RM (mixtape)

RM is the debut mixtape by South Korean rapper RM (formerly known as Rap Monster), leader of the K-pop group BTS. It was released on March 20, 2015, for free download via various platforms, including MediaFire and SoundCloud.

The mixtape features eleven tracks, showcasing RM's lyrical abilities, introspective themes, and perspectives on various topics ranging from societal issues to personal struggles. The production is primarily hip-hop based, with influences from trap, boom bap, and alternative sounds. RM participated in the production and writing of all tracks, collaborating with other producers and artists such as Supreme Boi and Krizz Kaliko.

RM described the mixtape as a platform for expressing his unfiltered thoughts and showcasing his artistry independent of the constraints of his group activities. Lyrically, the songs delve into themes of identity, social commentary, self-doubt, and ambition. The mixtape received generally positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising RM's raw honesty, skillful rapping, and insightful lyrics. Although released for free and therefore not charting officially, it significantly contributed to establishing RM's reputation as a respected rapper and songwriter within the Korean hip-hop scene and internationally.