![]() ![]() It's something I’ve never done before, so I was excited to try something new. If I was going to convey the things I wanted to say, I would have to be darker. He further elaborated that he "wanted to show I have things I want to say, but I kept feeling like, if I did them in the same style I always have, they wouldn't come across well. In an interview for Weverse Magazine published in June 2022, the rapper divulged his desire to showcase a "different side of me.an extremely dark, raw side" in his current projects, in contrast to the "sunny demeanor" he often displays. Jack in the Box represents J-Hope's "own musical personality and vision as an artist" and his "aspirations to break the mold and grow further". Recording sessions and mixing for the album took place at Hope World, The Rock Pit, Dogg Bounce and HYBE Studio in South Korea Miss Lana Media and BC Mix in Los Angeles The One With The Big Bulb Sky Movement Studios in Barbados Katalyst Studios in New York City and Larrabee Sound Studios in North Hollywood. His goal at present was "to get inspired and make good music." He added that Hope World 's creation had greatly influenced his progression as a musician and artist since 2018, and while his style would not change much, it would be more mature. Speaking to Rolling Stone in 2021 about the likelihood of a second mixtape, J-Hope disclosed that he had been working on his music continuously, but nothing was decided as yet. The trilingual " Chicken Noodle Soup" single, featuring American singer Becky G, followed in the latter part of the year. Despite these insecurities, the rapper also expressed feeling motivated by his bandmates' successes "to write great songs and want to work with great artists". He further elaborated that a lack of confidence in his skills as a musician, especially in comparison to that of his bandmates, made him feel unprepared and hesitant to try collaborating with other artists. He did not release any new music for some time after that, citing disappointment with the mixtape as a reason during a livestream in January 2019. It peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard 200 and made him the highest-charting Korean soloist on the ranking at the time. J-Hope released his first solo mixtape, Hope World, on March 2, 2018. A limited edition vinyl version was released in December 2022. The album sold over 470,000 copies in its release week and was certified platinum by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA). It debuted at number 3 in South Korea, number 11 in Japan, and number 17 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. ![]() Originally only available as a digital album, Jack in the Box charted in 17 territories, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, and the United Kingdom. The album was not released in the traditional CD format. Primarily an old-school hip hop record, the album features a blend of genres, including pop, grunge, and R&B. ![]() A concept album revolving around the story of Pandora's box, Jack in the Box discusses themes of passion, ambition, humanity, insecurity, success, and anxiety about the future. It contains 10 tracks, including the lead single, " More", which preceded it on July 1, and the follow-up single, "Arson", which was released the same day as the album, together with an accompanying music video. Jack in the Box is the debut studio album of South Korean rapper J-Hope, released on July 15, 2022, through Big Hit Music. ![]()
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