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!
Just Music ‘We Effect’ Los Angeles (Concert Review)
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.
BewhY kickstarts his The Blind Star US Tour in Los Angeles
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).
G2, “We are All Foreigners on this Planet” (Exclusive Interview)
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
Illionaire Ambition US Tour 2017 Ticket Giveaway!
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!
KIDOH performs at Club Bound in Los Angeles
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.
BewhY Ticket Giveaway ‘The Blind Star’ US Tour
Here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets for BewhY‘s highly anticipated ‘The Blind Star‘ US Tour in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and New York!
In collaboration with SubKulture Entertainment, HiphopKR will be giving out a pair of P2 tickets (visit this page for ticket information) for each city (!!) for BewhY’s US Tour! Here’s how you can enter the contest (ready carefully and follow all instructions!):
On Facebook:
- “Like” HiphopKR and SubKulture Entertainment on Facebook
- “Comment“ with the following: (1) tag a friend who would go watch BewhY with you, (2) city of choice, (3) your favourite BewhY track, and (4) include hashtags #HiphopKR and #BewhYinUSA
- “Share*“ the post with the following: (1) tag a friend, (2) city of choice, (3) your favourite BewhY track, and (4) include hashtags #HiphopKR and #BewhYinUSA
*The shared post must be visible to the public for confirmation. For more information, visit the official Facebook FAQ page.
On Instagram:
- “Like” HiphopKR and SubKulture Entertainment on Instagram
- “Comment“ with the following: (1) tag a friend who would go watch BewhY with you, (2) city of choice, (3) your favourite BewhY track, and (4) include hashtags #HiphopKR and #BewhYinUSA
- “Repost“ the post with the following: (1) tag a friend, (2) city of choice, (3) your favourite BewhY track, and (4) include hashtags #HiphopKR and #BewhYinUSA
On Twitter:
- “Follow” HiphopKR and SubKulture Entertainment on Twitter
- “Reply” to the Tweet with the following: (1) tag a friend who would go watch BewhY with you, (2) city of choice, (3) your favourite BewhY track, and (4) include hashtags #HiphopKR and #BewhYinUSA
- “Retweet” the post with the following: (1) tag a friend, (2) city of choice, (3) your favourite BewhY track, and (4) include hashtags #HiphopKR and #BewhYinUSA
[Contest Alert] 📣📣
In collaboration with #SubKultureEnt, #HiphopKR will be giving out a PAIR of P2 tickets for each city for BewhY's US Tour!Los Angeles
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— HiphopKR (@HiphopKR) October 22, 2017
Contest will run from October 22 9AM (PST) to October 29 9AM (PST). Winners will be contacted by direct messaging (DM) and must confirm within 24 hours. Winners will be announced on October 30 at 9AM (PST). Contestants may enter the contestant in multiple social platforms, but may only win up to one pair of tickets.
About BewhY
Rapper BewhY is scheduled to greet his fans once again through the release of his new album The Blind Star.
After debuting in 2014 with ‘Waltz’, BewhY went on to win first place on Show the Money 5, where he earned recognition and even the nickname ‘Monster Rapper’. Receiving an explosive response for every release thereafter and topping all major music charts, BewhY’s unique music, an expression of the rapper’s honest beliefs and values, has become so popularized that it’s been deemed a ‘Syndrome’.
His win on Show Me the Money 5, BewhY received much praise and was followed by his collaboration with well-known artists Talib Kweli, Big K.R.I.T, and more for a global hip-hop project and his soundtrack releases for major films ‘Asura’ and ‘Anarchist from Colony’. Despite his busy projects, BewhY continued to stay active in the music scene through various performances and shows. In the midst of the attention of fans and the music community, BewhY received many offers from different hip-hop labels, but chose to forego them all and establish his own one-man company, which became a hot topic in the public.
In May and June of this year, two new songs, “Dejavu” and “HWEGESO (Rest Stop)”, were released one after the other, and the imminent release of his new album were met with fans’ high expectations. BewhY whet appetites with The Blind Star 0.5, the release of the first part of his album which includes five songs, and received an immense response from his fans. His tracks ‘Red Carpet’ featuring Gray and ‘9UCCI BANK’ featuring Dok2 express a colorful picture of the glamorous life BewhY experienced after ‘Show Me the Money’ and how he saw himself changing within that new lifestyle. The rest of the tracks from ‘The Blind Star’, which are scheduled for a September 17t h release, are said to tell a different story about what BewhY imagined his life to be like and the worries he faced.
Parallel to the release of his first full-length album The Blind Star, BewhY is set to embark on his very first solo concert tour, which is expected to be a meaningful time where he honestly shares the stories he tells in his new songs. The album, born through meditation and deep contemplation over life’s direction, is sure to resonate heavily with listeners. It’s also expected that the guest musicians who were involved in the making of this album will hold a special stage during BewhY’s concert. After the conclusion of BewhY’s solo concert tour in Korea, he will meet with his international fans through BewhY First US Tour ‘The Blind Star’.
Source: SubKulture Entertainment
Kidoh to perform in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Independent artist Kidoh is going to perform on three nights this month, one in San Francisco and two in Los Angeles.
Illionaire Ambition US Tour 2017 (SF, LA, Seattle, Atlanta, NY)
Korean Hiphop labels Illionaire Records and Ambition Musik are teaming up to co-headline their very first US Tour this year! Read about their upcoming tour in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, and New York.
The ‘Illionaire Ambition’ co-headlined tour will feature Ambition Musik members Keem Hyo-Eun, Hash Swan, and Changmo, as well as CEOs Dok2 and The Quiett. According to Transparent Agency, all tickets will go on sale this Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST.
Tour Date and Location
November 30: San Francisco @ Regency Grand Ballroom | RSVP on Facebook
December 2: Los Angeles @ The Belasco Theater | RSVP on Facebook
December 3: Seattle @ Neumos | RSVP on Facebook
December 8: Atlanta @ Center Stage | RSVP on Facebook
December 10: New York @ Highline Ballroom | RSVP on Facebook
Ticket Information
Tickets go on sale: Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 12:00 PM PST
Early Bird: $35 USD
General Admission: $50 USD
VIP Meet and Greet (very limited): $150 USD
Full information will be available on Transparent Agency
About Illionaire Records
ILLIONAIRE RECORDS is an independent South Korean record label, prominently known for their popular and influential artists in the hip hop scene. Founded by Dok2 and The Quiett, this label focuses on self-made production and each artist’s individual style to great success, selling out shows all over the country. In late 2011, they signed on Beenzino. In addition to producing music, Internationally, ILLIONAIRE has gained popularity through sold-out concerts and collaborations with Asian-American singer and rapper Jay Park.
About Ambition Musik
AMBITION MUSIK was formed in 2016 by the union of Kim Hyo-Eun, Hash Swan, and Changmo. An independent label under IlLLIONAIRE, AMBITION allows these rappers artistic and creative freedom to grow their personal styles. Through social media, collaborations with other artists, and producing, these three have expansive fame within the hip hop genre and are a growing, powerful force in the music industry.
Just Music “We Effect” North American Tour (LA, Toronto, Vancouver, NYC)
Korean hiphop label Just Music is bringing their “We Effect” Tour to North America this November. Read about their upcoming tour in Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver and New York City.