Stray Kids Collaborates with Tablo for New Album '合 (HOP)'

Stray Kids is set to add another remarkable album to their discography with the release of SKZHOP HIPTAPE '合 (HOP)' on December 13. Recently, JYP Entertainment announced that the first installment of this new album format will drop on that date. On November 18, the company unveiled the traditional-style tracklist and online cover image through their official social media channels, generating excitement among fans worldwide.

The tracklist for SKZHOP HIPTAPE '合 (HOP)' includes the title track 'Walkin On Water', along with songs such as 'Bounce Back', 'U (Feat. TABLO)', 'Walkin On Water (HIP Ver.)', 'Railway (Bang Chan)', 'Unfair (Felix)', 'HALLUCINATION (I.N)', 'Youth (Lee Know)', 'So Good (Hyunjin)', 'ULTRA (Changbin)', 'Hold my hand (Han)', and '그렇게, 천천히, 우리 (Seungmin)', totaling 12 tracks.

The album showcases the talents of all members, with the self-producing team 3RACHA, consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, leading the project. This album reflects Stray Kids' unique style and creativity. Notably, the third track 'U (Feat. TABLO)' features a collaboration with Tablo from Epik High, promising a special synergy. Additionally, the album will include eight solo stage songs performed by the members during their ongoing world tour, 'Stray Kids World Tour (DOMINATE)', which has heightened anticipation among their fanbase, known as STAY.

The name SKZHOP HIPTAPE combines the abbreviation for Stray Kids, 'SKZ', with hip-hop, creating a term for a new genre that is not officially defined. The first work, '合 (HOP)', symbolizes the collaboration of all eight members and incorporates the English term for the hip-hop genre, 'HOP', adding a layer of meaning.

Stray Kids will officially release SKZHOP HIPTAPE '合 (HOP)' and the title track 'Walkin On Water' on December 13 at 2 PM KST, which is midnight EST, marking a new wave in the music industry.