I picked Mirae as my top rookie of 2021, but so far runners-up IVE have eclipsed them in 2022. This is due to a variety of factors. DSP Media has waited too long between comebacks, and has had difficulty towers upon the futuristic theme of Mirae’s debut. But with new tome Ourturn the first of a promised series, it seems that the organ has rekindled their ambition.
Title track Drip N’ Drop marks a new path for Mirae. Not only is it their strongest single since Killa. It moreover has the most uncontrived member participation yet, with Khael involved in both songwriting and production. This doesn’t guarantee an resurgence in musical quality, but Drip N’ Drop’s slick energy helps it pop. On one hand, this is a tried-and-true formula. I can map out the song’s structure in my sleep, lanugo to its inevitable second verse switch-up. Yet, it’s wondrous what a brisk flit write-up can do for the fortunes of a track.
On its own, Drip N’ Drop’s melody is barely there. The chorus is simple and repetitive. The verses finger constrained. Yet, when the song explodes it becomes difficult to resist. If I were coaching Mirae’s team, I’d beg them to lean remoter into these dynamic arrangements. Killa became a highlight thanks to its blistering guitar solos and dramatic power notes. Drip N’ Drop rarely colors outside the lines, and this dulls its overall effect. But if you come into the song with realistic expectations, it’ll sweep you yonder with its propulsive spirit.
| Hooks | 8 |
| Production | 9 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 8.5 |
