San E

Rapper Car with San E

[Translators’ Notes] Rapper Car with San E – Part 1

The second season of AKATV‘s Rapper Car is here with the first special guest San E!

San E, who recently released the song ‘Sugar and Me‘ together with Raina, is surprised at his home by his newly appointed manager-for-a-day Kjun who then inspects his longtime friend’s place (both of them are in the crew Overclass). As they drive to the location of San E’s outdoor schedule that day, the two talk about how San E started out as a rapper and his diss track to Verbal Jint. San E also performs “the song of his life,” ‘산선생님(Teacher San).

Subtitle Credits Part 1

Translations, Timing, Edit: Lena
Translation Check: Nahae
Quality Check: Lena, Nahae

Related links:

AKATV  [icon type=”facebook”]   [icon type=”instagram”]   [icon type=”play”]   [icon type=”youtube”].
AKATV’s mascot MC AKA  [icon type=”instagram”].
Kjun  [icon type=”instagram”]   [icon type=”music”]   [icon type=”twitter”]
San E  [icon type=”facebook”]   [icon type=”instagram”]   [icon type=”music”]   [icon type=”twitter”]   [icon type=”youtube”]

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Part 1

Make sure to click on ‘CC’ to activate the subtitles!

https://youtu.be/hxyY4APlS5Y

  1. Right in the beginning, when Kjun introduces “today’s guest” aka San E’s manager Hojoon Choi, the Korean on-screen texts read: “Isn’t he Kjun’s younger brother? Did San E gain weight? Is it Shindong? lol Show us San E!”
  2. When San E says, “I nearly flashed you,” the Korean on-screen text shows chilis. This is because the colloquial Korean term for ‘penis’ (i.e. dick) is literally ‘chili’ (고추, gochu).
  3. Kjun introduces himself as the manager, speaking formally, then suddenly switches back to colloquial speech, asking San E if he’s going to go out in those clothes. The two are actually the same age and have known each other for a long time, so it is natural that they speak colloquially, it is just funny how Kjun switches back and forth between speech levels however he feels is convenient.
  4. San E’s food” refers to his song ‘못 먹는 감 (Sour Grapes)‘ with Mad Clown. And yes, the fruit is actually a persimmon, not a grape, as the Korean title is literally “Inedible Persimmons.”
  5. What Every BODY is Saying‘ is a book by former FBI officer Joe Navarro and teaches about reading body language.
  6. When Kjun asks why the place has become so clean, the on-screen text stealthily adds: “… Has a woman been here?
  7. As Kjun opens the door for the stylists, the Korean on-screen text describes him as: He’s acting as if he’s in his own home.
  8. While paragliding, San E sings “Like An Airplane” which is a reference to the song ‘마치 비행기‘ with Juicy Candy and Gary.
  9. The phrase “San E over the mountain” can be read literally as “A mountain over a mountain,” since ‘산’ (san) means ‘mountain’ in Korean.
  10. At 2:41 when Kjun welcomes the stylists, you can see the pieces of paper with motivational texts on the wall in the entrance hall.
  11. The phrase “Let’s rip flesh and carve bones!” might sound a bit strange in English, simply understand it as a metaphor for working really, really hard.
  12. Kjun is described twice as an “intelligent anti(-fan)” (지능형 안티, jineunghyeong anti). The term refers to anti-fans that pretend to be fans who lack common sense and write insensitive comments. (Source)
  13. The line “Defeated San E” reads more literally “San E suffers one doubtful defeat.” The phrase ‘의문의 1패’ (uimunui hanpae) refers to an indirect defeat. In this case, Kjun says people dissed San E because they thought he studied fashion design yet couldn’t dress stylishly, but this shouldn’t bother San E since he never studied fashion design. Yet, it still means that he can’t dress well, resulting in his, indirect, loss.
  14. Kjun literally says “Apply it!” referring to Drunken Tiger’s ‘Monster (Korean Ver.)‘ which starts with the line: “Drunken Tiger Balm, apply the balm/ointment of music to the wounds of your hurt heart,” i.e. listen to Drunken Tiger’s music to heal your heartache.
  15. San E’s diss track to Verbal Jint is ‘재미쎄요’ (Having Fun?)Listen to it here. Amateur rapper San E uploaded the track on Hiphop Playa and Verbal Jint replied to it, acknowledging San E’s rap skills and later having him join Overclass. During the 2nd episode of HiphopLE’s talk concert with Verbal Jint, San E even performed the diss track live in front of VJ who had no clue it would happen (watch it here). (Source)
  16. Some notes on the lyrics of San E’s ‘산선생님’ (Teacher San) (only for the part performed in the video):
    1. “He was into cartoons” literally reads as “He sang ‘tondegirigiri'” which refers to the opening song of the anime ‘Time Travel Tondekeman’ which was very popular in Korea when it aired in the 90s.
    2. “Singing cartoon songs is what he did” – The line literally goes “chikichikichakachakacho, this is the crap he sang” referring to the opening song of the Korean animation ‘Fly! Superboard!’ (날아라 슈퍼보드, narara syupeobodeu).

 


Look forward to the next four episodes of Rapper Car with San E!
New episodes are uploaded every Friday at 10 AM KST, subtitles will then be added within the following seven to ten days.

San E X Raina - Sugar & Me (album cover)

San E X Raina release single and MV ‘달고나 (Sugar and Me)’

San E has released the single ‘달고나 (Sugar and Me)‘ together with Raina yesterday.

Exactly two years after the two charmed everyone with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Sweetness‘ in 2014, the duo has returned with another tooth-achingly sweet track.
Their second project single ‘달고나 (Sugar and Me)’ is an R&B hiphop track with a more refined and mature sound than its predecessor. While the latter was about the fresh feelings of two people falling in love, in ‘Sugar & Me’ the two are now in a sweet, loving relationship. San E scores with his typical witty storytelling which is perfected by Raina’s honey-sweet voice.
The song was co-produced by XEPY, San E’s long-time colleague with who he has worked amongst others on ‘이별식탁 (Break-Up Dinner)’, ‘Rap Genius’, and ‘나 왜이래 (Why Am I Like This)’.
The music video which features Kim Doyeon of popular girl group I.O.I was directed by DIGIPEDI.

Credits:

Produced by San E, XEPY
Composed by San E, XEPY
Lyrics by San E
Arranged by XEPY, SAFARI M
Keyboard, piano & drums by XEPY, 1MAD
FX by XEPY, 1MAD
Bass by Kim Yongtae
Guitar by Han Jaejoon a.k.a Taki
Chorus by Kim Hyuna
Recorded by 9999 at BRANDNEW MUSIC Studio
Mixed and mastered by MasterKey at MasterPiece SoundLab
Executively produced by Han Sung Soo for PLEDIS, Rhymer a.k.a Mr. BIG Daddy for BRANDNEW MUSIC
Co-executively produced by Kim Yunsoo for PLEDIS
MV & video art Directed by DIGIPEDI
Photo by Riverside_note
Art direction & design by ONLY BUILT FOR
Presented by PLEDIS, BRANDNEW MUSIC

Related Links:

San E  [icon type=”facebook”]   [icon type=”instagram”]   [icon type=”music”]   [icon type=”twitter”]   [icon type=”youtube”]


Source: Mnet

Cover of new singles

New singles by DJ Shy, Freelow, Mighty Mouth, Jessi, San E, and more

Check out these five new singles: ‘Purple Rain’ by DJ Shy, Kjun, and East4A featuring Sean2slow, ‘데리러갈게’ by Freelow featuring Dead’P, ‘NICE 2 MEET U’ by Mighty Mouth featuring Soya and produced by Zico, ‘너는 왜’ off ‘투유 프로젝트 – 슈가맨 Part 28’ by Jessi and Hanhae featuring DJ Juice and produced by Rhymer, as well as ‘안주거리’ by San E and Chancellor, produced by XEPY.

Joe Rhee - Insane (Feat. San E) album cover

Joe Rhee releases single ‘Insane (Feat. San E)’

Joe Rhee, who amongst others featured on San E’s first full-length album and released the album ‘OJ’ together with Owen Ovadoz, has released the single ‘Insane (Feat. San E)’ today.

On a refined beat, Joe Rhee’s soulful vocals and San E’s emotional rap come together to create a witty and bright atmosphere of insanity. The two artists have already worked together on San E’s track ‘Using You’ off his album ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf‘.

Tracklist and credits:
1. Insane
Lyrics by Joe Rhee, San E
Composed and arranged by Joe Rhee, 24
2. Insane (Inst.)

Related links:
Joe Rhee  [icon type=”instagram”]   [icon type=”music”]   [icon type=”twitter”]   [icon type=”youtube”].
WORXX  [icon type=”soundcloud”]


Sources: R.O.K Hiphop, Naver Music

 

Move The Crowd

[Recap] Move The Crowd – Chapters 17-18

Read my recap of hiphop webtoon Move The Crowd’s chapters seventeen and eighteen.

[x_custom_headline type=”left” level=”h1″ looks_like=”h4″]인맥힙합 (3+4) (Connections Hiphop (3+4))[/x_custom_headline]

Don Mills reminds Deepflow where they met before and the latter finally remembers him.
Back to the present and the main character. Doosik is doing his job as a bartender, still blaming Skratch for failing to get the job as a “host MC”. As the two are fighting, they notice a guy who lies to a girl about being close to Vasco just to impress her. Skratch says that in his opinion that kind of people are the worst and that they are doing what’s called “connections hiphop”, claiming they know some famous rapper to be popular. When Doosik asks him what “connections hiphop” is, he replies: “Someone who is f*cking unskilled, knows a shit load of rappers and shows off with that.”
Back at home, Doosik thinks about those words and realizes that Skratch is right. Knowing many famous rappers doesn’t mean that Doosik himself will get some of their fame too. He is determined to do his thing until he is acknowledged and decides to make a mixtape.
We see 2SIK recording his mixtape and then going out to distribute it. In the midst of doing so, he meets Don Mills …

Doosik greets Don Mills and hands him his mixtape. Don Mills is reminded of his own efforts in the past and greets Doosik friendly, even asking for his number to give him feedback. As he is being exited and happy about the incident, Doosik sees Jiyun with another guy who he suspects to be her boyfriend. However, he tells himself that he shouldn’t be minding a girl and goes off to distribute more of his CDs.
As he tries to distribute them in front of a concert venue, he sees BewhY, Microdot, and Black Nut who are being followed by a huge crowd. 2SIK dreams of becoming as popular as them one day and has to shake off sudden thoughts of Jiyun and her possible boyfriend.
Meanwhile, Chulmin finds out everything about Doosik and becomes visibly angry when he hears that Doosik is acquainted with Jiyun.
2SIK who is still distributing his CDs is getting more and more pissed off with those people who leech off famous rappers’ fame and swears to himself that he shall never become like them.
At Vismajor’s studio, Don Mills and Deepflow listen to 2SIK’s mixtape and like his fresh style, so Don Mills messages 2SIK …

At the end of chapter eighteen, the authors have left the following note:

Everyone probably has their own criteria, but in our opinion there currently are no rappers who are doing “connections hiphop”. We think this way because unskilled rappers who have made themselves known thanks to connections shine briefly like a mirage and then disappear.

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  • Deepflow
  • Don Mills
  • Vasco
  • BewhY
  • Microdot
  • Black Nut
  • Beenzino
  • San E

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  • 2SIK’s lyrics go: 2sik gon expose ya motherfuckin posers | You guys who are getting beat all the time are no bulldozer | Hol’ up, this is not a diss against Swings | but directed at the retards who copy his song! | You’re disgusting and uncool. Getting tattoos and grills | and want to be like Chicanos or blacks, | who are you to represent Korean hiphop, asshole? Instead of your Supreme tee | which you bough with your mom’s money, | the smell of my plain Giordano tee, check that | It’s the pheramones which gay assholes | who think that the stage is a fashion show will never have | The women who smell them are naked before they know / ay~ wussup!
  • A fangirl asks Black Nut if he has a girlfriend to which he replies with “No,” and thinks “For me, there is only Beenzino!”
  • Doosik has saved Don Mills’ contact details under “Don Mills-hyung“.

[x_custom_headline type=”left” level=”h1″ looks_like=”h4″]Links[/x_custom_headline]

Move The Crowd – Chapter 17: 인맥힙합 (3) (Connections Hiphop (3))

Move The Crowd – Chapter 18: 인맥힙합 (4) (Connections Hiphop (4))


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