From the jazzy chord voicings and circular funk bass lines to the phrasing of all vocals that aren't raps, "I Love It," which debuted this week at number 13 on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100, owes a considerable debt to the gloved one.
Executives from the South Korean hip-hop label Illionaire Records knew what they were doing in releasing "Oh Yeah (Feel Good)," the new electrifying new single by rapper Dok2, on a Friday.
Offering a frightening glimpse of where the Western world of increased surveillance is taking us, the "N.O" video by Bangtan Boys (BTS) is a must-see.
With "Sloppy Night" Eastern Sidekick shows they have what it takes to craft a quality song that you haven't heard a million times before.
Although Let's Go Dandy Boys Plus Shin Cho Yi's "By Your Side" is a modern take on Cranberries-flavored pop rock, competently executed with some nicely layered harmonies, the song was clearly the safe choice as a single.
"Bambi" by Lady Jane and Humming Urban Stereo would be right at home in a film like David Lynch's 1986 cult classic "Blue Velvet"
It is impossible to classify Lim Kim.
Anyone lucky enough to witness G-Dragon and Missy Elliott burn the house down with the live debut of their new collaboration 'Niliria' at KCON last month in Los Angeles, knew that the song was tight.
JYP captures the dreamy-yet-danceable vibe that so many classic 1990s R&B jams seem to muster with his new single "Love Is The Best."
For the single "Coup d'Etat" G-Dragon brought in two pop heavyweights.
Fitting into a groovy 1970s niche is South Korean R&B singer JQ's new single "Tell Me 'Yes'."
On "Let's Talk About Love" Seungri has produced a song that brings all the rhythmic precision and attitude any fan of the boy band could want.
On his new single "N.G." Defconn heads heavily in the R&B direction, a sound that guest singer Boni goes a long way towards helping him achieve with her powerful vocal hook.