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Blackpink's Rosé and Bruno Mars' APT is undoubtably a smash hit! While the collab song has been earning praise and love from fans all across the globe, Public Health Malaysia accused it of promoting bad 'western values.'
Rosé and Bruno Mars' APT criticised for promoting 'western values'
The official Public Health Malaysia Facebook page dropped a post that read, “Have you listened to Rosé and Bruno Mars’ APT?” In the post, the health organisation slammed the smash hit song for promoting Western ideas. “The term APT is used as a place of temptation, which normalizes behavior in the song that contradicts Eastern cultural values,” they wrote.
Public Health Malaysia's team then went on to warn parents and educators about the song. Stating that the song has been going viral across social media through video, the organisation wrote, "Children, in particular, might unconsciously sing along to these lyrics. As parents, educators and members of society, we should be cautious about accepting bad Western cultural influences without discernment. While there may be various interpretations and fans’ opinions in defense of this song, it’s important to analyze the lyrics and make one’s own judgment."
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About APT.
Released on October 18, 2024, APT. is the lead single from Rosé’s upcoming albumrosie. The collab track marks the Blackpink star’s return to the music scene after three long years. The catchy pop punk song was inspired by her favourite drinking game, called Apartment. APT. was penned by Rosé, Amy Allen, Theron Thomas, Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed, Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Brody Brown and Nicky Chinn.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekr2nIex040
On the work front
In 2024, Rosé signed an exclusive management contract with THE BLACK LABEL and a solo deal with Atlantic Records. Following that, the On the Ground singer announced the release of her highly-awaited solo album. Titledrosie, the full-length album is set to drop on December 6.