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Simba Zawadi drops ‘Names’ in his first full-length album

Independent rapper Simba Zawadi has released his first full-length album, ‘Names‘, today. He received support from artists like BewhY, Acacy, dsel, Viann, Easymind, and Don Sign.

Simba Zawadi released his debut mixtape, ‘용기 (Courage)‘, in 2015. So far, he has worked with the likes of BewhYDJ KendrickxDebiDonutman, and Asol. He took part in seasons five and six of Show Me the Money. In 2016, he dropped ‘The Late Night Mixtape‘ together with Keem Hyo-eun (at the time known as Kenny Raw).
For more info about the artist, read Simba Zawadi’s 2015 interview with ROKHIPHOP’S SCV.

“I intent to lose the names I’ve had.”

Today, Simba has released his first full-length album. While none of the tracks has any featurings, the rapper got talented artists to support him with the production: BewhYjuiceoveralcohol members Acacy and Khundi Panda, aka Flatcakezombie, Cozyboy dsel, producers Viann, Easymind, and Don Sign., as well as singer Jclef.

The lyrics contain very personal, well-narrated stories. And Simba is not afraid to drop names–as the title so proudly proclaims. He mentions Paloalto, VMC, E SENS, Junoflo, Killagramz, Debi, Hi-Lite Records, and Illionaire Records, just to name a few. More importantly, Simba raps about his own experiences with the Korean hip-hop scene, mostly the politics.

‘Names’ Track List & Credits:
  1. 첫단추
    Composed by gunbae, Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by gunbae
    Instrument(s): Woonghee Lee
    Mixed by dsel, Sid Frio, Acacy, gunbae
  2. 끝자리
    Composed by dsel, Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by dsel, Simba Zawadi, coduroy, Mazenta
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, Viann
  3. 악수
    Composed by gunbae, Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by gunbae
    Instrument(s): Jungin Lee, Woonghee Lee
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, gunbae
  4. 우리
    Composed by dsel, Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by dsel, Simba Zawadi, Easymind, coduroy
    Instrument(s): Chaerin Lim
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, gunbae
  5. 혈서
    Composed by Jungin Lee, Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by Jungin Lee
    Instrument(s): Woonghee Lee
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, gunbae, Jungin Lee
  6. 업햄
    Composed bygunbae, Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by gunbae
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, gunbae
  7. 롤렉스
    Composed by gunbae, Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by gunbae
    Instrument(s): Woonghee Lee
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, gunbae
  8. 순정
    Composed by Jungin Lee, Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by Jungin Lee
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, Sid Frio, gunbae, Jungin Lee
  9. 이센스
    Composed by Don Sign., Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by Don Sign.
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, Sid Frio
  10. 이름들 (Names) TITLE
    Composed by Don Sign., Simba Zawadi
    Arranged by Don Sign.
    Chorus: Jclef
    Mixed by dsel, Acacy, Sid Frio

Executive Producer: Simba Zawadi
Lyrics: Simba Zawadi
Cover Photo: Miok Yi
Cover Editing: Hyesuk Kang, Flatcakezombie, Mangaman
Investing Producer: Anchor
Mastering: helsinkiSound
Directors: dsel, BewhY

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SLCHLD releases first mixtape ’emotions’

Singer SLCHLD has released his first mixtape ’emotions’ for which he worked with many other talented underground artists.

Vancouver-based singer SLCHLD started making music only at the beginning of this year, yet his SoundCloud channel counts a great number of hit tracks. His artist name is short for “Seoul Child,” presumably in reference to his hometown.
SLCHLD has constantly been featured in HiphopKR’s SoundCloud releases of the month. In May he participated in singer JUNNY‘s mini album ‘Monochrome‘.

In his first mixtape, SLCHLD expresses all the ‘emotions‘ that he usually hides. The situations described in the lyrics, pleasant or unpleasant ones, are all written from experience.

Beatmaker GILLA has produced two tracks off the tape and helped with the mastering. He is the one who produced BOiTELLO and OCEAN’s single ‘Wish List‘. This mixtape also includes the hit song ‘call this love’ which HiphopKR featured as one of ‘15 Free SoundCloud Songs You’ll Want to Pay for‘. The song features popular singer Rheehab, who has yet to make his solo debut but already worked with Snacky Chan on the track ‘Netflix & Chill‘. The remaining featured artists are singer OCEAN, rapper RNMK (read: rainmaker) of Paradox, producer OPO of Young&Gift, as well as singers RIPELY and Jclef.

SLCHLD comments:

“This is my first mixtape, ’emotions’. It’s a project about my journey in life, and my ventures in music. There’s a bit of love, happiness, sadness, and melancholic vibes. A huge thanks to everyone who contributed or helped me along the way.

Enjoy.”

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’emotions’ Track List & Credits:
  1. youth (intro)
  2. call this love (feat. Rheehab)
  3. when I leave (feat. OCEAN, RNMK) (prod. by GILLA)
  4. tall and ugly (interlude) (prod. by OPO)
  5. for the broken soul
  6. emotions (feat. RIPELY) (prod. by GILLA)
  7. home (feat. Jclef)
  8. adulthood (outro)

Directed by SLCHLD
Mastered by SLCHLD, GILLA, Rheehab
Lyrics written by SLCHLD, Rheehab, OCEAN, RNMK, Jclef, RIPELY
Artwork by SLCHLD

Teaser Video:

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