'Milyang Park Clan, Anderson .Paak' & 'R&B’s Leading Runner Dean,' Their Reunion After 11 Years…New Song 'Aftertaste' Released

'Dean' X 'Anderson .Paak', a comeback after 11 years... Release of 'Aftertaste', a new horizon for global R&B

Two geniuses who met again after 11 years, shaking up the global pop market

Korea’s unmistakable alternative R&B icon 'Dean' and the world-renowned pop star 'Anderson .Paak', a 9-award winner, have reunited. 'Universal Music Korea' announced on the 8th that the collaboration single 'Aftertaste', featuring the overwhelming synergy of the two artists, has been released simultaneously worldwide.

The perfect harmony of powerful beats and delicate vocals

The new song 'Aftertaste' is meticulously crafted, layered over punchy, hard-hitting drum beats with synth string sounds that gently fill the space. 'Dean''s uniquely sweet and refined tone and 'Anderson .Paak''s direct yet deeply persuasive expressiveness strike a flawless balance. It captures, without restraint, an honest and provocative emotion that charges straight toward love, delivering listeners with an intense auditory thrill.

A heavy, unmistakable presence from a global top-tier artist

'Dean' is a genius singer-songwriter and producer who has helped lead trends in Korea’s mainstream music scene by creating numerous mega hits, including 'Instagram' and 'D'. 'Anderson .Paak', perfectly matched to his chemistry, is a bona fide global top star—an American of Korean descent—who has lifted an astounding nine trophies at the 'Grammy Awards', one of the most prestigious mainstream music awards ceremonies in the world.

A reunion after 11 years since 2015, a predicted musical phenomenon

The reason this collaboration has captivated the attention of the world’s pop music scene is clear. It is because it is a meeting that took exactly 11 years to materialize since 'Put My Hands On You', released in 2015 and praised by critics. With two artists who have risen to the very top in their respective fields over many years coming together again, expectations for the global music market are at their highest for the musical evolution and impact they will prove.