MKIT RAIN

nafla at the ERR;OR Showcase SXSW 2019

MKIT RAIN Closes the ERR;OR Showcase with a Bang

There was a lot of expectation for the ERR;OR Showcase. With the lineup it was easy to believe it was going to be quite a spectacle. Some of the performances were just that: exciting, tantalizing, outrageous. Others… not so much. When it came time for MKIT RAIN to hit the stage, there was a tangible anxiousness in the crowd. As it turned out, the crew was the perfect way to close the evening.

Owen Ovadoz

“I’ve Finally Found My Way”: An Interview with Owen Ovadoz

Owen Ovadoz is one of those artists who know how to spark a conversation and keep himself at its center. His forward and opinionated nature brings a unique dynamic to Korea’s music scene. That same critical eye he turns on himself in his music. Four years after his first interview with HiphopKR, he answered some questions about himself, his music, and what makes him the artist that he is.

SXSW 2019: Who We're Excited to See

SXSW Spotlight: Who We’re Excited to See

South by Southwest has invited a number of Korean hip-hop and R&B artists to spotlight. The likes of Epik High, MFBTY, and Crush have all left their unique stamp on the festival. In 2019, the range and diversity of hip-hop and R&B acts has only broadened. Here I give a sneak peek into who I’m really excited to see (and who you should probably check out as well).