to the bright, golden hues of spring.
Since their debut in 2020 under YG Entertainment, TREASURE has been a force to be reckoned with. The 10-member group has racked up millions of album sales, delivering chart-topping hits like โBONA BONAโ and โDARARI.โ Now, they will be embarking on their first-ever U.S. tour, which kicks off April 6th in Brooklyn, NY. Donโt miss your chance to experience TREASURE live!
Other tracks in this weekโs Sunday Spin playlist include โSAYOโ by CIKI, โPSILOCYBIN & DAISIESโ by Jessie Reyez, and โIS THIS LOVEโ by XG. Listen to everything mentioned and more, curated by Team EnVi only for you on Spotify.
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