More than any of his
BTS
bandmates,
Jung Kook
has been primed for the greatest crossover potential with his debut solo album,
Golden
. Unlike the rap showcases of
RM
,
Suga
, and
J-Hope
or the focused genre forays from
V
Jin
Jimin
takes aim at the mainstream sweet spot that swirls together funky beats, catchy melodies, and irresistible choruses. It doesn't hurt his prospects that everything is in English, either. Backed by producers such as
BloodPop
Diplo
Andrew Watt
Cirkut
and songwriters like
Shawn Mendes
and
Ed Sheeran
, the LP also features rapper
Jack Harlow
on the bouncy, fun-loving "3D";
Major Lazer
on the sensual, throbbing "Closer to You";
DJ Snake
on the shimmering electronic dance anthem "Please Don't Change"; and
Latto
on the chart-conquering, record-breaking sex romp "Seven" (the edited version is also included). While the laundry list of A-list names attached to the project leaves little doubt that this has been custom-designed to make him an even bigger star, everything works so well because of
's seasoned vocals and natural allure. Like
Justin Timberlake
Harry Styles
before him, it's quite clear that
has been christened as his boy band's main breakout, and
makes a great case for that push. ~ Neil Z. Yeung