Another year. Another crop of extraordinary hip-hop and R&B albums from South Korea. To keep things simple (and as a challenge to myself), I decided to consolidate these lists into one ultimate list of Top 10 albums from the country. So without any more preamble, I give you my list!
BewhY North American Solo Tour 2020
South Korean rapper and award-winning artist BewhY will be embarking on his second North American tour following the release of his latest album The Movie Star. Full details on his solo tour within.
Khundi Panda releases single and music video “AMA (Prod. BewhY)”
To commemorate his signing with BewhY‘s label Dejavu Group, rapper Khundi Panda has released the single and music video “AMA” today.
“The Baker” Viann releases second full-length album
Dejavu Group‘s producer Viann has released his second LP “The Baker” today with featurings by JINBO, Khundi Panda, BewhY, SUMIN and many more.
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.
Paloalto drops “Love, Money & Dreams: The Album” LP
Paloalto has dropped his “Love, Money & Dreams: The Album” LP plus the music video for “The Greatest, Part 2 (Feat. Los, CHANGMO & Owell Mood).”
“Show Me The Money 8 Final” and Instrumentals released
“Show Me The Money 8 Final” features two tracks from each of the four finalists as well as three tracks by other participants like Layone and Chillin Homie.
“Show Me The Money 8 Episode 4” compilation album released
“Show Me The Money 8 Episode 4” features the Top 8 contestants: BRYN, BIG Naughty, CHOILB, Young B, punchnello, EK, JJANGYOU, and TAKUWA.
Four-track digital single “Show Me The Money 8 Episode 2” released
“Show Me The Money 8 Episode 2” holds four tracks produced by Giriboy, BOYCOLD, and millic, featuring contestants like Woodie Gochild, punchnello, and Bryn.