For the time being, solo singer Jung In is a relative unknown among international fans of Korean music, but she has quite the following in South Korea, and for very good reason.
Once she parted ways from her former group G-Fla (Groove Flamingo) some years ago, Jung In’s solo career stepped down a very eccentric path, focusing on a Korean-indie/R&B style with her boyfriend of eight years, guitarist Jo Jung Chi.
Jung In released “Monsoon” in early April as the lead single from her 2011 EP, “Melody Remody“, and as you will hear below, Jung In’s music stands out in two very special ways: through her musical style and through her interesting singing voice.
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It took watching Jung In perform this song live for me to really take in the robust quality of her vocal ability. The way the notes of this song flow from Jung In’s mouth as she plucks them from her vocal library is both soothing and mesmerizing to listen to. “Monsoon” is a slow tempo R&B single with crests of melodies in every verse and chorus line, and Jung In does an excellent job of delivering clear meaning, excitement, and emotion as the listener delves into every layer of the song.
An important detail worth mentioning here is that “Monsoon” has a very good direction. It intensifies from one verse to the next, all culminating to an explosive middle 8 where we hear Jung In conjure up a set of pipes we hadn’t heard before. The male accompaniment is also brought out at the climax, which allows this grand release of tension to become even more magical.
Jung In’s “Monsoon” is a definite gem of 2011; it’s multi-dimensional, tender, and Jung In racks your cords apart with nothing but her voice. How often does that happen?
If you enjoyed “Monsoon,” give the rest of her mini album, “Melody Remody”, a listen. You won’t regret a minute of it.
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