Map of the Soul: Persona

Map of the Soul: Persona

by BTS
Map of the Soul: Persona

Map of the Soul: Persona

by BTS

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Overview

Launching a new era, K-pop powerhouse BTS unveiled the first installment of a series, Map of the Soul: Persona, in 2019. Streamlined for the mainstream and instantly accessible, the effort focused mainly on vibrant pop with bursts of rap and some R&B throwbacks, allowing each member a moment to highlight his individual style. Leader RM kicks off the seven-song set with a ferocious solo turn on the spiritual sequel to 2014's "Intro: Skool Luv Affair," "Persona." Referencing Carl Jung's ideas of self and a bevy of Psych 101 topics for fans to pore over, the hungry rapper spits "Who the hell am I?" while delving into the struggle between the darkness within and a manicured outer image. From there, the rest of BTS -- Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook -- join Persona, bringing American singer Halsey along for the shimmering "Boy with Luv." Her vocals add an extra layer of brightness to the track -- without stealing the spotlight -- and it's the group's clearest bid for an international radio hit to date. As on past releases, BTS deftly balance the extroverted and the insular, so while the middle stretch blends joyous pop ("Mikrokosmos") and smooth soul ("HOME"), "Jamais Vu" offers deep introspection as they are forced to "deal with this real world," begging for someone to "please give me a remedy." For fans of the group's more raucous singles, the explosive "Dionysus" is the closest Persona comes to the thrills of tracks such as "IDOL," "Fire," or "Not Today," and it does not disappoint. Although the album is only the first piece of the puzzle, on its own, Map of the Soul: Persona is a fitting celebration for a group at the top of their game. ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date: 04/12/2019
Label: Big Hit
UPC: 8809440338702
Rank: 4019

Tracks

  1. Intro: Persona
  2. Boy With Luv
  3. Mikrokosmos
  4. Make It Right
  5. HOME
  6. Jamais Vu
  7. Dionysus

Album Credits

Performance Credits

BTS   Primary Artist
Fred Gibson   Keyboards,Synthesizer
Ashley Frangipane   Choir/Chorus
Hiss Noise   Keyboards,Synthesizer,Vocals (Background),Guitar
Marcus McCoan   Keyboards,Choir/Chorus
Ryan Lawrie   Choir/Chorus
ADORA   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Max Graham   Guitar,Vocoder,Keyboards,Percussion,Choir/Chorus
P-Dogg   Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Vocals (Background)
Phil X   Guitar
Owen Roberts   Keyboards
Melanie Fontana   Choir/Chorus
Halsey   Featured Artist
RM   Choir/Chorus
Supreme Boi   Vocals (Background)
Matt Thomson   Guitar,Vocoder,Keyboards,Percussion,Choir/Chorus
J-Hope   Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Jung Kook   Choir/Chorus

Technical Credits

Fred Gibson   Programming,Composer,Producer
RM   Arranger,Composer,Engineer
Hiss Noise   Composer,Engineer,Digital Editing
Roman Campolo   Composer
Camilla Anne Stewart   Composer
Marcus McCoan   Composer,Producer,Programming
Max Lynedoch Graham   Composer
Ryan Lawrie   Composer
ADORA   Composer,Engineer,Digital Editing
Arcades   Producer
Bad Milk   Producer
Gia Lim   A&R
Hiju Yang   A&R
Bobby Chung   Composer
Candace Sosa   Composer
Song Jae Kyung   Composer
Jo Hill   Composer
Max Graham   Programming
P-Dogg   Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Digital Editing,Vocal Arrangement
Suga   Composer
Phil X   Engineer
Jordan "DJ Swivel" Young   Composer
Alex Williams   Engineer
Krysta Youngs   Composer
Randy Merrill   Mastering Engineer
Owen Roberts   Composer,Programming
Julia Ross   Composer
Lauren Dyson   Composer
Nicole Kim   A&R
Bang Si Hyuk AKA "Hitman" Bang   Composer,Executive Producer,Production Assistant
Ed Sheeran   Composer
Melanie Fontana   Composer
James F. Reynolds   Composer
Halsey   Composer
Matty Thomson   Composer
Michel Schulz   Composer
Supreme Boi   Arranger,Composer,Engineer
Emily Weisband   Composer
Tushar Apte   Composer
Benjy Gibson   Composer
Matt Thomson   Composer,Programming
J-Hope   Composer
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