Just over three years after their debut, P1Harmony have unveiled their first full album. This always feels like a milestone for artists, and P1Harmony aren’t messing with the formula when it comes to its title track. Killin’ It (때깔) retains their attitude-fueled hip-hop sound.
There’s no doubt the group excels in this realm, so it’s just a question of how strong the song and production are. Killin’ It unfurls plenty of energy, stuffed with swagger and personality. However, I find the loud, loop-heavy instrumental quite grating and the song itself doesn’t do anything to assuage that concern. Everything feels targeted at the same sonic range, lacking the dynamic highs and lows that make a good groove interesting.
Killin’ It‘s chorus splits the difference between chant and melody. It’s spoken rather than sung, but there’s a taunting tune that makes it catchy. The problem is — like the rest of the song — this centerpiece is more annoying than energizing. At this point, it would be fun to hear some evolution in P1Harmony’s sound because they already have much stronger versions of this in their catalog.
| Hooks | 7 |
| Production | 7 |
| Longevity | 8 |
| Bias | 7 |
| RATING | 7.25 |
