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RHYME-A- raps about Night And Stories in new ‘NAS’ LP
Veteran artist RHYME-A- has released his third full-length album, ‘NAS’ (Night And Stories), today.
RHYME-A- (read: rhyme attack) is a veteran in the Korean hip-hop scene. He was once part of Soul Company and a member of Noise Mob and Speaking Trumpet. Currently, he is in Bullhandang Crew alongside other veteran artists and has founded his one-man label NBA (Natural Born Artist) Music.
His 2006 debut album ‘Story at Night’ (originally created in 2003) was highly popular and many consider it to be one of the best albums in the scene. RHYME-A- released two LPs, in 2009 and 2015 respectively. In 2016 he celebrated ten years of ‘Story at Night’, releasing a remastered version of the album.
In June this year, RHYME-A- made a comeback with the single ‘APOLLO KID‘, the first pre-release off his third LP. Last month, he also pre-released ‘영화광’ (movie fan).
Today, the whole album with its ten tracks has come out. Producers Mild Beats, retroFUTURE, and Pe2ny have created classic sounds, with support by DJ Kendrickx. Especially long-time fans of Korean hip-hop will enjoy the solid storytelling and old-school flow. RHYME-A- tells true stories, various things he experienced in the years from 1991 to 2001.
‘NAS’ Track List & Credits:
- Let the Stories Begin
- 영화광 (movie fan)
- SNSG
- APOLLO KID
- Night Riders
- MTM1999
- Rooftop to the Basement TITLE
- 문학의 밤 (night of literature)
- Cheers
- 오디션의 추억 (memories of auditioning)
Executive Producer: RHYME-A- for NBA Music
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed and arranged by Mild Beats (tracks 1-3, 7, 9-10), retroFUTURE (4-5), Pe2ny (6, 8)
Lyrics: RHYME-A-
Beatbox: RHYME-A- a.k.a Human Turntable
Cuts: DJ KENDRICKX, RHYME-A- a.k.a Human Turntable
Additional Vocals: MC Jungmin
Recorded by FAME-J at FACTORYBOY STUDIO
Mixed & mastered by aepmah at AFMlab
Art Direction & Artwork: Row Digga
Logo Design: Gunho Gah
Presented by NBA Music (Natural Born Artist Music), 2018
Source: Mnet
RHYME-A- pre-releases ‘영화광’ off upcoming third LP, ‘NAS’
With ‘영화광‘ (movie fan), hip-hop artist RHYME-A- has pre-released the second track off his upcoming third full-length album, ‘NAS (Night And Stories)’.
RHYME-A- pre-releases single ‘APOLLO KID’ off upcoming third LP
RHYME-A- has returned after more than two years with ‘APOLLO KID‘, a pre-release off his upcoming third full-length album, ‘NAS (Night and Stories)’.
RHYME-A- (read: rhyme attack) is a veteran in the Korean hiphop scene. He was once part of Soul Company and a member of Noise Mob and Speaking Trumpet. Currently, he is in Bullhandang Crew alongside other veteran artists and has founded his one-man label NBA (Natural Born Artist) Music.
His 2006 debut album ‘Story at Night’ (originally created in 2003) was highly popular and many consider it to be one of the best albums in the scene. RHYME-A- released two LPs, in 2009 and 2015 respectively. In 2016 he celebrated ten years of ‘Story at Night’, releasing a remastered version of the album.
Today, the rapper has pre-released the first track off his upcoming third LP, ‘NAS’ which is short for ‘Night and Stories’. In this pre-release, RHYME-A- spits a true story he experienced in 1995. Fans can enjoy his storytelling rap.
Another single off the LP is planned to come out in July and the album itself in fall.
‘APOLLO KID’ Credits:
Executive Producer: RHYME-A- for NBA Music
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed and arranged by retroFUTURE
Lyrics: RHYME-A-
Recorded by FAME-J at FACTORYBOY STUDIO
Mixed & mastered by aepmah at AFMlab
Artwork Design: Row Digga
Presented by NBA Music (Natural Born Artist Music)
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Source: Mnet
Mild Beats releases remastered version of his first LP ‘Loaded’
Producer Mild Beats has remastered his debut LP ‘Loaded‘ which features amongst others Simon Dominic, Deepflow, IGNITO, Paloalto, The Quiett, E SENS, FANA, and Minos.
Pe2ny releases ‘Alive Soul Cuts Vol. 2 ‘Stereotype” LP
After nearly nine years of waiting, producer Pe2ny continues his Alive Soul Cuts series with Vol. 2 ‘Stereotype’ and an as always incredible line-up of 23 featured artists!
Bulhandang release single ‘SLOMO’
After their single ‘We Back‘ in March, Bulhandang Crew have released a new single titled ‘SLOMO’ today. It was produced by Kebee who raps it with RHYME-A- and Optical Eyez
Keeproots releases single and MV ‘Kick&Snap (Feat. RHYME-A-, Naachal, Huckleberry P)’
Kick&Snap Crew’s first official track ‘Kick&Snap’ has been released yesterday along with a music video.
RHYME-A- releases ‘Story At Night: 10th Anniversary’
To celebrate ten years since the release of his debut EP ‘Story At Night’, RHYME-A- has released a remastered version of his masterpiece, befittingly titled ‘Story At Night: 10th Anniversary’.
Compact storytelling and perfected rap make it hard to believe that ‘Story At Night’ is a debut album. It came out in 2003, first distributed online for free, and received great love from critics and fans. Three years later in 2006, an unprecedented incident took place: due to the fans’ request, the album was officially released on CD and at the same time completely sold out. It is one of the greatest albums of Korean hiphop.
The remastered version has an even deeper sound, includes two new songs, and shines with new artwork. RHYME-A- has worked amongst others with producer Mild Beats and DJ Dopsh to recreate his masterpiece. Give it a listen to experience the past and the present of Korean hiphop with ‘Story At Night: 10th Anniversary’.
It may take a few days until the album is available on iTunes.
Credits:
Executively produced by RHYME-A- for NBA Music
Album produced by RHYME-A-
All songs produced by RHYME-A-
New tracks recorded by FAME-J @ FACTORY BOY STUDIO
(Original tracks recorded by chann @ Maxtown)
New tracks mixed by soriheda @ AFM Lab
(Original tracks mixed by chann @ Maxtown)
All songs remastered by soriheda @ AFM Lab
Photo & artwork designed by Jinwang
1. Prologue
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Mild Beats
Arranged by Mild Beats
2. 사막 (Desert)
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Mild Beats
Lyrics by RHYME-A-
Arranged by Mild Beats
3. It’s Been A Long Time Pt.2
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Kayone
Lyrics by RHYME-A-
Arranged by Kayone
Additional vocals performed by Seoyoung
4. Moonlight Pt.2
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by DJ-Jeans
Lyrics by RHYME-A-
Arranged by DJ-Jeans
5. One Day Night
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Mild Beats
Arranged by Mild Beats
6. Story About K (Feat. Bombee)
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Paloalto
Lyrics by RHYME-A-
Arranged by Paloalto
Cuts by Bombee
7. Quiet Night (Feat. Deepflow)
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Loptimist
Lyrics by RHYME-A-, Deepflow
Arranged by Loptimist
8. 일기 (Diary)
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Mild Beats
Lyrics by RHYME-A-
Arranged by Mild Beats
9. Remember The Time
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Mild Beats
Arranged by Mild Beats
10. It’s Been A Long Time
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Kayone
Lyrics by RHYME-A-
Arranged by Kayone
Cuts by RHYME-A- a.k.a Human Turntable
11. Story At Night (Feat. DJ Dopsh)
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Mild Beats
Lyrics by RHYME-A-
Arranged by RHYME-A-
Cuts by DJ Dopsh
Additional vocals performed by Minos
12. 03-72018619
Produced by RHYME-A-
Composed by Mild Beats
Lyrics by RHYME-A-
Arranged by Mild Beats
Source: Naver Music