''Mic On'' is the twelfth extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group

Mamamoo Mamamoo (; commonly stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by RBW (company), RBW. The group is composed of four members: Solar (singer), Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa. Known for their strong live vocals, Harm ...

. It was released on October 11, 2022, through RBW. The EP consists of three tracks, including the lead single " Illella".

Composition

''Mic On'' contains three songs. The EP opens with "1,2,3 Eoi!", a "masterful" track incorporating electronic and

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elements, with the group's vocals, it adds a smooth, jazzy texture that complements the vocals in the chorus. Followed with the title track " Illella", it opens with "bright" ad libs and "rich" vocals over a powerful

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instrumental mixed with guitar

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and "resounding percussion" in its arrangement. The closing track "L.I.E.C." is a

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song, ''

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'' noted that the song is similar in its production to the group's single " Um Oh Ah Yeh".

Track listing

Charts

Weekly charts

Monthly charts

References

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