After a relatively quiet start to the year, Stray Kids has returned with a bang, delivering their highly anticipated album HOP—a bold and fresh exploration of their hip-hop influences. Since May, the group has been on a non-stop journey, breaking records with their earlier releases, including the chart-topping ATE. Now, HOP marks a thrilling chapter as the group dives even deeper into the genre, offering something new, exciting, and unmistakably Stray Kids.
While hip-hop elements have always been present in Stray Kids’ music, HOP takes their passion for the genre to an entirely new level. The album channels the essence of 90s hip-hop, from the styling and choreography to the lyrics and flows. With a classic boom-bap rhythm and old-school hip-hop vibes, HOP is a love letter to the culture that shaped the genre. Tracks like “Walkin’ On Water” exemplify this evolution, combining Stray Kids’ signature rap flows with catchy, addictive hooks and confident, bold lyrics.
HOP not only embraces the power of hip-hop but also highlights the group’s versatility, offering stunning moments of vocal artistry alongside their sharp rapping. The music video for “Walkin’ On Water” serves as a dynamic visual fusion of Korean and hip-hop cultures, amplifying the song’s energy and cultural resonance. With HOP, Stray Kids has once again shown their ability to evolve while staying true to their roots—setting the stage for what’s next in their unstoppable rise.
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