BANA‘s successful hip-hop duo, XXX, are going to tour Europe next month, stopping in London, Reims, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Berlin.
XXX Are Understated Yet Powerful: SXSW Korea Spotlight
There’s a certain amount of pride in seeing artists you’ve watched grow get the recognition they deserve, even in small ways. XXX debuted at SXSW performing at the ScratcHouse, a medium-sized venue that houses a stage big enough for a DJ table and a back patio. Fast forward two years. They’ve matured in both sound and musical vision. Their growth doesn’t go unnoticed by the organizers. They land a spot on the largest stage for any Korean act at the festival: the Korean Spotlight hosted by Austin City Limits at the Moody Theater.
The Van Gogh of Hip-Hop: A SXSW Interview with XXX
During SXSW, HiphopKR got the chance to reconnect with hip-hop duo XXX. We talk about their growth, new creative visions, and the key to their success.
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).
Cy’s Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums of 2018
There are moments of brilliance in South Korea that need more attention. In 2018 we got just that. Here are my Top 10 Hip-Hop Albums of 2018!
XXX pre-release ‘Just Like’ off ‘Language’ LP
XXX have pre-released the track ‘Just Like‘ off their upcoming first full-length album, ‘Language’, today.
FRNK releases ‘Copy and Creation Mixset Vol. 1’ including new XXX track
bana’s producer FRNK has revealed a new mixset titled ‘Copy and Creation (모방과 창작) Mixset Vol. 1‘. It includes a track off XXX’s upcoming album ‘Language’.