| Not My Fault | |
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| Studio album by Dress and Sogumm | |
| Released | September 27, 2019 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 46:43 |
| Label | Highline |
Not My Fault is a collaborative studio album by South Korean music producer Dress and singer-songwriter Sogumm. It was released on September 27, 2019, through Highline Entertainment. It was later nominated for Best R&B Album at the Korean Music Awards and peaked at number 65 on the Gaon Album Chart.
Background
In an interview with Genie Music, Sogumm explained how the album was made.
Dress also made commercial music but wanted to express his feelings through beats without thinking too much. I worked with him because he requested a collaboration first, but I wrote songs quickly and he kept sending me beats. So we were planning to release one or two songs at first but made so many songs in an instant. The general public may find our music difficult but we were not asking for their understanding, so we named the album Not My Fault and decided on the album concept.
Music and lyrics
Sogumm's vocals that pronounce words differently are sometimes innocent("I Wonder", "Honey Bee", "Pretty Bitch"), dry("Sorry", "Once Again"), or magical("Diary", "Dreamer, Doer"). Meanwhile, Dress' production encompasses hip hop, R&B, and electronica.
"Diary" is reminiscent of 90's trip hop sounds like those of Morcheeba. It tells the direction of the album with a down-tempo beat played with an analog drum set and piano, string, and guitar sounds distorted by an effects unit. "Sorry" emphasizes electronic sounds while "Pretty Bitch" solely features acoustic guitar sounds.
Critical reception
Kang Il-gwon of Rhythmer rated the album 4 out of 5 stars and claimed that it was "electrifying, excellent, and fresh". On the other hand, he suggested that Sogumm write more lyrics in Korean.
Critics of Music Y rated "I Wonder" 3.5 out of 5 stars. According to Jeong Byeong-uk, Dress "knows how to use minimal sources in the right place and bring out the maximum amount of dreamlike atmosphere and groove." Also, Sogumm "pronounces lyrics uniquely while reducing the resonance of the sound and shows her individuality with unconventional breathing and accents." Meanwhile, Jay Park balances out the intenseness of the hook by singing sweet lyrics in a natural style.
Year-end lists
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythmer | 10 Best Korean R&B Albums of 2019 | 5 |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korean Music Awards | 2020 | Best R&B Album | Nominated | |
| Korean Hip-hop Awards | R&B Album of the Year | Nominated |
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Sogumm; all music is composed by Dress, Sogumm
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Diary" (일기) (featuring Punchnello) | Punchnello | 3:38 | |
| 2. | "Dreamer, Doer" | 2:56 | ||
| 3. | "I Wonder" (궁금해) (featuring Jay Park) | Jay Park | Jay Park | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Once Again" (다시한번) (featuring Che) | Che | Che, Ryo | 3:36 |
| 5. | "Honey Bee" (featuring Penomeco) | Penomeco | Ryo, Penomeco | 2:28 |
| 6. | "Moonlight" (featuring Che & Mokyo) | Mokyo | Mokyo | 3:46 |
| 7. | "Don't Ask" (물어보지마) (featuring Woo Won-jae & Jane) | Jeanjinn Jane, Woo Won-jae | Ryo, Jeanjinn Jane, Woo Won-jae | 3:48 |
| 8. | "It Was" | Kentaro Okawara | 2:06 | |
| 9. | "However" (featuring Kim Ximya & Seo Hyeon-su) | Kentaro Okawara, Kim Ximya | Kim Ximya | 3:53 |
| 10. | "Frog" (featuring Omega Sapien) | Omega Sapien | Midnight | 3:52 |
| 11. | "Sorry" (미안해) (featuring No2zcat) | No2zcat | 2:55 | |
| 12. | "Dear" (featuring Mokyo) | Mokyo | Ryo | 3:56 |
| 13. | "Pretty Bitch" | Ryo | 3:13 | |
| 14. | "Dreamer, Doer (Instrumental)" | 2:56 | ||
| Total length: | 46:43 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| South Korean Albums (Gaon) | 65 |
References
- Kim, Hak-seon. "이달의 신인 ＃2 - 자기만의 것을 가진 훌륭한 신인 음악가 '소금'" [Rookie of the month #2 - Great rookie musician 'Sogumm' who has her own thing]. Genie Music (in Korean).
- ^ Kang, Il-gwon (November 17, 2019). "드레스 & 소금 - Not my fault". Rhythmer (in Korean).
- Ha, Bak-guk. "전자 쌀롱 ＃23 - 신세계를 열 한국의 일렉트로닉 음악" [Electronic Salon #23 - Korean electronic music that will open a new world]. Genie Music (in Korean).
- "[Single-Out #268-1] 드레스×소금 「궁금해 (feat. 박재범)」". Music Y (in Korean). October 7, 2019.
- "2019 국내 알앤비/소울 앨범 베스트 10" [2019 Korean R&B/Soul Albums Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). February 3, 2020.
- "dress & sogumm [Not my fault]". Korean Music Awards.
- "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2020 nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards.
- "Album Chart - 2019 Weeks 41". Circle Chart. Retrieved October 5, 2022.