싸2

Released in 2002, '싸2' (also known as Ssa2) is the second studio album by PSY, arriving at a time when he was known more as a controversial 'bizarre singer' than a global pop star. Following the success and censorship of his debut, this album doubles down on his satirical persona. Sonically, it is a departure from the EDM-heavy sound of his later career, favoring a hip-hop foundation influenced by funk and nu-disco. The album features significant collaborations, notably with Yoo Gun-hyung, who would later co-produce 'Gangnam Style'. The record was famously restricted in Korea for its 'inappropriate' content, which only solidified PSY's reputation as an anti-establishment figure. It stands as a pivotal document of early 2000s Korean pop-rap, blending high-energy dance tracks with biting social commentary and a distinctively raw production style that predates the highly polished 'K-pop' factory era.