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Respected by MC Meta: Ban blank releases single ‘City Dreams’

Rapper Ban blank has released the single ‘City Dreams’ for the second episode of M2’s Respect series with “Master” MC Meta.

Respect‘ is a new M2 YouTube series hosted by Huckleberry P in which “South Korea’s greatest rappers” introduce rappers they respect. In the first episode, Deepflow introduced ODEE. The second episode features MC Meta as the “Master” who expresses his respect for Ban blank. Watch it below for an interview with MC Meta (exclusive English translation below the video) and Ban blank performing ‘City Dreams’ live.

In ‘특별시 Dreams (City Dreams)‘, Ban blank from Busan raps about his determination to make his dreams come true in Seoul, about the reasons why he has to succeed, and about his confidence to overcome anything in his way in order to keep going.

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Credits:

Lyrics written by Ban blank
Composed and arranged by SCARY’P, Walkman, E.D

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[Intro] MC Meta: He’s a rapper who can shock you.
[Text] Which rappers do the greatest rappers of South Korea respect?

Huckleberry P: Hello
Meta: Hello.

Huck P: We’re seeing each other often. Thank you very much for agreeing to participate in this.
Meta: The title of the program is ‘Respect’, and I think ‘respect’ is a word that is valuable regardless of the generation, age, or any other specifics that could be used to discriminate. You (points at Huck P) are a person I respect in this aspect, so of course I had to participate.

Huck P: Thank you. Since you already mentioned it, what is ‘respect’ for you?
Meta: It is the most basic energy, the starting point of doing and enjoying hiphop music.

Huck P: Who is the rapper you respect?
Meta: At first [after being invited to this show] various rappers came to mind. Regardless of their age, they all have excellent rap skills. I did have to think about it [TN: which rapper to choose] for some time. However, there’s this rapper I’ve observed closely and who has a good tone [of voice]. Using a flower as a metaphor, he hasn’t bloomed yet. If he does, he’ll be incredible. Personally, I think his face looks a bit more handsome than mine. He reminds [me] of a model. There were several reasons that led me to think that he is the right person to introduce on this show. His name is Ban blank.

Huck P: Ban blank has been rapping for quite a while now.
Meta: Yes.
Huck P: I’ve observed him for a long time and he’s one of very few musicians I consider myself close with.
Meta: Weren’t the two of you drunk that time?
Huck P: We were drunk often, especially me … Concerts in smaller towns tend to have very hearty after-parties.
Meta: You’re actually performing just for the sake of the after-party, no …?
Huck P: (claps) That’s about it!

Meta: Now, let’s listen to the new track of Ban blank, the rapper I respect!
Huck P: Yeah! Woo!
Meta: Yeah![/x_accordion_item][/x_accordion]

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Source: Mnet

Cream Villa - 벚꽃엔딩 (artwork)

Cream Villa pre-release ‘벚꽃엔딩’ off upcoming mixtape ‘Creamtopia’

Cream Villa have pre-released the second track off their upcoming mixtape.

Before their second full-length album ‘FURY‘, the Cream Villa Crew is releasing the mixtape ‘Creamtopia‘. Up until the release of this free mixtape, they are now pre-releasing tracks. About a month ago, the first track off the mixtape was revealed alongside the crew’s new member Danclock. Now, they have pre-released the second track ‘벚꽃엔딩‘ along with a lyric video which you can check out below.

Credits:

Composed by Jacob Lethal Beats
Arranged by Ban blank, LOBEN, EX8ER, Danclock
Lyrics written by Ban blank, LOBEN, EX8ER, Danclock
Mixed & mastered by Danclock @ Creamvilla 504
Artwork by Bredgraphy
Video by yadar

Official Audio:
Lyric Video:

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Cream Villa - Creamtopia (mixtape cover)

Cream Villa to reveal mixtape, full-length album, and new member

Cream Villa will be releasing a free mixtape series, their second full-length album, as well as announcing a new member.

Cream Villa are DJ Tiz, graphic designer Bred, producers SCARY’P and Doplamingo of High Flies, as well as rappers EX8ER, QUAIMO, and Loben and Ban blank of PRIZMOLIQ. Since its foundation in 2015, the team has released three singles and one full-length album, while the members have all been working on other projects as well.

A few hours ago, they have announced their second full-length album titled ‘퓨리‘ (Fury).
As if this was not enough, starting next week they will be releasing one track every second week that is going to be part of a mixtape titled ‘Creamtopia‘. The first track will be revealed on Monday, March 13, via Cream Villa’s official SoundCloud (possibly this one, unconfirmed) and YouTube channel. Along with the track, they will also reveal a new member.

 

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Ban blank - 해내길 (album cover)

Ban blank releases first solo single ‘해내길’

Ban blank of Cream Villa has pre-released the digital single ‘해내길(May We Succeed) off his upcoming solo full-length album.

The single was produced by Doplamingo who previously worked with Swings, Cjamm, Louie (of Geeks), Nucksal, and JUSTHIS. In the track, Ban blank says that he hopes for all his crewmates and the people around him to succeed in what they are doing.
Yang Sunmi sings the chorus, she previously worked on the OST for the drama ‘THE K2’.

Meanwhile, Ban blank has joined the label Hallyangsa (한량사) of Garion, Keeproots and Dialogue, and he plans to release his first full-length album in the first half of 2017.

Credits:

Executive Producer: No Hallyang aka MAAcho
Composed by Doplamingo, Yang Sunmi
Arranged by Doplamingo
Lyrics by Ban blank
Chorus by Yang Sunmi
Guitar by MONOMAN
Mixed & mastered by Danclock @ CreamVilla504
Management: Han Sungjin
Artwork by Bredgraphy

Preview:

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Source: Mnet