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Arts collective Dream Perfect Regime (DPR) is “Coming To You Live” to North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific starting in Vancouver on September 30. Find out how you can get your ticket to a city near you!
Here’s your chance to win a pair of GA tickets for the upcoming HEAD IN THE CLOUDS festival!
During the 2018 SXSW Conference and Festivals, we had the pleasure of sitting down with artist Junoflo, who was invited back to perform at Korea Spotlight Showcase (formerly known as K-Pop Night Out) alongside with artist including Crush, DPR LIVE, and Lee Hi.
On May 7, music and arts collective 88rising announced their first-ever music festival titled Head in the Clouds which will be held this September in Los Angeles, CA.
Hiphop label H1GHR MUSIC will be holding their very first United States tour in April and May of 2018. Read about their upcoming US tour (brought to you by SIVA GROUP ENTERTAINMENT) in Chicago, New York, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.
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!
Earlier today, Million Market artist PENOMECO blessed his fans with his new single and MV ‘L.I.E‘. As you may recall from last year, we asked our community to submit questions for PENOMECO. Read our mini interview to learn ten things about the FANXY CHILD member!
Hello to all my international fans! Thank you so much for the love and support. I wish you a happy new year as I continue to bring you good music!
Instagram user penomecobrazil asked, “What is your favorite movie?” Penomeco says his favorite of all time is the 1994 American drama film Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, and more.
Facebook user Ember C asked, “Do you have any tattoos?” Penomeco responds, “I have several tattoos on one of my arms [the left one, in case you were wondering], and each one has a specific meaning about myself.”
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Instagram user atinyall asked, “Can you describe yourself in three words?” His response: “Music. Food. Home.”
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Facebook user Natasha N asked, “What is your go-to karaoke song?” His response is a classic Korean song: ‘If You Come Into My Heart (1989)’ by Jo Duk-Bae.
Twitter user jayparksanti asked, “What’s something on your bucket list that you want to do before you die?” PENOMECO’s response: “I will not die.”
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Facebook user Joshua B asked, “Are you going to participate on Show Me the Money 7?” Penomeco says, “I don’t think I will be participating on SMTM7. It’s too exhausting :(”
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Instagram user mona25eb asked, “What are your goals for 2018?” Penomeco responds, “My immediate goal is to complete the album I am working on, and to create various kinds of music by the end of the year.”
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Facebook user Janina B asked, “Will Penomeco release an album in 2018?” The artist responded, “Album will be out soon.”
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Instagram user groovychoi asked, “Do you have any producers you wish to work with?” Penomeco responded, “None at this time, haha. This is because there is still so much more music I want to create with the people I am currently working with.”
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Instagram user peachiichen asked, “Which American artist would you like to collaborate with?” Penomeco says Drake.
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Independent artist and R&B singer-songwriter Cherry Coke has garnered a lot of attention over the past year through her music releases and featured tracks. Back in 2014, the artist first debuted under her first name Sunkyung with her single ‘Beautiful Things’ with rapper Eun-P. Two years later, her first mixtape titled Here (2016) dropped on her SoundCloud and comprised of five tracks and featured rapper Mac Kidd. Along with several featuring in tracks by SLEEQ, Andup, J’Kyun, and Nuttyverse, Cherry Coke released her first solo single titled ‘UP‘ which comprised of the tracks ‘Like I Do‘ and ‘Drive‘. Most recently, in August 2017, Cherry Coke released her single ‘Don’t Kill My Vibe‘.
Cherry Coke is debuting with her new single ‘Iloveyourcheek‘ on January 21 at 6PM KST.
We wanted to know more about Cherry Coke so we conducted a short interview with the artist. Be sure to check out her new single and keep an eye out on this up and coming artist!
Can you introduce yourself, for our international readers who may not be familiar with you?
Hello! This is Korean female vocalist Cherry Coke.
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How did you get your name ‘Cherry Coke’?
The words “Cherry Coke” seemed to go well with my music, so it was brought out to the world.
Can you tell us about yourself personally? Where were you born and raised, and what brought you to Seoul?
I was born in Busan and grew up in both Busan and Seoul. Throughout my high school years, I grew up in Busan, but during that time I received calls from several agencies so I decided to make the move up to Seoul.
When did you become interested in hip-hop and R&B?
Since I was very young, my mother enjoyed listening to hip-hop and R&B music. I grew up listening to the music with her, and naturally became a fan of the genre.
Can you also describe your music for those who haven’t heard it before?
The music I have shown so far were songs with R&B vocals; songs that were in kind of a gray area that makes it difficult to label them a specific genre.
Which of your songs would you recommend to first time listeners?
I would like to recommend my first debut single titled ‘Like I Do’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6dhd_M1irQ
Do you write all your own songs?
Yes! I write my own lyrics and compose my own music.
Your mixtape Here has a very calm R&B feel, what were your inspirations for the songs in this album?
Back when I was recording my mixtape, I don’t think I was inspired by a particular song or artist. I guess I was inspired by the beat of the music because I found myself humming over the instrumentals.
Can you talk a bit about your new single ‘Iloveyourcheek’?
I took the “dreamy” element of Cherry Coke and added a new layer of feel to the vocal style. I hope the listeners will enjoy the new style!
What are your musical influences? How do you get inspired when making music?
I usually listen to the beat first, then think of the melody, and then write my lyrics. I become very inspired by the sounds of the beat because I want my voice to blend within the beat.
Who are some of your favorite artists to listen to?
I enjoy listening to artists who are little far away from the music I create. Higher Brothers are dope!
Who would you love the chance to collaborate with?
I want to collaborate with a male R&B vocalist!
Do you have any upcoming performances?
You can see me before the days get warmer! [before the Summer of 2018]
Can you tell us what we can expect from you in the future?
I think I can show you several sides of myself that are more than just vocals.
Lastly, is there anything you want to say or express to our readers? Express yourself!
Thank you for reading this interview! I want you to remember me now, because I think that will allow for an even greater greeting in the near future! :)
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Interview conducted by guest writer Amy
Interview edited and formatted by Andrew
Read our guest writer Amy‘s review for Microdot’s ‘Prophet’ showcase which was held in Platform 61.