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BigBang member Taeyang released the album sampler for his 4th studio album, QUINTESSENCE, on his official social channels on the 16th, ahead of the album\u2019s release on the 18th.<\/p>\n

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The roughly 3-minute sampler includes the title track \u201cLIVE FAST DIE SLOW\u201d along with excerpts from all 10 songs on QUINTESSENCE, paired with cinematic visuals that bring the music to life.<\/p>\n

Taeyang\u2019s soul-drenched voice moves across genres. The album\u2019s 10 tracks\u2014from propulsive beats to smooth R&B\u2014are paced to highlight that range, elevating the record\u2019s craft and energizing K-pop fans who have long awaited new music.<\/p>\n

He confirmed the release of QUINTESSENCE and its title song \u201cLIVE FAST DIE SLOW\u201d for the 18th and has been rolling out a series of teasers to build anticipation. A music-video teaser, in particular, emphasizes his signature performance and kinetic energy, promising another display of his all-around artistry.<\/p>\n

In a comeback documentary, he explains choosing QUINTESSENCE\u2014a word connoting essence or the most concentrated form\u2014as the album\u2019s title and guiding concept. The film follows his collaborations with producers and fellow artists, documenting the decisions and deliberations that shaped the record and underscoring the sincerity behind his first full-length release in 9 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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