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3.5 out of 5 stars

Halsey, Manic [Photo Credit: Capitol]Halsey, alongside South Korean rapper SUGA (of BTS), delivers a brief, enjoyable single in “SUGA’s Interlude,” appearing on her third LP, Manic (2020).

Halsey experienced a good year in 2019, releasing numerous singles in advance of her third studio album, ManicManic ranks among the most highly anticipated album releases of 2020, thanks to the popularity of the alternative pop artist, as well as her number one hit single, “Without Me”.  On the brief advance single, “SUGA’s Interlude,” Halsey collaborates with South Korean rapper SUGA from standout K-pop collective, BTS.

Halsey commences “SUGA’s Interlude” with the intro, which ends up being an excerpt from the eventual chorus.

“I been trying all my life
To separate the time
In between the having it all
And giving it up, yeah
I wonder what’s in store
If I don’t love it anymore
Stuck between the having it all
And giving it up, yeah.”

Her vocal tone is quite beautiful – she sounds cool and quite smooth.  Of course, the chorus is her sole vocal contribution as SUGA takes the reins on the first and second verses.  The first verse is exclusively in Korean, while the second verse has three lines worth of English.  Without digging deep into the translation, the vibes are definitely mellow throughout “SUGA’s Interlude,” from both his and her perspective.  The production is smooth, and there’s a sense of mellowness.  The piano-based sound is a perfect fit.


Final Thoughts

So, will “SUGA’s Interlude” change your life? Nope, not in the least.  This is a nice vibe from Halsey, but this two-minute-plus interlude likely doesn’t make or break Manic.  Halsey and SUGA give respectable performances, and the production is a selling point (Lido, Pdogg, and SUGA himself), but don’t call “SUGA’s Interlude” game changing.

3.5 out of 5 stars


Halsey • Manic • Capitol • Release: 1.17.20
Photo Credit: Capitol

 

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the musical hype aka Brent Faulkner has earned Bachelor and Masters degrees in music (music Education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and a freelance music journalist. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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