T.O.P is officially back after a ten-year hiatus. The former BIGBANG star is set to release his first-ever full-length solo album, ANOTHER DIMENSION, on April 3rd at 6 PM.
Ahead of the highly anticipated return, T.O.P sat down with GQ Hong Kong to share a first look at the album’s digital cover and open up about his decade away from the spotlight
For T.O.P, the last ten years weren’t spent resting; they were spent in the studio. “I focused only on music for ten years,” he told GQ. “I poured everything into this creative process. It was an incredibly constructive and productive time for me.”
He describes the new album as a sonic departure from his previous work. “I’ve used a narrative approach and complex sound structures that I’ve never attempted before,” he explained. “I believe listeners will experience a wide spectrum of emotions.”
ANOTHER DIMENSION is more than just a music release; it’s a high-concept art project. The 11-track album features double title tracks, “studio54” and “DESPERADO,” and utilizes Dolby Atmos for a fully immersive, 3D listening experience.
The visual credits for the album read like a Hollywood blockbuster: Ed Ruscha, the legendary American pop artist participated in the project; Chae Kyung Sun, the award-winning Art Director behind Netflix’s Squid Game oversaw the album’s design and music video art direction; Kim Ji Yong, The acclaimed cinematographer behind Decision to Leave and Squid Game 2 directed the title track’s music video.
ANOTHER DIMENSION officially drops tomorrow, April 3rd. Pre-orders are currently available across all major music platforms.
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