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There's no artist like G-DRAGON. Truly, no one.

This was true during his heyday, both inside and outside of BIGBANG, and during the eight-year hiatus following "Kwon Ji Yong" (2017). And even now, after breaking that long silence with the powerful "Übermensch,"

no one has emerged to replace him.

The reason is clear: no one possesses the courage to do what he does.

Most artists besides him know it's impossible to maintain the public's trust while embracing such blatant contradictions.

The unrivaled aura of a pop star, the reputation for constant experimentation, and a bold leap into pop that seems to have put it all aside.

Of all the rappers with such a delicate and fragile voice, which one could possibly attempt the most minimal and acoustic ballads on "Drama" and "Bonamana" while simultaneously diving into captivating disco on "Take Me," unleashing stadium-filling synth-pop on "Home Sweet Home," and effortlessly diving into Anderson .Paak's flawless groove on "Too Bad"?

The answer is obvious: no one. No one does it like G-DRAGON, and hearing him do it all is, and always will be, a privilege.

Listen to the entire album.