Demonstrate (EP)

Demonstrate is the third extended play by South Korean girl group, Rania, released by DR Music and distributed by Danal Entertainment. The EP was the last release to feature Di, Xia, and T-ae, who were the last-remaining members of the original line-up, as well as the final release to feature the RaNia name.

Demonstrate
EP by
Rania
ReleasedNovember 5, 2015 (2015-11-05)
Recorded2015
Genre
Length15:53
Label
Rania chronology
Just Go (Goodbye's the New Hello)
(2013)		 Demonstrate
(2015)		 Start a Fire
(2016)
Singles from Demonstrate
  1. "Up"
    Released: July 4, 2013
  2. "Demonstrate"
    Released: November 5, 2015

While marking the debut of Seulji and Hyeme, the EP also was the first to feature Alexandra Reid as a member, making Demonstrate the first Korean music release to feature an African-American singer debuting in a Korean group.[1] The EP was released on November 5, 2015, and met with controversy due to the album being marked as "Rania Five," and Alex not being included in the MV. Lead track, "Demonstrate," peaked at number 25 on the GAON Social Chart.[2]

Release and reception

Rania released Demonstrate on November 5, and had their comeback showcase on November 11 in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.[3][4] The release of Demonstrate gained attention from the Korean media due to the debut of Alex as well as the release being the group's first in over 2 years.[5] The music video for Demonstrate was met with controversy due to Alex being physically absent, as well as the group being referred to as "Rania Five," despite the group having six members.[6] However, DR released a statement, claiming that Alex was absent from promotional material as a result of visa issues.[7]

The single "Demonstrate," peaked at #25 on the GAON Social Chart.[8]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)ArrangementLength
1."Demonstrate"Kim EanaA. Wright3:04
2."Hello"Labyron Walton 3:28
3."Get Out"  3:07
4."Up"  3:00
5."Demonstrate Rap Version"Kim Eana, Alexandra ReidA. Wright3:14
Total length:15:53

References
  1. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6753071/rania-new-african-american-member-alexandra-demonstrate
  2. 2015년 47주차 Social Chart [Week 47 of 2015 Social Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  3. http://news1.kr/photos/view/?1634697
  4. http://www.theceluv.com/article.php?aid=144723198078097009
  5. http://www.koreatimesus.com/say-hello-to-alex-reid-an-african-american-k-pop-idol/
  6. XSportsNews.com. "라니아, 美 흑인 래퍼 알렉산드라 합류 '화려한 이력'", XSportsNews.com, November 4, 2015. Retrieved on February 12, 2017.
  7. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6753071/rania-new-african-american-member-alexandra-demonstrate
  8. 2015년 47주차 Social Chart [Week 47 of 2015 Social Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2016.
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