Young & Free (Xiumin and Mark song)
2017 single by Xiumin and Mark
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"Young & Free" is a single recorded by South Korean singer Xiumin and Canadian rapper Mark, members of K-pop groups EXO and NCT respectively. It was released by SM Entertainment and distributed by Genie Music on July 7, 2017 through their digital music project SM Station.[2]
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| Single by Xiumin and Mark | |
| Released | July 7, 2017 |
| Recorded | 2017 |
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| Genre | Future bass[1] |
| Length | 3:22 |
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| Producer | Willie Weeks |
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| "Young & Free" on YouTube | |
"Young & Free" is an upbeat and lively song that harmonizes Xiumin's vocals with Mark's rap. Xiumin and Mark advised young people to go wherever they desire. They encouraged them to set out with a light heart and leave behind endless worries. The song felt like a cheer for the youth who have lost their way, urging them to stay strong.[3]
Background and release
On June 28, SM Entertainment announced that Xiumin and Mark will collaborate for an SM Station track "Young & Free" set to be released on July 7.[4] The agency also released a video clip of the two introducing their track "Young & Free" on their official Twitter page.[5] On June 30, SM stated that the duo would be performing the song live during the SMTOWN concert that is set to take place on July 8.[6] On the same day, teaser photos of the duo were released through SM's official Twitter page.[7] One July 5, an interview video of the duo talking about their collaboration and their friendship was released.[8] A teaser of the music video was released on July 6.[9] On July 7, the song along with the official music video were released.
Produced by Willie Weeks, "Young & Free" is described as a 90's vibe song featuring retro piano tunes and future-bass sounds, "Young & Free" is altogether a lively tune that features Xiumin's singing and Mark's rapping. The song's lyrics talk about how to live in the moment.[10]
Music video
Released on July 7, the music video of "Young & Free" features Xiumin and Mark at what appears as a photographic studio playing around and dancing "freely". At the end of the music video the duo end up in a real forest.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Young & Free" |
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| Willie Weeks | 03:22 |
| 2. | "Young & Free" (Inst.) |
| Willie Weeks | 03:22 | |
| Total length: | 06:44 | ||||
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | July 7, 2017 |