Korean R&B: HOYA - "BABY U" featuring HANHAE

by Nefertiti Jenkins

With a big assist from established South Korean R&B artist NiiHWA, singer/dancer/actor HOYA has released a new track titled "BABY U," featuring rapper HANHAE.

Co-written and produced by NiiHWA, the soulful R&B single, along with an official music video, dropped on September 12. The video features on-screen romantic moments between HOYA and singer Kriesha Chu. Check it out below.

Credits
Lyrics by HOYA, NiiHWA, 한해
Composed by NiiHWA
Arranged by NiiHWA / Chorus by HOYA
Recorded by NiiHWA / Mixed by NiiHWA
Mastered by 권남우 @821 Sound Mastering

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