I've been saying since Day 1 that one of the things that make XG unique is that they are the only group whose every. single. member. could be a successful worldwide solo artist, and that Simon's endgame is to eventually launch all of them as soloists. So I see this as the beginning of the XG soloist rollout and it makes me so happy!

They crushed. It’s been a joy to watch them support eachother as well

Something tells me that in 2026 we will see every member of XG have at least one writing credit because Jurin always sets the bar for XG of what's to come in the near future. She already did that for the TAPE series and now also for their very first solo project

This is my youth reborn.

Jurin saying "you set the bar that's why we raised ours" means they're not kidding because Jurin usually sets the tone for the rest of XG. Simon also said this full album was gonna be incredible and if this the quality that the whole album of XG is gonna be then they could really make a huge impact in 2026 that gets them either into the mainstream or even closer to it. Because so many people have been wanting to see real hip hop and rnb to come back into the mainstream.

This such a dope collab. A curve ball to be exact. Rapsody never collab with just anyone - and the fact that Ms. Ma'am Jurin Asaya got her featured on her solo debut is such a joy. She's been a sweetheart with Alphaz too in X and in IG often reposting fan edits and replying to the comments. I'm so glad for this collab really. And the shout out from Ms. Asaya to Rapsody on the Bohemian Rhapsody bar? Chef's kiss. Jurin must've learned a lot from this legend MC. Tysm for this Izzy have a great day today! ❤🎉

Birds will replace the 🦋 from seven. After that, 🦋 has been moving into the car's glass.

Jurin and xg never care about who is big to collabrate with they collab with artist they love and respect

いつもＸＧとXGALXのリアクションしてくださりありがとうございます🙏
今回のJURINちゃんとRAPSODYさんのコラボ曲は激アツ🔥で最高ですね❗️
そして、貴方のリアクションも深い愛情が醸し出す雰囲気が、とても素敵で大好きです❤✨️

Earth got too crowded for Jurin so she came down from XG's spaceship, rapped with Rapsody and then the other members of XG beamed up their leader to return back to their spaceship

Just for context, Rapsody in my opinion is a superstar of rap/hip hop. Even this track with Jurin is in her lane and ties in with her Grammy-nominated track Asteroids (“when they throw rocks at me, I throw asteroids”) and her MV features asteroids raining down on earth similar to the opening of XG’s Howling when the members come screaming down to earth like asteroids of meteors. Also, Rapsody is a Grammy winner and 5 time Grammy nominee and she’s collabed with the greats including Kendrick, JID, J Cole, Erykah Badu, Anderson Paak, Mac Miller and more. She is a true hard core MC/Rapper so this track with Jurin is a win-win because Rapsody gets exposure to the huge Kpop/xpop fanbase of budding superstars XG and XG and Leader Jurin get more exposure to hip hop heads that normally would not listen to Kpop adjacent music. Simon is a genius as are Chancellor and Shintaro Yasuda as well as Jurin and Rapsody

3:22 Jurin bring me back to 90s hip-hop and fyi she wrote her own lyrics. 🐺🛸👽🦋

Xg is performing on the voice December 16 gala finally our queens are taking over the world 🌎 and planets

jurin is amazing

🔥🔥🔥🔥🦋🥰🐺🛸👽🖖🏻

今回もXGジュリンちゃんのreactionありがとうございます⤴️彼女のクールさが際立つ良いＭＶですよね😎👍２ｎｄWORLDTOURには参戦？🤩

🐺🐺👽👽🦋🦋🔥🔥

Yes, IZZY they are sending SPACE TRANSMISSIONS .   👽🎼🛸💨🌏   These two RAP GODDESSES are flawless together.  Rhapsody is a legit MC/RAPPER ~ GRAMMY WINNER.  I’m so proud of JURIN’s solo premiere.  Yes, I believe we Alphaz are getting more solos by the other 6’ members.   I hope they will be as AMAZING as RHAPSODY. 🐺🌿🌸

Yeees! They crushed this shit. Like I need Rapsody to become the 8th member lol This song is so good and should be blasting from every rap/hip hop radio station imo

ALPHAZ ON DECK 🐺🐺🐺
Jurin delivers her fire flame old-school flavor here, and shes rapin rapin. I really get a De La Soul vibe from this song,
especially with the chorus in the background, when Rapsody starts rapping
On Reddit, or rather in the XG app chat channel, Maya hinted that she will probably be the next to release a solo song. But that's just speculation.
The butterfly at the beginning is Jurin's icon. It was also featured in GRL GVNG.
Oh man, there are so many different possibilities in this song. At first, I thought it had something to do with Psalm 118, because there are a lot of similar passages that are interpreted a little differently, but so much of it fits. It would have fit so nicely with the psalm. If that wasn't intentional, then we're probably dealing with a real rap goddess here. 😅 Now, however, Rapsody has said in an interview that the song title is “PS 118.” Suddenly, my great theory about Psalm 118 doesn't seem to fit anymore, even though the passages still fit really well. Is something coming on January 18? It's definitely going to be exciting.

Of course, there are other deeper meanings that do not refer to Psalm 118.
“Spaced out but I'm grounded / Like I'm near the grass”
Here, the wordplay with the astrophysicist's name continues.
Spaced out: Colloquially means “out of it” or “high,” but here it is literal: she is in space (the theme of the song).
Grounded: Means “down-to-earth”.
Neil de Grasse vs. Near the grass:
Her name is figuratively Neil de Grasse (the man from space).
But phonetically it sounds like “Near the grass” (close to the grass/ground).
The meaning: Although she moves lyrically on an extremely high, spherical level (“spaced out”), she does not lose her footing (“grounded”).
She connects the highest (astrophysics/space) with the most down-to-earth (grass/earth).
This passage serves to emphasize the artists' intellect. They are essentially saying:
“We are not just rappers, we are scientists and directors of our art. We understand the universe (Neil deGrasse Tyson) and stage it perfectly (Christopher Nolan),
while using the best technical equipment (Neumann).”
This fits perfectly with the previous comparison with Psalm 118: it underscores the claim to excellence and being chosen.

“Had to hit up Rapsody / The queen no bohemian”
This is a brilliant play on words involving names and music history.
The reference: The legendary rock band Queen has one of its most famous songs called “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
The pun: Since the rapper's name is Rapsody, she plays with this connection.
The meaning:
She says, “I am a queen, but not ‘Bohemian’ (in the sense of the song Bohemian Rhapsody).”
“Bohemian” often means unconventional, artistically messy, or aimlessly living. She rejects this: she is a queen who rules and is precise, not an aimless artist.

„I get around like Pac I be traveling“
Pac: That's Tupac Shakur (2Pac), one of the most famous rappers of all time.
The reference: Tupac has a very well-known song called “I Get Around” (1993).
Ambiguity:
Tupac's original song is about him meeting lots of women and being sexually active (“getting around”).
In this space-themed text (“Traveling,” ‘Meridian’), Jurin/Rapsody reinterprets it: “I get around” here means that she travels globally (or intergalactically).
She is known everywhere, traveling around the world (or planets) like a superstar.
She redefines her name: when you hear “Queen” and “Rapsody,” don't think of the old song, think of me.

„5.88 trillion miles off 'em“
This number was not chosen at random, but is scientifically extremely precise – which ties in with the theme of “Neil deGrasse Tyson / Science.”
The fact: A light year is the distance that light travels in one year. That is exactly approximately 5.88 trillion miles.
The meaning:
Before that, she says, “I'm a light year.”
She defines the distance between herself and her competition not emotionally (“I'm much better”), but mathematically precisely. She is literally a light year ahead of them.
This again underscores the theme: no emotions, just hard facts and science.

„7 dots on your screen / Like stars gotta claim ours“
This line is a direct reference to the group Jurin belongs to (XG).
7 Dots: The girl group XG consists of 7 members.
The meaning:
When you look at the starry sky or a radar screen, you see dots.
She compares the 7 members of the group to a constellation. They are not just musicians, they are celestial bodies that “claim ours” in the universe.
This fits with the title of XG's previous album or song (“Shooting Star”), which solidifies their identity.

„Send 'em black hole that's a favor“
This is a very aggressive “diss” (insult) disguised as an astrophysical metaphor.
Black Hole: A black hole swallows everything, even light. Nothing escapes it.
Favor: Normally, destruction is not a favor.
The meaning: She says that destroying her opponents (sending them into the black hole) is actually nice of her.
Why? Because compared to her (“Quasar,” ‘Supernova’), they shine so weakly that it's better for them to just disappear completely instead of embarrassing themselves.
It's the ultimate dominance: “I'm wiping you out, and you should thank me for it.”

“I'm like Christopher Nolan on a Neumann”
Two worlds collide here: film directing and music recording.
Christopher Nolan: He is one of the most famous directors in the world (Inception, Oppenheimer, Dark Knight).
He is known for complex, mind-bending plots, visual impact and – very important for this song – for the film “Interstellar.”
Since the song has a space theme, the rapper compares herself here to the director of the ultimate modern space epic.
Neumann: This is a reference to Neumann microphones (e.g., the U87). They are considered the “gold standard” in recording studios. It is the Rolls-Royce of microphones.
The meaning: “When I rap into the microphone (Neumann), the result is as epic, complex, and high-quality as a Christopher Nolan film.”
She is saying, “I'm not making little TikTok songs here, I'm making blockbuster art.”

“Punching like Tyson is science / I'm Neil de Grass”
This is a first-class double entendre that plays on the name “Tyson.”
Mike Tyson: When people talk about “punching” in rap, they usually mean “punchlines” (the lines that hit the opponent).
The comparison with Mike Tyson (the boxer) is a classic in hip-hop for hard hits.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: He is the most famous astrophysicist in the US and pop culture explainer for the universe.
The twist: She says, “Punching like Tyson is science.” She doesn't lash out wildly like the boxer Mike, but her “punches” (words) are precise science.
This allows her to elegantly switch from Mike Tyson to Neil deGrasse Tyson.
The meaning: Her rap skills are intellectual and scientifically sound. She dominates not through violence, but through knowledge and technique.