Song Review: TRI.BE Make A Refreshing Summer Comeback With "RUB-A-DUM"

TRI.BE - RUB-A-DUM 

Review

"RUB-A-DUM" has undoubtedly many similarities to the group's debut single "Doom Doom Ta". The song is more fragmented and less hooky, like several songs were stuck together. It incorporates modern girl-group tropes, including a half-time rap breakdown and a chant-heavy hook. The rhythm of the song is the glue holds everything together, but some of its percussive elements feel unconvincing and rather obnoxious. The song sure is energetic and fun, but it throws everything into the blender, creating a hodgepodge beat that can be difficult to parse. The chorus is definitely the best part of the song, with its instrumental and weird noises as words on top. "Rub-A-Dum" is an ambitious song that showcases TRI.BE's energetic and unique musical style but it suffers from lack of originality. 

Release Info & Mini Bio 

TRI.BE (트라이비) is a six-member girl group under TR Entertainment and Mellow Entertainment. Originally the group debuted with seven members on February 17, 2021 with their first single album "TRI.BE Da Loca". TRIBE released today, on May 18, 2021, their second single album "CONMIGO" with the song "RUB-A-DUM" serving as the album's title track. The single album which will contain two songs will also be released physically on a CD. This album is the follow-up to their first single album "TRI.BE Da Loca" which was released on February 17, 2021. 

Track List 

  1. "Rub-A-Dum (러버덤)"
  2. "Loro"




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