Feel Ghood Music’s MRSHLL has released his debut album ‘breathe‘ today. He describes the EP as “a work of love.” Support comes from his label mates, as well as from artists like pH-1, Lee Hi, Lydia Paek, Ja Mezz, and SUMIN.
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) returns to Austin for SXSW 2018 with the highly anticipated Korea Spotlight Showcase (formerly known as K-Pop Night Out). Check out the list of featured Korean hiphop (and associated) acts, as well as our recommended track for each artist!
A rising star in the Korean hip hop scene, DPR Live has quickly emerged to be one of the most highly anticipated artists in 2017. Raised in Guam and in South Korea, he’s able to skillfully incorporate English and Korean into his rhymes and melodies. As the first artist under visual/label collection DPR (Dream Perfect Regime), he aims to connect Korea’s music scene to the rest of the world. Read about DPR LIVE on the official SXSW page.
Crush emerged as a new star in Korean hip-hop and R&B scene in 2014. He has made a name for himself not only with his edgy charisma, but also his knack for understanding current, musical trends as a producer and singer/songwriter. His sound is influenced by a wide spectrum of music including old-school funk, neo-soul, slow jams, hip-hop, and future R&B. Read about Crush on the official SXSW page.
Commonly referred to as the Korean Adele, Lee Hi is a powerhouse R&B singer born in 1996 and appeared on national tv as a K-Pop Star Season 1 contestant at the age of 15. As runner-up, she debuted in 2012 as a solo artist under YG Entertainment. Since then, she has several awards for her two studio albums with several chart topping songs including “Rose,” “It’s Over,” “1, 2, 3, 4,” and “Breathe.” Read about Lee Hi on the official SXSW page.
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Other featured Korean acts include Hyukoh, KARD, CIFIKA, and Say Sue Me. Korea Spotlight will take place at The Belmont on Friday, March 16. SXSW Platinum and Music badgeholders receive primary access to the event. Interactive Badges, Film Badges, and Music Festival Wristbands receive secondary access. This showcase will be open to ages 18+.
Today, Epik High have released their ninth full-length album ‘WE’VE DONE SOMETHING WONDERFUL’.
Three years ago, Epik High released their eighth full-length album ‘신발장 (SHOEBOX)’. Their latest LP ‘WE’VE DONE SOMETHING WONDERFUL‘ holds eleven songs that many listeners will be able to relate to.
The trio promoted the album on their own, hinting at the featured artists who are impressive as usual: IU, MINO, Simon Dominic, The Quiett, Oh Hyuk, Crush, and more.
With this meaningful album, the group is conveying all the stories that they’ve been wanting to tell their fans during the last three years. ‘WE’VE DONE SOMETHING WONDERFUL’ is available on Korean music portals, Apple Music, iTunes, and Spotify.
Watch the music video for the tracks ‘ HOME IS FAR AWAY’ and ‘LOVE STORY’ below!
‘WE’VE DONE SOMETHING WONDERFUL’ Track List & Credits:
난 사람이 제일 무서워 (PEOPLE SCARE ME)
Lyrics written by Tablo, Mithra Jin, Roger Anfinsen, Lee Hutson Sr, Joseph Scott
Composed & arranged by DJ Tukutz, Chancellor, Docskim, Roger Anfinsen, Lee Hutson Sr, Joseph Scott
All programming by DJ Tukutz, Chancellor, Docskim
Strings arrangement by Ryu Young Min
Strings by Yung String
Contains elements from ‘Love’s Society’ (R. Anfinsen/L. Hutson/R. Anfinsen) performed by The Natural Four
Licensed courtesy Rhino Records by arrangement with Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Published by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI).
Used with permission. All rights reserved.
연애소설 (LOVE STORY) (Feat. IU) TITLE
Lyrics written by Tablo, Mithra Jin
Composed by Tablo, DJ Tukutz
Arranged by DJ Tukutz
All programming by DJ Tukutz
Strings arrangement by Ryu Young Min
Strings by Yung String
Additional piano by Jung Ho Kyu
Contains an interpolation of ‘Embarcação’ (Chico Buarque/Francis Hime)
Published by Memorial Maya Music (N/A)
Used with permission. All rights reserved.
노땡큐 (NO THANXXX) (Feat. MINO, Simon Dominic & The Quiett)
Lyrics written by Tablo, Mithra Jin, Song Min-Ho, Simon Dominic, The Quiett
Composed by DJ Tukutz, Tablo, The Quiett
Arranged by DJ Tukutz, Tablo
All programming by DJ Tukutz, Tablo
Electric guitar by Mr. Sync
빈차 (HOME IS FAR AWAY) (Feat. Oh Hyuk) TITLE
Lyrics written by Tablo, Mithra Jin
Composed by Tablo
Arranged by Tablo, DJ Tukutz
All programming by Tablo, DJ Tukutz
Strings arranged by Ryu Young Min
Strings by Yung String
Piano by Tablo, Shaun
Bass by Kim Ki Uk
Acoustic guitar by Mr. Sync
Electric guitar by Shaun
HERE COME THE REGRETS (Feat. Lee Hi)
Produced by DJ Tukutz
Rap lyrics written by Tablo
Written by DJ Tukutz, Tablo, Anne Wik, Ronny Svendsen, Jin Choi, Ilsey Juber, Lee Hi
상실의 순기능 (THE BENEFITS OF HEARTBREAK) (Feat. Lee Suhyun)
Lyrics written by Tablo, Mithra Jin
Composed & arranged by Tablo
All programming by Tablo
Acoustic guitar by Mr. Sync
Narration by Kwon Da Hyun
Narration from the book ‘끌림’ by poet Lee Byungryul
BLEED
Lyrics written by Tablo, Mithra Jin
Composed & arranged by Tablo, DJ Tukutz
All programming by Tablo, DJ Tukutz
Electric guitar by Mr. Sync
TAPE 2002年 7月 28日 (TAPE 2002 7 28)
Lyrics written by Epik High
Composed and arranged by Epik High, J-Win
어른 즈음에 (US AGAINST THE WORLD)
Lyrics written by Tablo, Mithra Jin
Composed by DJ Tukutz, Tablo
Arranged by DJ Tukutz
All programming by DJ Tukutz
Piano & keyboards by Philtre, DJ Tukutz
Bass by Kim Ki Uk
Youth chorus by Rainbow Choir
개화 (開花) (LOST ONE) (Feat. Kim Jong Wan)
Lyrics written by Tablo
Composed & arranged by Tablo, Docskim, Chancellor
All programming by Tablo, Docskim, Chancellor
Strings arranged by Docskim, Chancellor, Mr. Sync
Strings by Yung String
Electric guitar by Kim Seung Hyun, Mr. Sync
문배동 단골집 (MUNBAE-DONG) (Feat. Crush)
Lyrics written by Tablo, Mithra Jin
Composed by DJ Tukutz, Tablo, Shaun
Arranged by DJ Tukutz, Shaun
All programming by DJ Tukutz, Shaun
Strings arranged by Mr. Sync
Strings by Yung String
Piano and bass by Shaun
Flute by Cha Soo Ah
