Review: New Wonder Boyz Single 'Tarzan' Has Shades Of Reggaeton, Justin Timberlake [VIDEO]

The new single from K-pop hip hop act Wonder Boyz "Tarzan" has got some juice.

From its blistering, reggaeton-infused verse to its Justin Timberlake-like hook, "Tarzan" is sure to be a big hit on dance floors across the globe.

Melding European electro keyboard sounds with Island dancehall beats and an American modern R&B vocal flavor, the producers and songwriters of "Tarzan" are definitely on to something.

The music video, equally inventive in the visual realm, features the stunning Hyeri of Girl's Day in a variety of glamorous roles, as she plays the object of a voyeur's affection and the star of all his favorite movies.

With film posters and magazine covers that come alive and a dizzying array of iconic characters, the video is a well-done homage to comic books and the Golden Age of Hollywood.

In addition to dancing in a barren landscape reminiscent of Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream," and the members of Wonder Boyz also portray James Bond, Sherlock Holmes, and of course Tarzan.

The dancing is a high point of the video. The choreography is inventive and features moves that don't feel forced, strained or played out.

That is no small feat in modern day music videos.

But even without any visual accompaniment, the song "Tarzan" packs a punch that says without a doubt: Wonder Boyz is back, stronger than ever.

Considering it would most likely still qualify as a pop song, the raps in "Tarzan" are surprisingly raw.

The sneering confidence to sometimes even ignore the beat entirely is reminiscent of the late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard and the generation of off-kilter rappers like Lil Wayne that he spawned.

The members of Wonder Boyz don't sound like a boy band.

Whether singing in English or in Korean they aren't trying to sound cute or cuddly.

They are clearly not just looking to be teen idols.

And while the vocals are definitely considerably more produced than the rapping and sound autotuned in places, the overall effect works in the same way that a good Justin Timberlake song works.

In fact the whole song has a feel similar to the Snoop Dogg track "Signs" featuring (you guessed it) Justin Timberlake.

You almost respect yourself less for liking it, since it sounds so produced and processed, and yet the vibe is so funky you just don't care.

Check out the music video for Wonder Boyz new single "Tarzan" RIGHT HERE

Check out the music video for the dance version of Wonder Boyz new single "Tarzan" RIGHT HERE

Check out the Snoop Dogg song "Signs" featuring Justin Timberlake RIGHT HERE

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