This is a pre-released extract of Deepflow’s interview with Hiphopplaya in which he talks about E-Sens’ album ‘The Anecdote’.
Two distorted facts about E SENS’ case
E SENS’ side states, “It is neither true that he was arrested during his probation period nor that he smuggled.”
As news got out that E SENS was arrested for smoking marijuana, his fans who had been looking forward to his album ‘the Anecdote’ were sad and disappointed.
On April 8, [a representative of] the Seoul Western District Prosecutor’s Office revealed, “On April 6, E SENS(real name: Kang Minho) was arrested without a warrant at his home in Mapo-gu, Seoul, for a breach of the Narcotics Control Law,” and various media were scrambling to report these news. However, the problem is that aside from discussing E SENS’ fault, a few [media] reports were apparently false. The parts in question are “[he was] arrested during his probation period” and “it was uncovered that he smuggled marijuana.”
To verify the two statements, we went to the representative of E SENS’ agency Beasts and Natives Alike. First, we asked him if it was true that E SENS was arrested during his probation period. The first time E SENS was arrested for smoking marijuana was in 2011, and in April 2012 he was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in prison with a probation period of 2 years by the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office. And according to E SENS’ agency, his probation period already ended on April 20, 2014.
For your information, sentencing someone to probation means that the punishment is delayed for a certain time [the probation period] and if that legal delay has passed, the punishment becomes invalid. However, if the accused commits another crime within that period, the delay is canceled and the person has to serve their sentence. In E SENS’ case, that sentence are 1 year and 2 months in prison which were delayed for two years. So just by taking a look at the time when his sentence was passed, one can find out that the arrest this time around did not happen during his probation period. If he was arrested during the probation period or not is quite an important difference. To be exact, E SENS was in fact arrested while the last case was still being investigated.
The pictures show articles saying that E SENS was arrested during probation period
The next question is if it really came to light that he was smuggling marijuana. As expected, according to Beasts and Natives Alike’s representative, it is not true. He revealed that although it is true that E SENS admitted to smoking marijuana, him smuggling marijuana is not true at all. If that is the case, then why did reporters write those things? There is a high possibility that E SENS’ case being investigated along with people who actually supplied and smuggled marijuana caused an accidental, or deliberate, mix-up on the reporters’ part. As a matter of fact, since the case this time around is still being investigated, it cannot not be a serious problem that articles were written saying that he was smuggling marijuana as if it was a fact.
It is right to criticize him for clearly breaking the law, putting aside issues like “Is marijuana actually harmful for the body?” or if it is right that the law treats marijuana the same as hard drugs. Nevertheless, it is nothing but a dereliction of duty as a so-called reporter to spread false information by writing an article without even confirming any facts (none of the two reporters who wrote the above articles did), especially in the case of a sensitive issue like this which has to be adressed factually and objectively. It is impossible to hide one’s bitterness about the fact that it is widespread among the [South Korean] press to copy others’ articles. One false word or sentence can kill a person.
Meanwhile, E SENS is currently being investigated and under arrest due to smoking marijuana while the last case was still being investigated and due to the concern that he might show unpredicted actions, feeling ashamed [about being involved with the police / breaking the law] as a celebrity.
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Source: Kang Il-gwon for Rhythmer
Translation: hiphopkr
2014 HIPHOPPLAYA AWARDS Winners Announced
After rounds of nominations and votes, winners of the 2014 Hiphopplaya Awards have been chosen!
Supreme Team – Take Me There (feat. Beenzino)
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Verse 1: E-Sens)
Before going out I take one look at the mirror
Today I’m absent-minded again
The noisiness of the city woke me up from sleep today
I’ll just go out, I’ve already put up my collar
I’m used to the glittering night
The lights reach from the end of the sky to just above my head
Under the lights that tear through the night
stands a woman, frowning. She is chic, isn’t she
Her style looks elegant
but she seems to have a totally nasty charm beneath
I can’t take my eyes off her, the Apgujeong road behind her
makes her even more flamboyant
People who don’t feel awkward with the early dawn at all
Men and women who are completely spread [around] like a peacock[’s tail].
I’m living with a bit of anxiety but it looks like they aren’t like me
I in comparison have headaches because of my future
I’m also tired, I just wanna be successful
The cars are standing still in line in front of me
[While] The line next to me is just dope ..
Hook x2: Beenzino)
Can I get Ferraris, Louis V, Cartier?
Take a trip to Honolulu, Malibu
Sippin’ Dom Perignon with some model chicks
Laid back in my jacuzzi and smoke a cigar
Verse 2: Simon D)
Gesture to me that it has to be today or never
At the news of them who had been wearing the same nameplate as me((Reference to a class reunion))
I remember supposedly awkward relationships
I choose my clothes, huh, trying to look good
It’s obvious that I made an effort to dress-up
I looked like an adult but now I’ve changed into a child that is putting on airs
I arrived late at the venue out of habit
One after the other greets me with curiosity
“It’s been a long time, have you been well? Is everything going well?”
To those superficial questions I superficiously answer “Well it’s all right”
After a few drinks we make fun of those who are well-off and of those who are not
Then we comfort each other, scold each other and start it all over
At one moment I’m at a loss for words,
when the main topic is the success story of one of the guys
Even though I pretend to be drunk because I started to feel sad,
inside I scream “I just wanna be successful”
Hook x2: Beenzino)
Bridge: Simon D)
I leave my body to this night
and close my wordless mouth
I dream of the stars above my head
and hang my head again
E-Sens)
In this night where today and tomorrow are entangled
I secretly raise my expectations again
and comfort myself on this road where I’m envious of everything, I just wanna be ..
I just wanna be successful
x3)
Take me there
Take me, take me, take me, take me, take me
Hook x2: Beenzino)
E-Sens drops MV for first solo album single “Back In Time”
Earlier today (September 30 KST), artist E-SENS dropped the MV for his first single “Back In Time” from his upcoming solo album titled [The Anecdote].
[NEWS] E-Sens reveals MV teaser for his upcoming single “Back In Time”
Earlier today, rapper E-Sens revealed the MV teaser for his title track “Back In Time” from his upcoming solo album [The Anecdote].
In this short 20-second teaser, the video features scenes from the upcoming MV and was first revealed on the “Beast and Natives” website.
The MV showcases E-Sens’ simple and quiet hometown in the North Kyeonsang province. You can check it out below:
Prior to dropping his new single, E-Sens will be featured on SBS Power FM (107.8 MHz) “After Club” hosted by DJ Soulscape and will be providing more detail about his upcoming album [The Anecdote].
His single “Back in Time” will drop on September 30 on the “Beast and Natives” website as well as various music portal sites.
[ Source | ROKHIPHOP ]
E-Sens Releases “꽐라” Remix
Earlier today, artist E-Sens released the remix for the track titled “꽐라”.
Simon Dominic Leaves Ameoba Culture After Contract Expiration
Earlier today, former Supreme Team member Simon Dominic (Simon D) officially announced his departure from Amoeba Culture.
E-Sens releases ‘True Story’ (response to Gaeko of Dynamic Duo)
Earlier today, E-Sens responded to Gaeko’s diss track with his new track “True Story.”
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넌 절대로 날 가두지 못해. 너넨 다 사기꾼.
니가 빡치기 전까지 내가 봤던 건 가식뿐.
이제 니 본심이 나왔네.
약쟁이 새끼 맥여줬더니 욕을 해. 감히 여기 왕한테?
진작 하지 그랬어 그런 말.
잃을 것 없는 니 놈 새끼 거둬줄테니 회사 말 좀만
들어달라고 하지 왜. 미꾸라지 아님 뱀?
시발 어째 끝까지 대인배 흉내야 니네
못된 형이 해줬던 마지막 홍보.
뭐 받을 거 다 받고 쫓겨나더니 지 욕보이는
멍청한 놈 만드네. 니 속 훤히 다 보여
내 똥 냄새는 어떻게 참았어 개코면서.
까놓자. 기자가 대신 해도 됐을
니 rhyme 에 대답을 모두가 원해 이게 메인 이벤트.
나 좆 됐을 때. 내가 그랬지. 기필코
내가 몇배로 갚아주겠다고. 떼 쓴 적 없었네.
2년 뒤,내게 내민 노예계약서.
진짜 손해가 얼마냐 물었더니 그거 알고
싶음 회사한테 소송을 걸라고? 2억 주고
조용히 나가면 8억을 까주겠다고?
웃기는 소리말어. 구라친 거 알아냈지.
날 바보 취급하며 맘 써주듯 얘기했지.
난 분명히 말했어. 절대로 책임회피
하지 않는다고. 이 얘기에 어디가 배신?
fuck you go the hell. 거긴 휴식마저
벌벌벌 너희 덜 떨어진 매니져 방송 못하겠단
말 피디한테 하기 무서워서
내 아버지 제사를 주말로 바꿔보자 물었어.
fuck you go the hell. 너네는 그런 인간.
다 알아놓고 물어보면 “나는 몰랐다 미안.”
좆까는 소리 마. 썩어빠진 가식의 껍데기.
그게 아니면 누나 치마폭 두려운 겁쟁이.
내가 아는 한, 왕은 그딴 행동하지 않아.
그런 건 예전 싸우스 팤 속에 나오는 사담
후세인 처럼 비열한 이들이 일으키는 사악한 어둠의 길.
말해봐. 누가 비열한지.
yeah 넌 역시 뿌리끝까지 아메바 컬쳐.
부끄러움 안다면 롤모델 얘기는 집어쳐.
10년 후에도 내 대표곡은 독? 그래서 뭐?
니가 뭘 해줬어? 나 괴롭혀준 거?
그걸로 번 돈도 니네가 먹고 버렸잖아.
땜빵하는 동안 내가 번게 너희 보다 많아?
그래서 그 짓거리 내가 좋아한 것 같냐
내가 어떤 맘인지 누구보다 잘알잖아.
그 짓하고 3억 벌고 이제 10억을 빚져.
니네 엄마 니네 누나 버는 돈 다 뺏기면서
살기 싫으면 닥치고 말 들으라던 니 년.
내 가족 입에 또 담으면 그 땐 진짜 뒤져.
한방엔 안되도
10년 음악하게 해주겠단 멋진 태도.
언행일치 안되는 둘.
문화를 위한다 말하지만 싹 다 양아치들뿐.
10억은 너와 니 친구가 좋아하는 숫자.
음악가 돈 몰래먹은 그 매니저, 니 누나
그리고 그 밑에 똘마니. 좆나 친한 친구들.
나보고 철없다 하기전에 살펴 너희 뒷구멍.
그래놓고 염세와 관심병 환자, 투정.
그 딴 단어 나열하며 내 정체성을 규정?
니 여우눈깔 동공. 탁해졌어. 인정해.
넌 래퍼 아니라 지저분한 엔터테인먼트 대표해.
용기낸 사람이 누군지
숨어있으며 치사한 짓 했던게 누군지.
내 은퇴. 걱정마 열정은 불 같으니까.
내가 여기서 거짓말 한 거 있으면 말해봐.
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