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Zaystin - I Want You (cover art)

Singer Zaystin releases single ‘I Want You (Feat. Deepflow)’

‘I Want You’ is the second song Zaystin is pre-releasing off his upcoming first mini album.

“I prefer good lyrics over good music, and I want to make good music rather than writing good lyrics.”
“I’d like to tell people all my stories in my very own way of expression.”

Zaystin is an artist who doesn’t like to be pigeonholed. He simply wants to convey his vibes to the listeners. After the single ‘Wet (Feat. YumDDa)‘, he is now pre-releasing another song off his upcoming first mini album.

The inspiration for ‘I Want You‘ came to Zaystin while on a drive with his loved one. His mellow emotional singing contrasts Deepflow‘s rough, heavy rapping.

You can listen to the song on SoundCloud (above) or on YouTube (below)!

‘I Want You’ Credits:

Produced by ZAYSTIN
Composed by ZAYSTIN
Lyrics written by ZAYSTIN, Deepflow
Guitar: Hongkyo Jeong
Bass: Jung Min Lee
Mixed by Cheongmoo Lee
Mastered by Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound Mastering
Artwork by White Whale

Presented by Finest Records

Official Audio:

https://youtu.be/vYBwkmmDJKI

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Source: Mnet

BUMZU - JUST (cover art)

Singer BUMZU releases sixth digital single ‘JUST’

Talented singer and producer BUMZU has released his sixth digital single ‘JUST’ today.

This song is a continuation of BUMZU‘s previous single ‘Once’ which featured Raina of Orange Caramel. ‘JUST‘ is about the complicated feelings of a man after a breakup. He tells himself over and over that he is fine but in fact is not. Finally, he admits that he misses his ex-girlfriend.
The song was co-written by G-High, who has written songs for Brian, Boyfriend, SNSD, Ladies’ Code, and S.E.S. before.

BUMZU is well-known for his collaborations with famous rappers like Dok2, Gary, JJK, Joosuc, Sik-K, Double K, and Bizzy, but also for his production work for idol groups like Block B, Seventeen, NU’EST, and SHINee.

You can preview BUMZU’s latest single on Korean music portals. His project singles are going to continue, so look out for them!

‘JUST’ Credits:

Lyrics written by BUMZU, G-High, L-Belle
Composed by BUMZU, Anchor
Arranged by Anchor
Mixed and mastered by Namwoo Kwon

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Source: Mnet

Verbal Jint - No Excuses (album cover)

Verbal Jint makes ‘No Excuses’ with new mini album

Verbal Jint has released his fifth mini album ‘No Excuses (변명없이)’ today with featurings by Babylon, YEIN, and SUPERBEE.

The album holds five tracks, for each Verbal Jint worked with a different producer. The title track which features singer Babylon was produced by illusionsound1 who also produced Pink Ocean‘s debut single ‘Sorry I’m Bad’. For ‘Sober (Feat. YEIN)’ he got help from popular underground artist IOAH who has already worked with a number of well-known artists, e.g. Swings, Kid Milli, and NO:EL. ‘Self-Suggestion (Feat. SUPERBEE)‘ was pre-released as a single two weeks ago. It was produced by Kricc, Verbal Jint’s fellow OVC member. ‘Regrets’ was created by veteran producer JA and ‘Enough’ by Cool Cat of Lil Cats who is best known for producing several tracks off San E‘s ‘Season of Suffering‘ EP.

Verbal Jint commented the album release with the words: “I am sorry and grateful.”

You can preview ‘No Excuses‘ on Korean music portals.

‘No Excuses’ Track List & Credits:
  1. Break (feat. Babylon) TITLE
    Written by Verbal Jint
    Produced, composed and arranged by ILLUSIONSOUND1, Verbal Jint
    Guitars: Takey
    Keyboards: ILLUSIONSOUND1, Verbal Jint
    Bass, Drums: ILLUSIONSOUND1
    Recorded by Endo Kim at Studio AGIT, 9999 at BRANDNEW MUSIC Studio, Heechul Noh at Limon Studio
    Mixed by Master Key at 821 Sound
    Mastered by Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound
  2. Sober (feat. YEIN)
    Written by Verbal Jint
    Composed and arranged by IOAH, Verbal Jint
    Produced by IOAH
    Guitars: Takey, IOAH
    Keyboards: IOAH, Verbal Jint
    Bass, Drums: IOAH
    Recorded by Heechul Noh at Limon Studio, Endo Kim at Studio AGIT
    Mixed by Joonsung Joh at W Sound
    Mastered by Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound
  3. 자기암시 (Self-Suggestion) (feat. SUPERBEE)
    Written by Verbal Jint, SUPERBEE
    Produced and composed by Kricc
    Arranged by Kricc, Verbal Jint
    Keyboards, Bass, Drums: Kricc
    Recorded by Endo Kim at Studio AGIT, SUPERBEE at Rap Legend’s Room
    Mixed by Joonsung Joh at W Sound
    Mastered by Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound
  4. 후회해 (Regrets)
    Written by Verbal Jint
    Produced and composed by JA
    Arranged by Verbal Jint, JA
    Strings: Verbal Jint
    Bass, Drums: JA
    Recorded by Endo Kim at Studio AGIT
    Mixed by Joonsung Joh at W Sound
    Mastered by Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound
  5. 충분해 (Enough)
    Written by Verbal Jint
    Produced and composed by COOL CAT
    Arranged by COOL CAT, Verbal Jint
    Guitars: Takey
    Keyboards, Bass, Drums: by Cool Cat
    Recorded by Endo Kim at Studio AGIT, Heechul Noh at Limon Studio
    Mixed by Joonsung Joh at W Sound
    Mastered by Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound

Photography: Boobagraphy
Art Direction & Design: obfjfk
Presented by OTHERSIDE

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Source: Mnet

DMEANOR - Do Nothing (cover art)

DMEANOR releases new single and MV ‘Do Nothing’

DMEANOR has released the stylish R&B ballad ‘Do Nothing (그냥 두기로)’ as well as its music video.

DMEANOR debuted in July with ‘Don’t Hold Me (Feat. Swings)‘. Since then, he has released two singles in Korea, participated in one OST, and most recently released the beautiful international number ‘Fool For Loving (Feat. Kwamie Liv)‘.

With great support by fans of the genre and industry experts, he is now releasing the well-made single ‘Do Nothing (그냥 두기로)‘ that contains his personal story.

On soft cello and piano sounds, the piano played by NUPLAY CEO and singer-songwriter Eco Bridge, DMEANOR sings about a past love. ‘I hope you will be happy, I haven’t forgotten you yet but I will try my best to do so now.’ Listeners who have gone through a similar breakup will be able to relate with this bittersweet ballad.

‘Do Nothing’ Credits:

Producers: Eco Bridge, DMEANOR
Composed by DMEANOR
Lyrics written by DMEANOR

Piano: Eco Bridge
Cello: Minsoo Jin

Recording Engineers: Gyoochang Jung, Hyehwan Han at NUPLAY Studio
Mixing Engineer: Hyung Choi at NUPLAY Studio
Mastering Engineer: Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound Mastering

Art Direction & Design: SUIKO (KOIN RUSH)
Music Video Director: 37thDEGREE

‘Do Nothing’ MV:

https://youtu.be/Se_v7w_NOoM

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Source: Mnet

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xion releases single and MV ‘Lookin’ (Feat. Woodie Gochild)’

R&B singer xion has released his third single ‘Lookin‘ yesterday with support from rapper Woodie Gochild.

xion made his solo debut last month with the single ‘Ooh Ah Girl‘. It featured CHANGMO and bananaboi.
The artist name ‘xion’ (read: “she-on”) comes from ‘Zion’, the name of the last human city that helped protect Neo from the machines in the movie The Matrix. Its other meaning is “new generation.”

The singer’s third single features Woodie Gochild who received attention for his participation in SMTM6. Woodie’s signature fun rap and xion’s trendy vocals are the headliners of this upbeat R&B/hiphop track.

Credits:

Produced by MIDWIGHT
Composed by MIDWIGHT, xion
Arranged by MIDWIGHT
Written by MIDWIGHT, Woodie Gochild, xion
Mixed by Mr. Sync
Mastered by Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound Mastering
MV directed by VISUAL POEM
Styling: Byeongeon Park

‘Lookin’ MV:

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Source: Mnet

ZAYSTIN - Wet (cover art)

ZAYSTIN releases new single ‘Wet (Feat. YumDDa)’

Singer Zaystin of Finest Records has pre-released the song ‘Wet (Feat. YumDDa)’ off his upcoming first mini album.

Zaystin debuted in 2016 with the single ‘Without You’. His music is based on R&B but he prefers not to limit himself to a specific genre. When working, Zaystin starts with a topic, then improvises the music and finally gives it a melody and lyrics.
‘Why’d You‘, his second single, came out in February 2017. About half a year later, he is back with his third single.

‘WET‘ is a song about the feelings of a man who goes to a club with his girlfriend and sees other men approaching her. At the time Zaystin made the song, Pharrell Willams’ ‘Frontin’ was coincidentally playing, whose atmosphere inspired Zaystin to add a resilient guitar riff and a fresh rhythm to his song.

The featured rapper is YumDDa who adds his own flavors with melodic rapping and sleek expressions.

‘WET’ Credits:

Produced by ZAYSTIN
Composed by ZAYSTIN
Lyrics written by ZAYSTIN, YumDDa
Guitar by Hongkyo Jeong
Mixed by Cheongmoo Lee
Mastered by Namwoo Kwon at 821 Sound Mastering
Artwork by White Whale

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Source: Mnet