The album's overarching concept reflects the emotional states of young people grappling with the pressures of the technology era and the blurred lines between reality and illusion. Beyond performing the songs, Uprize was deeply involved in the production process. Specifically, member Bex directly wrote lyrics and developed rap sections for several tracks. PN was responsible for recording background vocals for the entire project, also collaborating with the production team to finalize the arrangements. The group also provided creative direction for the opening track, "Intro 127#".
"We hope our music can reach the international market", an Uprize representative stated.
The production team behind the album includes vocal coaches and experts from Vietnam and South Korea. Musician Nguyen Hai Phong, the music creative director, noted: "The album was developed balancing the technical precision of international models with an acute understanding of Vietnamese audience tastes."
According to the production team, the physical version of "Thang" achieved 10,000 pre-orders across two early sales periods, coinciding with the album's release on digital platforms.
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Group member PN. Photo: *Courtesy of the production team*. |
Emerging from the reality show Tan Binh Toan Nang (Show It All) in 2025, Uprize consists of seven members: Cuong Bach (Bex), Phuc Nguyen (PN), Lam Anh (Lavm), Duc Duy (O.D), Minh Quan (Wonbi), Duy Lan (Dylan), and Long Hoang (Leon).
The group aims to develop under a professional artist training model similar to the K-Pop system, receiving support from Korean coaches in expertise, performance skills, and career mindset.
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The Uprize group (from left to right) includes: Leon, Dylan, O.D, Bex, PN, Wonbi, Lavm. Photo: *Courtesy of the production team*. |
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