Jongtae Na (MC BaekPro) is a musician with a unique background, different from the typical artist commonly seen in the music industry. He honestly describes himself as โnot highly trained, and even less talented innately.โ He admits that he does not have any instruments that he can play skillfully, and he lacks the ability to create complex harmonies.
However, Jongtae Naโs musical journey begins at this point. After living for half a century, he felt a strong desire to share his life experiences and thoughts with the world through the medium of music. His goal is to create music that is simple yet profound. He pursues music that consists of clear messages, intuitive melodies, and rhythms that resonate with the listenerโs heart.
Jongtae Naโs music focuses on sincerity and empathy rather than technique or flashiness. He seeks to heal the painful wounds inside him through music, and to convey comfort and hope to his listeners through this. “Even if I don’t reach that level, I will continue to go forward until the day I smile and return, as my inner wounds heal like flowers,” he said, revealing his determination to heal and grow through music.
Na Jong-tae’s music is based on sincerity and empathy that come from life experience rather than professional skills or flashy performances. His songs express the complicated journey of life in a simple yet profound way, and provide the audience with an opportunity to look back on their lives and find new hope.
Na Jong-tae’s album ใDrive Thruใ
Na Jong-tae’s album ใDrive Thruใ is a work that emphasizes the importance of taking time to stop and reflect on oneself in the busy daily lives of modern people. The title and theme of this album, ‘Drive Thru’, was used as a metaphor for our lives. It conveys the message that, like a rest stop on the highway, there are times in life when we need to stop and recharge.
The songs in the album reflect the appearance of modern people who “hope that tomorrow will be better than today and run forward without looking back.” But at the same time, it makes us think about what we are missing in this constant forward movement. Through this album, Na Jong-tae suggests to the listeners, “Let’s look around, take a step back, and take our time and take control of our lives again.”
‘Drive Thru’ is composed in a tone that is both sad and hopeful. It reflects a balanced perspective that acknowledges the difficulties of reality while not giving up hope for a better future. Each song provides an opportunity to pause in the busyness of everyday life to reflect on oneself, reaffirm relationships with those around us, and reset the direction of life.
This album goes beyond mere personal reflection and contains the hope that “we all can welcome a better tomorrow together.” This shows that Na Jong-tae seeks not only personal healing but also social solidarity and restoration of community consciousness through music. ‘Drive Thru’ is a musical journey that gives the listeners the courage and hope to pause, reflect on themselves and their surroundings, recharge with new energy, and move forward again.
Listen to Na Jong-tae’s Drive Thru, “JIGPU” now!
