Epik High – HiphopKR

My Top 20 Korean Rappers (To Ring in 2020)

It’s once again en vouge to make lists of top rappers. This is a past time as old as pen and paper. People making lists of their favorite things, and in this case favorite MCs. However, I think the sudden resurgence of “Best MCs” lists in the past few months started after Jermaine Dupri‘s indictment of rappers, particularly female rappers, post-1995.

Epik High "Sleepless In __________" Tour 2019, Emo's Austin

Dear Epik High, Thank You

As someone who writes a lot of critique, there are times when you just don’t know what to say. Words quite literally fail you. This is especially true for moments when an experience leaves you so utterly awe-inspired, so emotionally moved the prim professionalism of a music journalist seems petty. This is what happened to me following Epik High’s Austin stop of their North American tour. At times like these there’s really only one thing to say:

Thank you.

We Do ‘Epik High’: An Interview with Epik High

It wouldn’t be a stretch to call Epik High legends. For over 15 years, the hip-hop Renaissance Men have enraptured audiences with their alternative perspective of the genre. With a penchant for creating music that digs into the insecurities and frailties of human nature, Tablo, Mithra Jin, and Tukutz have paved the way for a generation of artists who express themselves without fear.

Following the release of their second EP, “sleepless in __________,” the trio have embarked on a world tour. Before their stop in Austin, TX, they took some time out to answer some questions for HiphopKR.

Epik High - sleepless in __________ (album cover)

Epik High drop “sleepless in __________” EP and “Lovedrunk” MV

Epik High have dropped their new mini album, “sleepless in __________,” along with the music video of the title track, “Lovedrunk (Feat. Crush),” today.

Epik High drops special music video ‘LOST ONE’ in collaboration with film ‘Forgotten’

Epik High released the special music video for ‘LOST ONE (feat. Kimg Jongwan of NELL).’ The track is a collaboration with Director Jang Hang Jun for his upcoming movie, ‘Forgotten.’

‘LOST ONE’ is the 10th track from Epik High’s latest LP release, ‘WE’VE DONE SOMETHING WONDERFUL.’ The music video features clips from the upcoming thriller, ‘Forgotten’ starring actor, Kang Haneul. ‘Forgotten’ tells the story of two brothers. The older brother (Kim Moo Yeol) gets kidnapped and loses his memory and so, the younger brother (Kang Haneul) looks into the mystery of the kidnapping.

Tablo’s lyrics describe a sense of longing and losing something precious. The director Jang Hang Jun chose this song for his upcoming movie due to beautiful lyrics written by Tablo directly and how this matches well with the emotions of his film.

‘LOST ONE’ Credits:

Lyrics written by Tablo
Composed & arranged by Tablo, Docskim, Chancellor
All programming by Tablo, Docskim, Chancellor
Strings arranged by Docskim, Chancellor, Mr. Sync
Strings by Yung String
Electric guitar by Kim Seung Hyun, Mr. Sync