QUINTESSENCE Lyrics & Tracklist – TAEYANG (태양)

Album Information

Album: QUINTESSENCE

Artist: TAEYANG (BIGBANG)

Type: Fourth Studio Album

Release Date: May 18, 2026

Label: THEBLACKLABEL

Distributor: YG PLUS

Format: CD, Digital Download, Streaming

Length: Approximately 27 minutes and 30 seconds

Title Track: LIVE FAST DIE SLOW

Description

QUINTESSENCE marks TAEYANG’s return to the full-length album format after nearly nine years since WHITE NIGHT. The project presents a contemporary interpretation of his established R&B identity while incorporating modern pop production, electronic textures, dance influences and collaborative songwriting. The album title references the idea of an artist’s pure essence, reflecting TAEYANG’s intention to revisit his musical core while exploring new stylistic directions.

Musical Style

The album is rooted in contemporary K-R&B but expands into pop, synth-driven dance music, electronic production and melodic hip-hop influences. Songs such as MOVIE lean toward classic R&B textures, while LIVE FAST DIE SLOW introduces an energetic dance-oriented sound. Tracks like OPEN UP and WOULD YOU incorporate guest performers and broaden the album’s sonic palette.

Full Tracklist

1. BAD

2. LIVE FAST DIE SLOW

3. WOULD YOU (feat. TARZZAN, Woochan)

4. MOVIE

5. OPEN UP (feat. The Kid LAROI)

6. LOVE LIKE THIS

7. YES

8. NOW

9. G.O.A.T

10. 4U

Credits

Main Artist:
TAEYANG

Featured Singers / Guest Artists:
TARZZAN
Woochan
The Kid LAROI

Lyric Contributors:
TAEYANG
Tablo (Epik High)
Paul Blanco
Vince
TEDDY
Tarzzan
Woochan
CAMO
Wildberry
lil aaron
Antonio Stith
Jonathan Yip
Jeremy Reeves
Ray Romulus
Jeff Baranowski
Luke Milano
August Rigo
Kameron Glasper
Theron Thomas
Rocco Valdes
Ashley Gorley
Sophie Simmons
Dewain Whitmore Jr.
Patrick “j.Que” Smith
Tony Ferrari

Production & Arrangement:
THEBLACKLABEL production team
TEDDY
KUSH
VVN
Vince
Paul Blanco
the Stereotypes
9am
BRLLNT
IDO
Dominsuk
Jonas Jurström
Patrick “j.Que” Smith
Taylor Dexter
Wesley Singerman
Jacob Ray
Chaz Jackson

Release Notes

QUINTESSENCE was issued in multiple physical editions including the Blue Dawn and Pink Radiance versions. The release represents TAEYANG’s fourth studio album and his first major solo album cycle since Down to Earth (2023).