Bang Yongguk, a Seoul-based artist, first gained recognition as the leader of the boy group B.A.P. Before that, he was active in the underground hip-hop scene under the name “Jepp Blackman.” His rise to prominence began in 2011 with his feature on Song Ji-eun’s hit Going Crazy, and later, with his solo work and collaborations…
Category: Korean Hip-Hop
Stray Kids Deliver a Stellar Performance at BST Hyde Park 2024
Perhaps more than gender, personality or class, the best way to divide society is in two: those who gather in pubs to catch the Euro finals, and those who would rather hit up Hyde Park for some K-Pop and friendly pop tunes; though both are probably beer-equipped. Despite the nation’s overflowing love for football, 65,000…
Bang Yongguk to Return with His Third European Tour
Bang Yongguk is, without a doubt, one of our favourite South Korean rappers; he is also a singer, songwriter, and record producer. Formerly the leader of the boy group B.A.P, Yongguk began his solo career over a decade ago. His journey in the music industry began in 2008 as a member of the underground hip-hop…
All the World’s A Stage: Review of RM’s “Right Place, Wrong Person” Album
While the 11-track album, which dropped three weeks ago, has been lauded as the sophomore follow-up to the critically and commercially successful Indigo, it is in fact Namjoon’s fourth solo excursion. Looking back to his ‘mixtapes’, RM in 2015 and Mono in 2018, it is clear to see Namjoon’s artistic journey, which starts with the…
James An Talks All About Hip-Hop and Breaks Down His Newest EP, “I Have No Friends and I Must Party” – Exclusive Interview
There are many talented artists in the music industry to discover, but if there’s one artist we believe everyone should listen to, it’s Korean-Canadian rapper James An. Even those who are perhaps unfamiliar with hip-hop will find themselves drawn to his incredible new EP, I Have No Friends and I Must Party. James is clearly…
James An Delivers Raw Honesty in New EP “I Have No Friends And I Must Party” – EP Review
Korean-Canadian artist James An will transport you back to the 1990s with his new EP, I Have No Friends And I Must Party. This eight-track release captures his genuine passion for hip-hop and skilfully pays homage to it. The artist mixed the quintessential elements of golden age hip-hop to create a beautiful and necessary listening…
RM Contemplates with His Latest Single “Come Back To Me” – MV/Single Review
In an industry where 3.5 minutes are considered too long for a song, RM takes a bold approach with his new single, Come Back to Me. The track runs for 6:29 and is complemented by a superb music video. True to his style, RM has collaborated with top talent from the film and television industry,…
Len Adz: A New Chapter in Music – From “Shades at Night” to “Dizzy” – Exclusive Interview
Len Adz, formerly known as Jomalxne, sat in his dimly lit studio and was happy to answer all of my questions. His latest single, Dizzy, featuring Yonko, had just been released, marking a new chapter in his musical life. Dizzy was a celebration of weekends and parties and a reflection of Len’s own experiences. He…
KRIS MAIN On His New Single, “I’m Not Sorry”, Inspiration and Music – Exclusive Interview
Kris Main emerged onto the music scene with his debut single, Dior Dream, in 2021, showing the beginning of a promising career as singer-songwriter and producer under 285LABS. Possessing deep and husky vocals, Kris produces music that lies between Pop-punk, Rock, and Hip-hop. Not only is he capable of making exceptional tunes, but he also…
Crush Navigates Everyday Life with His New Full-length Album, “wonderego”
Almost four years after the release of 2019’s From Midnight To Sunrise, the K-R’n’B singer Crush is back with his emotionally packed full-length album, wonderego. Celebrating his tenth year in the industry, he made a successful return in 2022 with the Hip-hop single, Rush Hour featuring BTS’s J-Hope. The release went on to become a…
Korea On Stage In London – Show Review
In its fourth year, Korea On Stage aimed to present a spectacular night to celebrate 140 years of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Korea. Hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration, the Korea Culture Heritage Foundation, the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), and My Music Taste, the event was held at London’s OVO Wembley Arena…
OFTB: Creating a Beautiful Sound in the World of Korean R&B – Exclusive Interview
If you’ve been paying attention to the music scene lately, chances are that you’ve come across K-R&B. The genre itself has been growing in popularity over the years, and while K-pop is still one of the most dominant music genres on the Korean market, K-R&B offers a new listening experience. Kang Juwon, a.k.a. Oceanfromtheblue, is…
“Korea On STAGE” Heads to London
The diplomatic relationship between the United Kingdom and South Korea, which has now reached a remarkable milestone of 140 years, represents a long-standing history of friendship, political partnership, and cooperation between the two nations. This enduring partnership has evolved significantly over the years, encompassing various areas of collaboration and mutual interest. The diplomatic ties between…
The Essence of Non Smokers Club’s “La Verdad” and “MMATT”
The last time we spoke to Non Smokers Club, was back in July when they released their double single, with tracks called Dickies and Bandonin. But what do we know about this fun and charismatic duo so far? Composed of Zuo and Herr Nayne, they adopted the moniker ‘Non Smokers Club’ as a symbol of…
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