2NE1 (2011 EP)

2NE1 (also known as 2NE1 2nd Mini Album) is the second eponymous extended play by South Korean girl group 2NE1. It was released in both physical and digital formats on July 28, 2011, through YG Entertainment. Like the group's previous material, 2NE1 2nd Mini Album was primarily written and produced by Teddy Park, with additional songwriting contributions from Kush and Lydia Paek. The EP was re-released as the group's debut Japanese record titled Nolza on September 21, 2011, under YGEX. 2NE1 was met with generally positive reviews from music critics, and was named amongst the best pop releases of the year by Spin.