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As part of the group's second chapter, BTS' RM is all set to release his solo album this year, a fact confirmed by a source at BIGHIT MUSIC in response to the news reports by various Korean outlets.
The 28-year-old rapper is known for his marvelous lyrics that have been the backbone of BTS' discography since the group debuted in 2013. Within the solo songs and mixtapes he has released, the BTS leader has been able to talk about things that affect him due to the septet's fame, using his characteristic wordplay to spice up the lyrics.
BTS' RM has been teasing his upcoming album for months, showing himself to be hard at work in his studio. This caused fans to await his official solo debut eagerly.
Four times BTS' RM hinted at his soon-to-be-released solo album
The Do You rapper has posted pictures of himself working in his studio, RKive, and spoken about his next album. Known for accidentally spoiling comebacks and content before its release, BTS' RM has become vigilant about sharing hints and teasing his forthcoming album without giving too much away.
Nonetheless, here are four things the BTS leader has teased about his soon-to-be-released solo debut.
1) Unexpected collaborations
In the latest Musicians on Musicians interview conducted by Rolling Stone, BTS' RM had a deep conversation with Pharrell Williams, revealing a BTS collaboration and a possible feature on RM's solo album.
RM has revealed that he might be teaming up with some surprising artists, and fans believe that the Pharrell collaboration is just the tip of the iceberg. In the past, the moonchild rapper released music with eAeon, Lil Nas X, Tiger JK, HONNE, Fallout Boy, NELL, and many more, making his next partnership all the more anticipated. Additionally, some recent rumors insinuate a collaboration with veteran Korean rock band Cherry Filter.
2) Evolution from RM's playlist mono
The BTS leader recently posted an Instagram story to celebrate his second mixtape, mono, completing four years of release. The mini-album has seven songs presenting an introspective image of RM's mind, chronicling his thoughts on overwhelming success in his early twenties.
In a V LIVE broadcast, the rapper mentioned that his new album will be very different from mono, representing his life in a different state of mind than before. If mono allowed him to look on at the beauty and melancholy of being alone, inspired by his life as a city-dweller, the upcoming album is sure to reminisce about his personal growth over the past few years.
3) Record of the "Twenties"
A lot has happened to BTS since 2019. They canceled a world tour, released two superhit albums, dropped three record-breaking English singles, held multiple online and offline concerts, and got nominated for and performed at the Grammys, among other things. They have grown up, physically and intellectually, allowing the music to display raw emotions.
BTS' RM has said on his Instagram stories and V LIVE that the next album is going to be a record from 2019, or as he called it, "the twenties." Knowing the songwriter's penchant for creating hard-hitting, poignant, and well-produced music based on his own experiences, the upcoming album is bound to be a rollercoaster in the best possible way.
4) A mix of genres
BTS' RM has appreciated rappers like Drake for branching out and taking part in different genres while keeping the essence of their music intact. Wanting to experiment with different styles of music, the BTS rapper has mentioned that he will be trying new things in his upcoming album.
From his 2015 album RM to 2018's mono, the rapper showed a marked change in his rap style, with his underrated vocals enhancing the songs. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see what RM will have in store this time.
Apart from his upcoming album, BTS' RM will also be the host of the variety show The Dictionary of Useless Knowledge. This will mark his second time being on the main cast of a major Korean variety show after Problematic Men.
BTS' other members, SUGA, Jung Kook, V, and Jimin, are likely to release solo albums in 2023, giving ARMY a lot to look forward to. The group's eldest, Jin, has already canceled his military postponement and could be on active duty by the end of this year. This comes days after he released The Astronaut and performed the song at Coldplay's Argentina concert.
