24:26
2012 EP by Beenzino
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24:26 (stylised 2 4 : 2 6) is the extended play (EP) by South Korean rapper Beenzino. The album was released on 7 July 2012.[1]
Background
After Jazzyfact's first album Lifes Like, Beenzino signed with Dok2 and The Quiett's label Illionaire Records for his solo career.[2] The album consists of a total of 9 songs, and the last track on the album Always Awake is a 2011 single released by Jazzyfact.[3] The album cover was drawn by himself.[4]
Critical reception
Jeon Minseok of IZM evaluated the album as a good part of lyrics and trendy music based on daily life in flow on a jazz and not boring beat.[5] Nam Seonghoon of Rhythmer described the album as his debut work showing the aspect of a rap star who stands at the apex of the genre scene without any particular compromise and draws both the public and genre fans to the power of rap.[6] The selection committee for the 2013 Korean Music Awards Kim Bonghyeon described it as an album that could be the most exemplary if hip hop had to be popularised, and the album was nominated for the Best Rap & Hip hop Album.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nike Shoes" (featuring Dynamic Duo) | Primary | 4:32 | |
| 2. | "Slowdown" (진절머리) (featuring Okasian and Dok2) | Dok2 | 4:47 | |
| 3. | "Boogie On & On" |
| Lee Da Heen | 3:31 |
| 4. | "Aqua Man" |
| Jinbo | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Summer Madness" (featuring The Quiett) |
| Shimmy Twice | 4:27 |
| 6. | "I'll Be Back" |
| Oh Jeongil | 4:14 |
| 7. | "Profile" (featuring Dok2 and The Quiett) |
| Dok2 | 4:49 |
| 8. | "If I Die Tomorrow" |
| Philtre | 4:18 |
| 9. | "Always Awake" |
| Shimmy Twice | 3:41 |
| Total length: | 38:06 | |||