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LATE LEE

“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. 

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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.

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“Darker Liquor” by Flannel Albert: Of Vice & Men

I can’t begin to fathom the depths of Flannel Albert. Never mind I’ve known him for a few years now. The man has an emotional depth that most, including myself, have yet to even scratch the surface of. By now it’s common knowledge that he’s a remarkable writer. He’s mastered the art of false perception. Behind the playful composition and lilt of his melodic rap style, he buries some of the deepest parts of who he is. The darker parts of his melancholy.