Independent singer-songwriter seizetheday debuted with the double single ‘REST AREA‘ and the MV of its title track, ‘OCEAN VIEW (Feat. Sleepy)‘, today.
D-Hack releases third official mini album ‘D O’Clock’
D-Hack of KINGdumbs and NEOKIDZ has released a new mini album of his “D Series.” ‘D O’Clock‘ features Jayci yucca and Yung Wave.
D-Hack kicked off his D Series with the two mixtapes ‘D GOT PA$T’ and ‘D와 외로움’ (lit.: D and loneliness). In 2016, he released the official EP ‘D의 환상’ (lit.: D’s fantasies) and last year his second EP ‘D와 별‘ (lit.: D and stars).
This new mini album is the fifth part of the D Series and was already released for free streaming in December. While the previous songs were about an encounter, this album’s songs are about the encounter itself and what happens afterward. D-Hack also tried himself at different genres, giving listeners the chance to discover a new side of him.
Furthermore, he received support from his KINGdumbs Crew mates Yung Wave and J;KEY, as well as from his NEOKIDZ Crew mate Jayci yucca.
Stream the album for free on SoundCloud (above) and check out the two music videos below!
‘D O’Clock’ Track List & Credits:
- 빨간 차 (Feat. Jayci yucca, Yung Wave)
- 운명의 히로인
- 나의 어둠 너의 빛
- AITAI SYNDROME TITLE
Executive Producer: D-Hack
Composed by J;KEY, D-Hack
Lyrics: D-Hack, Jayci yucca, Yung Wave
Arranged, recorded, mixed & mastered by J;KEY
Artwork: ringing
Narration: MZK
‘AITAI SYNDROME’ MV directed by LAPIS
Music Videos:
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Source: Mnet
January Mixtapes—Writer’s Pick
Check out these ten indie mixtapes that were released in January, hand-picked by our writer Lena.
To help you discover new music and artists you enjoy, here are my personal top ten mixtapes of the month of January.
Simply start by watching the video above which includes a preview of each tape. Find something you like? Scroll down for more info and the link to the full mixtape!
Notes: Click on the album titles to be directed to the playlists. All listed in order of release.
BOLA – BOLA TAPE
Rapper BOLA of the popular trio Most Badass Asian (MBA) has been dropping tracks for this mixtape since mid-December. It might not even be fully uploaded yet, but there are enough tracks to get an idea of BOLA’s rap skills.
The Red House – COLD WORLD
Singer The Red House was our discovery of the month in September 2017. This is his first mixtape which he has put a great amount of effort into, not only music-wise. Check out SLCHLD‘s thoughtfully designed track list (here and here), as well as the preview videos for ‘TOKYO‘ and ‘RIDE OUT‘.
YUNG WAVE and MYOJUN – LAPIS MINITAPE
YUNG WAVE and MYOJUN of visual team LAPIS and KINGdumbs collaborated on a two-track minitape. Small but oh my! Their crew mate J;key helped out as well.
Knott!homie – COMETOVANSPACE
R&B singer Knott!homie dropped his stellar first mixtape right into the anti-universe, with a flashy line-up of featured artists (Khundi Panda, OCEAN, J.yung, CHINCHILLA) and mixing and mastering engineers (JUNNY and COMMA).
PHILOPHILA – PHILOPHI
PHILOPHILA was a new discovery for me. His refreshingly unadorned voice and genuine flow can be enjoyed in his first mixtape. The beautiful cover artwork comes from designer 63.
James Bayne – ALL ABOUT HER Vol. 2
In September last year, rapper James Bayne released ‘ALL ABOUT HER Vol. 1: Dawn‘. (It featured amongst others singer BIBI who Yoonmirae personally scouted to Feel Ghood Music.) Last month, the second part of the ‘ALL ABOUT HER’ series, ‘Gloom in the City’, has come out. Soon, both parts will be available as free download, until then you can enjoy the songs online.
PUP – ALL ABOUT LOVE
Indie artist PUP sings and raps captivatingly about love in her latest tape. The equally captivating artwork comes from Marilyn Monderland‘s WOOGS. If the seven tracks have not convinced you of PUP’s talent, check out her live performance of the mixtape’s track ‘감아‘ (lit.: close).
PACMAN – Arcade Game Vol. 1 ‘COIN’
1999-born rapper PACMAN got support from Grandline’s YELLA D, Mainders Movement’s KWANGHO, and his EaSter Egg Crew mate Lilyoung for this mixtape that is dominated by trendy sounds.
LYPLA – feeling share
LYPLA‘s first mixtape is a must listen, and I say so merely by looking at the featured artists who are all on my favorites list, starting with rapper Khundi Panda and ending with singer DA￦N. LYPLA’s voice is easy on the ears, and topped with great featurings and some catchy sounds, you get some very decent songs.
ROLLYBOI – ITSBEENALONG
ROLLYBOI, another hard worker, created a free mini album of which he even distributed physical copies. He rightfully emphasizes the work and care for detail he has put in, asking everyone to listen to the whole album from the beginning to the end, without skipping a track. Gladly, I say!
Yung Wave proclaims he is ‘JUST A BOY’ with first mini album
Yung Wave of Kingdumbs and visual team Lapis released his first mini album ‘JUST A BOY’ yesterday. Support comes from SUL, Rakon, J;KEY, and Crucial Star.