New Release 09.14.15 | 05:58PM EDT
There's no bridge on "Whoa Ha!" the new single released Friday by Vasco from his forthcoming mixtape "Mad Max." But when the groove feels this right, there's no need to change it up.
New Release 09.11.15 | 04:27PM EDT
Released on Wednesday, Reddy's new single "Chi Kwon" featuring American MC brandUn DeShay, proves the potential for artists to broach new sonic frontiers when cultures collide on the mic.
New Release 09.10.15 | 06:03PM EDT
On his single "Zick Jasper," released on June 12, rapper and frontman of the four-man South Korean hip-hop act M.I.B, 5Zic is using his new name, (you guessed it) Zick Jasper.
New Release 09.09.15 | 04:28PM EDT
There is a certain handmade quality at the heart of "I'M NAMHYUNJOON," the new single released Monday by Poppin' Hyun Joon of Young Turks Club, that makes it easy to forgive the song's shortcomings.
Reviews 09.09.15 | 04:56PM EDT
Released on Wednesday, "The Red" is an exciting and concise collection of forward-thinking K-pop that melds many contemporary styles and solid performances into one pleasing, solid whole.
New Release 09.08.15 | 04:58PM EDT
As JYP's first ever male idol group and the label's first act to debut with a live band concept, DAY6, who debuted on Tuesday with the song, "Congratulations," are a welcome addition to the company's roster.
New Release 09.03.15 | 05:30PM EDT
"Halang Halang," released Monday by Soul Paper, has way too funky a beat to be folk, but includes too much subdued piano and acoustic guitar to be considered a straight-ahead dance song.
New Release 09.04.15 | 01:48PM EDT
When South Korean pop rock band F.T. Island returned on Aug. 16 with their 22nd single release "Puppy," they unleashed a sound that is an exciting stylistic departure for the group.
Old K-Pop 09.01.15 | 05:12PM EDT
On his 2012 release "See Through," Primary drew from modern acts like Kanye West or Frank Ocean, but also added a clever mixture of early East Coast rap with a dash of Nile Rodgers-produced '70s disco.
New Release 08.31.15 | 06:09PM EDT
Kassy manages an almost schizophrenic switch between vocal personas on her debut single "In My Bed," released Tuesday, demonstrating her ability as both a singer and MC.
Old K-Pop 08.27.15 | 03:28PM EDT
"People's Radio," the 2010 collaboration between The Quiett, Jerry.K, B-Free and Mad Clown, finds each of the rappers young, hungry and producing a sound every bit as great as the beat they are rhyming over.
New Release 08.25.15 | 07:25PM EDT
It's exciting to hear South Korean rapper Yankie channeling the same undeniable rush of those crushing classic rap beats on his single "Sold Out" featuring Zion.T, Tablo and Loco, released on May 25.
New Release 08.25.15 | 02:40PM EDT
It's inspiring to see Girls' Generation channeling their years onstage and into the studio to make the kind of deeper sound that only comes with experience on their new single "Lion Heart," released on Aug. 18
New Release 08.20.15 | 06:37PM EDT
Listening to "Such A Clown," the new single released Tuesday by Trampauline, it's clear what makes the group special is their unique take on keyboard-driven dance music.
New Release 08.19.15 | 06:37PM EDT
Released back in March, Giriboy's "Like As Fixed" featuring C-Jamm and Black Nut, from the album "Sexual Perceptions," is part of a growing wave of South Korean rap acts channeling California hip-hop icons.
Old K-Pop 08.19.15 | 11:14AM EDT
Korean hard rockers Yellow Monsters make it clear that they're no one-trick ponies on their 2014 track "Commie."
New Release 08.17.15 | 06:42PM EDT
The impressive resume of veteran pop performer Jang Hye Jin is hard to believe, considering the fresh, vivacious energy of her new single, "Summer Lady," released on Monday.
New Release 08.13.15 | 06:51PM EDT
It's exciting to hear South Korean rapper Ja Mezz raise his gin and juice in the air in support of the classic West Coast rap sound on his new single "Pilot" from the album "1/4," released on Tuesday.
New Release 08.12.15 | 04:27PM EDT
K-pop is continuing its trend towards fetishizing disco on "Hello" featuring Lena Park from Primary's new album "2," released on Wednesday.
New Release 08.11.15 | 07:08PM EDT
It is difficult not to be have your heartstrings tugged at by "Moonlight Dancing," the latest single from South Korean folk singer-songwriter Fromm, released on July 31.