Sunday Spin: New Releases From NCT DREAM, Dominique Adhadiaz, Jackson Wang, and WayV
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.
Summer may be reaching its peak, but the roll out of new bangers keeps coming. Get ready to time travel as this week’s playlist will have you traveling to the future with NCT DREAM then going back in time with Y2K-influenced songs like “YES” by HYO. This week, EnVi has curated a diverse list of catchy new releases that are bound to get stuck in your head.
NCT DREAM – “BTTF”
NCT DREAM are moving history and dialing the future forward in their latest song “BTTF.” Short for “back to the future” and inspired by the sci-fi franchise, the lyrics dive into the group’s determination to take back their power to change the future through time travel. The group journey through their past to reflect and realize the importance of having regrets. The hip-hop dance track plays with retro beats and interweaves the distinct “NCT sound” that carry their ambitions toward a new horizon. Traveling through space and time, the music video shows NCT DREAM in visually immersive scenes, sending them through a loop to both the past and future. “We are the future,” they declare.
Dominique Adhadiaz – “Blip (Seoul Mix)”
Following the success of her introspective debut single “Blip,” rising R&B and K-pop artist Dominique Adhadiaz returns with a remix, “Blip (Seoul Mix).” “This version was born out of my love for Korean music and my desire to connect deeper with fans who live between cultures,” Dominique said in a press release. “We wanted to keep the heartbeat of Blip, but give it a Seoul-flavored pulse.” Infused with nostalgic R&B vibes and Y2K pop charm, this track elevates Adhadiaz’s playful vocals into something dreamy and bold. Expanding on the original themes, “Blip (Seoul Mix)” continues Adhadiaz’s digital-era romance campaign “Love & Connection in the Digital Era,” in partnership with RCD Records. The song explores the complexities of Gen Z dating culture from online love to ghosting. “Send your love signal back to me,” she sings, waiting for a response across screens. Want to add an R&B pop tune about love to your playlist? “Blip (Seoul Mix)” is the song for you!
YOON SAN-HA – “EXTRA VIRGIN”
After 11 months, YOON SAN-HA of ASTRO is back again to showcase his ever-evolving transformation in his second solo mini album CHAMELEON. The title track “EXTRA VIRGIN” is packed with punchy beats that are drawn from country style chord progressions and hip-hop rhythms. The title is inspired by the finest grade of olive oil and represents YOON SAN-HA’s unwavering charm. Lyrically, it shows his strong confidence and desire to make any genre his own, like a chameleon adapting its colors to new environments. “I change my skin without a hitch,” he sings. The music video adds on to the fresh summer vibes with YOON SAN-HA playing guitar and dancing outside of a gas station on a bright day. Along with it are comedic elements of him trying to hitch-hike to the city and him being in the passenger seat with an olive mascot. If you’re looking for an upbeat song to add to your summer playlist, YOON SAN-HA’s “got what you need.”
FIG – “Questionnaire”
Singaporean Malaysian artist FIG is questioning about a mutual love in her latest single “Questionnaire.” The NYC-based artist has turned her experiences of sending Google forms to every crush she’s ever had into this catchy indie-pop track. “Do you like bread? Do you like blue? Do you like me too?” FIG repeats throughout the song as a way to casually ease into her confession. “Questionnaire’s” accompanied music video is a lighthearted one with Y2K elements and symbolic moments like fishing for her crush’s attention. Looking for a way to ease your crush anxiety? Break the ice with a Google form or send them this song!
WayV – “BIG BANDS”
WayV are here to throw a punch with BIG BANDS. Following their sixth mini-album Frequency, the boys are back with a six-track album sure to get your body moving along. The title track “BIG BANDS” is a funky, hip-hop track that mixes together playful lyrics and jazz. The energy for this song is big and bold with explosive lyrics like “Yeah, we hit ya like big bands / Low notes and accent marks, we got ‘em big plans.” The music video is also equal parts funk and swag as the members conquer chaos in a digitalized reality. Of course, WayV are going to match the groovy vibes with powerful choreography that screams chic and cool. “BIG BANDS” is loud, proud, and definitely made for the stage! It’s not surprising that the group is gearing up for their “NO WAY OUT” tour this summer, with two already sold-out Seoul dates.
Naniwa Danshi – “Over the Horizon!”
Looking for a song to set the rest of your summer right? Naniwa Danishi have you covered with their new fourth studio album BON BON VOYAGE! And the second track on this album, “Over The Horizon!” is definitely a sonic serotonin boost for your day. The song bursts open with imagery like “Fog clears and wakes up / The dazzling sun shines,” painting a sunrise of hope and adventure. It’s the kind of uplifting anthem made for spontaneous road trips and beach days. With bright instrumentals and soaring vocals, Nanwai Danshi encourage you to take hold of your curiosity and “go on a long way, cross the horizon.” It’s a reminder that no dream is too big to conquer, and to never forget that childhood wonder. “Over the Horizon” is about moving forward even when the future feels uncertain, holding on tight to joy, and choosing connection over fear. “Come on, there’s a rainbow / Stay gold, let’s go tomorrow,” they sing, lighting up the way to tomorrow.
Rai Anvio – “under moon, NEON blÜ”
Sometimes, the reality of a toxic cycle can hit just as fast as falling in love. In “under moon, NEON blÜ,” Jakarta-based rapper Rai Anvio unpacks the dangers of codependency that has trapped him in a love connection. What started as a sweet romance soon slipped into an unhealthy dynamic, something Anvio feared yet couldn’t turn away from. He felt truly seen beyond his guarded walls but soon realized it was a facade. Anvio quietly reflects in this track as he walks underneath the moonlight in the music video. Chill beats carry out the moodiness and emotional weight. “I’ll wait for you / Cause it’s you I’m drowning into,” he sings, illustrating the push-and-pull cycle such a connection can have.
HYO – “YES”
“Can you feel it?” The Y2K era is calling. HYO of legendary K-pop group Girls’ Generation is here to save summer with her latest banger “YES.” This song marks her first release since her pop-funk English single “Retro Romance” last year. This track pulses with a rhythmic bass, a two-step rhythm, and blends hypnotic house vibes with HYO’s distinct pop flair. HYO exudes flirty charm and confidence. The lyrics serve as an elevation mantra knowing she’s an “it” girl: “I got a face like that / … / Got a waist like that.” Her music video has minimalistic scenes that pop with each outfit change, dance move, and on-screen graphics. “YES” will have you saying yes to all the party invites for the rest of the summer.
Jackson Wang – “Made Me a Man”
Jackson Wang has returned with MAGICMAN 2, the successor to his album MAGIC MAN, which he released in 2022. The eleventh track on the album “Made Me a Man” is a melancholic guitar ballad that strips away Wang’s mask, revealing a completely vulnerable side to him. Lyrics like “You made me a man” and “Take off the past, there’s no going back / Takе off the mask, it ain’t gonna last” imply that his past experiences and the light present as a guiding force have shaped him as the person he is today. In the music video, Wang is seen walking through a pink field on a sunny day. He is costumed in his Magic Man character and gets thrown into a greyscale night where he is seen lurching forward through flashing lights. This can symbolize an internal struggle to move forward until Wang transitions back to the pink field, where he calmly reaches the top of a hill. “Made Me a Man” is no doubt an emotional song layered with impactful lines carried by Wang’s soft vocals.
Cait Lin 凱琳 – “Stand Still”
Cait Lin 凱琳 is baring her soul in her latest slow-burning R&B ballad “Stand Still.” This track encapsulates the feeling of capturing fleeting moments and freezing them in time. “Stand still just you and me / Picture this frame frozen in time / Our love will never fade away,” she sings. Blending soft R&B textures and heartbeat paced rhythms with her velvet vocals, Cait Lin 凱琳 channels sensual intimacy of being present with a special partner. The music video is scattered with nods to Taiwanese culture like floating lanterns and distant silhouettes of Taipei 101, a skyscraper landmark. Her captivating visuals, set against reflective and vibrant backdrops, beautifully embody the quiet magic of stillness and basking in the present moment.
Haru Nemuri – “iconoclasm”
Haru Nemuri is giving us a first taste of her upcoming album, ekkolaptómenos, with her newest single, “iconoclasm.” Known for fusing punk intensity and poetic lyrics, Haru Nemuri delivers an experimental, thunderous anthem driven by explosive and pulsating contemporary beats. The song is about rejecting cycles of exploitation with unshakable resolve, channeling fury into purification. As she prepares to take her music across Japan this fall and hit North American stages, fans can expect an electrifying live experience just as daring as this track. With a FUJI ROCK Festival ‘25 slot confirmed, Haru Nemuri is ready to tear through musical boundaries yet again. Be sure to check out ekkolaptómenos when it officially drops on August 1!
TAVE, IDK, & Musiq Soulchild – “BLOCK”
TAVE’s “BLOCK” is a soulful, thought-heavy single that bridges hip-hop grit and smooth R&B warmth. Featuring IDK and Musiq Soulchild, the single is both streetwise reflection and spiritual clarity. With glowing keys, jazzy loops, and velvety grooves, the track challenges perceptions of reality, with lines like “The brokest people that you see be the rich / Let that sink in.” It’s a song about what you don’t see at surface level. The quiet battles, the contradictory assumptions, and the truths we all carry behind closed doors. Together, the trio builds a sound that’s both nostalgic and deeply meditative, yet unmistakable current. If you’re ready to confront the reality of society, take a listen to “BLOCK” and keep an eye out for Tave’s upcoming debut EP Fly Away.
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Other tracks in this week’s Sunday Spin playlist include “I’m fine” by SEUNGHYUN (AIMERS) feat. JAEHA, “Take It Slow” by Sofia Ly, and “Aura” by IV Of Spades. Listen to everything mentioned and more, curated by Team EnVi only for you on Spotify.
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