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bellegray
I came across this song on fbook (the new audio app) :]
Ballerino
by 리쌍

and I really liked it tongue.gif
(You can listen to this song also at this site: http://noonso.tistory.com/10)
And i tried looking it up..on soompi..but sadly theres no thread on this (at least I dont think so...)
so here's some info I found online:



Biography

Leessang (리쌍) is a Korean hip hop duo, comprised of Kang Hee-gun ("Gary") and Gill Seong-joon ("Gill"). Formed in 2002, Leessang is known for its collaborations with Drunken Tiger, T, Big Mama King, Park Hwayobi, and many others.
Both members were once a part of a large Hip-Hop group called Honey Family. They fair share of popularity with their debut single 'Rush' which contained a sample from the American group the Stylistics. The members of Leessang are also part of the Hip-Hop coalition known as The Movement, which was started by Drunken Tiger.

Leessang is a 2-member rap band made up of Gary and Gill, ex-member of Honey Family. Avoiding the strong and aggressive style, Leessang pursues a relaxing and flexible rap in which the rhythms are alive. Humor and wit, and the utilization of a retrospective sound are the strong point of the rap duo. The duo first was created in 2002. The members of Leessang first put their feet in the show biz by participating as guest rappers for a band called Exteen in 1997. In 1999, the members of the duo joined a hip-hop crew called Honey Family. Gary and Gill participated in the production of two albums with Honey Family, “A Man’s Story” and “Another Level.” The two rappers showed off a unique style of melodic rap with the band. When there was a lull in Honey Family’s performing activities, Gary and Gill separated from the band to start performing as a duo. Under the name of Leessang, the two rappers released their first album in 2002. Accompanied by some top figures of the local pop music scene including Park Hwayobi, Jung-in, Park Seon-joo and Bubble Sisters, Leessang displayed a fantastic harmony of rapping in their first album. Almost all the words of Leessang’s rap were written in Korean showing the essences of a so-called ‘indigenous hip-hop.’ Acknowledged for their talents in hip-hop music, Leessang was invited by Seo Taiji to the '2002 ETPFEST.'


The duo has released 4 albums to date: two self-titled records in 2002 and 2003, "Library of Soul" in 2005, and Black Sun in 2007.


Discography

Leessang (1st album, 2002) : Yes OK, Rush, Life is Beautiful, Luv…Real Story
Leessang (2nd album, 2003) : Fly High, Spain, Slow Down, Leessang Blues, Alcohol Man
Leessang (special album with Jungin, 2004) : Sad Song, Rush, 7477[Ma Frenz]
Library of Soul (3rd album, 2005) : I’m Not Smiling, Urban Cycle, Clown, Never Never Say Good-bye, Outsider

source: wiki


I found more music you can listen to:
http://ricebowl.vox.com/library/posts/tags/leessang/ (middle of the page)
http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainme...il.htm?No=10103
http://www.imeem.com/tag/leessang
jin_woo
yeah i also like that song:) the singer ali, is actually quite good. I've heard her in many hip hop songs... hmm I wonder if she got any songs biggrin.gif
bellegray
are they considered "underground"?

im not sure...?
edward1849
QUOTE(bellegray @ Jun 10 2007, 07:13 PM) [snapback]6071755[/snapback]
are they considered "underground"?

im not sure...?


Not anymore. Last album was their breakthrough to mainstream. They have more "underground" type songs on their album. But title songs are quite mainstream.
rich.paekk
where can i find info about the singer ali? she has an amazing voice rolleyes.gif
dreamweaver
available in my CB laugh.gif
http://clubbox.co.kr/wackycashew


Do NOT take this HQ cut out of my clubbox. Thanks! biggrin.gif

Leessang - Ballerino feat. Kim Hee Chul & Jang Geun Suk + No. 1 on Inkigayo Summer Special (2007-07-22) [wackycashew].avi [58.0MB]

vanness77
I am in love with Lee Ssang ... I just listened to their songs and I LOVE IT!!!!
Tablove
Hope they make their comeback even bigger next time....
adikkeluangman
Leessang's New Album to Include Song Paying Tribute to Late Boxer
2008-02-05



The duet Leessang will include in its new album a song paying tribute to the late boxing champion Choi Yo-sam, whose organs were donated to medicine after he was pronounced brain-dead.

The duet's fifth album comes after a one-year hiatus. The members used to learn boxing in their early 20s at the same boxing gym with Choi, and were long-time close friends. The song could be chosen as the title track of the duet's album, as it deals with Choi's tragic death and his organ donation.

A WBC light flyweight champion, Choi successfully defended the WBO Intercontinental flyweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Heri Amol of Indonesia on Dec. 25. He was knocked down a few seconds before the end of the match but beat the count and went on to win the fight.

However, he eventually collapsed and underwent emergency surgery. He was pronounced brain-dead Jan. 3.

c: KBS Global
YO ITZZ JASONN
leessang's nicee .. ballerino's a pretty dope song lol
Mythra
Omg I've been looking for info on Ali FOREVER after hearing her in Ballerino. She's very hard to come by T_T
ljinyoungl
Oh, I love 리쌍 too.
I'm not sure about everywhere else
but 리쌍 is really underrated here,
barley anyone knows them -0-..
adikkeluangman
[MV] Leessang - Champion

Leessang Vol.5 - 伯牙絶絃(백아절현)
Release Date: January 9, 2009
Language: Korean

Track List:
01 Intro (Feat. unknownDJs)
02 River To Ocean (Feat. The Quiett, 도끼, Rhyme Bus, Bizzy, Maboos)
03 Surviver (Feat. Y.D.G(양동근), Leo Kekoa, 디기리, 톱밥, Juvie Train, 넋업샤니)
04 In The Beginnig (Feat. Bobby Kim, MC META, sean2slow, 명호, DJ Wreckx )
05 난 말이야... (Feat. Epik High, 현아)
06 역마살 (Feat. 현아)
07 챔피언 (Feat. 정인)
08 사람이어라...
09 Street 노가리 3 (Feat. Beat Box By 은준)
10 개리와 기리 2
11 가져가
12 Ballerino Remix (Remix By 범수)
csnrain
Leessang will be coming to the New York Chuseok Festival, held at Citi Field, on September 26-27.
Just thought fans would like to know, though it seems like they don't have many fans here....which is a shame cause they have great music.
Hope some of you around the New York area can come out and show your support for them on the day of the concert =)
chromatic
Info on their new album! biggrin.gif Album will be released Oct6!

MV Teaser for "The Man Who Can't Break Up" (헤어지지 못하는 여자, 떠나가지 못하는 남자): HERE
(Co-starring: Hyori, Ryu Seung Beom)






adikkeluangman

LeeSsang is Soompi artist for October Week 5. Check it out here.
http://www.soompi.com/content/101486

And they also #1 at Soompi Weekly K-pop Music Chart 2009 - October Week 5
http://www.soompi.com/content/101399

crappy22
hey i was wondering if the gill that's in LeeSsang is the same gill who is in the variety show come to play?
redzone85
Leessang is very popular in Korea, very well respected artist in the hip hop genre.

Too bad no one in soompi seems to post on this thread, but i just felt the need to post a comment about their latest album. The album totally rocks my socks off, i love love love it@
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