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Rudeka - RU2 (album cover)

Indie artist Rudeka releases his second full-length album, “RU2”

One year after his first LP, independent all-round artist Rudeka has returned with his second full-length album, ‘RU2‘, yesterday.

Rudeka took his first steps with the release of a mixtape in 2012. Since, he has made over 14 mixtapes and released his first official album, ‘RU‘, in November last year. His style is an acquired taste, with distinctive features like unusual harmonies and aggressive rapping.

In his second LP, narratively and musically succeeding his first, Rudeka shows off the scope of his art. At times sharply, at times softly, his voice wanders through diverse genres. He bluntly states his opinions using witty disses and word play, shows emotions with poetical lyrics, and tells gripping stories.

When your choices lean more and more towards the extreme 
I will make a fire with these letters
That fire will emit light and smoke
Following them you will find me and melt your frozen body and heart
-I’ll Be There

Just like before, Rudeka created the entire album by himself, aside from the featured artists; rappers B.Ento and Woosuk Yang, guitarist Yonghyun Park, and singers HK and Shijung.

You can stream the album on YouTube (see above) and Spotify.

‘RU2’ Track List & Credits:
  1. Ru’s Myself
  2. Another
  3. Drop the Cold (Feat. B.Ento)
  4. 저능아 (Retard)
  5. 불나방 (Moth) (Feat. Woosuk Yang)
  6. Devil Knocks (Feat. Yonghyun Park) TITLE
  7. 그저 그런 (So-So)
  8. Run Run Ru
  9. 내가 있을게 (I’ll Be There) (Feat. HK)
  10. 아름아웠지 (It Was Beautiful) (Feat. Shijung)

Produced by Rudeka
Composed and arranged by Rudeka
Written by Rudeka
Mixed by Rudeka
Artwork by Rudeka

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Source: Mnet

Rudeka - RU (album cover)

Rudeka releases debut full-length album ‘RU’

Underground artist Rudeka has released his debut full-length album ‘RU’ on November 16.

Rudeka has released over fourteen mixtapes of all kinds of genres. He stands out with fresh sounds that challenge the main stream. After years of inofficial releases, the independent rapper and singer has now released his first official full-length album.

The title ‘RU‘ is the artist’s nickname derived from ‘Rudeka’. For more information about the artist, read our exclusive interview with him from 2014.

As usual, Rudeka produced all tracks by himself and also created the album artwork. There are only two featured artists, Sijung and Yoonhee who have been working with Rudeka for a long time now. In these ten tracks, Rudeka shows off his tight and aggressive rapping, but also his emotional singing. All kinds of sounds ranging over rock, hiphop, electronic, and pop are included in this LP.

You can preview the album on Korean music portals.

‘RU’ Track List & Credits:
  1. Sin (Feat. 시정)
  2. 패배자
  3. 했음 해 TITLE
  4. G.E.N.J.I
  5. 조각내 TITLE
  6. 나 Vs. 모두
  7. Jacket
  8. 끝이 올 때까지 (Feat. 윤희)
  9. 시간을 되감아
  10. R U

Produced by Rudeka
Composed and arranged by Rudeka
Written by Rudeka
Mixed by Rudeka

Artwork by Rudeka

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Source: Mnet

SoundCloud releases in June (overview)

SoundCloud releases in June (J.slow, Bloo, Junoflo, LAKE KIM, PEACE OF CAKE, Rudeka, etc.)

A great lot of new music was released via SoundCloud in June, read this post for an overview of the most interesting releases that you should not sleep on!
If this is not enough for you, you can find weekly playlists of the latest releases on HiphopKR’s SoundCloud channel.

Mixtapes & Albums

VinnyFLY‘s ‘먼지쌓인TAPE’ (Dusty TAPE) was released on June 9 and is available for free download.

 

Rudeka‘s ‘Dru The Jacket‘ is an album about the artist’s dark personality ‘Dru’ and will win you over with its 11 long tracks, poetic, angsty and shockingly blunt lyrics, and the artist’s characteristically heart-wrenching aggressive-melancholic sounds. He personally produced, mixed and mastered all tracks and even created the artwork himself. For more information about the artist, check out our exclusive interview with Rudeka and sneak review of his last mixtape ‘SOBER‘.

 

Bloo of MKIT RAIN has released the mixtape ‘Tony‘ as well as a music video for the track ‘Drive Thru’ which was directed by T. Track 7 ‘Wanna Go Everywhere’ is not available on SoundCloud, but you can download it with the mixtape or listen to it on YouTube.

 

DAZE (formerly meloq) has released his first mixtape ‘AFFAIRS‘ on June 23. Maybe because he loves cats, The mixtape has an overall mellow and chill sound. You can download it for free.

 

Incheon-based PEACE OF CAKE released the album ‘FREEZER‘ which is made up of 18 tracks that were all mixed and mastered by 187. They recently also released a music video for the track ‘Instagram Shot’ off their last album ‘DIRTY PLATES’.

 

J.slow who goes slow but long has released ‘SLOW TAPE Vol. 2‘ that he entirely produced himself. He only received help from EachONE for arranging and mixing the tracks. Also check out his first mixtape ‘Slow Tape‘.

 

Although nothing entirely new, DJ Dopsh uploaded a remastered version of ‘Dopshism‘ at the end of the month.

 

Last but not least, 2TONE (Big One and BMP) have released their second mixtape ‘아니, 벌써?‘ (What, Already?).

 

Songs

Check out some handpicked tracks below, surely you’ll find something you like!

DAZE remade Dean, Crush and Jeff Bernat’s ‘What 2 Do‘–a super sweet listen that is even available for free download.

LA-based artist Fuzzy who raps and sings in English releases a new acoustic soul hiphop track every week. Check out ‘How Funny‘, a personal favorite which is–yay, again!–available for free download.

While you might not have liked Rudeka‘s dark rap, try his emotional singing in ‘흐느적거리네’ (Swaying Gently), a Cherry Coke-inspired track.

Another freely downloadable, mellow sound is brought to you by LAKE KIM who recently released his third mixtape ‘BITTERSWEET’.

You surely didn’t sleep on this track by Junoflo?! Download it for keeps.

Dojo Lovechild (formerly Demento) has released this new track which was produced by Wellawood.

New Champ and Qwala collaborated with Chinese artists Melo and Maisewei for ‘China Korea‘. Why not listen to some Chinese rap for a change?

Choi Sam. Nuff said.

There is more good music waiting to be discovered, so do visit our SoundCloud channel, click play and set out on a musical adventure!

Rudeka - Sober (cover)

Rudeka releases album ‘SOBER’

After his absence due to receiving medical treatment, Rudeka has returned to the scene today with his new free album ‘SOBER’.

‘SOBER’ is dedicated to Tiger JK who Rudeka respects deeply. All eight tracks were produced by Rudeka himself and address his daily anguish. The album features Rudeka’s long-time friend Young Kid, and Shijung (시정) who has often worked with him before.
The artist commented: “Although there are only eight tracks [which is little compared to Rudeka’s earlier releases], the album’s organic structure and the homages to Drunken Tiger will have listeners enjoy the music.”

You can download and listen to the album below, and read a review of it here.

 

Tracklist:
1. 시작 [Start] (feat. Young Kid) (prod. Rudeka)
2. 가져가 [Take It Away] (prod. Rudeka)
3. Fake Friends (prod. Rudeka)
4. MAD RU (prod. Rudeka)
5. Drunken (feat. 시정 [Shijung]) (prod. Rudeka)
6. 내 뒤에서 [Behind My Back] (prod. Rudeka)
7. Sober (prod. Rudeka)
8. Canswer (prod. Rudeka)

Credits:
Lyrics by Rudeka
Mixed and mastered by. Rudeka
Artwork by Rudeka, Kim Yoojung

 

Download on Mediafire or Dropbox

 

 

Related links:
Rudeka’s Facebook, SoundCloud, Twitter
Rudeka’s profile on Hiphop Korea

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Exclusive Interview with Rudeka (from September 2014)

“I’m not afraid of dying, I’m just afraid of being forgotten.”
Rudeka has produced and released over 14 mixtapes and stands out with a special rap style, a unique voice and honest lyrics. In 2013, he chose music over university and has recently released his latest mixtape ‘The Amazing RUDE-MAN’.
Tkhhi has asked him about his mixtape, himself and music.

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