"Boom Boom Bass" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Riize. It was released on June 17, 2024, through SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao Entertainment and RCA Records,[1] as the fifth single and lead track of the group's EPRiizing. The song was commercially successful, charting in the upper half of charts in Korea and Japan, as well as being the group's first appearance on a chart in the UK. "Boom Boom Bass" was released without the participation of member Seunghan, who was on hiatus from the group at the time of its release[2] and departed the group in October 2024.[3]
Background and release
On March 5, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Riize would embark on the Riizing Day tour in May, and that the group would be releasing a new single and EP in the second quarter of 2024.[4] In April, the group released two singles: "Siren" on April 3, "Impossible" on April 18, and three additional b-sides from the Riizing EP on April 29.[5] On May 20, SM confirmed the EP's release date, along with its track listing and the name of its lead single, "Boom Boom Bass".[6] "Boom Boom Bass" was released simultaneously with the Riizing EP on June 17.
As part of the group's one-year anniversary celebrations, an orchestral arrangement of "Boom Boom Bass" was released on September 14. The song was performed by 60 members of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, along with 40 additional bassists, and released as part of the orchestra's ongoing collaboration agreement with SM's SM Classics label.[7]
"Boom Boom Bass" showcases a totally different side of us that fans haven’t seen before: it’s disco but funk and still pop.
— Riize member Wonbin on the song's sound, Grammy.com[8]
"Boom Boom Bass" was written and composed by Peter Wallevik, Daniel Davidsen, David Arkwright and Ben Samama, with Wallevik and Davidsen contributing to arrangement. Korean-language lyrics were contributed by Kil Jeong-jin and ChaMane.[9]
The song's production consists of strong, "groovy" bass lines, "funky" disco beats, and dance rhythms.[10] Lyrically, "Boom Boom Bass" is about "celebrating the power of music" and "connecting with others through sound.[11] "Boom Boom Bass" was composed in the key of F minor, with a tempo of 117 beats per minute.[12]
Critical reception
Writing for Clash, Isabella Wandermurem gave a positive review of the song, saying the song had "contagious energy", was "captivating and addictive". She also noted that the band member's vocals "perfectly complement" the song's rhythmic vibe.[11] In another review, Maddie Armstrong for &Asian wrote that the song delivered "criminally-good levels of funk", and that the song "celebrates all that makes us feel good."[13]
Music video
The music video for "Boom Boom Bass" was first previewed in a 46-second video entitled "Find That Bass" shared on the group's official YouTube channel on June 10. In the teaser, the group searches through various scenes to find "the legendary bass guitar" while a clip of the baseline from the song's instrumental plays.[14] The video was further teased in another 24-second video clip on June 15.[15]
Directed by Oui Kim,[16] the music video for "Boom Boom Bass" was released onto SM Entertainment's official YouTube channel on June 17, simultaneously with the song and EP's release. In the music video, the group's members go in search of "the legendary bass guitar", while performing the song in a music store, a mansion, a street intersection, and on a rooftop.[15]
To further promote the song, the group also performed on Mnet's Performance37.[23] The song was also added to the setlist of the group's 2024 Riizing Day concert tour, beginning with the first show after the song's release, on July 17 in Quezon City, Philippines.[24][25]
The band performed the song at the 2023 Melon Music Awards on November 30, 2024, including it in a medley performance with "Combo". The performance began with a bass guitar performance from Riize member Anton, pair choreography between Eunseok and Sungchan, and a dance break with Shotaro, Wonbin and Sohee.[26]
Accolades
On South Korean music programs, "Boom Boom Bass" received five wins, achieving a "grand-slam" for winning all of the shows being broadcast for the week ending June 25.[18]
^Yoon, Joo-hye (September 14, 2024). "서울시향·SM, '붐 붐 베이스' 오케스트라 버전 공개" [Seoul City Orchestra and SM Unveil 'Boom Boom Bass' Orchestra Version ]. Aju News (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 14, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
^ abcdefKim, Hyun-hee (July 1, 2024). "라이즈, 2연속 밀리언셀러 기록한 '글로벌 루키'…무한 성장세 '눈길'[스한 초점]" [Rise, the 'global rookie' who recorded two consecutive million-seller records... 'Eye-catching' infinite growth]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
^Jeon, Hyo-jin (June 21, 2024). "플러스타" [British and American foreign media praise Rise, “Proving the title of most notable K-pop group”]. The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved October 10, 2024.
^Oh, Seo-rin (June 25, 2024). "브리즈 사랑 맥스다"...라이즈 성찬, '붐붐베이스' 첫 1위에 남긴 소감 ["I love Briize so much"...Riize's Sungchan, his thoughts on their first 1st place win with 'Boom Boom Base'] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Nate.
^SHOW CHAMPION 523회 TOP5 [SHOW CHAMPION Episode 523 TOP5]. MBC Plus (in Korean). June 26, 2024. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
^Lee, Soo-hyun (June 26, 2024). 라이즈, '붐 붐 베이스' 2관왕...'쇼 챔피언' 앵콜 무대 라이브 실력은? [Riize wins 2 awards with 'Boom Boom Bass'...What are your live skills on the encore stage of 'Show Champion'?] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Nate.
^Jung, Eun-young (June 28, 2024). "더 노력했어야 했는데"...라이즈, '엠카운트다운' 1위 수상 후 팬들에 전한 진심? ["I should have tried harder"...Riize, what is your sincere message to your fans after winning first place on 'M Countdown'?] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Nate.
^6월 4주 <K-차트> 순위 [June 4th week <K-Chart> rankings] (in Korean). June 30, 2024. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
^Lee, Soo-jin (June 28, 2024). '뮤직뱅크' 라이즈 '붐 붐 베이스' 에스파 제치고 1위 ['Music Bank' Riize 'Boom Boom Base' beats Aespa to take first place] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Naver.
^6월 마지막 주 인기가요 차트 [Inkigayo Chart for the last week of June]. SBS (in Korean). July 3, 2024. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
^Bae, Hyo-joo (June 30, 2024). '인기가요' 라이즈 1위..성찬 "앞으로도 지금처럼" ['Inkigayo' Riize 1st Place..Sungchan "From now on, just like now"] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Naver.
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