BamBam will take you to his homeland through his newest full Thai EP, HOMETOWN. The EP consists of 5 tracks, each with a unique sound and message.
BamBam is making a powerful return—and this time, he’s taking fans on a heartfelt trip back to where it all began. On October 10, the GOT7 rapper-singer officially released his highly anticipated Thai-language debut EP, HOMETOWN. To add, the artist also released the cinematic music video for its lead single, “WONDERING.”
More than just an EP, HOMETOWN is a deeply personal tribute to BamBam’s roots. It’s a love letter to his upbringing and the place that shaped him. Marking his first full-length project in his native language, the EP invites listeners to explore a more intimate side of the artist. It blends nostalgia, emotion, and identity.
The five-track record boasts an impressive lineup of collaborations with renowned Thai artists—TIMETHAI, Jeff Satur, and INK WARUNTORN. Each artist adds their unique flavor to BamBam’s soundscape.
To top it off, global music icon Pharrell Williams lends his legendary touch as the producer of the album’s closing track. This fusion of local pride and international artistry culminates in HOMETOWN.
The Feels of Being Home in the Latest EP of BAMBAM
HOMETOWN marks BamBam’s first-ever album fully performed in Thai—and more than that, it stands as a heartfelt tribute to his roots. Every track bears his personal touch, with BamBam himself taking part in both the writing and composition. He’s proving once again that he’s not just a performer. But a full-fledged artist capable of crafting a sound that’s cohesive, meaningful, and deeply personal.
Furthermore, this album grew from BamBam’s desire to let the world hear the rhythm of his own language—the pulse of where he came from. For him, singing in Thai isn’t just a nostalgic act; it’s an invitation. It invites listeners to immerse themselves in his world, where music serves as both a common language and a declaration of personal identity.
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The Gems of BAMBAM’s HOMETOWN
“ไม่มีใครสักคืน (Dancing By Myself)” ft. TIMETHAI
HOMETOWN opens with “Dancing By Myself” (feat. TIMETHAI). The track seamlessly combines sleek, modern rhythms with a quiet, elegant melancholy. It’s a song that speaks of solitude and longing, yet carries the kind of grace that comes from realizing that being alone can also mean being free.
The music video was shot on a rooftop overlooking Bangkok’s glowing skyline. It perfectly captures the city’s pulse—urban, cinematic, and deeply tied to BamBam’s vision of what “home” feels like.
Bringing TIMETHAI into the mix—a respected figure in Thailand’s T-Pop scene—grounds the track firmly in BamBam’s cultural roots. In addition, his inclusion isn’t just a feature; it’s a statement of connection. Together, the two artists fuse their distinct sounds into a powerful, fluid performance. It amplifies the theme of self-liberation, wrapping it in the fresh, vibrant energy that defines the new wave of Thai pop.
“มากกว่า Friend (More Than Friend)” ft. Jeff Satur
“More Than Friend” (feat. Jeff Satur) stands as one of the most striking collaborations on HOMETOWN. One of the brightest and most versatile figures in Thailand’s new pop wave, Jeff Satur, brings his full artistry to this collaboration. Effortlessly gliding between R&B smoothness, synth-pop shimmer, and cinematic emotion, Satur’s artistry perfectly complements BamBam’s.
Their voices don’t just blend—they chase each other. It definitely creates a dialogue of warmth and restraint. Moreover, BamBam’s clear, grounded tone finds an aching harmony in Satur’s velvet melancholy. Together, they paint the in-between space where friendship teeters on the edge of something more.
They build a tension between honesty and hesitation, affection and fear. The result is a song suspended in emotion, capturing one of the album’s most human truths. It shows that love is both a connection and a leap into the unknown.
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“WONDERING”
“Wondering,” the emotional core and lead track of HOMETOWN, feels like BamBam at his most vulnerable and reflective. It’s an intimate, almost weightless ballad—one where his voice turns into a vessel for quiet self-examination. The song speaks from the perspective of someone. watching their own life unfold from afar, tracing the edges of what it means to belong.
Here, BamBam’s signature duality shines through: the production is sleek and contemporary. But underneath it hums a deep, wistful tenderness. That contrast—between modern precision and emotional nostalgia—defines not only “Wondering” but BamBam himself.
Furthermore, it’s the sound of an artist who has mastered both distance and depth. He was crafting something that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
“ไฟเขียว (Greenlight)” ft. INK WARUNTORN
“Greenlight” (feat. INK WARUNTORN) shifts the album’s tone toward radiance and renewal. The song accelerates after a prolonged emotional journey through memory. The track feels like dawn breaking over the Bangkok skyline. The track is full of promise, tinted with nostalgia, and propelled by shimmering ’80s synths that pulse with both energy and heart.
Partnering with INK WARUNTORN, one of Thailand’s most iconic synth-pop voices, BamBam builds a soundscape that feels weightless yet grounded in sincerity. INK’s ethereal, bittersweet vocals blend seamlessly with BamBam’s smooth delivery, creating a duet that glows with quiet optimism. In addition, they turn “Greenlight” into more than just a song. It’s a symbol of release, of finally allowing oneself to move forward, with hope guiding the way.
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“Angel In Disguise” (Prod. Pharrell Williams)
The album concludes with “Angel in Disguise” (produced by Pharrell Williams). The track evokes a sense of floating somewhere between earth and sky. Ethereal and deeply human, it’s not about faith in a divine sense. But faith in being: in the act of moving forward, remembering, and finding beauty within one’s own fragility.
Pharrell’s signature touch elevates the song without overshadowing BamBam’s vision. Instead, it expands the album’s emotional and cultural reach. It bridges Thai roots with a global sensibility. Additionally, “Angel in Disguise” lingers like a final breath, closing HOMETOWN not with an ending, but with a quiet affirmation that coming home is as much about where you began as who you’ve become.
HOMETOWN Review and Final Thoughts
Each track on HOMETOWN marks a stop on an emotional map: from loneliness to desire, from doubt to gratitude. It is not a journey into the future but to the point where past and present overlap, becoming a single voice.
HOMETOWN is more than just an album. It’s BamBam’s mirror held up to his own identity. Every sound feels intentional. Every lyric is like a quiet confession whispered in his native tongue.
In addition, the production is sleek and atmospheric, yet never sterile. It breathes with warmth, nostalgia, and self-awareness. You can feel the artist’s fingerprints all over the record. His growth, his restraint, and his courage to strip back the glamour and speak in a language closest to his heart are evident throughout the record.
What makes HOMETOWN special is how it manages to be both intimate and universal. BamBam doesn’t simply revisit his roots. He rebuilds them in real time, turning personal history into collective emotion. Moreover, the collaborations don’t distract. Instead, they expand the project’s world, with each guest bringing a shade of Thailand’s evolving soundscape.
It’s an EP that doesn’t shout for attention. It gently and confidently hums, reminding listeners that sometimes, returning home is the most daring step an artist can take.
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Sources: Broadway Worlds, Billboard, Bandwagon Asia, Kpop Map
