The Album is the debut studio album by South Korean girl group Blackpink, released on October 2, 2020, by YG Entertainment and Interscope. Becoming available for pre-order on August 28,it was released nearly 18 months after Kill This Love (2019). For the album, Blackpink recorded over ten new songs, with eight songs making the final track list and worked with a variety of producers, including Teddy, Tommy Brown, R. Tee, Mr. Franks and 24. The album explores their mature side through the themes of love and the complexities of growing up. Musically, The Album utilizes pop, hip hop, EDM and trap elements.
