The month of BLACKPINK solos comes to a conclusion as Lisa caps off February with the release of her first full album. This project has been preceded by a number of singles dating all the way back to last June. Like bandmate Jennie, the album’s tracklist unveils a host of big-name collaborators including popular rapper Future on a version of new single Fxck Up The World. However, the music video opts for the “Vixi solo” mix, giving Lisa (or at least her alter ego) full spotlight.
To be honest, this song was probably never going to be for me. I appreciate its jolt of energy and “get out there and kill it” vibe, but this particular style isn’t something that mobilizes me in the way it might others. The instrumental’s lumbering rumble and madhouse sirens recall hits of the mid-to-late 2000’s, but Lisa’s flow often dips into trendy (and overused) rhythms that fail to set Fxck Up The World apart from other tracks. The shouted chorus is catchy but the lyrics are the same old braggadocios tropes we’ve heard over and over again. The song never says “some shit that’ll make ’em think it, thought-provoking” as verse one proudly declares, making the whole track feel a bit unaware of its own campiness. The lyrics would be better off embracing a sense of humor with more memorable barbs and a knowing wink.
Of all the BLACKPINK members, I do think this genre suits Lisa best. Purely filtered through charisma and energy, she sells the track. it just doesn’t feel particularly unique to her, making the entire exercise veer closer to play-acting than anything. It’s functional for a couple minutes of unbridled intensity, but I don’t see myself returning to it often.
Hooks
8
Production
8
Longevity
7
Bias
7
RATING
7.5