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From Freaky to Sweet, R&B Singer Babylon Delivers in New Album - "Hardy"

South Korean singer Babylon does not hold back, in his new album--"Hardy." His 13-song project hit streaming sites on February 4 with sensual R&B beats. And with track titles like "Chandelier," "Cigarettes After Sex," "White Suit" and "Red Lipstick," -- Babylon is explicit with his desires. 

But as freaky as the singer gets with some of his lyrics, he's also singing sweet love songs like "Baby Be Mine," featuring KYLE LO, and his song "Alone," featuring Lee Hyori, will send chills up your spine and could move you to tears. 

The album has features on most of the tracks-- including an assist from Jay Park on "Like Song," as well as with more than a dozen other artists on the 18-minute "Going In." Overall Babylon delivers on "Hardy," and with the album release, he's also dropped a few visuals. Check out the official music videos below.






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