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SXSW 2019: Who We're Excited to See

SXSW Spotlight: Who We’re Excited to See

South by Southwest has invited a number of Korean hip-hop and R&B artists to spotlight. The likes of Epik High, MFBTY, and Crush have all left their unique stamp on the festival. In 2019, the range and diversity of hip-hop and R&B acts has only broadened. Here I give a sneak peek into who I’m really excited to see (and who you should probably check out as well).

Dope'Doug - STARCHILD (album cover)

Dope’Doug releases first full-length album, ‘STARCHILD’

Dope’Doug has dropped his first full-length album, ‘STARCHILD‘, today. The LP features DUH MAHNI, Owen Ovadoz, Young West, Hanhae, Jvcki Wai, and WEBSTER B.

Dope’Doug debuted in 2014. After six singles, he released his first mini album, ‘Feelin’ Myself‘, in 2015. Last year he worked with Loopy on the single ‘Conor‘. Most recently, he released the mini album ‘Growing Pains‘ together with Owen Ovadoz under the moniker Wons n Dollas.
He’s further done tracks with artists like Hanhae, Basick, B-Free, and Paloalto.

Last month, Dope’Doug pre-released the single and music video ‘No More‘ off this LP. All but one of the eleven tracks were produced by Louis Maui. The featured artists are: DUH MAHNI (previously known as Neil), MKIT RAIN‘s Owen Ovadoz and Young West, BrandNew Music‘s Hanhae, Indigo Music‘s Jvcki Wai, and VMC‘s WEBSTER B.

The stylish artwork was created by KOKO, who previously made the cover art for lucigang‘s inofficial ‘No more LOVE SCARS’ EP.

International fans will have to wait until the LP is available on music platforms like iTunes/Apple Music and Spotify. For now, watch the music video of ‘Rodeo STAR‘ below!

In the meantime, it seems like Dope’Doug is already working on the follow-up album, ‘STARCHILD2’.

‘STARCHILD’ Track List & Credits:
  1. Alive
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  2. 별이쏟아
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  3. Fast Car (Feat. DUH MAHNI, Owen Ovadoz)
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug, DUH MAHNI, Owen Ovadoz
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  4. 로데오스타 (Rodeo STAR)
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
    MV: GONG; directed by GONG, Dope’Doug
  5. Fallin TITLE
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  6. 백마
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  7. GO! (Feat. Young West)
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug, Young West
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  8. 젖은오후 (Feat. Hanhae)
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug, Hanhae
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  9. 이젠더이상 (No More)
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  10. 유성 (Feat. Jvcki Wai)
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug, Jvcki Wai
    Composed and arranged by Louis Maui
  11. 듣기편한노래 (Feat. Webster B)
    Lyrics: Dope’Doug, WEBSTER B
    Composed by GomenYoshi
    Arranged by Louis Maui

Recorded at Dougie House
Mixed by Dope’Doug, Louis Maui, bcalm (track 11)
Mastered by Louis Maui, bcalm (track 11)
Artwork: KOKO
Artwork VFX: Joph

‘Rodeo STAR’ MV:

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Source: Mnet

24 Flakko - Chuck (cover art)

24 Flakko releases new digital single ‘Chuck (Feat. Young West)’

24 Flakko, leader of 24 Gang, has collaborated with MKIT RAIN Records’ Young West on the single ‘Chuck‘.

In February, 24 Flakko dropped his album ‘ATLANTA’ which featured 21 Savage, Lotto Savage, and Notoriou5 Bino. Last week he released the single ‘Stack Up‘ together with his 24 Gang mates 24 Freaky and Don Mills.

Indie beatmaker Slim Shinichi produced 24 Flakko’s new single. It features MKIT RAIN Records‘ Young West who dropped the single and music video ‘MBST’ last month.

You can find the single on iTunes/Apple Music. If you’d like to know more about 24 Flakko, read our guest writer Amy’s interview with him!

‘Chuck’ Credits:

Produced by Slim Shinichi
Lyrics: 24 Flakko, Young West

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