RICHIMAN AND GROOVE NICE 1st Album [Pack My Suitcase]

K-Pop RICHIMAN AND GROOVE NICE 1st Album [ Pack My Suitcase ]

■ Release Date : 2024.06.26
■ Genre : K-Pop
■ Format : CD

■ Tracklist


DISC 01
001 Thanks To
002 Groove Nice
003 Dance With A Boogie
004 I'm Flying To You
005 137
006 I'm Right Behind You
007 Richiman Blues
008 In The Royal
009 Look Back At Yourself (feat. Felix Slim)
010 My Life Is Mine (feat. Bruce Katz)
011 Yeah
012 On The Blues(Extended)

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The album, themed around travel, was entirely recorded in the United States. The tracks are divided into four parts, representing a journey from the West Coast to the South, ultimately returning home.

Title Track:
1. "Thanks to" - A message of gratitude to important people.

Notable Tracks:
- "Groove Nice" and "Richiman Blues" - Originally featured in the previous album "Memphis Special" as live one-takes; now refined for this album.

Recording Sessions:

1. So Cal Session (Tracks 1-6):
- Recorded and mixed in Southern California, LA.
- Collaborated with Emmy Award-winning music director Michael Stern, known for his work on "Iron Man 2" and "The Notebook."

2. LV Session (Track 7):
- Recorded in Las Vegas at Battle Born Sound Studio and mixed at Sonic Rodeo Studio.
- The studio specializes in hip-hop and country, bringing an old-school sound that enriches the "Richiman in Las Vegas" vibe.

3. Memphis Session (Tracks 8-11):
- Recorded at the legendary Royal Studio in Memphis with Grammy-winning producer Boo Mitchell.
- Known for working on John Mayer's "Continuum" and albums by Bruno Mars and Silk Sonic.
- Featured harmonica by Felix Slim, a world blues competition winner, and piano and Hammond B3 organ by Bruce Katz, a judge at world blues competitions and pianist for the Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman.

4. Seoul Session (Track 12):
- A hidden track available only on CD and LP: "On the Blues (Extended)."
- Recorded at Richiman’s practice room in Sillim-dong, Seoul, capturing the band's post-tour reflections.
- A different version from the already released single.

Richiman and Groove Nice:

- Represented Korea at the 37th 2022 International Blues Challenge (2022IBC) in Memphis, advancing to the finals and placing in the Top 5 among about 160 teams.
- Completed a US tour in January 2023, performing in LA, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Clarksdale, Connecticut, and New York.
- Invited to perform at the Hartford Blues Festival in Connecticut in July-August 2023.
- Also performed at the Sakai Blues Festival in Osaka, Japan.
- Active in Korea, performing at the Seoul Blues Festival, Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival, Jarasum Jazz Festival, and more.

Richiman and Groove Nice are known for their energetic performances, engaging with the audience through their lively grooves and explosive stage presence.