Feel GHood Music has long been a place for young artists in Korea’s hip-hop and R&B scenes to have a place to flourish. Yoonmirae and Tiger JK certainly have given the newest generation of artists fertile ground to learn and grow. One of the latest additions to their roster is R&B newcomer BIBI, a vocalist with a whimsical charm and interesting vocal color. She took time to answer some questions for us at the end of 2019.
V1NO Explores Emotional Emptiness in “Runaway”
It’s truly a blessing to discover new talent. Particularly when they’ve worked so hard through so much to be able to share those talents with the world. Thus we have Paul Shin, now known by the stage name V1NO. This young man has had a life you wouldn’t believe. (But we’ll get more into that in our interview.) Last year he began to pursue his music in earnest. With that came the release of the music video for his song “Runaway.”
“I’m a Different Artist”: An Interview with LATE LEE
It’s hard for me to put into words what Joe Lee means to me. Known by his current stage name, LATE, this young man has done so much to push himself forward, to propel his craft that I just sometimes sit back like a proud sister in awe of his growth. In all of that growth, that evolution, one thing is unchanged: his absolute honesty.
Cy’s Top 10 Hip-Hop & R&B Albums of 2019
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!
G.Soul Reborn from Grief as Golden in “Hate Everything”
It’s been a long two years since G.Soul enlisted. Fans of the honey-voiced singer were elated when he was finally discharged, promising new music upon his return. Almost as soon as he became a civilian again, he signed with Jay Park’s H1GHR Music and changed his stage name to something many would consider more apropos: Golden.
“I Try to Show My Honest Self”: An Interview with Retro-R&B Artist Eyedi
One of the more interesting interviews I did late in 2019 was with Eyedi. On the surface, she might seem like a delicate girl. A shy young lady who makes romantic music for the more “idol”-based pop industry. However, when one gets to know her, Eyedi is an incredibly intuitive artist. Concerned about the state of the world. She took some time before Christmas to answer some questions for us.
“I Want to Be the Best”: An Interview with PLUMA
It’s certainly been an exciting time in hip hop in South Korea! Undoubtedly, 2019 was the year for up-and-coming rappers. One of the most promising MCs in the last year is Minjae Song, known most commonly by his stage name PLUMA.
HiphopKR’s Class of 2020: Who We’re Excited to See
The number of hip-hop and R&B artists has grown exponentially in South Korea in the last decade. This influx of talent makes it increasingly difficult to sift through everyone to find some true gems. Since 2020 is just around the corner, the HiphopKR staff decided we’d share some of the artists we’re looking forward to.
Self-Worth & Self-Reflection: An Interview with FLANNEL ALBERT
By now it’s common knowledge my connection to Albert Joo (known by the stage name FLANNEL ALBERT) is quite strong. To see an artist thrive, to grow within themselves, is truly a blessing. It’s unfortunate, then, that this is only our second actual phone conversation.
Beyond Hip-Hop: An Interview with Producer dress
Very rarely do you get a chance to talk to a producer. Truly delve within the craft of creating the music of the artists you love. However, when you do get those opportunities, they can truly be some of the most enlightening experiences. Producer dress has made a name for himself as one of the most creative among hip-hop artists. But his scope and vision make him so much more. A true artist with a hand in every aspect of the music business. He took some time to answer a few questions for us.