dori EP [Cinema Pt. One]

The birth of a charming R&B musician we will love, dori [Cinema Pt. 1]

R&B music is in a unique position in Korea. Although the genre music market that has yet to be formed is not clearly visible, the number of musicians representing this genre is increasing year after year. Artists' activities are fragmented, but good jewels can be found in unexpected places. The musician I will be introducing today, dori, is also a musician I met in an unexpected place. To call him just a rookie, his first single has already produced successful results. His first released song “2 O'CLOCK” received a lot of love not only in Korea but also abroad, and the numbers have already proved it. Of course, not only indicators are great. His vocals, which were released over the light production without being excessive, were attractive enough without being flashy. He seemed to know what virtues a so-called sophisticated R&B should possess.

This album [Cinema Pt.1] is a work that shows dori's musical spectrum as well as various possibilities. If the three songs released so far, “2 O'CLOCK,” “Girlfriend,” and “YOU AND I” all had a similar mood to some extent, the songs included in this work reveal more strengths as a singer-songwriter and vocalist, naturally expressing confidence. It feels like opening up the world of music. If the pre-released “smallthing” has a more pop-like texture, the title song “My Light” is a breezy R&B song with a fast tempo, added rhythm, and an impressive bass sound and beat. Here, dori's sing-lap is added, allowing you to see another of his charms. On the contrary, “That Star” is a lyrical and melody-emphasized song familiar to Korean R&B fans. You can feel dori's singing and expressive power a little more, but above all, you can also see the ability to dramatically lead the song while the string performance is added.

All the songs on the album were co-produced with Jung Bas, and “That Star” was co-produced with Widstring, one of the most active string session teams in Korea. In addition, “My Light” is included with the sped up version, which is currently in vogue mainly for short form. The album is also released as a CD, and through the CD, you can also listen to the previously released “2 O'CLOCK” and “Girlfriend”. The album can be heard on various domestic and international streaming platforms, and the CD release will begin on March 30th.

WELCOME TO MY [Cinema Pt. One] !
-dori