Taeyang on His Solo ‘Quintessence,’ Playing Coachella, and More
Taeyang has released his first studio album in nine years, titled 'Quintessence.' The album follows a successful performance at Coachella and marks the beginning of Big Bang's 20th anniversary celebrations. Taeyang collaborated with both new and longtime producers to create this new chapter in his career.
- ▪Taeyang's album 'Quintessence' is his first studio release in nine years.
- ▪He performed at Coachella last month, kicking off Big Bang's 20th anniversary.
- ▪The album features collaborations with U.S. producers like the Stereotypes and j.Que.
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