Another year. Another crop of extraordinary hip-hop and R&B albums from South Korea. To keep things simple (and as a challenge to myself), I decided to consolidate these lists into one ultimate list of Top 10 albums from the country. So without any more preamble, I give you my list!
SOMA releases complete first full-length album, “SEIREN”
Singer-songwriter SOMA has released “SEIREN ‘B’” today, completing her first full-length album.
Billy Carvin releases his first full-length album, “Independent Film”
Billy Carvin has released his first full-length album, “Independent Film,” today with support from Cream Villa and FACTORYBOY RECORDS, as well as from NUZ, harms, ESBEE, Red House, Minos, and others.
SOMA releases first full-length album, “SEIREN,” and “Betty” MV
Singer-songwriter SOMA has released her first full-length album, “SEIREN,” today along with the music video of the title track “Betty.” Featured on the LP are Khundi Panda and OLNL.
NUZ releases fourth mini album ‘The Painter’ and ‘Sunset’ MV
Singer-songwriter NUZ has released his fourth mini album, ‘The Painter‘, today along with the music video of the title track ‘Sunset’.
Singer NUZ releases third mini album ’30’ and ‘You’ music video
Singer NUZ has released his third mini album ‘30‘ today along with the music video for one of the title tracks, ‘널 (You)’.
OLNL releases remix of SOMA’s ‘Face Me’
OLNL’s remix of the track ‘Face Me’ off singer SOMA’s second mini album ‘The Letter’ is being released as a single today.
On November 1, SOMA released her second mini album ‘The Letter‘ and a few days later a music video for the song ‘Face Me‘ which originally featured Kidd King.
Today, OLNL, who was featured on the album as well, has released his remix version of the track. It was previously available for free listening on SoundCloud and is now getting an official release as a single.
OLNL’s successful debut album ‘APOLLO‘ came out in April this year. The rapper most recently featured on Giriboy‘s ‘Graduation‘ LP.
‘Face Me Remix’ Credits:
Produced by Nuz, SOMA
Lyrics written by SOMA, OLNL
Arranged by Nuz, SOMA
Album Credits:
Executive Producers: SOMA, Chanwoo Suk
Co-Producer: STONESHIP
A&R: STONESHIP
Mixing and Mastering Engineer: Kyungsun Park at Boost Knob
Artwork: SOMA
A&R Director: Chanwoo Suk
A&R Assistants: Shinwoo Yoon, Jaeho Jung
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Source: Mnet
Singer-songwriter SOMA releases second mini album ‘THE LETTER’
Alternative R&B singer-songwriter SOMA has released her EP ‘THE LETTER’ with support from YunB, Kidd King, and OLNL, plus the title track’s music video.
SOMA‘s debut EP ‘Somablu‘ came out in February this year. She followed it up with the single ‘같은 밤‘ and the album ‘Midnight in Paris (The Remixes)‘.
In her second mini album ‘THE LETTER‘, she sings about the feelings of love that change with time. From meeting that special person until the breakup, these six songs tell one entire story. Unlike stories of popular love songs, in SOMA’s music the woman has the leading role and is more active. Her feelings, actions, and ideas about relationships aren’t solely egoistic and rather bold. Each song is like one part of a letter that was torn into pieces. The listeners can put these pieces together to form a greater whole.
More diversity is added to the album thanks to talented producer Nuz, up-and-coming artist OLNL, Clarity Crew’s Kidd King, and newcomer YunB of Hi-Lite Records.
Watch the music video of the title track ‘In My Phone’ below!
Track List & Credits:
- Dear.
Produced by Nuz, SOMA
Lyrics by SOMA
Arranged by Nuz - Someday (Feat. YunB)
Produced by Nuz, SOMA
Lyrics by SOMA, YunB
Arranged by Nuz - Face Me (Feat. Kidd King)
Produced by Nuz, SOMA
Lyrics by SOMA, Kidd King
Arranged by Nuz, SOMA - In My Phone TITLE
Produced by Nuz, SOMA
Lyrics by SOMA
Arranged by Nuz, SOMA - P.S.
Produced by Nuz, SOMA
Lyrics by SOMA
Arranged by Nuz, SOMA - Someday (Feat. OLNL) (Special Track)
Produced by Nuz, SOMA
Lyrics by SOMA, OLNL
Arranged by Nuz
Album Credits:
Executive Producers: SOMA, Ddolbae
Co-Producers: STONESHIP, KQ PRODUCE
A&R: STONESHIP
Recording Engineer: SOMA
Mixing Engineers: Kyungsun Park at Boost Knob, Nahzam Sue at 쑥고개 lll Studio, aepmah at AFMlab
Mastering Engineers: Kyungsun Park at Boost Knob, aepmah at AFMlab
Video Directors: Dongsup Lim, Insuk Jung, Minjoo Kim
Photography: Cottonbunch
Hair Design: Rina
Styling: Ji-eon Kim, SOMA
Hair Styling & Makeup: SOMA
Artwork: Cottonbunch
A&R Director: Ddolbae
A&R Assistance: Shinwoo Yoon, Jaeho Jung, Soyoon Kim, Jiwoo Kim
Artist Management: Ddolbae, Shinwoo Yoon
‘In My Phone’ MV:
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Source: Mnet
RICO releases ‘Panorama’ EP and ‘Don’t Talk to Me (Feat. BLOO)’ MV
Rico of daze alive has released the EP ‘Panorama’ and its title track’s music video. This mini album is the second part of his ‘White Light Panorama’ LP.
