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Marvel.J - Jay World (cover art)

Respected by Basick: Marvel.J releases ‘Jay World’

Check out our exclusive translation of Huckleberry P and Basick’s interview in M2’s Respect series!

‘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 featured MC Meta and Ban blank, and the third Paloalto and YunB.

In this fourth episode, Basick introduces his labelmate Marvel.J who then performs his new track ‘Jay World’ live. Watch the video and read our translation below! (Click to expand.)

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‘JAY WORLD’ Credits:

Composed and arranged by Hoyeon Lee
Lyrics written by Marvel.J

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[Intro] Basick: You will hear hot-blooded rapping. He made a crew with Rap Monster and Iron …
[Text] Which rappers do the greatest rappers of South Korea respect?

Huckleberry P: You have become the ‘boss’ of a label.
Basick: Do I look cooler now? I’ve always been the youngest, I’ve always followed the older guys around, but I’ve recently founded the label ‘All Right Music’. It’s a new experience.

Huck P: When there is a rookie rapper you’re interested in, do you check on him or her?
Basick: I suppose this goes for all rappers-I try to listen to most tracks that come out to find out who’s releasing what, who’s hot … These days, I’m quite interested in MBA Crew.
Huck P: Ahh, I like that team a lot.
Basick: The crew is called ‘Most Badass Asian’. I did work on a few tracks with them, I think you will hear them soon.

Huck P: As the “Master” today, who is the rapper you respect?
Basick: The rapper I’m introducing is called Marvel.J. He doesn’t look like it but he was indeed born in 1994.
Huck P: (laughs) What on earth does he look like [for you to say that]?!
Basick: The reason why I like him is this … I honestly started rapping because I liked the auditory sensation of it. In this sense, he is a rapper who gives my ears a lot of joy.

Huck P: Can you describe Marvel.J in one word?
Basick: The only word I can think of right now is “hot-blooded.”
Huck P: Me too, we’ve heard that word too often!
Basick: Those are the kind of words he likes. Marvel.J made the crew Daenamhyup together with Rap Monster and Iron, I think he’s the one who named it … (Huck P laughs)
“Daehan nam …” what was it? (turns head to Marvel.J who explains from the off, Basick laughs)
“South Joseon Co-Operative Hiphop Association,” this is the kind of thing he likes.

Basick: Let’s listen to the rap of hot-blooded 1994-born rapper Marvel.J!
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Source: Mnet

ODEE - RESPECT (cover art)

ODEE releases ‘John Doe Remix’ for ‘Respect’ series

Rapper ODEE has released a remix of his track ‘John Doe’ which was produced by BUGGY for the new ‘Respect’ series.

‘Respect‘ is a new M2 YouTube series hosted by Huckleberry P in which “South Korea’s greatest rappers” introduce rappers they respect. The first episode features Deepflow who introduces VMC’s ODEE.

In ‘John Doe‘, ODEE declares his plans even if people don’t know who he is. The song originally was part of ODEE’s debut EP ‘SLY‘. This remix version includes the same lyrics on a different track, remixed by VMC’s BUGGY who also produced the original one.

Check out the first episode of ‘Respect’ along with our exclusive translation of Huckleberry P and Deepflow’s interview (below the video, click to expand).

Credits:

Produced by BUGGY
Lyrics written by ODEE
Arranged by BUGGY
Recorded by BUGGY at VMC STUDIO
Mixed & mastered by BRASCO at UDS STUDIO


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[Intro] Deepflow: Even an old lady who’s passing by can tell that this guy can rap …
[Text] Which rappers do the greatest rappers of South Korea respect?

Huckleberry P: As a first-generation rapper, what are the difficulties and positive aspects as the CEO of a label?
Deep: Each hiphop musician has a different set of values, but I think hiphop belongs to the youth. I am a young person too at the moment, but I figured that I won’t be able to keep doing this [TN: rapping] so actively for very long. Also, once I find my rap uncool, I will quit rapping. This [TN: being a CEO, producing] is a safety net for that time. Plus, producing feels more rewarding and fun recently. I’ve had a natural change of mind and of my area of work.

Huck P: Your participating in SCHOOL RAPPER came a bit unexpected, how come you decided to participate?
Deep: Operating a label for nearly three years, I’ve tried all kinds of things. The time came that I thought I needed a different type of promotion, plus all members of Vismajor are nearing their thirties, so … I also consider hiphop a music for the youth, so the older we became, the more I thought that VMC needed new, young members. Naturally, I thought that I’d find a young rapper for my label on the show. There were several reasons for which I decided to participate.

Huck P: So, did you find an artist to sign?
Deep: Unexpectedly many artists, I’m currently in contact with a few you’d never guess. I prefer making something out of an artist who has sleeping potential over an artist who is already established. It feels more like I’m painting a picture.

Huck P: Which advantages do newcomers have? What do you find great, what can you learn from them?
Deep: Watching them, I’m reminded of myself at that age. That passion reminds me, “Ah, I also liked hiphop because of that.” There is one thing I find that they’re lacking though: They don’t care as much, they’re not as passionate about rhymes as we were back then. If those young rappers used the tool “rhyming” better, their rap would get much better too.

Huck P: What do you think of when you hear the word “respect?”
Deep: In its use in hiphop, I started feeling that word in high school thanks to Infinite Flow. They used that word a lot in their hiphop music. So, for me, “respect” is a synonym for “hiphop.”

Huck P: You, as the master …
Deep: “Master?”
Huck P: The godfather of hiphop.
Deep: Ah, I really don’t like that.
Huck P: (laughs) As the master MC, please tell us about the rapper you’re introducing today.
Deep: Today I’d like to introduce VMC Crew’s youngest member ODEE. Even though he is the youngest, he doesn’t look like it. (Huck P laughs) His rap skills aren’t those of the youngest either.
Huck P: Wow!
Deep: Anyone can hear that he’s got quite an overwhelming tone of voice and structure [in his rapping], anyone can recognize that he’s good at rap. He’s got so many strengths that even an old lady who’s passing by can tell that this guy can rap. (Huck P laughs) So I suggest giving him a listen.
Huck P: Alright.
Deep: ODEE!
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Source: Mnet

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