Song Review: NMIXX x Anderson .Paak – Caution

If you were worried there wasn’t already enough Anderson .Paak in K-pop, I’ve got good news for you. He’s developed a comedy film called K-Pops! and features on the soundtrack alongside many popular Korean acts. I’m not very clued in about the specifics of the film, but it seems that it first screened two years ago. I’m not sure why we’re finally releasing a music video now, but he’s teamed up with NMIXX for the Dem Jointz-produced Caution.

This… certainly sounds like a modern K-pop song. We’ve got clanging, confrontational beats, plenty of attitude-infused sing-talk and some sound effects for good measure. It’s not the approach I prefer from NMIXX, nor is it the kind of track I feel they excel at. The production infuses many different ideas and I appreciate the various flourishes that pop up throughout. Dem Jointz’s work is rarely for me, but there’s no doubt he’s a talented creator.

Still, when it comes down to it there’s just not enough song here to tempt my ears. Everyone involved sounds good and there’s enough going on to keep listeners engaged. There’s just no one killer moment worth waiting for. Without this kind of dynamic, Caution passes by as an impressive non-event. Fans of NMIXX or .Paak might be charmed, but both artists have been attached to far more exciting projects in the past.

Grade: C