SEVENTEEN Vernon and The 8 Release V8 Album

“It was The 8 who suggested this unit in the first place to both me and our label,” Vernon shared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter about their 2-member collaborative project. The 28-year-old New York native teamed up with his fellow SEVENTEEN member to construct their hyperpop-driven duo record titled V8.

In practical terms, the pair deliberately stepped away from their primary group's familiar musical frameworks to build a distinct sound. Vernon explained that an alignment in creative taste drove the unit forward, noting they share synchronized musical instincts within the larger group. The project allows both performers to display sharp vocal delivery and alternative genre-blending elements across the tracklist.

Vernon highlighted eclectic influences ranging from 100 Gecs and Bladee to Jack Ü, Madeon, and Blur when constructing reference playlists for the record. According to coverage from IMDb, the rapper frequently relies on varied sound selections to inspire specific production choices during songwriting sessions. The duo's lead single, “Singasong,” draws direct kinetic inspiration from LMFAO's iconic party tracks and contemporary shuffle dancing culture. Vernon recalled middle school memories of peers shuffling in hallways, which resurfaced after watching musician Romance Planet dance to original tracks. This creative direction underlines a bold creative detour from standard boy group releases, signaling an appetite for underground electronic aesthetics.

One notable element is how seamlessly the two distinct performers adapt hyperpop textures to modern pop performance standards. This duo release marks a broader willingness among established acts to challenge conventional market sounds with experimental subgenres.