SUMMER IS just around the corner. Our friend, the sun, will stay up longer in the sky. Electric fans will spew out more hot air than they relieve, neighborhood cats will sprawl on the hot pavement, and dogs will lay with open mouths and hanging tongues, painting household floors with slick saliva.
With tag-init season fast approaching, we are in dire need of summer anthems to blast away the humidity and heat. K-pop group MAMAMOO is no stranger to releasing summer bops as seen with hits Egotistic and Starry Night. While their chemistry as a group is often recognized, their solo activities are also not to be underestimated. Each member’s distinct brand contributes to a variety of music anyone can enjoy. From the solos’ eclectic discography, Vantage has handpicked a few songs that will cater to any of your summer moods.
When you’re feeling the #MainCharacter urge to romanticize your mornings: Wheein’s Springtime
Despite the blasting fan at number three, you’ll still wake up with the covers sticking to your sweaty skin. Everything will feel clammy and moist. Starting mornings like this may not be ideal but it doesn’t have to stay this way, especially when you listen to Wheein’s Springtime.
The song starts with piano-like instrumentals that resemble calming lobby music—perfect for imagining you’ve just emerged from a hotel room on vacation. The transition from the line “I'm melting down, down, down” into the whispery chorus is reminiscent of sweet sugar dissolving in your morning coffee. Lasting only three minutes, this track is the perfect theme song for romanticizing your sweet summer mornings.
When you’re working out for that hot girl summer body: Moonbyul’s G999 (feat. Mirani)
The searing heat wave may discourage you from doing any form of physical activity. but MAMAMOO’s Moonbyul is here to help. With her groovy song G999 featuring the rapper Mirani, you’ll find yourself back on your feet in no time.
Right off the bat, the track kicks off with funky old-school beats joined with blasts of trumpet and guitar riffs. Its bouncy vibe careens listeners into the song’s festive retro heart, emulating a ride you’ll surely enjoy. For those struggling to keep up with their workout, the pulsating nature of the track is enough to guide you to finish one more rep of your exercise.
When you’re enjoying a siesta under the sizzling summer heat: Solar’s Honey
There is no better time to sleep in the summer than the afternoons. With the scorching heat frying you up like fish in a pan, you’ll definitely enjoy a good old siesta. Solar’s Honey will be the perfect company for your afternoon nap.
It starts off with bell-like tunes almost like a lullaby—fitting for a well-deserved rest. The crisp pre-chorus further brings listeners down a simmering journey into slumber. As we enter the song’s chorus, we are drawn into silent murmurs that makes us slowly “뚝뚝뚝 (drip-drip-drip)” into relaxation. Songs with a laid-back vibe such as Honey are important additions to your playlists, especially for hazy afternoons where you can only melt under the heat.
When you’re in the mood to hold night concerts in your bathroom: Hwasa’s Twit
The cool evenings will be gone, replaced by humid nights. No amount of aircon or nighttime breeze will save you, so you might resort to a night bath. As you let the cold water try to revive you, it’ll be a good idea to play Hwasa’s Twit.
With Hwasa’s strong attitude somehow finding its way into the song, Twit becomes the best power track to shout in your own exclusive bathroom concerts. The three recurring notes at the beginning already foreshadow the catchy bop that this song will be. The catchy “Twit, twit, twit,” interjected by moments of powerful verses make it a perfect hybrid of catchy and emotional. It’s easily the best track to counter your heat-induced hangovers.
For some, summer means trips to beaches, away from the humid metropolitan. For others, it's a trip to the airy sala, away from the stuffy bedrooms. However you spend your summer, we hope that these songs will accompany you every step of the way.As we again face the annual beating of the pamaypay and overdose of cold water, MAMAMOO’s company will certainly add that extra spice to your already hot lives.