Xignature

Xignature
Studio album by
XIA
ReleasedMay 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)
Genre
Length48:57
LanguageKorean
Label
XIA chronology
Yesterday
(2015) 		Xignature
(2016) 		Pit a Pat
(2020)
Singles from Xignature
  1. "Rock The World"
    Released: May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)
  2. "Sweet Melody"
    Released: May 30, 2016 (2016-05-30)

Xignature is the fourth studio album by South Korean singer Kim Junsu, released under his stage name XIA on May 30, 2016.[2][3] The album contains thirteen tracks including double lead single "Rock The World" and "Sweet Melody". The album also features several artists The Quiett, Automatic, Crucial Star, and Paloalto.[4]

Background and release

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On May 9, C-Jes announced that XIA would set to be release his fourth full-length Xignature (blend of his stage name "Xia" and the word "Signature") and started pre-orders in the same day. The album features various genres, such as, Hip Hop, EDM, R&B, Urban, etc.[5]

On May 11, the album's tracklist was revealed.[6] On May 17, "Rock The World" was revealed as the album's lead single.[7]

On May 18, the promotional single "..Is You" was released.[8][9] On May 24, the music teaser of "Rock The World" was released.[10]

On May 26, the album's audio preview was revealed.[11] On May 28, the music video was released prior the album's release through Naver TV Cast.[12] The album officially released on May 30.[13]

Commercial performance

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The promotional single "..Is You" debuted at No. 19 on the Gaon digital chart, selling 72,183 copies in its first week.[14][15]

Xignature debuted at number one on South Korea's Gaon Album Chart in the chart issue dated May 29–June 4, 2016.[16][17]

Promotion

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XIA promoted the album with a live outdoor showcase held at the east gate of the COEX Mall in Seoul on May 30 and attendance by 3,000 fans.[18][19] He also had his own segment on Melon Radio.[20][21]

To commemorate the release of the album, XIA would begin his fifth Asia tour kick-off in Seoul's Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium on May 11, 2016.[22]

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Rock The World" (featuring The Quiett & Automatic)XiaThe Vanderveers3:58
2."Sweet Melody" (featuring Ben)XiaFrakial3:24
3."This Love Shouldn't Go Away" (이 사랑을 떠나가면 안돼요)GaemiGaemi4:04
4."Pretty" (예뻐)Xia, J.KimbPresident, Kim Yoo Chan3:57
5."Fun Drive" ((FUN 드라이브) featuring Crucial Star)Xia, Kwon Bin GiXia, Kwon Bin Gi3:35
6."Break My Heart"Park Eun WooAirwave Assassins3:21
7."Still" (여전히)Xia, J.KimbPresident, Yoo Yeong Joon3:57
8."Magic Carpet"XiaTonino Speciale, Michael Angelo, Michael Harwood3:21
9."Don't Forget" (잊지는 마)Kim Se Jin, YodaKim Se Jin, Park Chan3:45
10."XITIZEN" (featuring Paloalto)Xia, Park IlXia, Park Il3:27
11."You're Irreplaceable" (다른 누구도 대신 못할 너)Jung KeyJung Key4:24
12."Tonight"President, Parking LotSuran, Made By, Kaiser3:57
13."..Is You"Seonwoo Jungah, RealmeeeSeonwoo Jungah3:41

Release history

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Country Date Label(s) Format
South Korea May 30, 2016 C-JeS, LOEN Digital download, CD
Worldwide Digital download
Japan June 9, 2016[23] CD

References

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  1. ^ "XIA (준수) - 4집 [XIGNATURE]". Synnara. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
  2. ^ "김준수, 베일 벗은 4집 'Xignature'…이번에도 역시 믿고 듣는다".
  3. ^ "JYJ′s Kim Junsu Showcases ′Xignature′". 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  4. ^ ""팬들 배신하기싫어" 김준수의 '비싼' 앨범 고집에 박수를" (in Korean). Jungang Ilbo. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  5. ^ "김준수, 정규 4집 컴백 'Xignature' 9일 예약판매 시작".
  6. ^ "Xia준수, 정규 4집 'Xignature' 트랙리스트 공개…타이틀곡은?". 11 May 2016.
  7. ^ "김준수(Xia준수), 정규 4집 타이틀곡 'Rock the World' 확정…대체불가 김준수표 댄스곡".
  8. ^ "[브레이크뉴스] 김준수(Xia준수), 선공개곡 '..Is You'로 차트 석권..취향저격 보이스+감성". 19 May 2016.
  9. ^ "김준수, '..Is You' 선공개 곡부터 차트 석권 '완벽 러브송'".
  10. ^ "김준수(Xia준수), 'Rock the World' M/V 티저 공개.. '몽환적 분위기 폭발' ::". 25 May 2016.
  11. ^ "'컴백 D-3' Xia준수, 정규 4집 'Xignature' 오디오 티저 공개". 27 May 2016.
  12. ^ "김준수, 'Rock the World' 뮤비 본편 깜짝 선공개".
  13. ^ "김준수 'ROCK THE WORLD' 담긴 정규 4집 공개 '김준수표 댄스곡'". 종합일간지 : 신문/웹/모바일 등 멀티 채널로 국내외 실시간 뉴스와 수준 높은 정보를 제공. May 30, 2016.
  14. ^ "..Is You". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  15. ^ "Gaon Singles Chart - Week 21 - 2016". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association.
  16. ^ "'믿고 듣는' 김준수, 여전히 폭발적인 앨범 파워".
  17. ^ "newsen". m.newsen.com.
  18. ^ "JYJ's Xia Junsu glows in outdoor 'XIGNATURE' showcase". Yonhap. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  19. ^ "김준수(Xia준수), 타이틀 곡 'Rock the World' 최초 공개.. 3천 팬 열광 ::". 31 May 2016.
  20. ^ "서른된 김준수, 1위 욕심 없어 더 빛나는 뮤지션" (in Korean). Jungang Ilbo. 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
  21. ^ "Xia 준수 라디오 Dj 변신, 멜론 라디오 '샤르르' 24일 정오 공개".
  22. ^ "Xia준수, 'Xignature' 발매 기념 8개 도시 아시아 투어 확정…서울서 시작". 9 June 2016.
  23. ^ "4集 - Xignature (韓国盤)" (in Japanese). Amazon. Retrieved 2016-06-11.
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