LISA embraces her Thai roots, sharpens her rap delivery, and revisits the sounds of mid-2000s pop on PRESS PLAY, a six-track EP that balances cultural influences with the fearless attitude that has defined her solo career. Released through LLOUD and RCA Records, the project moves between explosive hip-hop beats, pop touches, cinematic production, and sensual dance-pop, offering a more focused showcase of her musical identity.
Following her 2025 debut solo album Alter Ego, LISA approaches this release with a clear sense of direction. Rather than building an elaborate collection of alter egos, she brings different sides of her personality together through a project that connects her Thai heritage with her longstanding rap sensibilities. The result is a short but varied listening experience, with each track exploring a different combination of rhythm, attitude, and production.
The EP’s cultural references are especially prominent on “SaWaDiKa” and “Tarantino,” two tracks that establish distinct identities while sharing a strong visual and cinematic sensibility. The former turns a familiar Thai greeting into a bold statement of confidence, pairing its cultural inspiration with hard-hitting beats and rapid-fire verses. The latter leans into dramatic tension, creating the feeling of an action sequence unfolding through its production.
Elsewhere, “V12” delivers some of the EP’s most forceful instrumentation, built around a pulsing electronic beat and sharp percussion. Its energy is undeniable, although LISA’s vocal sections feel shorter than the production deserves. “COBRA,” meanwhile, revives the sensual, sleek aesthetic associated with mid-2000s pop, while “SWEAT” carries a similar atmosphere into the closing stretch. “CUT U OFF” adds another dimension, turning independence and the rejection of toxic influences into a confident, bass-heavy statement.
Still, “SaWaDiKa” stands out as the project’s strongest moment. LISA sounds fierce, energetic, and completely in control, delivering some of her most compelling rap performances alongside “FXCK UP THE WORLD” from Alter Ego. Her lyrics about discipline, success, luxury, and the people trying to follow her wave reinforce the track’s central message: she is determined to move forward on her own terms. The combination of cultural references, commanding delivery, and relentless momentum makes it the clearest expression of what PRESS PLAY does best.
Across six tracks, LISA demonstrates how her Thai identity, pop instincts, and rap background can coexist within a compact project. Some songs leave room for more vocal development, but the production consistently gives the EP a distinct character, moving between aggressive beats and more sensual textures without losing its focus. Scroll down to discover the full PRESS PLAY song ranking, from the standout track to the least essential cut.
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