Jay Park is an artist that needs very little introduction. His rise from idol group notoriety to the first Asian-American artist signed to one of
He’s one of Korean hiphop’s most polarizing figures, and he plays both sides unapologetically. About Keith Ape Keith Ape isn’t new to music. Back in
In the past five years Crush has well established himself as one of Korean R&B’s most creative and sought-after talents. Read about Crush and his showcase at the 2018 SXSW Music Festival!
One of the most dynamic debuts of 2017 came compliments of rapper DPR LIVE, who will be performing at the upcoming Korea Spotlight during the
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) returns to Austin for SXSW 2018 with the highly anticipated Korea Spotlight Showcase (formerly known as K-Pop Night Out). Check out the list of featured Korean hiphop (and associated) acts, as well as our recommended track for each artist!
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A rising star in the Korean hip hop scene, DPR Live has quickly emerged to be one of the most highly anticipated artists in 2017. Raised in Guam and in South Korea, he’s able to skillfully incorporate English and Korean into his rhymes and melodies. As the first artist under visual/label collection DPR (Dream Perfect Regime), he aims to connect Korea’s music scene to the rest of the world. Read about DPR LIVE on the official SXSW page.
Be sure to check out our DPR LIVE articles:
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Crush emerged as a new star in Korean hip-hop and R&B scene in 2014. He has made a name for himself not only with his edgy charisma, but also his knack for understanding current, musical trends as a producer and singer/songwriter. His sound is influenced by a wide spectrum of music including old-school funk, neo-soul, slow jams, hip-hop, and future R&B. Read about Crush on the official SXSW page.
Be sure to check out our Crush articles:
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Commonly referred to as the Korean Adele, Lee Hi is a powerhouse R&B singer born in 1996 and appeared on national tv as a K-Pop Star Season 1 contestant at the age of 15. As runner-up, she debuted in 2012 as a solo artist under YG Entertainment. Since then, she has several awards for her two studio albums with several chart topping songs including “Rose,” “It’s Over,” “1, 2, 3, 4,” and “Breathe.” Read about Lee Hi on the official SXSW page.
Be sure to check out these selected Lee Hi articles:
Other featured Korean acts include Hyukoh, KARD, CIFIKA, and Say Sue Me. Korea Spotlight will take place at The Belmont on Friday, March 16. SXSW Platinum and Music badgeholders receive primary access to the event. Interactive Badges, Film Badges, and Music Festival Wristbands receive secondary access. This showcase will be open to ages 18+.
When nine of Korea’s hottest hiphop artists get together to make an album, the results are bound to be fire. Just Music is a team of underground rappers and composers, each offering their distinct brand of hiphop. “We Effect” is their collaborative album release and the headline of their North American Tour.
On November 1, independent artist BewhY kickstarted his The Blind Star US Tour at the Belsaco Theater in Los Angeles. Read our concert review written by guest writer Yasamine (of Pixeletry).
On October 27, Hi-Lite Records artist G2 was invited back to perform at the 2017 Dallas Korean Festival. Read our exclusive interview with G2 conducted
Here’s your chance to win a pair of GA tickets for the upcoming ILLIONAIRE AMBITION US Tour in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, and New York!
A Kidoh show has been a long time coming, and at first no one was sure it would happen. So, when news rolled out that Kidoh was having a free show in SF and LA, many fans took to social media to show their excitement (or upset per the Instagram comments) at their chances to catch Kidoh live in the US. The little less than half hour set list was an appetizer of Kidoh’s musical catalogue, and after giving full attention to the lyrical content of the show, I can see why he got the 21 and over label.
