Hip hop artists Swings and Bumkey, both Brand New Music artists, have been selected as the “HIPHOPPLAYA Awards 2013” Artist of the Year and R&B Artist of the Year, respectively. HIPHOPPLAYA is an online hip hop community site supported by hip hop enthusiasts and has played a pivotal role in the development of the Korean… Continue reading Swings and Bumkey Win “HIPHOPPLAYA Awards 2013” Artists of the Year
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Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – January Week 4
Once again, the new No. 1 song this week is from outside of the top 10 last week. Ailee scores her third No. 1 song on our chart with her latest hit “Singing Got Better,” up from No. 18 last week. Written by her mentor Wheesung, this is a song about a woman who focus… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – January Week 4
Beenzino’s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Plagiarism Accusations
After being accused of plagiarism, Beenzino has released his official statement. Beenzino’s agency Illionaire Records released an official statement that stated, “While Beenzino’s ‘Dali, Van, Picasso‘ was being worked on, we were not able to check if the track used a sampling or not. This issue was beknown to us on the day the problem arose… Continue reading Beenzino’s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Plagiarism Accusations
Rapper Beenzino’s “Dali, Van, Picasso” Under Suspicion of Plagiarism
Beenzino‘s most recent release “Dali, Van, Picasso” has faced plagiarism accusations. On January 19, comments pointing out the striking similarities between “Dali, Van, Picasso” and German rapper Fiva MC‘s “Süd Sehen” started appearing on YouTube. While some listeners have questioned the originality of the song since its release, it has now been accused of not… Continue reading Rapper Beenzino’s “Dali, Van, Picasso” Under Suspicion of Plagiarism
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – January Week 3
There are a lot of changes in the top 10 this week. Both the top two songs were from outside of the top 10 last week. MC The Max took home the top spot with “Wind That Blows,” rising from No. 22 last week. Back in the mid-2000s, MC The Max was a regular in… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – January Week 3
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – January Week 2
As expected, IU’s “Friday” becomes our new No. 1 song this week. Despite having no promotions, this song won all three TV network music show last week, and also tops Billboard Korea. As a result, “Friday” moves up six spots and easily won this week with a high score. Congratulations to IU. Moving up seven… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – January Week 2
What Are Your Favorite Idols Doing for Christmas?
Christmas is here, but what are your favorite artists up to? Some artists will be giving up their Christmases to practice for the upcoming year-end Gayo Daejuns and concerts. Yet, there are also those who will be spending Christmas with their families and friends. Year-end Concerts: … Continue reading What Are Your Favorite Idols Doing for Christmas?
[Gallery] EXO, Rainbow, Tasty, Tiger JK & Yoon Mi Rae & Bizzy and More at MU:CON 2013
MU:CON Seoul 2013 was held this month on October 10-12 to focus on the global music industry. With the slogan of “Beyond Borders, Beyond Genre, Beyond Music,” this convention focused on the present & future of the global music industry and also connected musicians with various musical professionals on an international scale. To cap off… Continue reading [Gallery] EXO, Rainbow, Tasty, Tiger JK & Yoon Mi Rae & Bizzy and More at MU:CON 2013
Swings Explains What Makes “A Real Lady” in MV feat. Beenzino, GRAY, Zion.T
Do you know what makes a real lady? On August 13, Swings simultaneously dropped the track and music video for “A Real Lady” featuring artists Beenzino, GRAY and Zion.T. Swings, real name Jonathan Moon, made an appearance on the second season of Korea’s hip hop audition program “Show Me The Money” where the public rediscovered… Continue reading Swings Explains What Makes “A Real Lady” in MV feat. Beenzino, GRAY, Zion.T
D-Unit Releases Teaser for “Thank You” Feat. Beenzino
Rookie girl group D-Unit released an audio teaser of their upcoming song “Thank You” featuring Beenzino through their official DM D-Unit YouTube channel on April 11. The teaser does not give us much to see except their logo and the title of the song. From the bit we hear from the song it sounds like… Continue reading D-Unit Releases Teaser for “Thank You” Feat. Beenzino