Not of interest to this board I'm sure, but I have a soft spot for N.SONIC.
(I dunno about their chances though because there's such a strong local pop scene in (parts of) India already... Every now and then I think about submitting something from the local 'desi' station to thesinglesjukebox, but when I track the songs down they're inevitably not current. Some day!)
― hurricane weather (forapper), Thursday, 5 February 2015 02:52 (nine years ago) link
thanks for the props, y'all. please do pass it around if you don't mind, more on the way soon...
hurricane, this one?
http://thump.vice.com/words/i-tracked-down-the-elusive-k-pop-remixer-tzechar
nope! predated me being aware of tzechar at all, i think. but tzechar did just float me one of the best mixes i've ever heard, and i'm hoping to do something via vice or elsewhere about it...seriously so fucking good...
― soyrev, Thursday, 5 February 2015 05:16 (nine years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nCLBTmjJBY
― misterjoshua, Monday, 9 February 2015 03:11 (nine years ago) link
a lot better than similar sounding songs; the energy's really sustained throughout (sohyun omg). and bless the costume designer who wanted to incorporate health goth elements <3 <3
― misterjoshua, Monday, 9 February 2015 03:17 (nine years ago) link
really happy they didn't have brave brothers produce their lead single
― misterjoshua, Monday, 9 February 2015 03:26 (nine years ago) link
yeah they killed this one. "cold rain" is even better but this is an awesome banger. four-on-the-floor EDM build prechorus + glassbreak/reverse snare transition into that really swung beat chorus is super gratifying
― soyrev, Monday, 9 February 2015 04:04 (nine years ago) link
whole 4minute mini is really strong actually, best of year so far
― soyrev, Monday, 9 February 2015 04:58 (nine years ago) link
that was great! has Red's chant-choruses and 'castle in the sky' synth melody but it's more fun with five (and gayoon and sohyun BOTH killed their parts).
― hurricane weather (forapper), Monday, 9 February 2015 23:13 (nine years ago) link
accidentally xposted:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyZJIJqx3ww
Yerin <333
― hurricane weather (forapper), Monday, 9 February 2015 23:17 (nine years ago) link
It's good but so far nothing has matched the covers she uploads on youtube or instagram.
― abcfsk, Monday, 9 February 2015 23:44 (nine years ago) link
I dunno, I think there's something to be said for originals.
And speaking of originals, here's one for EVOL watch 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZ66TiZB-E
― hurricane weather (forapper), Monday, 9 February 2015 23:46 (nine years ago) link
misterjoshua, I'm reading that Gayoon was the style director on CRAZY <3
― hurricane weather (forapper), Tuesday, 10 February 2015 00:46 (nine years ago) link
Dalmation/DMTN lives too! http://youtu.be/AJ29X5Dwang
I'm into this trend of talented people from failed idol groups going solo
― hurricane weather (forapper), Tuesday, 10 February 2015 04:33 (nine years ago) link
Will also agree with the "there's something to be said for originals" sentiment. Song's nice, not sure if I vibe with Kanto's part thoguh. But maybe that's just because he has such a recognizable voice. Digging that EvoL song as well despite how straightforward it is. And pretty awesome to hear Gayoon played a part in the costuming ahh
― misterjoshua, Tuesday, 10 February 2015 04:55 (nine years ago) link
And yeah whoa definitely feeling that KIXS song. fun video too. I also absolutely love San E so much. He's proving to be the only Korean rapper that has a sort of personality that I care about. You look at him and you can just tell he's a goofy guy, and dude really sells it on every song he's on. love the outtakes in the video for A Midsummer Night's Sweetness (acoustic).
― misterjoshua, Tuesday, 10 February 2015 05:06 (nine years ago) link
There's something to be said for originals but none of the originals have been good enough.. she's got the greatest voice in k-pop and the composers should work to bring it out.
― abcfsk, Tuesday, 10 February 2015 07:54 (nine years ago) link
Another good low-key JP AS release
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWScSWtG6IU
― abcfsk, Tuesday, 10 February 2015 23:23 (nine years ago) link
Seems too simple, but charming.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Thursday, 12 February 2015 02:32 (nine years ago) link
Michin geotcheoreom, geurae michin geotcheoreom
VS
Nan nappeun gijibae, na- nan nappeun gijibae
?
― hurricane weather (forapper), Thursday, 12 February 2015 02:36 (nine years ago) link
4minute's opener "Call Me" is even more indebted to Baddest Female... that song was really ahead of its time, huh.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Thursday, 12 February 2015 02:37 (nine years ago) link
^^Cut it Out, not Call Me
― hurricane weather (forapper), Thursday, 12 February 2015 02:38 (nine years ago) link
it was, but i prefer "cut it out." better ideas, more fluid execution
― soyrev, Thursday, 12 February 2015 03:37 (nine years ago) link
amber - shake that brass: https://soundcloud.com/jet95/amber-shake-that-brass-full-audio
― misterjoshua, Thursday, 12 February 2015 08:26 (nine years ago) link
I'm gonna need the celeb-cameo filled MV to appreciate this.
Amber is really under-utilized, though. She can sing too.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Thursday, 12 February 2015 11:07 (nine years ago) link
Sohyun's on point with the silly and sassy in her Tickle Tickle lyrics. The Jiyoon song is promising until meh chorus.
― abcfsk, Thursday, 12 February 2015 13:28 (nine years ago) link
For fans of Neon Bunny, electro singer songwriter Azin released her first EP and single
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr43obFCeFg
― abcfsk, Thursday, 12 February 2015 14:16 (nine years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYGeGI1Ihlc
― misterjoshua, Thursday, 12 February 2015 16:43 (nine years ago) link
not gonna lie, the video made the song way more enjoyable for me
― misterjoshua, Thursday, 12 February 2015 16:49 (nine years ago) link
That song is so not representative of her minias a whole, which is surprisingly ballad-y! She has a pretty voice, quite distinctive too.
I really like Love Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nWrKay0qg4#t=42
― Roz, Friday, 13 February 2015 06:44 (nine years ago) link
Shake That Brass still isn't good but Amber is a cutie.
This mini >>> Zhou Mi's.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Friday, 13 February 2015 22:23 (nine years ago) link
This is genius though:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMuscKEmV3I
― hurricane weather (forapper), Friday, 13 February 2015 22:27 (nine years ago) link
It's Lizzy - Goodbye PMS ft. P(ark) M(yung) S(oo)!
― hurricane weather (forapper), Friday, 13 February 2015 22:28 (nine years ago) link
Though it sucks to have one more thing about those CRAZY WOMENZ ON THE RAG oh noes better stay away from them, I still love that this is a song.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Friday, 13 February 2015 22:37 (nine years ago) link
Standard ballad, but I like the schoolbell background bit in Don't Forget Me http://youtu.be/gXBoRuEL9HM by CCM project group TS (T-ara, The Seeya, SPEED).
― hurricane weather (forapper), Friday, 13 February 2015 23:21 (nine years ago) link
That first guy has a really nice voice
― hurricane weather (forapper), Friday, 13 February 2015 23:23 (nine years ago) link
And the #2 most-played Korean* vid in America in January is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPC9erC5WqU
*Japanese too
― hurricane weather (forapper), Friday, 13 February 2015 23:54 (nine years ago) link
I really like the last Japanese guy
― abcfsk, Saturday, 14 February 2015 00:18 (nine years ago) link
He's good right???
I keep replaying this, it's sticky as hell.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Saturday, 14 February 2015 00:29 (nine years ago) link
KeithApe and that guy are getting the most flack for sounding like OG Maco though.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Saturday, 14 February 2015 00:44 (nine years ago) link
On OG Maco's twitter they're getting flack, that is... The comments on worldstarhiphop are 99% positive.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Saturday, 14 February 2015 00:54 (nine years ago) link
Okay 10 replays in a row is enough. No more tonight. Really...
― hurricane weather (forapper), Saturday, 14 February 2015 01:14 (nine years ago) link
There's something kinda funny about trap-hop being the trend du jour and getting the full-on Kpop idol popification treatment i.e. MYNAME's latest (which even has the industry-standard woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh adlib).
― hurricane weather (forapper), Saturday, 14 February 2015 01:24 (nine years ago) link
yea i mentioned the keith ape song a few weeks ago, it's nice seeing something like it in asia. trap rap is the best
― misterjoshua, Saturday, 14 February 2015 01:43 (nine years ago) link
whoops i guess i missed it. and agreed.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Saturday, 14 February 2015 03:17 (nine years ago) link
DIY rnb'er Nieah (associated acts: Hoody, KittiB) releases like one song every 1,5 years and she's just put out a new one. It might be my favorite single of the year, k-pop or otherwise!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ymnNSqRKI
― abcfsk, Saturday, 14 February 2015 12:12 (nine years ago) link
wow, totally sold on that after about 10secs
― original bgm, Saturday, 14 February 2015 19:53 (nine years ago) link
Unpretty Rapstar has mostly been met with mockery among interntional k-pop fans but the new track from the show is doing really well on the Korean charts at #2 http://youtu.be/l7Oc2-bOE2c
Lee Jin-Ah also got another chart hit from a K-pop Star performance of her song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSi0GYWzFP4
― abcfsk, Monday, 16 February 2015 09:57 (nine years ago) link
also pretty fun watching them record My Type too: http://youtu.be/ov2iTGKUghg
냠냠냠 is cute but not something i'll be revisiting often i think
― misterjoshua, Monday, 16 February 2015 18:03 (nine years ago) link
It's a sign MIB needs to return, Jessi and Cheetah are getting a big boost from current interest in Kangnam (and are also holding down the track of course). MIB's Young Cream/Blue Cream is in the dog house with Knetizens for comments about the Korean flag and other bizarre antics on twitter though. Here's hoping dude can keep it together... here's a recent solo from him.
About the girls, Jessi and Cheetah are probably the best rappers on the show and I like seeing these reversals of the 2-guys-1-girl type of hip hop.
― hurricane weather (forapper), Monday, 16 February 2015 18:46 (nine years ago) link
production on the Rainbow mini is surprising, makes me feel hopeful about this year for k-pop. the single is probably my least favorite song tbh and Pierrot is probably my favorite. when that synth pad comes in oof
― misterjoshua, Monday, 23 February 2015 08:15 (nine years ago) link