In any case, MAMAMOO'S 3rd release, Pink Funky, was released on June 19 (a little over two months after "AHH OOP!"), featuring the title track "Um Oh Ah Yeh" (which reached number 3 on the Gaon Digital Chart). Pink Funky continued to develop the “retro” sound (based on soul and funk arrangements) established on the first two EPs Hello and Piano Man.
Aside from the usual promotional events (TV and radio appearances, live showcases), the band also returned twice more on Immortal Song 2 with the songs “The Way to Sampo” and “Delilah”. In August, Solar also appeared on the TV program King of Masked Singer. Mamamoo also produced a special concert for fans titled 1st MOO PARTY on August 23 in which almost the entirety of the new album was performed and exclusive "fan-oriented" videos were presented (including some videos from the band's "trainee" days). In a rare exception, no OST tracks were recorded during this period.Pink Funky
If Hello and Piano Man explored Mamamoo's approach to 50s/60s R&B and "soul-jazz", their 3rd release, Pink Funky, moves forward into the 70s, incorporating funk and disco elements into the band's sound. One track also shows off the members' ability to explore "classic girl group" vocals in an acapella version of the title single. Aside from these "retro" elements, producers Kim Do-Hoon and Park Woo-sang also gives the album a modern sound by applying contemporary urban music techniques, such as the use of sampled sax breaks and vintage 808 drum machine beats. Moonbyul's contributions are also more developed here than ever before, essentially placing her in the top rank of South Korean rappers. One of main themes underlying this release is the blurring of male and female roles, as reflected in Pink Funky's promotional videos, in which the band members were made up as males and tried to experience a "man's life" as an undercover female.
1. "Freakin Shoes" (Lyrics by Hwasa, music and arrangement by Kim Do-Hoon/Seo Jae-woo/Hwasa): This verse sections of this trap hip hop song (using 808 sounds) employ two different looped sax breaks to establish a unique identity. Each verse is also preceded by a pitch shifted percussion break. The verse grooves and breaks develop throughout the song into different variations. Hwasa had contributed a strong "southern hip hop" tune to Hello ("I Do Me"), so this similarly "urban" track continues to show her growth. These lyrics were written during Hwasa's high school years, and describe her passionate fancy for a certain man as being similar to her interest in some highly desirable "freakin'" shoes.
Guitar: Jung Jae-Pil (정재필/영)Background Vocals: Mamamoo
0:00: Filtered vocal intro ("I need a freakin' shoe, you know it!") into pedal bass vamp intercut with vocal breaks (Hwasa).
0:14: Verse (Hwasa) over dueling alto/baritone sax samples, cadence (Solar) with synth textures.
0:34: Verse (Moonbyul rap, Hwasa) with added male chorus accents ("hey!"), funk guitar.
0:54: Pre-chorus (Wheein) with a more open groove.
1:19: Chorus (Hwasa, Wheein) based on verse groove.
1:40: Verse (Solar/Wheein) (guitars replace sax loops).
2:00: Verse (Hwasa) (sax loops return).
2:12: Pre-chorus (Solar).
2:38: Chorus (Hwasa/Moonbyul).
The title itself is made up of syllables which individually are used to express admiration for a "hottie", and the entire song is essentially a "come on". In the MV, each member of the band is in disguise, with Hwasa, Wheein and Moonbyul made up as male characters. In several vignettes, Solar tries to seduce Moonbyul, until Moonbyul is finally revealed to be a girl by her younger sister.
Guitar: Hong Jun-Ho (홍준호)Background Vocals: Mamamoo
0:00: Intro accents based on the chorus.
0:11: Chorus (Solar, Wheein) with brassy synth counter-melody, funk guitars.
0:30: Verse (Solar, Wheein) (synth melody drops out).
0:48: Verse (Moonbyul rap (Hwasa)), strings enter.
1:06: Chorus (Solar, Wheein) (synth melody returns).
1:25: Verse (Hwasa, Solar) (opens with a rhythm break), string accents.
1:43: Verse (Hwasa rap, Moonbyul rap), opens with double-time kick groove.
2:01: Chorus (Solar, Wheein).
2:20: Chorus variation (quartet rotation) (synth melody drops out).
2:39: Break (based on intro), with vocal adlib end break (“Unni, who is that girl?” “It that a girl?” "Oh My God!").
3:00: Chorus (Solar, Wheein, quartet adlibs) (extended to ending cadence).
3. "A Little Bit (Sting)" (따끔) (lyrics by Hwang Sung-Jin/Kim Chang-Rak/Lee Eun-ji, music and arrangement by Hwang Sung-Jin/Kim Chang-Rak/Lee Seung-Yeop): This is a soft rock ballad supported by strings. The end chorus has a nice key modulation. (Moonbyul does not appear on his track). The lyrics describe the painful "sting" left over from a broken relationship, although at the end, the speaker vows to push on.
Guitar: Jung Jae-Pil, Bass: Kim Sun-Il (김선일)Background Vocals: Mamamoo
0:00: Verse (Hwasa) over soft electronic textures.
0:19: Verse (Solar) with added percussion.
0:33: Pre-chorus (Wheein) with added rhythm groove.
0:47: Chorus (Solar, Wheein) with strings, ending with piano, guitar and an brief instrumental cadence.
1:28: Verse (Solar, Wheein).
1:56: Pre-chorus (Hwasa).
2:10: Chorus (Solar, Wheein).
2:38: Bridge (Hwasa, Solar) with accented melodies (guitar solo).
2:59: Chorus variation (Wheein).
3:13: Chorus modulates to new key (Hwasa).
3:30: Instrumental end coda.
4. "No No No" (갑과 을) (lyrics by Seo Yong-Bae/Park Woo-Sang/Moonbyul, music/arrangement by Seo Yong-bae/Park Woo-sang): This guitar-driven, 60s-style funk tune is something of an homage to the hard funk music of James Brown. It even includes vocal samples like "Hit it!". Co-written by Moonbyul, her rap over a solo drum break is a real highlight. The lyrics are an expression of revenge against a former lover after the speaker has improved her appearance and attitude (and has now taken the upper hand in their relationship).
Guitar: Jung Jae-Pil, Bass: Kim Sun-Il (김선일)
Background Vocals: Jung Geun-Young, eSNa, Park Woo-Sang
0:00: Drum machine intro break with spoken word vocal ("Time goes on.").
0:07: Verse (Hwasa) with syncopated funk guitar lick and drums.
0:21: Verse (Solar) with rhythm section.
0:36: Pre-chorus (Wheein) with organ and brass accents.
0:48: Chorus (Wheein, Solar), employs funk guitar lick with thrumming bass pulses.
1:05: Chorus outro (Hwasa, Wheein).
1:19: Verse (Hwasa) with vocal solo intro break.
1:33: Verse (Wheein, Moonbyul).
1:48: Pre-chorus (Solar).
2:00: Chorus (Wheein, Solar), Chorus outro (Hwasa, Wheein).
2:31: Rap (Moonbyul) with drum break and isolated guitar licks.
2:44: Chorus (Wheein/Hwasa/Solar), Chorus outro variation.
5. "Self Camera" (lyrics by Kim Seh-Moon, Park Woo-Sang,
music/arrangement by Park Woo-Sang): This mid-tempo track is reminiscent of late 70s disco, although Moonbyul's rap again makes this tune very distinctive.The chorus near the ending is a nice variation of the previous ones. The lyrics describe the speaker's shyness towards her camera subject, whom she is falling in love with (the title implies that the speaker has become a "human camera"). Alternately, it describes "discovering a man you like, pretending to take a selfie, and putting that person on the screen." This track was used on an SBS drama soundtrack prior to Pink Funky's release.
Guitar: Jung Jae-Pil, El. Piano: Park Woo-Sang, String Arr.: Park Woo-Sang
Background Vocals: Mamamoo, Park Woo-Sang
0:00: Intro with synth, guitar, strings, disco groove.
0:17: Verse (Wheein, Hwasa), starts out with guitar/bass/drums, additional accents eventually enter.
0:52: Pre-chorus (Solar, Hwasa) with accented cadences.
1:08: Chorus (Wheein, Solar) with full strings and vocal chorus.
1:26: Intro with (Moonbyul) rap adlib, going into verse rap.
1:47: Pre-chorus (Solar, Hwasa).
2:03: Chorus (Wheein, Solar).
2:21: Bridge (Solar (Wheein)).
2:34: Chorus variation (Hwasa) with lighter groove in the first half, cadence.
2:51: Final chorus variation with vocal adlibs.
Background Vocals: Mamamoo, eSNa
0:00: Verse: Blues rock guitar groove with vocal "challenge" (eSNa).
0:22: Pre-chorus (eSNa) over blues rock groove ending with brass accent cadence.
0:37: Chorus (Wheein, Hwasa, Solar, eSNa) with organ, funk guitar, brass accents.
1:05: Verse challenge (eSNa).
1:21: Pre-chorus (mixed).
1:36: Chorus (Solar, eSNa, Hwasa, Wheein).
2:06: Verse challenge variation (Hwasa, eSNa).
2:20: Rap Bridge (eSNa x Hwasa) featuring drums and dueling brass samples.
2:34: Rap verse (Moonbyul).
2:50: Chorus (Solar, etc.) (octave up).
3:05: Chorus with vocal adlib.
7. "Um Oh Ah Yeh (Acapella ver.)" (arrangement by
Jeon Seung-woo): This track features an all-vocal version of the title track (although there could be a few drum samples in there?).
0:00: Intro with layered vocal accents.
0:16: Chorus (Solar, Wheein).
0:38: Verse (Solar, Wheein).
0:55: Rap (Moonbyul (Hwasa)) with added vocal accents from chorus.
1:13: Chorus (Hwasa), final adlibs.
9. "A Little Bit (Sting) (Inst.)": This instrumental is probably unnecessary, but it does make it easier to hear the guitar solo.
Releases and exclusive online performances (tracks)
150427 “Treasure” (Bruni Mars), Hwa Sa (Fancafe)
150528 “Coffee & Tea”, Eddy Kim & Solar
150619 “Um Oh Ah Yeh” digital single (MV previous day), Pink Funky, 3rd Mini-album
150621 “Eco Eco Drive” (Traffic Safety Song) - Inkigayo
150622 "Question Mark" (Primary) - SBS Power FM (direct feed)
150710 “See Through” (Primary) - Hope Song at Noon Guest
150720 "Coffee & Cream" ("Coffee & Tea" Demo), Eddy Kim X Solar
150723 “Ave Maria” (Beyonce), Hwa Sa
150724 “Mileage” (마일리지), Primary (Feat. Hwa Sa, Paloalto)
150822 “Stand Up”, Basick (Feat. Mamamoo) (Show Me the Money 4)
150914 “Domino”, CNBlue (Feat. Whee In)
150404 “The Way to Sampo” (삼포로 가는 길) - Immortal Song 2
150405 "AHH OOP!" (Mamamoo quartet ver) SBS Popular Songs/Inkigayo
150419 “A Little Lovin’”, Hwa Sa - KPOP Planet
150618 "Freakin Shoes", "Um Oh Ah Yeh" - Pink Funky Showcase (also here)
150619 "Um Oh Ah Yeh" Comeback Stage KBS2 Music Bank
150702 "The Lady" (2LSON cover), Moonbyul
150702 "3!4!" (Lula), "What Are You (You're The best)" - MBC MUSIC Picnic Live Excursion
150705 "Self Camera" - KBS Cool FM, Super Junior's Kiss The Radio
150710 “Mr Ambiguous + Hits Medley” - Yoo Heeyeol's Sketchbook (full show)
150711 "Don't Be Happy (w Bumkey)" - Bumkey and Friends Concert (cam)
150815 “Man of YelIow Shirt” - Music Core Special
150820 “Ice Ice” - HyunA (Feat- Hwa Sa) - Mcountdown
150823 “Already One Year” (벌써 일년), Solar & Chancellor - King of Masked Singer
150823 "No No No", "Sting (A Little Bit)" premiered live at 1st MOO PARTY
150830 “Delilah” - Immortal Songs 2
150830 “I Will Give You All My Love” (내게 남은 사랑을 드릴께요), Solar - King of Masked Singer
150911 "Piano Man (with jazz band intro)" - MBC Asia Music Network Showcase
150613 Mamamoo perform in Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar).
