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XXX unveil teaser for ‘Flight Attendant’ off their debut album ‘KYOMI’

July 6, 2016

XXX (Ex Ex Ex) have revealed the trailer for their single ‘Flight Attendant’ off their upcoming debut album ‘KYOMI’.

Already spotted by internationally renowned labels and media, new artists XXX from South Korea unleashed a new trailer to tease their debut album ‘KYOMI’.
Released through Beasts And Natives’s official website, the trailer unveils new details about the single ‘Flight Attendant (승무원)’ with artistically unique features of black and white dot animations and a hair-raising twist. The artist behind the trailer and upcoming full music video for the single ‘Flight Attendant’ is none other than Paris-based animator Mattis Dovier. Already known to many as a reputable young illustrator, Mattis Dovier has been recognized for his gruesome yet beautiful 8 bit dot-animated works. His outstanding portfolio was first put to limelight when he was “carefully curated and handpicked” by Vimdeo Staff Picks, which was an important milestone for Mattis’ career. In the trailer, Mattis takes us back to the simpler times of old-fashioned video games, with a beautiful yet gruesome, spine-tingling twist.

They haven’t officially debuted yet, but XXX has already collaborated with some of the most certified labels and media from Europe and the U.S. Last month, the famous London-based DJ Julie Adenuga played XXX’s song on Beats 1, the official radio station of Apple users worldwide. And though the lyrics were rapped in Korean, it didn’t stop the world’s local station to play the song, praising its level of musicality. Not only that, the world-widely respected French brand Maison Kitsuné’s Hot Stream Channel also celebrated their 100th track with XXX’s music, having the artist’s true worth defined globally. The name XXX has also skyrocketed within the Korean music industry, with increasing number of local fans. Renowned fashion magazines like W Korea and Harper’s Bazaar already covered XXX’s story, regarding them as “the most anticipated new leading artist of 2016.” Other leading media such as Pikicast placed XXX’s exclusive contents on a pedestal as their main display, describing the artist as “the rising star of 2016 worth investing in.”

BANA officially announced that KYOMI will be released via all online music sites July 9th at midnight KST to July 10th. A physical release will follow on July 11th. The album is currently available to pre-order on all online music stores. Pre-ordered albums will be personally signed by XXX members, along with limited editions of KYOMI sticker packages.

XXX release ‘1775’ live performance video

August 19, 2016June 22, 2016

With their debut album [KYOMI] just around the corner, new artist XXX released a live performance video of their new song “1775”.

XXX release new track ‘Baekjo’ on international compilation album ‘2017’

August 17, 2016May 27, 2016

XXX of beasts and natives alike have released their new track ‘Baekjo’ on the international compilation album ‘2017’ by French label Records Collection.

Part 4 of E SENS’ documentary ‘I’M GOOD’ revealed, possible single release in May

August 18, 2016March 11, 2016

Earlier today, beasts and natives have revealed the fourth part of E SENS’ documentary ‘I’M GOOD’, and mentioned a possible upcoming single release to hiphop news site RHYTHMER.

XXX pre-release two singles off their upcoming album

August 19, 2016January 1, 2016

BANA’s project group XXX, whose latest track is ‘Dead Wrong Remix ft. E SENS‘, has recently released two singles off their upcoming album.

XXX are rapper Ximya and producer FRNK. Ximya made mysterious headlines when he was first noticed as the only featured artist in E Sens’ album ‘The Anecdote’ which received rave reviews from acclaimed music critics. FRNK, the young producer behind XXX, first surfaced from underground via E Sens’ single ‘Sleep Tight’. His latest official remix of f(x)’s ‘4 Walls’ managed to attract more attention from not only the general public but from composers of today’s music industry. Major news media in the hiphop field and subculture magazines have already recognized XXX’s daringly experimental and unique work, regarding them as today’s new artist who will change and innovate hiphop and beat music.

BANA, already known to many for its affiliated artists like rapper E Sens and internationally renowned animator Erik Oh, has been dealing extensively with all forms of individual talent and outside the box artistry.

The track ‘Yves’ is a clever feel-good track with its upbeat synth pop beat and Ximya’s raw and witty rap. His lyrics speak out tasteful confession of his love and affection toward a girl, adding a playful yet whimsical charm to the track. In the mid-part of the track, a heavy bass line comes in shifting the entire rhythm flow; a clever variation approach by FRNK who clearly is not afraid of breaking down boundaries.

The track ‘Lella Yang’ demonstrates Ximya’s straight-up and brutally honest rap, as well as FRNK’s experimental hiphop beat. Their style of music weeds out the already existing standard equation of today’s hiphop model. With its powerful bass line and the incessant transition and variation of the expressive melody lines played with Rhodes electric piano, XXX highlights FRNK’s innovative and creative beats. On top of that, Ximya lyrically conveys his thoughts and views on today’s fashion trend and style with ruthless honesty, emphasizing once again his intense and fierce rap skills.

Both songs display a strong interaction between rap and beat, delivering thrilling tension and witty playfulness to the listeners during the entire running time.

XXX are scheduled to release their first album in early 2016.