Ssajib
PSY's 4th album
Ssajib (Korean: 싸집) is the fourth album by South Korean singer Psy. The album was released on July 24, 2006, through his own label Yamazone Music and distributed by Seoul Records (now known as Kakao M). Ssajib was later released worldwide through iTunes. The album contains 14 songs including the title track "Entertainer". By the end of 2006, the album sold over 50,000 copies in South Korea.
Background and release
Ssajib was released on July 24, 2006. During his first interview regarding the album, he described the album as "a high class hotel buffet" and aimed to "recite himself through different genres. Also, Psy said it was an album that he can be content with and an upgrade to his career." "Instant" is a song that features Kim Tae-woo aims to satirize one night stands, as well as making Kim Tae-woo reborn as an adult star. The song "knock" featuring Ivy is an electro dance song.
Regarding the title song "Entertainer", he described it as a song that is about the worship of girls." The music video for the song "Entertainer" was released on the same day of the album release.
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