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Stray Kids is a South Korean boy band renowned for their songs and performances. The K-pop idols are also well-known for their self-produced songs, a celebrated achievement in the Korean music industry.
The boy group's songs are mostly composed by 3Racha, comprised of members Bang Chan, Han, and Changbin, with other members occassionaly in the mix. Their lyrics are filled with messages of self-confidence, being true to oneself, and a celebration of their journey from underdogs to celebrated artists.
Their songs have ranked top-ten on the Billboard Global 200 chart and have made entries on the Billboard Hot 100. The group's unique sound and discography have earned them a large fanbase.
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Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer's opinion and is ranked in no particular order.
5 Best Stray Kids songs of all time
God's Menu
- LALALALA
- S-CLASS
- Back Door
- Megaverse
1) God's Menu
God's Menu is the second track from Stray Kids' first Korean studio album, Go Live, released in June 2020. The lead single was composed by Bang Chan, Han, Changbin, and Versachoi.
This trap song is often considered as one of the best Stray Kids' songs as it supposedly pioneered the Mala genre music, a term used by Korean media to describe the group's songs. The song's lyrics explore themes of self-confidence and ambition. In 2023, the song was named one of the Greatest songs in the history of Korean Pop Music by Rolling Stone.
2) LALALALA
The Phonk and Afrobeats track was released in November 2023 from their eighth Extended Play, Rock-Star. LALALALA was written by 3Racha, Cubeatz, Versachoi, and Luis Bacque.
The song is about breaking free from worries and celebrating life's wins. The song also explores different emotions of sorrow, joy, anger, and enjoyment. The hit track became the first Stray Kids song on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 90 and the first top-ten in the Billboard Global 200.
3) S-CLASS
S-CLASS was released as the lead single from the group's third Korean album, 5-Star, in June 2023. The hip-hop track was composed by 3Racha, Chae Kang-hae, and Restart.
The song features elements of rap, bass, and 90s hip-hop. The lyrics of the song convey the group's unique identity and their resolve to not conform to the norm while embodying their inherent novelty and challenge.
S-CLASS peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Global 200 and No. 2 on the Billboard US World Digital Song Sales.
4) Back Door
Back Door was released in September 2020 as the title track from their repackaged album, IN LIFE. The track was composed by 3Racha and Hotsauce and features elements of trap, funk, and house music.
The song infuses upbeat and energetic elements, culminating in a festival feel. The lyrics of the song suggest the act of sneaking into a forbidden place and the thrill that comes with it.
The hit song from the K-pop boy group was listed among Time's best songs of 2020 and also made the list of Billboard's 20 best K-Pop songs of 2020: Critics picks.
5) Megaverse
Megaverse was released by Stray Kids in October 2023 as part of their eighth mini-album, Rock-Star, later released in October of the same year. The song was composed by 3Racha and Versachoi and premiered at the Seoul Special UNVEIL 13. Megaverse features a simple rhythm and a strong bass sound.
The song lyrics are a testament to the boy band's ambition and belief in their potential. The song debuted on the Billboard Global 200 at No. 106, becoming their first B-side song to debut on the chart.
These Stray Kids songs blend hip-hop, rap, and EDM to produce music that appeals to a wide audience. The group's recently released ATE album is currently the biggest debut album by a K-pop group in 2024, with 12.58 million streams on Global Spotify.
