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Planet Black - ICE CREAM (cover art)

Planet Black releases single ‘ICE CREAM’ with Shupie and Y1ee

Planet Black has released his new single ‘ICE CREAM‘ today. The track features Shupie and Y1ee of Holmes Crew.

Debuting in 2004, Planet Black collaborated with E SENS on the full-length album ‘Uncut, Pure!!’. In the following years, the rapper released many albums and singles as a member of Soul Company.
This year in June, Planet Black made a comeback with the mixtape ‘Driving Playlist Vol. 1‘. Two weeks ago, he dropped the single ‘DAY OFF (Feat. Silly Boot)’, which he followed up with another single today.

This new track is another collaboration with Holmes Crew. Only, this time Planet Black worked with Shupie and Y1ee. With autobiographical lyrics, it is an upbeat and easy-to-listen single.

‘ICE CREAM’ Credits:

Lyrics: Planet Black, Shupie & Y1ee
Produced by Mantra
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Shupie at Baker Street Studio
Artwork designed by Jiyo Kim

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Slyme Young releases first mini album ‘nerdy hero.’

NTL Records’ Slyme Young has released his first mini album, ‘nerdy hero.‘, today.

After several projects, groups, and independent activities, Slyme Young released his solo debut single ‘Mr. Young’ in 2016. Last year, he released two more solo singles, ‘DONUTS‘ and ‘Suddenly‘. He’s also dropped three singles with his NTL (Nuthin’ To Lose) label mates.
This year, Slyme collaborated with fellow rappers CiaNo and SQ on the single ‘Windsurfin‘.

The artist’s first mini album is made up of three tracks. While the first two are full off witty bragging lyrics, the third track describes feeling lonely and depressed despite everything, forcing oneself to smile.

Currently, the EP is only available on YouTube (see below).

‘nerdy hero.’ Track List & Credits:
  1. nerdy hero.
    Composed by Slyme Young, Eldar-Q
    Arranged by Eldar-Q
    Lyrics: Slyme Young
  2. 앵꼬 (low battery.) (feat. seizetheday) TITLE
    Composed by Slyme Young, Sagii, seizetheday
    Arranged by Sagii
    Lyrics: Slyme Young, seizetheday
  3. guess not. (feat. onebom)
    Composed by Slyme Young, Mantra
    Arranged by Mantra
    Lyrics: Slyme Young

Mixed & mastered by CiaNo
Cover Design: LEERYAN

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Juro the Whitecanvas - A Dreaming Fool (album cover)

A Dreaming Fool: Juro the Whitecanvas releases debut LP

Have a sweet dream: Hip-hop artist Juro the Whitecanvas has released his debut full-length album, ‘A Dreaming Fool‘, today along with three music videos.

Juro the Whitecanvas was active in the indie hip-hop scene until two years ago. He has released mixtapes like ‘Pink (Ear Candy)’ and ‘From Blue to Turquoise’. Last year, he took part in the mini album ‘THEATER‘ by singer Tae Yoon.

After careful preparation, Juro has released his debut LP today. It documents his path toward finding his style and dream. While being experimental, the 14 tracks give off a familiar atmosphere with their jazz hip-hop-based sounds and lyrics that anyone can relate to.

The featured artists are singer Lydia Lee, the first Korean to guest on The Ellen Show, and singer Seulbi Park of the band Oreostic. ILLUID HALLER acted as executive producer. Additionally, Mantra and Spicytunaroll each produced one track.

Scroll down to watch the three music videos off the LP! You can stream the album on SoundCloud in reverse, see above!

‘A Dreaming Fool’ Track List & Credits:
  1. 거짓말 안 해
    Lyrics: Juro, Lydia Lee
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  2. 서툴어 TITLE
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  3. 안절부절
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  4. 품 TITLE
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  5. A Dying Bird (feat. Seulbi Park)
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by Seulbi Park
    Co-Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  6. Cuz I’m your son
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  7. Dreamer (Interlude)
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  8. Feel like a GOAT TITLE
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  9. Fuxk It
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by Mantra
  10. I
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  11. Homies
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  12. What Am I
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER
  13. 춤 (1993) TITLE
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by Spicytunaroll
  14. 디삐다빠두빱빠 (Bonus)
    Lyrics: Juro
    Produced by ILLUID HALLER

Executive Producer: ILLUID HALLER
All tracks recorded at playballsound studio
Mixed and mastered by Spicytunaroll
Album Cover Art: Yoonis of Nubies Studio: insert dream here
MV directed by Hyeseok Kang of Void Film

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ness releases new digital single ‘dive (Feat. SHEEZY STASH)’

IIA Crew’s ness has released his sixth single today. ‘dive‘ features his crew mate SHEEZY STASH and was produced by Mantra.

Korean-American rapper ness debuted in 2016. He received attention for appearing on Show Me The Money 6. Early this year, he released his debut album ‘Shift’, which was originally a mixtape. His previous single ‘siri’ was more of the R&B genre and ness’ first attempt at “rap-singing.”
In other news, ness has been active on YouTube lately.

This new single is about diving into love. The featured artist is ness’ IIA Crew mate SHEEZY STASH on whose latest single ‘A Trembling Heart‘ ness featured. Mantra, who’s worked with pH-1, Roydo, J’Kyun, and Dok2, produced the beat.

You can find the single on iTunes/Apple Music.

‘dive’ Credits:

Lyrics: ness, SHEEZY STASH
Composed by Mantra
Mixed and mastered by Ha
Artwork: tini tiny bird

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DIRTY LAUNDRY - DIRTY LAUNDRY (cover art)

DIRTY LAUNDRY: Filthy the Kid & FLANNEL ALBERT drop project album

Filthy the Kid and FLANNEL ALBERT’s new project ‘DIRTY LAUNDRY‘ dropped earlier today and is now premiering on HiphopKR!

Filthy the Kid is a rapper out of NYC, who has worked with pH-1 and Owen Ovadoz before. Growing up in the birthplace of hip-hop, Filthy’s influences were Notorious B.I.G, Black Star, and Jay-Z.

FLANNEL ALBERT is a Brooklyn-based rapper, singer, and producer originally hailing from Portland, Oregon. His style can be described as melodic hip-hop, pairing lyricism with catchy tunes and hooks. HiphopKR recently interviewed him on his musical journey.

Back in June 2017, Filthy and ALBERT’s joint single ‘DON (돈)‘ premiered here on HiphopKR. Nearly a year later, the two artists are bringing you ‘DIRTY LAUNDRY‘ (a moniker derived from their artist names)–both the name of their project team and album, which consists of ‘DON’ plus two new tracks.

Filthy explains how he and ALBERT teamed up: “While on set for Albert’s AOK music video we joked about his asian glow from drinking during the video. This prompted us saying ‘we gotta make a song called Asian Glow’. Fast forward 5 months and I came across two beats I vibed with, one becoming ‘After U’ and the other being the previously mentioned ‘Asian Glow’. I brought the idea over to Albert that we should bundle the two new records with DON (our first collaboration) and drop a mini project. What was a passing comment became what we are now calling ourselves, Dirty Laundry (thanks Kenny Kim).”

The album’s title track ‘Asian Glow‘ features ALBERT’s WH9LE (read: “whole nine”) crew mate Jesediah. It is a fun, melodic song with a catchy hook–and a positive message, ALBERT explains: “The title Asian glow is something a lot of people get embarrassed about, but this [song] kind of turns that around, since the word glow has positive connotations as well. My verse in particular is just about those women that are just themselves and are naturally attractive, comfortable in their own skin.”

Stream ‘DIRTY LAUNDRY’ on Spotify (playlist below) or SoundCloud! Also check out the music video for ‘Don’ which dropped in January!

‘DIRTY LAUNDRY’ Track List & Credits:
  1. After U
    Produced by Mantra
    Written by FLANNEL ALBERT, Filthy the Kid
  2. Asian Glow (Feat. Jesediah) TITLE
    Produced by Mantra
    Written by FLANNEL ALBERT, Filthy the Kid, Jesediah
  3. Don
    Produced by CamGotHits
    Written by FLANNEL ALBERT, Filthy the Kid

Photography: Zach Han
Installation/Artwork: Felix Everke

Spotify Playlist:

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Sean.K - Drive Thru (cover art)

Sean.K drops his single ‘Drive Thru (Feat. Park Minjae)’

Hip-hop and R&B vocalist Sean.K released his single ‘Drive Thru (Feat. Park Minjae)’ on March 16th.

After releasing ‘Let Me Be‘ this past August, Sean.K is back with his latest single. This new release aims to give a feeling of warmth. The track features the smooth vocals of Sean.K which harmonize well with the bars of rapper Park Minjae.

Check out the full track via the SoundCloud link above and the teaser for the upcoming music video below! You can also listen to the full song on YouTube.

‘Drive Thru’ Credits:

Produced by Mantra
Lyrics: Sean.K, Park Minjae
Composed by Sean.K
Arranged by Mantra
Mixed and mastered by Beauvallis
Album Artwork: ridzon500
MV directed by Kyungwook

MV Teaser:

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