''Duality'' is the debut

extended play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.

by the South Korean rapper

I.M Im Chang-kyun (; born January 26, 1996), known by the stage name I.M or mononymously as Changkyun, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2015, he debuted in the South Korean boy group Monsta X, through the Mnet's survival show '' ...

. It was released by

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on February 19, 2021. The digital EP contains five tracks including the lead single "God Damn".

Background and release

In January 2021, I.M announced the solo work he had been preparing in 2020 would be released as his first solo album, rather than a mixtape release, with an intended release later in 2021. The EP was released digitally rather than as a physical album to avoid restrictions on its sales by an explicit rating.

Critical reception

The tracks on the album were noted for all being themed around "duality" (二重性). I.M was noted as "showing versatility as an artist" and "expanding his musical style, when compared to his work in Monsta X". That the difference of his musical style for Monsta X to his solo work, as noted by Ruby C for ''

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'', it was "part of showing the theme of the album", along with the "emotion and delivery of the tracks".

Background and release

Critical reception

Track listing

Charts

Songs

Weekly charts

Release history

See also

Notes

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