aespa songs blend the energy, performance, and catchy lyrics that South Korean music has become popular for. The K-pop girl group, which consists of Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning, releases songs with unique concepts that make them appealing to the younger generation. Therefore, they are known as the first metaverse girl group to enter the K-pop universe.
Their debut song titled Black Mamba features an electro-pop bass line and a catchy hook, and many of the group’s subsequent songs follow a similar arrangement. They boast millions of streams on Spotify and have ranked on Korean and international charts.
aespa songs explore the R&B genre and exude feel-good vibes. The following list of the group's most famous songs is based on the current Spotify stream counts.
From Black Mamba to Supernova: 7 Most famous aespa songs
According to Spotify streams, the seven most popular tracks by aespa include:
- Next Level
- Black Mamba
- Drama
- Savage
- Illusion
- Spicy
- Supernova
1) Next Level
Next Level is composed by Yoo Young-jin, Adam Mcinnis, Mario Marchetti, and Sophie Curtis. Released by aespa in May 2021, the hit track blends K-pop with hip-hop, dance-pop, and EDM.
The lyrics of the groovy song tell the story of the group’s journey to find the Black Mamba, a reference to their debut track, that disrupted their metaverse. It has 252,810,303 streams on Spotify, making it aespa's most-streamed song on the platform.
2) Black Mamba
Black Mamba is the K-pop idols' debut single, released on November 17, 2020. The dance-pop song is composed by Yoo Young-jin, Ella Isaacson, Omega, Gabriela Geneva, Shaun Lopez, Scott Chesak, Ejae, and Jordan Reyes.
Yoo Young-jin has penned the lyrics, which revolve around the themes of boldness and power. The aespa song has amassed 244,252,929 streams on Spotify.
3) Drama
Drama marks the lead single from the group's fourth mini album. Released on November 10, 2023, the track is written by Bang Hye-hyun, Ellie Suh, No Identity, Waker, Ejae, and Charlotte Wilson.
The aespa song brings a combination of dance-pop, and hip-hop, which can be felt in its rock-style rhythm, complemented with a synth bass. The lyrics of Drama are built on the theme of confidence. This track has garnered 230,926,519 streams on Spotify.
4) Savage
Released in October 2021, Savage is part of the K-pop idols’ first Extended Play of the same name. The hyperpop track is composed by Yoo Young-jin alongside Kristen Collins, Jia Lih, and Hautboi Rich.
The song features a mix of EDM trap and dubstep. The trap song’s lyrics explore themes of bravery, courage, and facing one’s fears. The song has amassed a total of 231,135,456 streams on Spotify.
5) Illusion
aespa's promotional single Illusion (June 2022) features in their second Extended Play titled Girls. The surprise pre-release is written by Lee Thor (Lalala Studio).
The hit track blends elements of Synth-pop, electronic music, hip-hop, dance, and EDM. Illusion’s lyrics appreciate the beauty of the night and the captivating nature of a mysterious presence. This aespa song boasts 155,413,801 streams on Spotify.
6) Spicy
Spicy, released on May 8, 2023, has garnered 143,296,633 streams on Spotify since then. This aespa song is composed by Ludvig Evers, Jonatan Gusmark, Moa, and Emily Yeonseo Kim. It is the lead single from Aespa's third EP, My World.
Penned by Bang Hye-hyun, the lyrics of the song convey a message of self-worth and encourage women to celebrate their uniqueness and individualities.
7) Supernova
Released on May 13, 2024, Supernova is an upbeat song about aespa's imagery in the music scene, which is explained as a burst of cosmic energy. It is the lead single from the girl group's debut studio album, Armageddon.
Supernova is composed by Kenzie, alongside Dem Jointz and Paris Alexa. According to the Spotify counter, the track has 122,211,665 streams on the platform.
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These aespa songs combine harmony and energetic beats to create a hyperpop melody with rap interludes from Karina and Giselle.