DEAN has released his fourth US single, “Howlin’ 404,” in Korea today. The alternative R&B track is part of the singer’s “130 mood” series.
2xxx! releases mini album ‘Life+unconsciousness’
2xxx! has released the mini album ‘Life+unconsciousness‘ today. The physical album is made up of two CDs, including three new tracks.
Ja Mezz releases first full-length album ‘GOØDevil’
Grandline artist Ja Mezz has released his first full-length album ‘GOØDevil‘ today. It features amongst others producers Dakshood, GRAY, GroovyRoom, and Code Kunst, as well as singers and rappers like DEAN, Jinbo, MRSHLL, Woo Won-Jae, and Coogie.
Jazz is the Root of Everything: A SXSW Interview with Crush
Since his debut in 2014, Crush has been an artist in demand. During his first visit to SXSW, HiphopKR had the opportunity to chat with the artist about his musical influences and his future.
One of the more rewarding aspects of my job is being able to crack open the artistry of those I interview. The origins of an artist’s passion, what compels him to drive his craft forward, is truly fascinating. When you pick apart the pieces of someone’s musical history, you begin to understand and dissect the intricacies of their sound, giving each listen of their discography new dimension and insight.
Crush is an artist whom I’ve wanted to sit down and chat with for the past few years. Since his debut album, 2014’s “Crush On You”, he’s been an artist in demand. Not only does his vocal color attract the masses, his unique approach to his music, backed by a lifetime of musical theory and appreciation, has made him one of the more respected producers in the business. High-profile friends/collaborators with the likes of DEAN, ZICO, and Zion.T have certainly amplified his visibility. With his first visit to SXSW in 2018’s Korea Spotlight, it’s obvious that his popularity sees no signs of diminishing.
“I think a cultural festival like this is quite good, and it would be great to have a similar cultural music festival in Korea as well,” he says of his first Southby experience. Something you notice as soon as you meet him, he’s incredibly unassuming. Though he’s all flirtatious bravado when he’s on stage, in person Crush brandishes humility almost like a suit of armor. This isn’t what I suspect could be years of culture and upbringing. The man is dedicated to his music and making it speak for him.
His time in Austin and its renowned festival is short-lived. He laments not being able to see any artists during his stay because of the quick turnaround he has to make right after his performance: “I have to leave tomorrow morning. Yesterday I didn’t see anyone because I was sleeping the whole day due to jet lag. I wanted to see Khalid but couldn’t.” Adjusting to the time difference can be quite jarring, especially if the very next day you’re slated to put on a show. It’s no wonder his expression at first is subconsciously guarded–not trying to keep anyone out, but trying to keep himself present.
He carries a serious look in our first few moments of introduction, speaking almost exclusively in Korean (though he does understand English quite well). But something in him sparks to life when we begin to truly delve into what makes him who he is. When we peel back the layers of the Crush persona–a moniker he admits to have adorned because it was cooler than his birth name–and dig deep within the musical narrative of Shin Hyo-seob.
During his Crush On You Tour (2016), he got the chance to perform at NYC’s legendary Birdland Jazz Club, home to performances from the likes of Miles Davis, Count Basie, John Coltrane, Stan Getz, and of course Charlie “Bird” Parker. Being able to step foot on stage, walking in the tracks of legends, must have been a humbling and exhilarating experience for the young jazz-head.
“At that time, I actually had nothing scheduled at Birdland. It was no official performance that day. The thing is, I like Chet Baker a lot. I love jazz, and I heard that Birdland was the first venue Chet Baker performed at. That’s why I went to check it out, and it turned out to be open mic that day. So I spontaneously jammed to Chet Baker’s ‘I’ve Never Been In Love Before.’ I was very happy and proud. There were no Koreans in the crowd. Everyone was just there to hang out, and the experience inspired me a lot.”
Crush’s musical knowledge is frightening. He has the sort of history with music that makes the scope of what he does simply staggering. All one need do is take a quick perusal of his SoundCloud to see that. More particularly, his relationship with jazz informs his musicianship. When we begin to explore his love affair of the genre, suddenly his entire visage changes, his posture becomes more relaxed, and there’s so much brightness in his baritone.
“Originally, I was inspired by neo soul music: Donny Hathaway, Maxwell, D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq. I got into jazz when I was around twenty years old. I started out playing the jazz piano. The more I knew, the more I began to think that jazz was the ultimate form of music, it was the root of everything. When I was feeling down and having a hard time, jazz comforted me greatly. It healed my soul. So I [listen to it] a lot recently.
“Especially, I love West Coast jazz, Cool Jazz. You know, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane. I especially like their music.”
Anyone who frequents his Instagram will notice his deep affinity for Chet Baker. It’s something like a long-distance musical relationship. Just mentioning his name and what the legendary artist does for him elicits a deep sigh. “First of all, I love his voice. His voice is already very captivating, and on top of that he plays the trumpet. There are many other jazz trumpet players, but something about Chet Baker set him apart from them and drew me to him.
“So these days I’m even looking into his life. I’m going to visit LA soon, and there I’ll visit the neighborhood he lived in, I think it’s Glendale, and I heard that he is buried in Inglewood. I plan to go there too.” Crush’s desire to get in touch with the artist of his greatest adulation extends to his own musical education: “I am also thinking of learning the trumpet soon.” As I have a brother who plays the saxophone and has taught himself pretty much every brass instrument, this knowledge makes me especially giddy.
Crush has an ear for the genre that suffuses every aspect of his own music. From the elegant signature changes in “Woo-Ah” (reminiscent of Dave Brubeck’s narrative layering), to the more traditionally composed tracks from “Wonderlust“, Crush explores the twists, turns, and unexpected energy of jazz. He makes intricate usage of improvisation and intelligent experimentation, which speaks volumes to his jazz education. “That’s right, exactly,” he says with an easy, natural smile. It may be something that people miss in his more popular R&B-focused tracks.
There’s such heavy jazz inspiration in his music, especially his most recent releases, I’m curious to know if this is a path he intends to follow in the future. “I am going to have that [jazz] feeling more often from now on. However, these days I also enjoy using the original R&B and Soul I like as a base. I want to see how all these genres work together, how they ‘mix and match’.”
“So basically, I wanna see collaborations with Maxwell, Jazmine Sullivan,” I say, only halfway kidding. He laughs along, but it’s easy to see his mind racing with the possibilities. Someone as fascinated with fusing genres as he is must always be thinking in terms of the next avenue for his creativity. (So if you’re reading this, Maxwell or Jazmine, there’s a Korean artist out there who’d love to work with you.)
It’s this musicality that I fell in love with. His attention to detail and his intellect as a musician stopped me in my tracks. “Crush On You” dropped very early on in my exploration of Korean music, so I wasn’t expecting to come face-to-face, so to speak, with bits of my own childhood. Creeping in toward the tail-end of the album “Friday? (Friday-yah)” goes into what I assumed was an improvised riff of the Earth, Wind & Fire sleeper classic “Beijo (Brazilian Rhyme)”. Having a father whose existence at one point was wrapped up in the jazz-funk genius of this legendary band, I was shocked. The vocal sample quite literally knocked the wind out of me. It was at that time that I knew I had to talk to him. To find out what made this man tick.
Crush is a student of music, the quintessential artist’s artist. Though he’s still working on getting his degree in music composition, even taking a moment to lament the fact he’s not been able to focus as fully as he’d like on the pursuit, it’s his own work with the medium that propels him rather than his studies. “Yes, actually, on my own, in high school I read up a lot [on music], listened to a lot [of music] and practiced the piano. That helped me much more [than university].” He uses everything he’s ever learned and applies it to his craft, creating a discography that’s as layered and nuanced as the man himself. But, of course, what else would one expect from a man who very liberally uses rare grooves and interludes from Earth, Wind & Fire as the foundation for his music?
It’s an interesting dichotomy, going to school for something you’ve always loved, something that’s enriched your life from childhood, versus allowing your history with a certain medium dictate your growth. Coming from a background in poetry, I was constantly confronted with that question of whether or not classes stifled one’s creativity rather than enhanced it. It’s a question Crush finds intriguing as well. But we don’t dwell on it. (We only have thirty minutes together, after all.)
At this point in our conversation, I can’t help but wonder what artists he’s always dreamed of working with. Obviously his list of collaborators is rich and extensive, a who’s who of Korean talent who’ve shaped and molded his sound and given fans much to pine after.
He’s a part of several collectives himself, most prominent among these club eskimo (with DEAN, producer Millic, vocalists MISO and Rad Museum, and group offonoff) and Fanxy Child (also with DEAN and Millic, and including rappers ZICO and Penomeco). Fans often still wonder about his work with VV:D, a group of kindred musical spirits that includes rapper LOCO, R&B artist Elo, and long-time friend Zion.T: “Everyone’s doing good, everyone’s busy. We’re not seeing much of each other. Everything’s cool [though].” However, at the moment there aren’t any projects in the works.
More recently, he was pictured with producer/artists Pharrell Williams and Tyler the Creator. Fans were all aquiver with the prospect. Though the trio did meet at Williams’s studio in LA, he’s hesitant to disclose if there’s a potential project brewing there as well. “I don’t know yet. It was a great opportunity and we had a good talk.”
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Even with his seemingly endless list of musical acquaintances and friends, it’s interesting to hear him talk about the artists he’s always dreamed of working with. Once I take Chet Baker off the table, the question becomes a bit more complicated. “There are quite many,” he says after a moment’s hesitation. He’s lost in thought, the possibilities dancing like stars in front of his eyes. His interpreter hands him a lifeline, telling him to choose three. After another couple seconds Crush says, “You know PJ Morton?” The answer is an emphatic yes, and much like he was trapped in a fantasy, so do I begin to imagine the power behind that collaboration.
He pauses once more, then, “Robert Glasper.” I almost weep at the idea. Just then a bit of that on-stage tease reveals itself, because he smirks at my elation. (I wear my emotions openly when it comes to music, so it’s actually quite easy to get a reaction from me.)
He then goes in for the kill: “Quincy Jones.” I clutch at imaginary pearls and applaud. I’ve got to hand it to him. If I wasn’t sure of his musical pedigree, I’d certainly be convinced in this moment. There’s more Jazz Man in him than the R&B maven he’s made himself out to be.
He’s all smiles at this point. “You seem to know a lot about me,” he says. To my surprise he asks me who my favorite jazz artists are. Just like his fight to choose a select few, I too struggle. I posit, “New- or old-school?” There’s almost a challenge in his eye, as if he’s trying to really test me to see if my love of the genre is all talk. I rattle off a few names: Al Jarreau, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Coltrane, Ella, Sarah Vaughan. I delve into newer proponents of the genre: Amy Winehouse (to which both he and his interpreter breathe out a sigh rich in both admiration and a ubiquitous loss that fans of the songstress still feel years after her passing); Robert Glasper. I question whether he knows an artist named José James.
“Oh,” he proclaims, a baritone note that comes from a place of deep respect for a fellow artist. “Promise in Love!” he says with a clap of recognition, again his smile is honest and bright. “I’m actually getting in touch with José James these days,” he reveals.
I then mention KING, and it takes him a moment. After a few seconds of sorting out what I’m actually saying, his eyes come alive, “Oh yeah! The three girls?” More of that enchanting smile. More of that open and honest excitement. He mentions their song “Hey,” to which we share a couple seconds where we both sing the chorus.
He seems to share my inability to keep emotions stifled when excited. There’s pure elation on his face, a smile that’s been ever-present since beginning on the road of revealing our favorite artists. He’s spoken more English than I’m sure he even realizes, affording us the chance to have an honest-to-goodness conversation about the journey he’s taken with his craft and its destination.
Alas, even the most inspiring conversations must eventually come to an end. Crush is, however, quite generous. He shares plans for his music and his upcoming releases. “A single will come out in May [2018]. It will contain songs with jazzy vibes and many songs influenced by ’90s R&B music.” Though he doesn’t reveal who, he hints at possible collaborations.
We end our conversation with Crush giving a few words to his adoring fans:
“Hello! First of all, I’m here at a wonderful concert, a great stage, a great place, and it’s an honor to greet the readers of HiphopKR. Please look forward to my upcoming album!”
We’ve come full circle. What first got me truly intrigued with Crush and his vast musical knowledge finds its way into one of his latest singles, “be by my side”. He’s more directly and concretely incorporated his jazz inclinations into his own music: adding Band Wonderlust to his team; composing music with a closer link to the classical jazz of his upbringing. We’ve ended our interview the same way it began–a shy smile and a handshake.
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Interview conducted by Andrew, Cy
Written by Cy
Edited by Lena
THEY release single and music video ‘Dante’s Creek (deantrbl remix)’
Hip hop duo THEY and R&B artist Dean have teamed up to release ‘Dante’s Creek (deantrbl remix).’
The remixed version of the track is off of THEY’s first studio album Nu Religion: HYENA which released in 2017. Dean adds his own touch to the remix with his enchanting, smooth vocals.
Dean, is known for collaborating with renowned artists such as Eric Bellinger, Anderson .Paak, and has gained popularity through his released tracks domestically and abroad. THEY consists of Dante and Drew and the pair hails from Los Angeles. THEY gained increasing attention with their album Nu Religion: HYENA. The album features popular tracks ‘U-RITE,’ ‘Deep End‘, ‘Silence,’ and ‘Bad Habits.’
Check out the music video for the remix via the YouTube link above!
Credits:
Primary Artist, Producer, Recording: THEY
Vocals: Dean
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Swings releases fifth full-length album ‘Upgrade III’
Swings’ ‘Upgrade III‘ LP features talented producers like IOAH, GRAY, and Nochang, as well as rappers and singers DEAN, The Quiett, Giriboy, Colde, Verbal Jint, and more.
In 2008, Swings released his debut album ‘Upgrade’ with the wish to bring progress to the Korean hiphop scene. In 2011, he released ‘Upgrade II’ with the intent to offer comfort regarding people’s experiences with society.
Seven years later, as CEO of Just Music and Indigo Music, as artist Swings and man Jihoon Moon, he is releasing the third part of the series to overcome psychological conflicts he has experienced due to many incidents in his changing environment.
Unlike its daring and vigorous predecessors, this album is steadier and more mature, but also includes a fresh new element as Swings tries himself at trap music for the first time.
The participating producers in this album include: Kim Shin (김신), who recently produced one track off Osshun Gum‘s ‘Young Wave‘ and one off JUSTHIS and Paloalto‘s ‘4 the Youth‘ LP; IOAH of LIVOFFMND, who already worked with Swings on ‘Mood Swings 2 Part 3: Psychotherapy‘; Squabby Doo, the producer behind BILL STAX, Cjamm, and Swings’ ‘GOAT‘; the well-proven dream team GRAY and DAX; and Swings’ label mate Nochang.
The featured artists include Cozyboys Kid Milli, NO:EL, and Tommy $trate; offonoff‘s Colde, DEAN, as well as established rappers The Quiett and Giriboy. Fans will especially enjoy the collaboration between Swings and Verbal Jint in the title track.
On Instagram, Swings writes: “I’d like to thank everyone who has been helping me all this time. My sincere gratitude[.] When I made this album I went through a very hard time, eventually making this album my resolution to overcome it all[.] I hope that [this album] will be of help to everyone who is currently or in the future battling feelings like mine. I am very happy lately and I am rediscovering myself. In this sense, I once again thank each and every one for becoming my teacher [in life]. I won’t become someone who is all talk but I will keep doing art and prove myself. I Love Hip Hop! #thankyouforsavingmylife”
The LP is going to be available on iTunes/Apple Music; the release time can differ depending on country.
‘Upgrade III’ Track List & Credits:
- Upgrade III (Prod. by 김신)
Lyrics: Swings
Composed and arranged by 김신 (Kim Shin) - Jon Snow (Prod. by Lnb) (Feat. DEAN)
Lyrics: Swings, DEAN
Composed by Lnb, DEAN
Arranged by Lnb - Shit Is Real (Prod. by IOAH) (Feat. The Quiett, Giriboy, Kid Milli)
Lyrics: Swings, The Quiett, Giriboy, Kid Milli
Composed and arranged by IOAH - 2007 (Prod. by IOAH)
Lyrics: Swings
Composed and arranged by IOAH - Master Mind (Prod. by Squabby Doo)
Lyrics: Swings
Composed and arranged by Squabby Doo - Young CEO (Prod. by Squabby Doo) (Feat. Bully Da Ba$tard)
Lyrics: Swings, Bully Da Ba$tard
Composed and arranged by Squabby Doo - Octagon (Prod. by IOAH) (Feat. NO:EL)
Lyrics: Swings, NO:EL
Composed and arranged by IOAH - 문 뒤 (Prod. by Offair) (Feat. Tommy $trate)
Lyrics: Swings, Tommy $trate
Composed by Swings, Tommy $trate, Offair
Arranged by Offair - Wave (Prod. by 김신)
Lyrics: Swings
Composed and arranged by 김신 (Kim Shin) - 0개국어
- Visit You (Prod. by IOAH) (Feat. Colde)
Lyrics: Swings, Colde
Composed by Swings, Colde, IOAH
Arranged by IOAH - 진료기록 (Prod. by GRAY)
Lyrics: Swings
Composed by Swings, GRAY, DAX
Arranged by GRAY, DAX - Holy (Prod. by Nochang)
Lyrics: Swings
Composed and arranged by Nochang - 매일 Intro
- 매일 (Prod. by IOAH) (Feat. Verbal Jint) TITLE
Lyrics: Swings, Verbal Jint
Composed by Verbal Jint, IOAH - The End
Album Credits:
Mixing & Mastering: Master Key at 821 Sound
Photography: JANGDUKHWA
Styling: WOOK
MV (?): Hong Min Chul
Presented by Just Music
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Hash Swan – Francesca (Feat. DEAN)
- Title: Francesca
- Artists: Hash Swan, DEAN
- Album: Alexandrite (2018)
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Intro)
Hey, Francesca
Remember, when I order a coffee
I always have one shot less
Leave the ashtray in front of me,
the cigarette butts stained with your lip tint
Hey, Francesca
기억해줘 커피를 시키면
항상 샷 하나 빼 난
너의 틴트가 묻은 담배가 모여있는
재떨이를 놔줘 내 앞에다
Hey Francesca, Francesca
Your alias is Francesca
What is your name outside of this shop?
Let me know it, Francesca
Hey Francesca, Francesca
너의 가명은 Francesca
이 가게 밖에서의 너의 이름은 뭐야
Let me know it, Francesca
Verse 1)
I know what you’re thinking
But don’t get all too defensive and prickly
Although thorns make roses more beautiful,
roses don’t make thorns beautiful
너가 하는 생각이 뭔지 난 알어
근데 너의 가시를 너무 세우지는 말어
가시는 장미를 더 아름답게 하지만
장미가 가실 아름답게 만들어주지는 않어
Not Ashley, Olivia, or Francesca,
I want to face your real name
At that time, my friend, tell [x_extra info=”popover” title=”Fact” info_trigger=”hover” info_place=”top” info_content=”Hash Swan’s pet dog”]Chacha[/x_extra]
that daddy is a bit busy that day
Ashley나 Olivia 혹은 Francesca가
아닌 진짜 이름과 마주칠래
그땐 친구야 전해줘 차차야
아빠가 오늘은 좀 바쁘시대
Miss Francesca, what’s your name?
Someone thinks your name is worth
a few drinks, but not me, so
how about a song named after you?
Miss Francesca, what’s your name?
누구는 술 몇 잔의 가격대인 줄
아는 너의 이름 나는 아냐 그럼
너의 이름이 제목인 노래라면 어때
Yes, I want to exchange names with you
Take off that fake name tag and show me
Those men write a novel with Francesca
I write a book with you, making Ji-eun your real name
그래 난 원해 너와 통성명
그 가짜 명찰을 떼고 보여줘
저 남자들은 Francesca와 소설 써
난 너와 책을 써 지은이는 너의 본명으로
Hook)
Miss Francesca
The name on your squared name tag is Francesca
I’m looking for the tip box of Francesca
I’m curious about your real name, Miss Francesca
Miss Francesca
Miss Francesca
네모난 명찰 안의 네 이름은 Francesca
난 찾고 있어 Tip box of Francesca
나는 너의 본명이 궁금해 Miss Francesca
Miss Francesca
Verse 2: DEAN)
Ooh, using coffee as an excuse
I go to see that name again
“No thx, no syrup,”
I say and ask whether you recommend the main cake or dessert
Ooh 커피 섭취를 빌미로
한번 더 보러 가는 이름
No thx 시럽은 빼기로
하고 추천해줘요 메인 케이크 or 디저트
I always lose my way
when she smiles
That this is a tart and this a cake isn’t
even important, I stay in the cafe just to exchange a few more words [with her], oh Jesus
난 꼭 길을 잃어
그녀가 미소를 지을 때면
그게 타르트 이건 케이크 건 중요치도
않아 단지 몇 마디를 더 주고받으려 카페에 oh Jesus
A cheesy love song
with a Latin rhythm, how boring
Francesca doesn’t like these
I’ll get your real name another time
라틴리듬에
느끼한 사랑 노래라니 지루해
프란체스카는 이런 거 싫어해
네 본명은 따로 듣기로 해
Push him away, forget about Hash
I’m [a] different man, uh
This or that way
Love is accident[al], not ur plan
밀어내 밀어내 해쉬는 잊기로 해
I’m [a] different man, uh
이렇게 해도 저렇게 해도
Love is accident[al], not ur plan
So give me a drink
with [a] mixtape of Drake’s
So I know whether we’re on the same wavelength
Tell me something about yourself
So give me a drink
with [a] mixtape of Drake’s
주파수가 같은지 알 수 있게
Tell me something about yourself
Wait wait wait, man, get out of my way!
We’re making a movie but not even sell [it].
Not even tell, not even change
Bridge)
Where, where, where are you?
At that, that, that place?
What, what is your name?
Ah, that isn’t included in the price of my daily coffee
너는 어디 어디 어디야
그때 거기 거기 거긴가
너의 이름은 뭐니 뭐니
아, 그건 포함되지 않지 매일 내는 커피값엔
After work is over
I’d like you to take off that name tag
When I find out your real name
I have to change the title of this song, that’s why
일이 끝난 그 후엔
그 명찰을 떼줬음 해
너의 진짜 이름을 알게 됐을 때
이 노래 제목이 다시 바껴야 해서 그래
Hmm, that noona calls me Hash
You call me by my real name
Your phone is still ringing busily
You’re just working but your phone’s dead again
음 저 누난 나를 해쉬라고 불러
너는 나의 본명을 불러
널 찾는 전화는 여전히 부르르 부르르
넌 일만 하는데 폰이 또 죽어
Hmm, putting up a mediocre front
Not the same words [again], I’m desperate to hear your name
You showcase coffee samples and bagels
and this cafe showcases you
음 그저 그런 겉치레
같은 말들 말고 이름이 절실해
넌 커피 샘플,베이글 모형을 전시하고
이 카페는 너를 전시해
Hook x2)
Hash Swan releases ‘Alexandrite’ EP and ‘Wang Like Alexander’ MV
Hash Swan’s second mini album ‘Alexandrite‘ is out! The ten tracks were produced by GRAY, Cha Cha Malone, CHANGMO, The Quiett, Prima Vista, and Cheno, and additionally features Dean, Dayday, Shupie, and FANA.
DEAN drops new single ‘instagram’
DEAN has released his new single ‘instagram‘ today as well as a teaser for the track’s music video.
On Instagram, the singer comments on this release:
“It often happened
that before going to sleep I was lying on my bed, checking Instagram,
and that for some reason I felt frustrated and gloomy in that moment.
Looking back at myself in 2017, I found that
when I see people on Instagram that I like, find cool, or idolize, even more so when I see my friends’ Instagram, I compare myself to them and find myself getting smaller and smaller.
When you think: ‘I need to do something tomorrow too, I need to improve too, I need to step it up’,
when you feel like you’re becoming a nobody among all those people,
when you feel lonely even in the midst of all your acquaintances and friends,
when you feel that all the people that click “like,” leave you comments, send you direct messages, or like just half of you [the half that they see] do not truly know you,
then listen to this song.
Around New Year and Christmas when the world shines the brightest I am releasing a rather gloomy song. As you all know, the brightest times are the darkest.
Actually, this song does not give any comfort or provide a solution, but I’d like for it to be with you like a friend who is crying with you, having an equally hard time with this overwhelming life.
Thanks go out to Jusen who paved the way for this song, to Soyoon of the band SE SEO NEON who played the guitar, to REONE-hyung who stayed up late with me for several months, 2xxx!-hyung, MISO, and chekparren, to the you.will.knovv fam and to everyone else who helped in the making of this song, including you who are listening to it.
You’ve all worked hard this year.
Embrace yourself first before looking around you.
130 mood : RVNG coming soon”
You can preview the song on SoundCloud (above) and watch the MV teaser (below)!
‘instagram’ Credits:
Written by Deanfluenza
Composed and arranged by Deanfluenza, highhopes
Artwork by Entf. + Nun of you.will.knovv
MV directed and produced by Flipevil & 96wave
MV Teaser:
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2xxx! debuts with mini album ‘Life’
2xxx! (read: “two triple x”) of you.will.knovv has released his debut EP ‘Life‘ today. It features MISO, DEAN, punchnello, Rad Museum, Colde, and SAAY.