All quarantine ain’t created equal. For those trapped in an abusive situation, this self-isolation is hell. What’s more, so few people are actually talking about it that when someone mentions it everyone takes a collective gasp. That almost goes double for women living in South Korea. Keeping quiet because that’s what’s expected. Any attempt to speak up can be met with a societal fist to the face more biting than that of their tormentor. “More than ever,” Man1ac’s collaboration with Ann One and Basick, is both timely and shocking because of just how rare it is.
“Let It Out on the Paper”: An In-Depth Interview with MAN1AC
Michael Horton, known more commonly as MAN1AC, is many things. What he’s not is arrogant. He gave HiphopKR the privilege of an interview. In our in-depth conversation he opened himself up–something he rarely does–and gave us an honest look at the man he really is.
“POSSE” KODE82 Brings Classic Bars with the Remix
I’m going to keep this short and sweet: The KODE82 remix to track “POSSE” goes. so. HARD! It’s like the first time you listen to Schoolboy Q’s “Groovy Tony” or Dr. Dre’s “Talk About It.” When I get in the mood to hear just straight bars and I watch a Loaded Lux or Iron Solomon battle.
Sikboy drops “POSSE (Remix) (Feat. DAE, MAN1AC)” single & MV
Today, Sikboy has released the remix of his track “POSSE” featuring his KODE82 Crew mates DAE and MAN1AC. A music video has been released too.
Sikboy drops single “Hybrid (Feat. Killagramz, Maniac) (Prod. Clayheart)”
Sikboy of BrosNight, who recently appeared on episode 10 of Mic Swagger 5, has released his new single “Hybrid (Feat. Killagramz, Maniac)” today.
Maniac releases first mini album and music video ‘Money Makerz’
Veteran rapper Maniac has released his first mini album ‘Money Makerz‘ under Keystone Media Ent. He got support from Jessi, Jay Park, Boi.B, A-Sol, and more.
Half Korean, half African-American rapper Maniac debuted in 2007 as part of the duo New Dynasty via Jiggy Fellaz’ compilation album ‘Xclusive’. In 2009 he became a new member of UPT (until then known as ‘Uptown’) alongside Chris Jung, Swings, and (Snacky) Chan. Following a break of about four years, the rapper returned to the scene in 2016 with the single ‘K.O Like Tyson (Feat. Owen Ovadoz)‘. Last year, he continued with ‘BLACK TEAR (Feat. Michelle Lee)‘ and ‘KING OF THE HILL’ with Miryo and Chris Jung.
After his appearance on Show Me The Money 6, Maniac joined Keystone Media Ent., whose CEO’s are former Uptown members Chris Jung and Carlos, and has now released his first solo mini album. He got support from his SMTM mates Boi.B and A-sol, as well as from hot artists Jessi and Jay Park. Maniac’s label mate, Korean-American rookie rapper DAE, contributed a verse as well.
The music video for the title track has already been released (watch it below), and two more videos are coming up. The album is available on iTunes/Apple Music and Spotify.
‘Money Makerz’ Track List & Credits:
- Hit Em
Lyrics: Maniac
Composed and arranged by CuzD
Recorded at Smoke Studio - MoneyMakerz (Feat. Jessi, Jay Park) TITLE
Lyrics: Maniac, Jessi, Jay Park
Composed by Chris Jung, CuzD
Arranged by CuzD
Recorded at Smoke Studio, RedBrick Studio, MoneyBagsmusic Studio - Ride Alone (Feat. Uhm Jihee)
Lyrics: Maniac
Composed and arranged by CuzD
E-guitar, Piano: CuzD
Recorded at Smoke Studio, RedBrick Studio - 개같이 (Like Dogg) (Feat. Boi.B, DAE)
Lyrics: Maniac, Boi.B, DAE
Composed and arranged by CuzD
Piano: CuzD
Recorded at Smoke Studio, RedBrick Studio - New Level (Feat. A-Sol)
Lyrics: Maniac, A-Sol
Composed and arranged by CuzD
Recorded at Smoke Studio, RedBrick Studio
Mixed by Dongwoon Son at Smoke Studio
Mastered by Doyeon Kim at Sound Valley Mastering Studio
Producer: Chris Jung (Keystone Media Ent’)
Executive Producers: Chris Jung, Jungho Seo (Keystone Media Ent’)
‘MoneyMakerz’ MV:
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Source: Mnet
Hiphop team fa’ce release third mini album ‘움’
The hiphop duo fa’ce have released their third mini album ‘움‘ today with featurings by Maniac and Joonyoung Choi.