Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia

Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia
EP by
ReleasedApril 6, 2011 (2011-04-06)
Recorded2011
Genre
Length10:58
Label
ProducerTeddy Riley
Rania chronology
Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia
(2011)
Time to Rock da Show
(2011)
Singles from Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia
  1. "Dr. Feel Good"
    Released: April 6, 2011
  2. "Masquerade"
    Released: June 13, 2011
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Teddy Riley, the First Expansion In Asia is the debut extended play by South Korean girl group, Rania, released on April 6, 2011, by DR Music and Yedang Company, it is the only EP to feature member Yijo as she left the group due to visa issues.

Background

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The album's lead single, "Dr Feel Good," was composed, written, and produced by Teddy Riley, who originally made the song for Lady Gaga.[1]

Promotion

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Rania promoted their debut with showcases in Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam.[2] Member Yijo was absent in promotions due to visa issues.

Critical reception

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Rania's debut was met with mixed reviews in Korea, as many viewers found the group's image too provocative.[3] As a result, Rania were forced to change their choreography and make minor changes to the outfits.[4] Riley himself announced he would disassociate himself with the group as he believed that the group and comeback were attempts to use him for his name and status.[5] Despite this, singles "Dr. Feel Good" and "Masquerade both charted at 99 and 192 on the GAON chart respectively.[6][7]

Track list

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No.TitleWriter(s)ArrangementLength
1."Dr. Feel Good"Richard Garcia, Rosel A Minster, Dominique Rodriguez, Jessica Bryant, Teddy RileyTeddy Riley, Richard Garcia, Rosel A Minster, Dominique Rodriguez, Jessica Bryant3:32
2."Masquerade"  3:13
3."Dr. Feel Good" (English version)Teddy RileyTeddy Riley, Richard Garcia, Rosel A Minster, Dominique Rodriguez, Jessica Bryant3:54
4."Masquerade" (English version)  3:20
5."Dr. Feel Good" (Instrumental)  3:32
6."Masquerade" (Instrumental)  3:20

References

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  1. ^ "걸그룹 '라니아' 국내 최초로 한ㆍ미 동시 데뷔" [Upcoming girl group Rania to debut in both America and Korea]. Heraldcorp.com (in Korean). 27 September 2010. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  2. ^ "「RaNia」アジア10か国でショーケース開催". Wow! Korea. June 20, 2011. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "베일벗은 라니아, 파격의상+섹시안무··'충격적 비주얼'" [Rania's cheap outfits and sexy choreography are... "a schocking visual"]. Asiae.co.kr (in Korean). 7 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  4. ^ "포미닛.라니아 "선정적 안무와 의상 수정"" [4Minute and Rania to make changes to their choreography and outfits]. Yonhap News (in Korean). 12 April 2011. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  5. ^ "So Teddy and Rania are now kaput. And now what?". Seoul Beats. 26 May 2011. Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Dr Feel Good". 10–16 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Pop Pop Pop". 20–26 November 2011. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2020.