Watch Music Video for the Lead Track, “HOWLING” here
Hip-hop/R&B girl group XG finally releases their highly anticipated second mini album, AWE, along with the powerful new music video for the lead track, “HOWLING”. Nearly a year since their groundbreaking debut with NEW DNA, XG returns with a collection that centers around the theme of "awe"—the intense mix of fear and curiosity experienced when encountering the unknown.
With AWE, XG aims to inspire a sense of wonder, offering listeners a unique soundtrack for daily life. The album includes eight tracks, featuring pre-released fan favorites “SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT”, “IYKYK”, and the collaborative remix “WOKE UP REMIXX” featuring renowned artists Jay Park, OZworld, AKLO, Paloalto, VERBAL, and Awich.
The lead track, “HOWLING”, combines upright bass with electrifying synths, creating an intense, distinctive sound that showcases XG's charisma and sophistication. Through fierce howls reminiscent of a wolf pack, XG conveys themes of unity, resilience, and empowerment, rallying around the message “THAT’S HOW WE HOWL”—a testament to their strength and ambition to rise despite challenges.
The accompanying “HOWLING” music video follows XG as they arrive as space travelers in a meticulously controlled, uniform city. Gradually, they transform the environment into a natural, unrestrained world, symbolizing their intent to reshape conventional structures and create a space uniquely theirs. Together, they embody the strength and unity of a wolf pack, echoing their mission to leave a lasting impact.
WATCH “HOWLING” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HERE
Following the release of AWE, XG’s influence continues to expand globally. Their first world tour, “The First HOWL”, attracted approximately 120,000 fans across Asia and 50,000 in North America. They now set their sights on Europe, beginning their UK & Europe tour on November 18 in Manchester, with stops in London, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
STREAM THE ALBUM AWE HERE
XG
2nd Mini Album AWE
Tracklist:
1. HOWL
2. HOWLING
3. SPACE MEETING Skit
4. IYKYK
6. IN THE RAIN
7. WOKE UP REMIXX (FEAT. Jay Park, OZworld, AKLO, Paloalto, VERBAL, Awich, Tak, Dok2)
8. IS THIS LOVE
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About XG
XG is a seven-member HIPHOP/R&B girl group consisting of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA. Debuting in March 2022 with their single “Tippy Toes”, XG is part of the global entertainment production "XGALX", an organisation committed to fostering bold culture and nurturing artists with unique worldviews.
In September 2023, XG released their first mini album, NEW DNA, which soared to the top of the Billboard Japan "Hot Albums" chart. The same year, they held their first solo live showcase, "XG 'NEW DNA' SHOWCASE in JAPAN", at PIA Arena MM. With an emphasis on global reach, XG has performed at major music festivals across the Unites States, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, and more. They’ve made history as the first Japanese act to top Billboard’s "Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter" chart and became the first Japanese girl group to feature on the cover of Billboard magazine, achieving multiple groundbreaking milestones internationally.
In 2024, XG embarked on their first world tour, XG 1st WORLD TOUR 'The First HOWL', captivating audiences worldwide. The name "XG" stands for "Xtraordinary Girls", and through their dynamic music and performances, XG aims to inspire and empower fans from diverse backgrounds around the globe.
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