TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s (TXT) Yeonjun has significantly heightened anticipation for their upcoming comeback by unveiling the official tracklist for their second mini-album, ‘NO LABELS: PART 02’. The album, set to feature six tracks including the highly-anticipated title song ‘Ice Cream’, was announced on June 22nd. Fans can mark their calendars for July 10th at 1 PM KST when the new album will be released. Adding to the excitement, Yeonjun is notably credited as a lyricist for two of the B-side tracks, showcasing his artistic involvement.
The ‘NO LABELS: PART 02’ album will comprise a diverse selection of songs, including the title track ‘Ice Cream’, along with ‘Vanilla’, ‘조금 서툴러도 다시 (Baby Wassup?)’, ‘No More Disco’, ‘Fxxking Star’, and ‘Long Way Long Ride’. The reveal of the tracklist itself was creative, presented on a unique ice cream receipt-shaped paper. This aesthetic choice was set against a backdrop featuring elements of the ice cream truck seen in the ‘CHOI YEONJUN’ video, which was previously released to build momentum for the album.
Delving into the album’s sound, the title track ‘Ice Cream’ is described as a funk rock genre song, characterized by its fusion of drums, bass, and captivating guitar riffs. Lyrically, it uses the sweet yet boundary-maintaining nature of ice cream as a metaphor for a relationship where two individuals are deeply affectionate but still uphold certain limits. The album’s opening track, ‘Vanilla’, explores the journey of self-discovery, depicting a person who, accustomed to a familiar world, is drawn to new sensations through another individual possessing a unique aura and taste. Following this, ‘조금 서툴러도 다시 (Baby Wassup?)’ beautifully encapsulates the fluttering excitement and nervous tension experienced when trying to initiate a conversation with someone you admire.
Further enriching the album, ‘No More Disco’ tells the story of two people, initially feeling out of place at a club, who ultimately find each other and forge a closer connection. ‘Fxxking Star’ is a powerful track where the artist boldly compares themselves to a radiant ‘star’ or a burning ‘star’. Concluding the album, ‘Long Way Long Ride’ offers a message of comfort and encouragement, resonating with anyone who has felt shaken and weary during a long and challenging journey. In related news, Yeonjun recently celebrated a significant personal achievement, taking home the K-Pop World Choice (Solo) award at the ’35th Seoul Music Awards’, an event held on June 20th at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, further cementing his growing influence in the K-Pop industry.
