Top Girl is an EP

Extended play

An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...

  by South Korean singer G.NA

G.NA

Gina Choi , better known by her stage name G.NA, is a Korean Canadian singer under Cube Entertainment, born on September 13, 1987. She released her first mini-album, Draw G's First Breath, on July 14, 2010...

. It features the title track of the same name, "Top Girl". The EP was released on August 23, 2011.

History

Her title track “Top Girl,“ was produced by hitmakers Kim Do Hoon and Lee Sang Ho, two producers she’s been working with ever since her debut. The song is also special in that it features lyrics written by singer Wheesung.
The song have an addictive, powerful melody and a modern sound.

The album also aims to broaden the spectrum of her musical style, as it contains a song she personally helped write called “Banana“. Famous hip hop rapper Swings guest-featured in the song to support her comeback.

Other tracks include an emotional ballad titled “Without You” and an addictive hook song called “ICON“. Both songs are expected to showcase not only her growth, but her ability to pull off different styles.

Release

On August 19, 2011 the teaser for "Banana" was revealed and the music video on August 21, 2011.

After several teasers, G.NA officially revealed her mini-album on August 23, 2011 the same day as the title song "Top Girl"'s MV premiered.

Promotion

G.NA made a comeback through KBS's Music Bank

Music Bank (TV series)

Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...

on August 26, 2011 with "Top Girl" follow-up by MBC

Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation

Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...

's Show! Music Core

Show! Music Core

Show! Music Core is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 4:20PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage...

and SBS's Inkigayo

The Music Trend

The Music Trend is a South Korean music program broadcast by SBS. It airs live every Sunday at 3:50 PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform on stage. It is currently hosted by Goo Ha-ra, IU and Nicole.- History :...

.

G.NA was expected to promote the song "Banana" on music shows as a follow-up song after "Top Girl" but was deemed inappropriate after the board had reviewed.

Track listing

Single chart

Song	Peak position
	Gaon Chart Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts...
"Top Girl"	4
"Banana"	30

Release history

Format	Release date
Digital download Digital distribution Online distribution, digital distribution, or electronic software distribution is the practice of delivering content without the use of physical media, typically by downloading via the internet directly to a consumer's device. Online distribution bypasses conventional physical distribution media,...	August 23, 2011

External links

• "Banana" Teaser Music Video