After my article about the hiphop webtoon ‘Move The Crowd’, you all showed great interest in an English version of it, so I asked the production team if I could translate it but was unfortunately turned down (the team needs the clicks on their webtoon so that it has a bigger chance of becoming an official Naver webtoon, which is why having another version of it out there would obviously be counterproductive). Therefore, I will from now on at least summarize for you what happens in each chapter, who makes a cameo, and what else there is to look out for.
K-Fan News
Yes, as expected, this time’s K-Fan News are mainly about Show Me The Money 4. Read on to find out what Korean fans have to say about SMTM4’s first episode!
K-Fan News
The third K-Fan News coming your way with Squidzino, album rumors (?), and lots of videos of Hi-Lite, Cohort and CB Mass.
K-Fan News
Here come for the second time the hottest topics among Korean hiphop fans these days, with Keith Ape, Epik High, Swings, and Illionaire’s fourth member.
Throwback Thursday Jams: Garion, “Reminiscence”
‘Reminisce’ about this week’s Throwback Thursday Jams!
Garion, initially a trio of MC Meta, Naachal, and J.U, released their first album: “Garion” back in 2004. “Reminiscence”, or “회상”, was one of the songs included on their first album. The members of Garion are often referred as one of the first few Korean artists to pursue hip-hop–being highly respected by many K-hip-hop fans. Check out the track below:
[Related Links]
Garion Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/garion101)
Garion Twitter (https://twitter.com/garionhiphop)
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Throwback Thursday Jams: Leessang ft. Jungin, “Rush”
Let’s ‘rush’ to check out this week’s Throwback Thursday Jams!
Leessang, composed of Gil & Gary, released their first official album, “Leessang of Honey Family” back in 2002. Collaborating with Jungin, their title track “Rush” won the Mnet KM Music Video Festival. Since then, Leessang has matured into one of Korea’s greatest hip-hop duos. Check out the track below:
Snippet of the song lyrics:
Original:
oh~ my mind 감은 눈을 떠 이제 rush 다가올 저 앞을 봐
oh~ my mind so 꿈을 위해 이제 rush 다시 rush 저 태양 위로
English Translations:
oh~ my mind open your closed eyes, now rush, look at the forthcoming future
oh~my mind so towards your dreams, now rush, rush again, above that sun
[Related Links]
Leessang Company Website (http://www.leessangcompany.com)
Leessang Company Twitter (https://twitter.com/leessangcompany)
[Source | Bugs]
THROWBACK THURSDAY JAMS: Drunken Tiger, “Do You Know Hip-Hop?”
For this week’s throwback jams, we go back to the roots of Korean Hip-Hop: Drunken Tiger!
Drunken Tiger, composed initially of Tiger JK & DJ Shine, released the song, “Do You Know Hip-Hop?” in 1999, as part of their debut album: [Year of the Tiger]. The duo immediately aroused fans, influenced future generations of Korean Hip-Hop artists, and to this day are recognized as Hip-Hop legends of Korea. Check out the track below:
Snippet of the song lyrics:
Original:
갑자기 나타나 반짝하고 빛나다가
사라져 버리는 그런 이들과 비교하지마
우리에게 와 내앞으로 와
힙합을 사랑한다면 다 같이 취해봐
English Translations:
don’t compare us to those
that suddenly appear, shine, and disappear
come to us, come in front of me
if you love Hip-Hop, let’s all get intoxicated
Support the artist by purchasing the album here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/year-of-the-tiger/id774658053
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THROWBACK THURSDAY JAMS: Paloalto ft. T, “Positive Vibes”
As our first installment of Throwback Thursday Jams, we bring back “Positive Vibes” by Paloalto featuring T (aka Tasha or Yoon Mirae). The song was included on Paloalto’s EP: [Lonely Hearts], which was released back in April, 2010. Check out the track below:
For those having a rough week, we hope “Positive Vibes” will help you overcome any obstacles and any negative thinking that clouds your thoughts. For those who already have an optimistic outlook, we hope that this song provides even greater encouragement and support!
Support the artist by purchasing the EP here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lonely-hearts/id383819086
[ Related Links ]
HILITE Records Website (http://hilite-music.com)
HILITE Records Twitter (http://twitter.com/hilite_records)
Paloalto Twitter (https://twitter.com/OfficialPalo)
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