Stay Salty (feat. Lovely Melody)

"If I can't be sweet, let me stay completely dark."

On August 7th, the four-member AI idol group "Lovely Melody," produced by Ryu, will release their new single, "Stay Salty." Continuing their evolution from the classic idol-pop of their 1st album and the live-concert journey of their 2nd, the group follows up their previous cyberpunk release with a dark, bouncy track that delves into the complexities of unrequited love.

The title "Stay Salty" plays on the internet slang for being bitter or jealous. The song explores the feelings of a protagonist who realizes she can never be a "sweet" girl because her crush is looking at someone else. Unable to fit into a rosy, cinnamon-sweet world, she embraces her dark, cynical emotions, pleading to "stay salty." Built on a K-POP foundation, the track is a highly kinetic mutant funk-core dance tune, blending raw old-school breakbeats, funky wah-wah guitars, and chaotic drum breaks into a brain-melting earworm.

Ryu's straightforward, relatable lyrics, crafted with the partial assistance of generative AI, perfectly complement the evocative and fiercely catchy melodies crafted using Suno. Furthermore, the music video powered by Seedance 2.0-which is already making waves on TikTok-showcases their sharp, highly demanding house dance choreography. Accompanied by stunning costumes designed by Midjourney and cover art by Nano Banana Pro, this project fully realizes its dark, unapologetic aesthetic. Experience the irresistible energy of Lovely Melody as they transform jealousy and inferiority into an empowering dance anthem.