Yang Dong Geun confirms for SMTM3

Yang Dong Geun (YDG) will be appearing on Mnet's "Show Me the Money 3."

According to Mnet, they revealed on the 10th that "Yang Dong Geun has confirmed to join Show Me the Money's season 3 that will start airing in early July" and "We plan on him appearing in the first round as a supporter but throughout the show, he'll be a producer for this season."

Yang Dong Geun spoke out about his appearance in saying, "I'm very nervous at the thought of working with colleagues who share the same dreams of hip hop as I do on a program" and "I want to go back to my roots and feel again what hip hop is."

CJ E&M producer Go Ik Jo of "Show Me the Money 3" said, "We're really glad that Yang Dong Geun will be on the show. As a rapper who has a broad spectrum in music ranging from true to trendy hip hop, we hope that on season 3, he can showcase his character exactly the way it is" and "We hope for your much anticipation for the other rappers besides Dok2, The Quiett, and Yang Dong Geun that will join the show." 


Source: Hiphopplaya 

360 Sounds releases first episode 'HEADROOM ROCKERS' for 360 TV

I am dumb and I don't know how to sub things (also, I wasn't sure if I would be allowed to sub over the video in the first place without consent even if I could) so the text transcript for the episode is below. I'll also translate every episode that releases.



DJ Soulscape: There's a constant growth of music being made and the environment in which it's made in is evolving greatly. The generation has evolved into one where producers nowadays are more inclined to work from home, whether it's with simple equipment or with their own skills, techniques, or sources to produce music and deliver it through the public via the internet or through media outlets.

Mood Schula: I don't think there's a particular title for the beat making scene in Korea right now but that doesn't mean that for the people who've already created a title for themselves, that there isn't an official title out at the moment. There's not that many albums released (in the scene) and I don't believe that there's an abundance of high quality music released right now.

PeeJay: There may or may not be people I already know of in the scene but I think this could be a fun program where we can discover others who create beats as well.

DJ Soulscape: There's a limit as to how much exposure those producers and beat makers receive and there's not that many opportunities for them to meet one another.

Avantgarde Vak: Firstly, the name "Headroom Rockers" itself is awesome. We should have started this (program) earlier but what matters is that 360 is the one starting it first.

DJ Soulscape: We created Headroom Rockers" because we felt compelled to show how each and every individual beat maker creates their own music through their style and how they go about delivering their music to the public. Also, the program gives the opportunity for these producers to meet with one another and listen to each other's music and allows current musicians and producers already working in the industry to give their inputs based on what they feel from listening to their music.

In order to make it fun, we set up the program like a competition. We decided to set it up as a tournament style by drawing names and having them battle one another. Although you can't make music compete with one another like sports does, we chose this method because we wanted to make it fun.

Mood Schula: The standards that I'm judging off of isn't how much potential the track has to be a hit or how many people will like the track but solely based off of the music alone. I want to judge based on what that person wanted to express through their music.

PeeJay: I think the idea of critiquing someone's beat is humorous because each individual has their own tricks and personal skills to create their sound. As a fellow beat maker, I want to be able to think, "Ah! What kind of knowledge can I gain from this person's music? This person's music is very creative and fresh." I think by looking at the competition in this aspect, it'll make it fun for me also. I'm not looking to critique someone, just looking for good beats.

DJ Soulscape: The final round will take place at a club called "Cakeshop" located in Itaewon in the form of a live battle. As motivation, we've prepared a grand prize for the winner which is my entire fortune that I have. The cash prize is 1,000,000won but right now, the amount isn't 1,000,000won yet. I'll work a little harder to fulfill the cash prize and will deliver the cash directly to the winner.


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Jtong denies starting up a label with E-Sens

On January 2nd, a report by an entertainment media outlet was released with news of E-Sens co-creating a music label with Jtong, catching the attention of hip hop lovers all around. However, the report was claimed to be false.

Entertainment media outlet OSEN had reported, "This is E-Sens' first big step into his solo career and he plans on releasing a new album in February as it was noted that he had received an investment from a major distributor just last week." Rhythmer checked in with Jtong in regards to the rumor and he confirmed that it's true E-Sens was in preparation of creating a new label however, Jtong was not involved and he had a plans for a project of his own.

After the report had made waves, Jtong had clarified the rumor through his personal Instagram saying, "'DOT' isn't a label but a crew that'll have fun hanging out with one another and performing together ㅋㅋㅋ Sens hyung is preparing a label on his own as well as I am preparing something of my own ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ The start of the new year is boisterous but I like it!!!!" 

Meanwhile, E-Sens had terminated his contract with Amoeba Culture last July and is taking an independent route.


Source: Rhythmer

Standart Music Group announces disbandment of their label

Having started off their label with an incredible lineup of artists such as Eluphant, Noise Mob, G-Slow, Soul Dive, and R-EST, it was unfortunate when the label had announced their disbandment on December 30th, 2013.

The label was determined to show an improved image of their artists, whether it was through promoting them individually or together with one another, and that this would progress the image of their label overall. The charm of the label was that most of the artists were in the same crew Speaking Trumpet and have been colleagues in the industry for a long time.

Standart Music Group kicked off the launch of their label in February of 2013 with a celebration concert and rolled out with releases from R-EST's single to Soul Dive's win on 'Show Me the Money 2' and their single 'This Young Night,' and G-Slow's digital album '#ing' and Kebee's official album not too long ago.

Source: Hiphopplaya


I would say most people saw this coming the moment they released news of the label when it was just Minos, RHYME-A-, and Kebee. Everyone called it a Soul Company 2.0 and how the label was pretty much a disgrace to Soul Company. Then RHYME-A- left a few months ago saying there were differences in the musical direction he wanted to take versus what Standart had wanted. And last but not least, everyone (and I'm sure the artists of Standart themselves) had expectations of the responses from the public since after all, more than half of them were from Soul Company and Soul Company swept off every label back in the day. It'll be interesting to see where everyone goes and signs off to now.

E-Sens to come back with new album in February + co-creates a label with Jtong

Rapper E-Sens, who was the center of attention of the hip hop diss controversy a while back, announced his plans in making his comeback to the music industry with February marked as his goal.

According to a representative of the music industry, they told us on the 2nd that E-Sens had co-created a music label with rapper Jtong as of recently. The two rappers showed their closeness in the hip hop diss controversy back in August when they had recorded together.

This is E-Sens' first big step into his solo career and he plans on releasing a new album in February as it was noted that he had received an investment from a major distributor just last week.

E-Sens' diss track 'You Can't Control Me' released last August became controversial due to including the real names of his senior group Dynamic Duo, who are also a part of his former label Amoeba Culture. Other artists such as Swings, Jtong, Simon D, and Gaeko also took part in the diss controversy and received a lot of attention from the public.

Meanwhile, E-Sens had terminated his contract with Amoeba Culture back in July and became popular through promoting under the duo Supreme Team with Simon D, making their debut back in 2009 and creating hits with tracks like 'Then Then Then' and 'Why,' which received a lot of love from the public.

Source: OSEN



Not surprising because he's dropped hints on Twitter about making a comeback, but it was a matter of when his comeback would be. Although it's not an exact date, at least something is guaranteed at a given time so now we're left with a lot of questions for the next two months. Will it be a mini album or a full album? Will Simon D featuring on the album? Are Jtong and E-Sens the only artists under their label? What made him decide to create a label as opposed to joining an existing one? Who is this major distributor? Will Amoeba Culture be a douchebag and try to prevent E-Sens on music shows?

So many questions and so many conspiracy theories to answer them but February isn't that far away so I'm really anticipating this album as I have been back when Supreme Team released Spin Off and there were hints being dropped of a solo album. Nonetheless I'm really excited for what's to happen and congrats to him for rolling out the new year with big news!

Nuttyverse releases mini album 'NV Sensation' and MV for title track 'My Hood'

Having released his first single 'The Right Way' in 2012, rapper Nuttyverse released his mini album 'NV Sensation' on the 15th along with the music video for the title track 'My Hood.'

The mini album consists of six tracks in total and Nuttyverse wrote, composed, produced, and even went beyond in planning for promotions as well as sketching out the visual concept for this album.

The two tracks 'My Hood' and 'Midnight Film' were both produced by Kimparkchella, who is also being praised for his newly released, self-produced album. The title track 'My Hood' uses a hooded sweater as a theme of all genders being able to enjoy wearing it despite any weather and has a cheerful rhythm to it while 'Midnight Film' on the other hand talks about the emotions that soak into your heart each night. The track 'Midnight Film' could be considered as the more insightful collaboration between the two artists and the checkpoint to understanding the direction that the album takes. The other tracks also showcase their individual charms, like the track 'PROVE' showing Nuttyverse's unique tightness, 'You Can Talk Informally' bringing up the awkward atmosphere of when you first meet someone and trying to resolve it by talking informally, criticizing the people who claim to be rappers when they produce displeasing music resembling raucous with 'Swarm of Cicada,' and finding the importance in little things between friendships through 'Hey Guys.'

The album features female vocalist Gugustar and Dong Kyung while producers such as Kimparkchella, BLASTI, Jay Kidman, Jackeffect, and Bronchild all participated in the album, adding onto the completeness of it. Meanwhile, the music video was produced and completed by director IPTC, who is also actively promoting in the scene with various works.


Source: Hiphopplaya

[Verse 1]
Everyone's a sinner when it comes to fashion
Everyone tries to seek being fresh but seeing the items that the fashionistas sport, they all sort it by colors
Hoodie, zip up, check
Even the dogs on the streets wear hoodie as if they knew what looked cool
I always repeat in picking up and putting down the coat and in the end, I find my branded hoodie
Besides the hot summer, I wear it throughout all three seasons
This is the realest in fashion, perfect
If I had a solid colored t-shirt, you don't even have to say anything becuase I check that I'm wearing a hoodie with it
I stick my hands in the loose pockets and walk along the asphalt block, keeping my steps at a 2, 4 rhythm
My feeling right now is on high on the frequency

[Hook]
My stylish hoodie
My small house is my hood
My hood is comfortable for me whenever
Mix and match the colors and wear it; my hood

Red, black, grey (my hood)
Green, blue, beige (my hood)
White, brown, navy (my hood)
Mix and match the colors and wear it; my hood

[Verse 2]
It's basic but still a desirable item
I spit my raps in wanting to become like Shady, just like the opening for the Lose Yourself music video
I first found out about the coolness of hoodies
Before they became a part of coordinated outfits for kids who rap, it filled up my entire closet but now it's become a part of everyone
It's a savior in being able to cover my bare face and the skin troubles that my hair can't hide
It makes a fatty look slimmer and an anchovy look more filling, this is the charms of a hoodie
I want to live more like a cooler guy so I put my hoodie on with both fists clenched
With my hat and hand's up and hand's high up to the sky, I only need my hoodie - I don't need a coordinator (stylist)

[Hook]
My stylish hoodie
My small house is my hood
My hood is comfortable for me whenever
Mix and match the colors and wear it; my hood

Red, black, grey (my hood)
Green, blue, beige (my hood)
White, brown, navy (my hood)
Mix and match the colors and wear it; my hood

[Bridge]

Although we can't sport it like Levitt or GD but everyone wants to be shone on their own ray of sunshine so start off with confidence and wear it confidently
The solution is a hoodie so don't wander somewhere else
Everyone knows this makes you look cool but don't throw away coolness by claiming we're all copycats 
Tank top, short sleeve t-shirts, and hoodies - that's fashion
What else is there to say when that itself is fashion

[Hook] x2
My stylish hoodie
My small house is my hood
My hood is comfortable for me whenever
Mix and match the colors and wear it; my hood

Red, black, grey (my hood)
Green, blue, beige (my hood)
White, brown, navy (my hood)
Mix and match the colors and wear it; my hood


Lyrics Source: Olleh Music

Jerry.k releases new album 'Dope Dyed' and MV for title track 'Pierrot'

Nominated for the best rap/hip hop album of 2012 at the Korean Music Awards, Jerry.k released his new album 'Dope Dyed' on the 15th along with the music video for his title track 'Pierrot' featuring Kim Jae Suk of Wanted.

In respect to hip hop, the album is considered an official mixtape however, it's classified as a 2.5 album in respects to the music market. This album is different from his past two, as his first focused on the problems in society while his second focused on ego The new album 'Dope Dyed' digs deep into both hip hop music and life, holding the overall theme of "holding hip hop as a way of life."

The album was sold through social funding (better known as crowd funding) made especially for the fans with a limited CD copy and in return, Jerry.k received fan service by reaching his goal of over 300% for the amount sold. The album featured artists Rico and Sleeq, who are housed in the label Daze Alive run by Jerry.k, and others like Huckleberry P, JJK, Psycoban, DJ Wegun, and more. What stood out most from all the featuring artists was vocalist Kim Jae Suk, a member of the soul and R&B group Wanted.

Jerry.k produced the tracks himself as well as other producers such as Kato, a producer from Atlanta who had worked with artists such as Dumbfoundead, Dizzy Wright, and Roscoe Dash, participating in the album. Additional producers include Prima Vista, Vida Loca, HOLYDAY, Yella Diamond, and S'WAY.D.

The title track 'Pierrot' comforts the younger generation from society's pressure of always having to smile like a clown, to be optimistic despite hardships, and the issues of not being able to be to your feelings. The collaboration between Jerry.k and Kim Jae Suk is unique, with Jerry.k delivering his heavy rap while Kim Jae Suk offers his warming vocals. The music video was produced by IPTC, who is currently active in the Korean hip hop scene and has worked with Jerry.k and his pre-release singles for the 'Dope Dyed' album.

Meanwhile, Jerry.k will be holding a showcase on November 24th (Sunday) at 5PM at Hongdae's D Dim Hall in celebration of his new album but tying it with 'Daze Alive Vol. 2.' Along with his artists Rico and Sleeq who are also under the Daze Alive label, other artists such as Huckleberry P, JJK, Psycoban, DJ Lykhan, and others will be appearing as guests for the show.

Source: Hiphopplaya

Jerry.k is always on it with the translations (the MV is subtitled!) so go check it out!

Kimparkchella releases new album 'Love Peace Revolution'

I've been waiting for nothing more than Kimparkchella's new album and it's finally here. I remember he hinted he was in the works of a new album around the beginning of this year and finally, on November 8th, he released his newest album 'Love Peace Revolution.'

Although he's put out albums before, this is his first ever solo album under the name "Kimparkchella." He's started to work under the name for producing or featuring for other people but his past solo album was under the pen name Ponytail. Anyway, because it is an official album and the first to be under his name, I think that's what took so long for it to release. With Analog Boy, Paloalto, Fana, Saetbyeol, Soulman, Huck P, and other popular artists on the album, it's no doubt that he was guaranteeing a quality album and he delivered it.

Chella decided to use the track 'Adore You' for his title track from the album and released the music video on the 12th featuring both Nuck of Soul Dive and Kream. The track had sort of a lulling sound with the guitar done by Chella and Kream's part did his job giving the track a lighter feel with his vocals. If he had more parts, it'd probably kill the song since he wasn't that great of a vocalist in my opinion. As for Nuck...I can't say anything because translating the lyrics, my fingers and toes curled from the cheesiness and yeah...let's not talk about Nuck's lyrics. Speaking of lyrics though, if you're interested, check out the translations below!

[Intro - Nuck of Soul Dive]
Chella & N.U.C.K S.O.U.L.D.I.V.E
Adore You, let's go

[Verse 1 - Nuck]
The first time I saw her was when I woke up from the sounds of my mother playing the piano for her lessons
I felt something burning up but I simply wash it away
I'd ride my skateboard along the lake
Who cares about homework and they all fade away
I keep having fun without a care of not knowing what rules and laws are
Grades? I flunk everything besides English and P.E
And that's when I saw her for the second time that day
A-F-K-N Soultrain's weekend
I've spent countless nights staying up with drumming rhythms and warm LPs would comfort me
At times I'd spend my afternoons with the unwinding cassette tapes and take out
Coffee time was the third time! She approaches me to my side in a newly way

[Hook - Kream]
Hey, Love, I'm nervous just as I used to be
Hey, Love, continue to come towards me
Hey, Love, like the times when you first embraced me
I'm calling for you again at this very moment

[Verse 2 - Nuck]
The fourth time we met was so fresh, so clean
My CDP allowed me to take both the bus and the beats
I'm drawn to the pure ladies and it was a period of time when I'd collect them one by one to fill me up
I'd lose track of day and night in trying to make her
I'd wrestle and fight with my speakers, making it cry and laugh, and the vibrations of the bass would make me cry once more
Remember that in reminiscing the days of your roots; you are music
My grandmother's voice I miss, my father's humming, and the butterflies I had in confessing to her
Also, this very moment as I stand on stage
Yes!! This is unforgettable like a love story
I'm taking you with me and going on air
We're overcoming the barrier of ethnicity across the ocean over there in delivering the strength of love

[Hook 2 - Nuck & Kream]
Hey, Love (Hey, Love) It's You
Hey, Love (Hey, Love) It's You
Hey, Love (Hey, Love) It's You
Cupid hit me 
What's your name, girl 
Music with me, I feel it whenever

[Bridge - Nuck]
Some say she's become cheap and light, and that there's no hope to her
I cry as if I'm imprisoned without a fence but I still love her
She waits for me; free the music
Yes!! This is unforgettable like a love story
I'm taking you with me and going on air
Deliver this strength of love that was able to overcome the wall of hearts 

[Hook - Kream]
Hey, Love, I'm nervous just as I used to be
Hey, Love, continue to come towards me
Hey, Love, like the times when you first embraced me
I'm calling for you again at this very moment

[Hook 2 - Nuck & Kream]
Hey, Love (Hey, Love) It's You
Hey, Love (Hey, Love) It's You
Hey, Love (Hey, Love) It's You
Cupid hit me 
What's your name, girl 
Music with me, I feel it whenever



Since I love the album so much and have been waiting for it for a while, I chose a track that was my favorite and decided to translate it. Half of it is because I'm a huge fan of Paloalto if you cant' tell but the other half was because the song was so perfect in many ways. How was it perfect? First off, everything pieced together. Usually I have this pet peeve where I'll really like a song based on how it sounds but when I read the lyrics, it's the complete opposite from what I was expecting and be thrown off by it. However, this track all centered around its theme. The theme was about an adult reminiscing on their childhood and how as an adult, they've shed their innocence over the years and found their breaking point of wanting to detach from their childhood since they no longer resemble it. I normally don't look for themes in songs but I'd like for a song to have one to bring out better quality lyrics from an artist but also give the opportunity for the artist to make the song into their own by being able to narrate their story, to which I believe is what makes up hip hop mostly, by telling and sharing your story. Anyway, the title is very interesting also. The literal translation is 'Imago' which is the last stage of metamorphosis of an insect and they attain maturity (stole this from Wikipedia).

TLDR: I really like this song and I translated it. Go listen to it.

[Verse 1 - Paloalto]
The once boy has grown into an adult now and the naive image before is growing further away
I've already changed too much for me to fit in with my memories
I go
You can't live with purely passion alone and you can't live passionately for what you want
I try to protect the things I love and in the process, I'd step over others in trying to win against them
Although that sin bothers me, I can't easily wash it away
Rather than being a shelter for others, I used my shoulder to push over the person next to me
I don't want to become a fake wearing a mask in acting nice
I wonder, what kind of person will I become and remain as in the future?
It's been a long while since the innocence in me rebelled
But one things' the same and I'm still looking at the light that shines bright

[Hook - Kream]
Boy oh boy, let go of my hand so I can soar
I beg to you oh, even if you hold onto me, I can only leave now

[Verse 2 - Paloalto]
The dreams I dreamed of when I was younger became reality
What I've achieved since then hasn't become a waste
I feel lonely whenever the friends who supported me slowly disappeared from my side one by one
But I'm not permitted to wallow in my memories or be sad because once the time of when we made our promise passes by, I end up forgetting about it
As time passes by, I grow accustomed to the small goodbyes
To become used to something makes me parched
I realize a lot of things but it's still all confusing to me right now
The only answer I know is that I don't know the answers
I'm just expressing my life out of my instincts
Although I can't see what my life looks like from the eyes of God, my resentment still breathes
I can't stop and I'm going to survive
The boy is now an adult and this isn't a joke

[Hook - Kream]
Boy oh boy, let go of my hand so I can soar
I beg to you oh, even if you hold onto me, I can only leave now

Lyrics Source: Music Olleh

Primary gets slammed by Dispatch with plagiarism evidence for 'I Got C'

According to a representative from Caro Emerald, a musician promoting in Netherlands, they critiqued Primary's skills fairly high and even went so far as titling him as a talented producer.

Quoted from the text above, producer David Schreurs told Dispatch, "I would like to say that Primary sounds like a talented producer. He uses our music as a template to create his own, which is an honor but on some songs, he's just going too far with it. I would like to say he should start trusting his own talent, because he sure is a good producer."

As hot as the 'Infinity Challenge Music Festival' has gotten from all the press, it's no different that Primary's head is growing hotter too, except in all the wrong reasons due to plagiarism accusations for his collaboration track with Park Myung Soo titled 'I Got C' for the popular TV show 'Infinity Challenge.' The track was accused of sounding similar to Netherland's famous musician Caro Emerald's track, 'Liquid Lunch.'

With the spotlight on Primary because of 'I Got C,' his past works were also exposed and flamed for sounding similar to Emerald's other tracks, including 'Happy Ending' from his first album, Park Ji Yoon's 'Mr. Lee,' and the sketch version of 'I Got C' that was heard on 'Infinity Challenge.'

A representative of Primary came into defense in regards to the plagiarism accusations saying that the similarity comes from being within the same genre, that the 'retro swing' genre gives a similar ambiance to one another. They also claimed that it's absurd for Primary to bring a plagiarized track on a nationally broadcast show. Unfortunately for Primary and Amoeba Culture, the public begs to differ from their defense, as suspicion still remains.

Is it plagiarism or is it all a misunderstanding? Dispatch attempted an interview on the 4th with Emerald's representatives who live in Netherlands. We raised our questions to David Schreurs, the producer of the 'songwriting' team and manager of Emerald.

◆ I Got C: "The accusations of this track mixing 3 of Emerald's tracks"

In being the center of the spotlight of controversy, Schreurs claimed that 'I Got C' had mixed 3 of Emerald's tracks into one, the three tracks being 'You Don't Love Me' released in January of 2010, 'Liquid Lunch' released in September of 2013, and 'Paris.' He claims that the track weaved the important parts of all three tracks into one. 

Of course, Schreurs doesn't go as far as claiming it 'plagiarism' however, he just pinpointed that the ambiance of certain parts were very similar. To point out exactly which parts sound similar, the into for 'I Got C' sounds similar to 'You Don't Love Me' and the melody of the line "My newly polished shoes and my pocket's abundant in a wealthy year" sounds like the 00:57 - 01:15 mark of 'Liquid Lunch.'

He also mentioned the chorus where Park Myung Soo sings, "Oo lady, oh yeah lady" sounding similar to the opening of 'Liquid Lunch.' Last but not least, the line "I'm not mad but I'm chic. I think I've fallen for myself. I just simply winked" reminds us of the electronic piano sound from 'Paris.'

Schreurs said, "The piano intro and the chorus horn sound similar to 'You Don't Love Me'" and "The chord and melody during the verse sound similar to 'Liquid Lunch' and the 'Middle 8' bridge part is carried similarly to the chords for 'Paris.'" 

◆Mr. Lee (Mystery): "The overall composition sounds similar to 'One Day'"

Park Ji Yoon's comeback track 'Mr. Lee (Mystery)' was written and composed by Primary himself while Park Ji Yoon sang the song. Unfortunately for Park Ji Yoon, this track received the spotlight in suspicion for plagiarism along with 'I Got C.' According to netizens, the plagiarism was from none other than Emerald once again. The suggested track was 'One Day,' which was a part of the album released last May. 

We were curious as to what Emerald and the songwriting team thought of this and Schreurs responded by criticizing that the overall composition for 'Mr. Lee' sounded similar to 'One Day,' from the chord system to the composition, as well as similar instruments being used. What made the similarity more noticeable was how the accompaniment and melody was carried in the intro especially. 

First off, the first claim was that at the 00:42 mark for 'Mr. Lee,' it sounded like the 00:42 mark for 'One Day' also. Next was the 00:56-01:11 mark of 'Mr. Lee' sounding similar to 00:59-01:24 of 'One Day.' In other words, the the melody for the introduction, how the first verse was carried out, the chorus, and the melody were parallel in similarity. 

Schreurs said, "I especially like this track out of Primary's tracks, as the sound is very fresh" and "But I can't erase the feeling of the chord system, structure, drum track, use of instruments, and overall sound being similar to 'One Day.'"

◆Happy Ending: "It has the basics from two of Emerald's tracks from 2010."

'Happy Ending' has also become the target for the debate on Primary's plagiarism accusations, as the timing of the release for both 'Happy Ending' and 'The Other Woman' played a pivotal role for the accusation this time. Primary's fans came into defense in saying that 'Happy Ending' was released in 2011, which was faster than Emerald's 'The Other Woman,' claiming that this round of accusations was merely because of similarity in genre.

But with further investigation, it was found that 'The Other Woman' was actually released in 2010 but was a part of Emerald's first official album later on, making it that 'The Other Woman' was released a year before 'Happy Ending.' It wasn't just 'The Other Woman' that was a victim as there is said to be another track involved.

According to Schreurs, he claimed that 'Happy Ending' was referenced from 'I Know that He's Mine,' a track released on January 29, 2010. He claimed that 'Happy Ending' sounded much more similar to this than 'The Other Woman,' adding on that everything sounded similar besides the melody.

Schreurs said, "I believe 'Happy Ending' sounds more similar to 'I Know that He's Mine.' It has the basics from that track" and emphasized "From strum guitar to the guitar solo part, even the horn sound, harmonica, baritone, saxophone, percussion, and beats, they all sound the same." 

◆"Primary, could it be plagiarism...and what are Emerald's thoughts?"

From Shinsadong Tiger's 'No No No' to Roy Kim's 'Spring Spring Spring,' as well as IU's 'Pink Shoes' and now Primary. The year 2013 seems to be an endless year of plagiarism controversies for the music industry but none of those tracks have been taken to court. With the excuse of new chords growing extinct, it seems that there's a limit to an original sound and you just can't deny it, even if you claim it's a similarity in genres.

To plagiarize is to use either some or all of someone else's copyrighted item. The political term for this is 'plagiarism.' Now, how many times did Schreurs, producer for Emerald, use the term 'plagiarism' in our interview with 'Dispatch'? 

He actually didn't claim any of the tracks were plagiarized. The closest he's gotten to phrasing something similar was when he said that it can "be seen as plagiarism." When asked if this was a sign of plagiarism, he said, "I think it's up to a judge to decide this, not us."

Instead, he said, "He uses our music as a template to create his own, which is an honor but on some songs he's just going too far with it. I would like to say that he should start trusting his own talent, because he sure is a good producer!"

Last but not least, he showed his gratitude. The representative of Emerald said, "Hopefully, Primary's current success will help introduce our music to the South Korean public, and people will discover the Grandmono philosophy of releasing luxury vinyls, deluxe CD packages, and album apps. And even better, we would love to come over and perform live and on TV!"

<Next is the comparison clips to Primary and Emerald's songs. If you listen to the two songs, there are similarities but also at times, has a completely different feel. Of course, there will be parts that Emerald claimed to sound similar but it could also be of a result from the specialties that this genre brings like Primary had claimed.

Source: Dispatch via Nate

Basick releases 'Therapy' EP

Ever since the disbandment of Independent Records, Basick has occupied himself outside of his studies by releasing singles leading up to the release of his new EP, 'Therapy.' The production seems to be done by a couple of people, one of them being G-Slow and the featuring isn't anything flashy but Paloalto is on it and we all know anything with Palo is nothing but great. On a side note, I always hoped Basick to sign with Hi-Lite Records because he seems to be going down a similar route that Hi-Lite is going in terms of overall sound, just like how this new EP is centralized around trap music. He said it was trap music and he was right. The thing about EPs is that a lot of artists will create a theme or centralize around a certain sound or genre but there's always one or two tracks that are love songs that are bones to throw at the public because we all know how well that worked for some mainstream hip hop artists (cough Dynamic Duo cough).

Anyway, I'm not a huge fan of trap music but the EP was solid. Solid enough that I want to translate all of the lyrics...but I'll do the title track "Therapy" for now. If you like the album and would like for me to translate any of the other tracks, I'll update this thread. For now, enjoy!

[Verse 1]
Ugh yo bitch, you need therapy
That ain't fuckin' HIP (HOP) 
Recognize the letter "B," satisfaction guaranteed
Doctor Lee. My ID. A telepathy for you, my idea. 
You're a thoughtless parody and the wrinkles of your brain are slick like elastin
Fuck that trap, fuck dubstep, fuck your precious golden era please
The skill to miss a beat is Supreme Kai (damn humiliation)
Who on Earth told you to release a CD? Why don't you get better, bitch

[Hook]
Fuck yo shit, I'm out of patience. 
You sick bitch. Uh, you's a patient

[Verse 2]
Bitch I need therapy. So sick from my occupational disease
I can see my future clearly in the 3D theater
My personality's ileegal and even my career's speeding like a single parent
I'll tell it to you simply in what I urgently desire, and that's 'fortune' like a single parent
If you think I'm materialistic, go right on ahead and think I am but it's guys like them that when they look at me, my focused stance is suicidal*
I think of this music as my woman and when her and I make love, my state is always at a "normal position"
Whenever her and I see each other, we're always, chill, chill, chill like the Altair and the Vega
If you can't understand this, then you're already behind
They say that that kid's completely black 
Man, I'mma yello and I'm also not human but a bumblebee
Call the doctor. I'm out patient
I'm so sick like a patient 

[Verse 3]
Everyone says "I am sick" but instead of saying something, I just kiss the mic once more
Boniour hip hop, because you're so pretty
No need for men, so just keep flirting 
You're so charming that you mess up a man's life
Running while blind, but nobody got no guarantee 
Everyone grows sick and old, and finds me; yes I'm a therapist
The vets treat the wolf-like bastards with no euthanasia
Instead of prescription, they wake them up with the euthanasia of reality
Is it that hard to transfer over what you want to say on a piece of a paper to a mic? 
Huh? It's like piecing a puzzle together and getting frustrated where you just close your eyes; quitting is like a sweet, tempting candy 
Tang tang*, you died because you couldn't escape from your greed and your current state is 
Bang bang, I draw a cloud of smoke through my sigh in having to let you go, right when you were up on your feet 


*Suicidal...I used it because it seemed the most fitting but 자폐 is also autism which didn't seem to fit? Correct me if I'm wrong
*Tang tang is like the sound of gunshots. Couldn't use bang bang because that was used in the next line...

[Request] 'Control' - Nuttyverse & Donutman

Donutman - Control


I tried to stay still but I can't control myself
I can't help it that my instincts call for me
This here is the land of Korea and Seoul is my city
I was born here and was raised eating kimchi

But I was a bit different from the average set of Korean people
With that said, I listened to hip hop
I don't about your family background or where you're from
If there's one thing that gets my attention, it's what you've done

This is my one request for success
If you can't abide by it, then you best believe that I'l fail
I don't put effects in my rap, I put my heart in
As if I literally took my heart out, I can't breathe

Look, Korean hip hop is literally full of foreigners
Once you listen to it, you'll say, "Ah, of course foreigners are different"
I prove that those words are wrong on my own
Look carefully as I bite onto kimchi and rip apart these gyopo rappers

Young & gifted, my source of income depends on this mission
I can't just drink water and leave on this long journey I've embarked on
My greed is overfilling but this is a blessing to me
Also, my empty plate is none other than a blessing from the gods

I'll maintain good health and live a long life in this game
Eternal life, I live well despite not taking any medicine
Swings, E-Sens, Yasu, Ugly Duck, and TakeOne
No one can stop me, fuck it, I'm outta control

Uh if you can't agree with my words, then take me as your target for your next track
Also, C-ZA hyung and Crucial Star hyung, stop sending messages on Kakao Talk
This message is for improvement so accept it confidently

All the hip hop fans are asking for disses of anyone but you turned away from me a few years ago just because I didn't have any connections
Are you all comfortable just watching while instigating fights?
Seriously here, who was the one that faced the loss alone?

Come out Okasian, despite me not having any ill feelings towards you
I'm just annoyed because people keep comparing us two
So turn back once you listen to this all the way in America
Prove yourself this once if you're really my opponent

I'm going to survive, I'm definitely going to survive
I'll be okay even if I get beat and cornered because I lived like a retard before
How many years has passed, yet I remember each and every moment

Uh, I respect Moon Ji Hoon hyung despite him getting cursed at
This case was your real upgrade, not your EP, hyung
You're really awesome and you kept your promise at your debut
You said you'd flip Korea over and there's no one above or below you now

Hip hop is skills, motha fucka and I'll steal all the handicap seats
You're a bitch like the sound of the bell when you get off
For the bitches who aren't confident, please get off
This is Korean hip hop, hip hop that's rewritten






Nuttyverse - Mind Control


This is a good bait, but control is unbearable for the kimchi men
To those who can't seem to get on rhythm, what you need first is some mind control
These souls with no sense of identity can't seem to understand as they have an excess of excretion
After trampling over everyone, I'm ready to penetrate the Arc de Triomphe

The discolored wild apricots calculate for how to promote themselves
Get the timing wrong and you lose your entire fortune
You criticize the system but if you look at the meat fenced in, don't you see how foolish this is? Chasing your beliefs

From Lamar to Swings, this
Somebody overlooking the situation asks why a catfish is butting in a fight between dragons
What? Have you listened to 'Control' a couple of times?
This is simply just playing around, "proof" to them promoting themselves

You call that rap? They can't control their sphincters with no respects to the beats
These guys are unruly, merely fuckers with no respect wanting respect
Who's the king and who are these countrified dumbasses bringing up the king's crown

Chicks hope you express your emotions when they give you blowjobs
That's why the results you ejaculate are always murky
Respect for Kendrick; take that sour smell out
Your competence is reevaluated so don't fuck around

Don't be satisfied with where you're at in how you got there sucking on your hyungs' dicks
Up till here was the message I'm delivering to the guys jacking off
Don't ruin the picture in butting into places and don't think that this is an opportunity for you just because it's a festival

An unjustifiable diss isn't ever cool
This is the rule for the fakes who
What are you trying to earn that you're spitting everywhere? (opportunists)
What are you trying to earn that you butt in? (attention seeking retards)

An opportunity is given to those who are prepared, you know what I mean?
What you can only grasp is what's in between your legs, you know what I mean?
Oh my God, please protect my ears, God
Oh my God, please protect my ears, God

These pathetic people don't ever worry
You can already see their limits but their dreams are too big
This is why I'm going to kill the bodies now as it's a form of self-defense for my ears

[Request] Tarae's 'Stop. Fighting' and Skandalous' 'ContLoL'

Tarae - Stop. Fighting


The hip hop scene used to be turned away and isolated by people but thanks to the verse Sens threw out, the scene became a source of luring onlookers
I'm not trying to claim a table full of delicious food by placing my spoon on top
According to the underground scene, they say that if you're a second generation rapper onlooking the scene for 14 years, you're just a bitch
I intervened fearlessly like a taxi driver; I'm a little pissed that I wasn't invited to the same party
You guys have fans who are there to listen to the albums you release but I'm far from the success and scandals
I wanted to keep cruising like an 8 ton truck with a broken handle but it's because of rocks like you that I end up hitting the floor
Simon D, San-E, Quiett, Zino, Dok2, Moon Swings, and Taewoon's little brother Zico
I end up remembering your title tracks and the reason why is because it's damn popular among the trainees I give lessons to
That's right, you guys are always the hot issue and have become my textbook for me to make a living every day
I released my album but I'm an old lady living alone with no husband, used rookie rapper Tarae with no motivation
When you guys ran joyfully across the stage, I had to starve from having privileges lie you and I tried starting up again but fuck now I'm too old
So even though I went on 'Show Me the Money,' everyone else besides Inchang, Mad C, Kyun, Zizo, and Swings, we're all leftovers
But what's this, I see some amateur imitating king kong bombastic reggae and his skills of course just bloomed; because of that fucker, he's the humidifier to my vision
I've seen failure and it's not all that sweet. The reason why I became an artist is slowly dissipating like 4men
Why do I keep going after something that I know I'll screw up in time and time again; a complete loss in electronic.
Also, this is my first confession but respect, respect, respect. I respect everyone and admire them.
I'm ashamed so I'm sleepy and when kids see my rap, they fall asleep ㅎㅎ
Whenever I see you guys make issues in the press I need a tissue
Of course everyone disses one another to protect their plates but go on the planes alone
It's disappointing to see the greedy seniors hit it off thinking they're the only ones who run hip hop
That's right, let's all band together but this doesn't mean I'm Gestapo
You guys add on labels like king and genius and no.1 but what am I? I'm just a crybaby
At least you guys are better off than where I am and no matter how much I rinse my eyes out, I can't see any fans of Tarae
You're lucky you're well off and your stomach is full because what happens when someone notices you? You just lower your snapback even more
Of course, that's not something to brag about because there's someone else out there living a life like me and holding it in
This is an opportunity for me to record now and to all the underlings uploading, stop and be friends with me
The rappers born in 84 that I mentioned above, when I say hi to you next time, greet me back because I never act like I'm better






Skandalous - ContLoL


This is control
Yeah Imma troll
S-k-a-n-d-a-l-o-u-s

During this chaotic time, I can't control my broiling blood
I don't talk about someone's personality if I haven't met them
I enjoy tasting and chewing from what I see, listen, and feel
I'm a thoughtless dude and all of my targets cry

All the uncool rap games rotted away
That's why everyone's popping beats by no I.D
I thought someone was really going to show something
Before I stand in front of the mic as one of the maniacs

The inferior third rates are celebrating with one another
The bitches who call themselves pros can't be more fed up with
The music that came out around the time I was born have changed up into 'Immortal Song' styles
Because there's no hip hop, they probably took $200 with them

D.O crew and Meta crew have a soccer match, so why is Usain Bolt out in the field dribbling then?
Rap isn't about running but soccer so better run smart
I think you need a rap lesson, this is chapter start

A wallowing bird is a wife sent to court
When talking about collecting pays, MC Sniper grits his teeth
According to the cunning fuckers, they're all the same with their words
I see if maybe their songs changed but they're all shit

It's the first time I've seen such thing on top of a broadcast stage where from the lips of a rapper that was from an underground label who held power before, he stammers while ignoring all lyrics on instrumentals
Although he did succeed in eye contact, he's still a shortfall rapper

Your puke-worthy vocals after the cries for oppa
It's the most disgusting, that old orange sensibility of youra
Even with hip hop bias aside, I can't see your strong point
Of course there's a reason for everything, especially why you had to crawl out to there as well

This royal rumble is boring as hell and it's like a female boxing match
Men's volleyball and WNBA
Let alone my eyes, now my ears are all rotten also
I even wasted my money so give me my TV licensing fee back

To be honest, I went on season 1 during 2012, but you can't see me and you know the reason why
I killin' all competitions in frot of Double K
But all he said to me after I was done was if I had any love songs?

After saying 16 more bars, I planted a sticker right on my chest but I went to home while the cunts who've waited for so long were the only ones happy
Fuck all the TV rappers, pussy ass rappers
Go and have it all for yourselves and I hope you screw up

You were born too late anyway
And a fuck you too to the hidden legends hiding behind sunglasses
You're also being ridiculed but it's something I can't say

You make a dedication album with your own hands but hurry up and wake up from your 20th century
It's not that great of a song and you ride off of idol artists
What's this nonsense of you being from the 1st hip hop generation

I have no fans, connections, or Twitter followers, nor do I have a company so I talk however the fuck I want
If you have a problem, then come out with a response yourself
Why are you calculating things because you only live once

Also, a fuck you to the retards lowering standards for being called here and there just because you're a girl
Your pussy isn't aromatic so stop biting Nicki and do something else

Everyone's a Yoon Mirae wannabe or a CL wannabe
For 10 years everyone's been a Yoon Mirae copycat and what makes them only different is their makeup
Even the replicas don't go blank and you better step up your game because all you are, are used for viewing pleasures

The number for that is too high for me to list names but maybe I'll make a list and post it on Facebook
I'll list it according to positions so try and guessing the shortlist
I got love for you all so Imma tryna fuck you

I heard music that reached 500 a month but are you fucking kidding me, just quit everything
Aren't you embarrassed to even hand out your business card?
Your standards are embarrassing and it's music that makes me feel sorry

Acting carelessly with your white pants and thick-rimmed glasses
Just shut up because I really have no idea what you eat that makes you that crazy
You're just a burden, so stop singing
I'm at a state of pleading you as I'm crying just like you

You're finally hearing how you're a has-been now. Isn't it so welcoming?
Have you listened to 'Nothing'? There isn't even the slightest value to it
Why don't you form a has-been trio: Nachal, Choiza, and Mithra
You've met a great match of partners and the postponement is a luxury

Dynamic Duo, Garion, and Epik High
I can only listen to 50% of the album and you know why
Because skills are our seniors, every day freshmen
Look up their discography and it's no different from trash

You guys made it on the news for dissing Sechskies
Now tie me up and go ahead in stoning me
Although you may shut up bitches, I speak what I want, even if everyone turns their backs on me
Don't ask me what to do because I'm originally microphone solo

I don't have time to care for what others think on this path I walk alone on
I make another track and Imma be your undertaker
This is a tombstone and a pile driver is my secret weapon
Uncontrollable, my inclination is senselessness

Dead'P hops on the 'Control' hype, targets kpop idols and ballad rappers instead

In midst of the battle that's going on within Korean hip hop scene and on top of Big Sean's Control beat, Dead'P walks in with a verse of his own but decides to choose a different opponent...or should I say, opponents. Instead of calling out a rapper for looking like a pig or digging deep into someone's history to pen into a diss track, Dead'P decides to bring one of the bigger issues that has been constantly clouding the underground scene into the spotlight which is the shallow music industry and rappers feeling the need to sell out to cater the general public's tastes.

Korean hip hop has been pretty dead for the past few years (I still consider it dead) but has been a bit lively due to the general public of Korea taking an interest to Korean hip hop thanks to 'Show Me the Money' (SMTM for short). But the problem lies in the fact that what's shown on SMTM is that they're suited for teenagers to be able to listen to which means cutting down on the cuss words, the topic of the rap being more understandable, and the list goes on. Outside of SMTM, you see rappers like Dynamic Duo not rapping about what used to be struggles and pride in the underground community but throwing in popular vocalists or rapping about how to win a girl on a smooth jazzy beat.

So what does Dead'P do? Exactly that. Except he also kind of calls out everyone else for being stupid and tries to drive the focus to where Korean hip hop needs it.

Anyway, as always, track is linked below with translated lyrics so let me know what you think of it!


Also, I solemnly swear the English parts were penned by Dead'P himself and to preserve the good nature of an artists' lyrics, I kept it in. That's right my friends, those aren't typos.





Dead'P - Rap Game Control


How can I say this
Fuck it, this is greatest
All of fake mc niggas, they just faded
No entertaining
How refreshing is it to take off all of our masks
I can fuck all you rap babies
Everyone calls themselves the rules at the place of where rules and guidelines to rap games were made
Fuck it, this game is royal rumble
Who's winner?
Yes, I talk about big men
You guys are funny, banding together, sticking together, disbanding and shit
You can't become The Rock, John Cena, or even hbk, even if you try to use your useless rap for another
Even if you count your losses after taking out your burial,even if you try to be fearless, you can't be a hero, fuckers
All of you are shitholes
So I be the undertaker, yeah I'm fucking taker
Although I've played around for 3 years, I can still win you with this one track
The shit that you've all taken becomes good nutrients
But now we can divide who the real and fakes are for sure
You raise the bar for Korean hip hop? Don't fucking kid me
The scene is burning with fuckers who are greedy and far from it
The secrets being told in stabbing, ripping apart, and dissing each other
Do we all live that life? The tragedy of a fatal war
Isn't our position already low and pitiful?
The politicians talk among themselves in debating and talking shit about us and all of this
Also, the entertainment businessmen that support them
The straw that they stuck and the borders they've made
They suck in our blood and build a castle of their own
This is the inheritance among slaves of Korean hip hop
Pat attention mother fuckers because I ask again
What's the greatest weapon of an emcee?
Where will your dagger-like words be aimed towards?
Your true enemy is not the brother in front of you but the entertainment TV shows and idol music; fuck 'em all
Electro shit, fuck it. Ballad rap, fuck it
Plastering make up on you in making you a clown, fuck it
Be a man, be a rapper. Yes you can fuck 'em all brothers
This is the rap game control

Gaeko releases 'I Can Control You' in response to E-Sens

Not as beefy as I'd like but Gaeko managed to break away from his mainstream status to at least post something to respond to E-Sens' diss, although the track does sound like it still considers his preteen fangirls since there's barely any cuss words at all and all he does is brag about Dynamic Duo. Also, there's no explanation whatsoever with what E-Sens called him out on re: 1 million dollar pay up, Gaeko being an ass to him, etc.

Anyway, enjoy!





Gaeko - I Can Control You


This is the last promotion I'm doing for the dongseng who left me from a bad hyung
Maybe finally your pupils will grow a bit bigger after being dilated every day
Since you're on Pat Healy's level, I'll accept your offer as I'm on par with Aldo
Shake off your ashes and wash your shirt that's drenched with the alcohol you spilled yesterday
I never hesitated to give talent for half of my day, yet you gave marijuana to the hardworking rapper kids
Look at the responses on your rap that you made sober: "This fucker's on something"
Look at the photo on Naver with your head hung low: "He smoked something"
You're basically asking for the company to clean up after your shit
As if you're turning your back on Kakao Talk and betraying the hyung who's held everything in
Your mouth is always always pent and your throat is hoarse after performing one track
You said you're doing this for the sake of those around me tired of you wearing a cynical smile and being pessmism but let's get this straight asshole, you made more than I did as our sub
Because of your cynical smile and your pessimism, see the atmosphere around the people surrounding you
I'll buy a ball point pen for you since you're so sophisticated
A worm can only become a catfish or a snake no matter how well he does
I released our 10th hit album BAAAM with the help of rap's greatest*
Bang bang, the bells have run. You don't need to ddeng ddeng in this match but I'm coming for it because of this messy entertain
Your fan-like rap is on rotation mode and all that's flowing is your bluff
The only attention that you're getting is from the attention seeking patients just like you
Your being is cancerous and your entire being is just poison
Even ten years from now, Primary's 'Poison' will probably be your representative track
Or maybe you'll be remembered as "ah, the kid who dissed Gaeko," "the kid who made the critical mistake in digging his own grave and burying himself in it," or "the kid who retired without having done much"
The freehug I gave you in your pissing and crying days prior to your reappearance
I erased the memories I had respecting you prior to the laws interfering
Learn to differentiate between being bold and being an idiot, and learn to save your words like you'd do with money because all you know how to do is complain brainlessly
Soldier to soldier, don't kid around with me. I am the king so why don't you go on in dissing cunts at home
What do you think you can do, you bum.
What do you think you can do when you'll be living in prison with no windows because I'll punish you
I am not a business man but tomorrow I will be sitting on business class
I'm a fairly busy person so go fuck yourself
You always said it habitually, "Gaeko hyung is my role model"
From this moment onward, I'll become your role model again
Hip hop


*In E-Sens' rap, he called Choiza a '랩퇴물' which means 'rap has-been' but Gaeko shielded Choiza by calling him a '랩대물'

Swings releases 'King Swings,' Ugly Duck, TakeOne, and everyone with their moms diss Swings

Just a few hours ago, Swings released a free track titled 'King Swings' which was made out of motivation from hearing Kendrick Lamar's recent controversial verse in his featuring for Big Sean's 'Control.'

Not too long after that, Ugly Duck and TakeOne as well as a couple of other artists released their own diss tracks in response to Swings.

The reason why these two artists are more noted for their diss tracks than others is because these two are members of the crews Buckwilds and Do'main, the two crews that Swings directly called out in his track. Also, the certain "hyung" that Swings mentions in his track is referencing Jtong, who is also the leader and founder of the Buckwilds crew.

It's funny because Jtong and Swings were once together in a crew themselves which was Illest Konfusion up until Swings left. Illest Konfusion also housed other artists in their crew such as Simon Dominic (Simon D for short), E-Sens, and Beenzino.

From my assumption after having translated and analyzed the lyrics of all the tracks below, the disses tossed back and forth are more than just calling Swings out for being fat and Ugly Duck for still being considered a rookie.

As mentioned in Ugly Duck's lyrics of Swings not having a good relationship with Simon D, what we can assume is that there was a rift probably at the time when Swings left Illest Konfusion. Another assumption that can be made is that as mentioned in my article of E-Sens leaving Amoeba Culture, Swings got involved in the rift that could have happened between Simon D and E-Sens. Last but not least, Simon D is known for being close to the members of Buckwilds, especially Jtong (as Simon D was also the one who recommended Jtong to Amoeba Culture) so it's easy to see how the Buckwilds members would go against Swings.

Anyway, the track got around pretty fast in the span of a few hours and the responses from netizens are really divided. Scanning through the comments on Swings' video, a lot of people feel that Swings is not how he used to be in the past. Not going to lie, I think this as well as I still enjoy Swings' older works but after being on the show 'Show Me the Money' and being in a powerhouse underground label going mainstream, he's bound to take a shift in his music to cater a different audience.

With underground artists who came across the diss tracks, there was nothing but appraisal. Artists like Simon D, Huck P, and Suda tweeted about how everyone did well and some believed that this may have been the better diss tracks that shook up the Korean hip hop scene in a while.


The lyrics and links to the respective tracks are below so take a look at the lyrics and enjoy!

Swings - King Swings

Kendrick's really amazing as he woke me up all the way from Cali

I got Seoul; Now I'm burning from my homeland and everyone burn in my methane

I counted the money I had and I still seem like a kid

But I'm not jealous anymore because I'm like Hammington Sam

Like a real man, I went in my bare skin under the scorching sun

Of course, now my skin as well as heart is poisoned black

I sit in front of my desk and fill the pen with my doglike drama, the sincere worries my dad has for me, and diss all the retarded emcees

Nearly all of Korea is too busy creating a trashy image

They call themselves hip hop, yet they can't even get a girl's number

Skills are your seniors, bitch; your little dick grew a wee bit

You're not even a trainee, yet you can't even release one album 

Be satisfied that being ignored by me is an honor

With your awkward gestures and talk mimicking black people 

I had a fight with a reporter in trying to defend you guys

Your skills are short like the length of Clara's shorts

You're like Minkyung wearing see through as your insides show clearly

If you don't want to be suppressed like a wheel, then why don't you move aside in trying to live

You're just a loser looking at yourself in the mirror wanting to become a celebrity

You even look like you'd lose in a fight with your girlfriend

You say swag only in front of those younger than you 

When I arrive, everyone grows quiet like it's time for service

I'm the Jack Sparrow of this game and you're just a model pirate

I'm always the skilled king but now I even have popularity

I'm the giant of advancing; that's right, your car and you yourself are a Wrangler

I don't lose, retard so why do you guys keep trying to step forward

Even if you cheat, I still shoot the ball into the net 

I take out the fire burning in me at night as it incinerates and burns you

You burn like a car that just got into an accident, fry like a French

Ride or fuckin' die, there's no one real like me

That crown is mine and take it off like a stripper

Or bow down to me like you would to your father-in-law

You're just a moldy bread, so how do you think you'll change...just like that, why don't you choke that broom-like neck of yours

Just make yourself turn grape color and explode, please explode

You wet the floor brightly beneath with the two holes missing your eyeballs

I want to even kill your crew, fucking hunchback roach

I hire foreign workers to gang rape you...that's revenge

The people who raise their tone of voice when they're scared when their tones are usually low, I'll chop both arms off

What you'll wear is a basketball shirt and I'll dunk your head inside the water..

Your oxygen supply is low so your lungs tell me, "My oxygen passed its curfew"

Are the words that the character from a novel spits real?

Because you got hit during your school years, do you spite me?

Again this year is the delicious seaweed soup my mom makes for me -

If you want to eat soup, then hop on your four-wheeled bicycle and move out of the way

This is my business and there's no positions for work

With a killer flow, I'm the right person to be in this position

Who are you trying to scare? I'm the MC eater 

This is my territory so try to come over and I'll give you a bruise on your cheek

I changed the motherfuckin' game
Your shit is motherfuckin' lame
Your pronunciation sucks and your Korean is lesser than mine
Hurry and apply for Kumon; learn with me starting from ABCs
Motherfucker you a fuckin' poser
Feature on the Playboy poser
When you walk, you walk carelessly but nowadays I'm healthy
When I meet with female college students, the discussion topic is always grades
You found a job early but I obtained skills first
Mr. Hip Hop, I declare that I'm going to run with Jang Moon Bok
No one can hear the meeting place for dummies
Don't worry, dad and mom are fine
I'm going to change the "boos" I hear with my ears to "yeah"
Instead of "fat," I'm going to become "grand"
When I make it real big, you'll see on my car on the highway with Busker Busker, Eloquent King, you get what I'm saying, right?
Whenever I won in arcades, I got hit by my hyungs
Now with age, your chin? It's going to disappear
But sometimes I'm not that bad, I'm a nice guy
My hair moves here and there like the wi-fi from a coffee shop
People say I look like Santa; Merry Christmas, jingle bells
U missed me man? It's alright because look, the king is back
If you're a rapper, then you have to rap first because that's first
You're doing the opposite in taking off your panties
With pants on, you ask me, "Swings, how does that happen?"
I don't know either but my attitude doesn't change on broadcast either so if you saw it, then acknowledge that nobody's real like me
You saw it, the corner of my mouth going up like Nike
Buckwilds and Do'main have too many members like Wu Tang
I'm still a new thing if I made my lyrics into a book, it'd be thicker and the weight of the paper would be heavier than all of yours combined
I don't hate you, I just don't like your certain hyung
Sure, I'm sorry so now follow me through rap
Except the fucking rookies because y'all are just fucking rookies
When I was a rookie, I wasn't like you guys so step it up
The politicians in the generation before me aren't that small in numbers
I don't respect you as you're just moldy rice to me
My mentality is Tupac and my mouth is a fuckin' boombox
Who's going to give me a shoulder note; the leader is the third emperor
Illionaire is my goal and of course I acknowledge Gonzo
But I'll redevelop everything as this hip hop scene is like my Songdo
Do I do this for the scene?
Fuck that, I do it for me
I did it for this scene but what did it ever do for me?
What is rivalry? I have to higher my standards
I have a lot to reflect on but it's not over this
Kang Minho, E-Sens; you left your company now
As a friend and a fan, I'll tell you that don't become a memory but a legend
VJ, we waitin' for ya, San-E we takin' OVER
We'll turn them all into dust and use them when we're ready to eat like baking soda
I'll cancel what I said about dissing the scene since I have both love and hatred for it
But, when I do become king, please accept the fact that victory is mine

There's one thing better than sex and that's succeeding






Ugly Duck - Ctrl + Alt + Del *2


Instead of feeling a sense of rivalry, my feelings of disappointment grow bigger
You're better off reminiscing on the days when I was your fan 3 years ago
You're no different than the fuckers you used to talked hella shit about
You can't open Just Jam shows without anyone famous on the lineup
You thought you were pretty tight if you labeled your works as "not mixed," huh?
You really have no sincerity, do you. Just stop making music overall
"Please understand me as I didn't do mixing for it~ This is the real RAW SHIT!~"
I can't even hear what you're saying, yet you try to rationalize
Let me make you another nickname: "Mr. Rush"
Do what you were best at, which were throwing fists and being a mobster
You think that just because your voice is loud that everything will go well for you
Stop making those pig screeching sounds and get on the rhythm
You never try to research but yet you blabber a lot
What did you say to me when I was looking up music? That I'm an otaku?
Then what are you doing making a living off of the same people who do what I do
Illionaire, Hi-Lite, VV:D, Buckwilds, & Do'main
You can't even open up Just Jam without us
Who do you think you are overlooking someone else's table of food as the world's greatest pig?
Why don't you go eat your feed with your grand left hand
And if you're trying to reference someone, do it straightforward and right,
That "Jtong! Hella hates me, Swings!" instead of "Now I'm King! Swings! So don't hate me as your hyung!"
Also, you would use Rhymer hyung as an excuse to say this and that
You're the CEO of JM who contracted with Rhymer that contracted with Loen
Where did your upgrade go?? Your class fell headlong
Whatever you do, you always say Rhymer hyung, Rhymer hyung as your excuse
Fuck, when did you have so much reasoning for yourself you pig, pig, pig
Did you seriously want to make issues, you copy cat, you crazy ass
You're a psychopath, a crazy ass, a crazy ass who's desperate for attention
There's a line to be drawn, you crazy ass feeding off of your pride in yourself
You act cool but we all know it's a gimmick and that you're just Swings the retard
You had a rift with Ssam D (Simon D) for a while and now what?
You apologize suddenly and request for him to guest in Just Jam the next day
I understand your motives but aren't you slightly even embarrassed?
I love you but I have to say what I need to say
Just because you were on broadcast for a while, it seems that you get a lot of functions calling in for you to perform for?
You seem to enjoy the fact that people recognize you now, huh?
Look at you hang around retards like Mad.C and J'Kyun
I hope your friendship lasts forever till your graves
You got qualified here, qualified there
Hey, you got qualified there too
Why don't you spend that time picking up your pride from the scripted Show Me the Money
A legend is shitting and from today on, you'll remain as just a good memory to me

TakeOne - Recontrol

Why does everyone copy Lil Wayne
It seems like even after a few years passing by, people are still sounding like Drake and Asap Rocky
Do do do do! Everyone seems to be difficult with Kendrick Lamar now since they can't rap like him
Here, before we copy Korea, we're already caught up
Why do you keep holding onto your dick in front of your female followers
It's illmatic if everyone likes fast-paced things
If you debate the core of what differentiates an official album and a mixtape, of course their quality is the same, maybe in terms of income they're not
No one recognizes musical competence, even if your popularity goes up
Don't overestimate with the influence you have because look at Beenzino. Seeing him, we know that it can disappear any day when you kiss your girlfriend
It makes no sense. Do we have to keep our eyes out because of females?
It's ironic how you mention Verbal Jint and San-E because didn't they change too?
'You Look Well' on the charts is what everyone knows about
This isn't a diss but a problem we all have
Hip hop is our preparation and our homework for when it becomes popularized
Everyone uses popular female vocalists for their singles
"They call themselves hip hop when they can't even get any game"
You're the one who uses the money from the number one music chart agency in the first place
It'll be remembered in the heads of hip hop fans that this rapper that's you is a commercial rapper
The results of Swings hyung's music is terrible just like his influence
The reason why is because he chose the wrong target to call out in the first place
I DON'T SELL WEED MOTHER FUCKER, I SMOKE IT
There's thick smokey (makeup) lined up beneath the eyes of a rapper who acts like a celebrity
The way you talk on SNS changed once you went on 'Show Me the Money'
You claim to be the punchline king; then when it comes to your enemies, set them right with a punch
Out of those, the targets may be J'Kyun, Mad C, Din Din. Zizo, and Swings
Who knows, it could be Jindo Dog, Loco, Illtong, or even me
But out of those people, go ahead and ask around who's changed
Of whom acts cute on their Facebook
This is the Korean version of Kendrick Lamar's 'Control'
If you're going to keep your eyes out, then why do you even copy in the first place
Also, that's right, I'm a part of Buckwilds and Do'main
We're just friends but we don't pursue music with a business approach
If you have a problem with the numbers of our crew members, then go diss Bulhandang
Before you call yourself an oldie, choose who your target is
Also, I wish R-EST hyung would stop it with the tweets
No matter how much you try to break someone down, no one acknowledges you, which is why no one calls you out to performances in Gwangju

Money doesn't promote someone superior to others among rappers
"Are you considered successful just because you put out a lot of music?" is the question I want to ask
Before you make sarcastic remarks about how we're lazy, think about making an impact in history of hip hop; think of success as something you achieve in the next step up
Now that, that's the right way to create rivalry
If you fight with money and popularity, then you're rivaling idols
If you're going to talk down to us about not putting out albums, go beat up Black Nut first
Your enemies aren't that far from you - they're always right beside you
Don't diss people who are easy targets but have courage
For example, Jerry.k hyung is awesome for his 'Declaration of Current Affairs'
We're not in a rush because we're waiting for the time when we're ready
I'm ready so be ready, 'GREEN IDEOLOGY'

Yasu - Hello, Senior

Nafla - Wings

Kebee releases free track 'Room Inside the Whale' from upcoming new album

Kebee releases track 'Room Inside the Whale' for free from new upcoming 4th album.

Kebee, known for playing a pivotal role as the representative of Soul Company with his promotions as well as leading independent music in the Korean hip hop scene, released the single to tell his inner emotions through a speedy rap and to renounce his comeback as a solo artist after 4 years through Standart Music.

The track 'Room Inside the Whale' tells metaphors on top of a low key rhythm. It's said that Kebee played all the instruments involved in the making and this track serves as an extended production of his sentiments from his previous tracks. From the track, one can take a guess that through this new approach in music style, this will be what he will be pursuing as a music producer.

Meanwhile, with the release of his new song 'Room Inside the Whale,' Kebee also unveiled his official website http://www.kebeesoul.com. He claims that he will update contents pertaining to his music promotions consistently through the website.





If you wake up after having fell asleep, open your window and you'll see the outdoors
Floating on the ocean throwing up salt water in the dark is a child
There's a song playing slower than my heartbeat on the hand that switched off the alarm
The morning scenery, the sound of music humming in the background, and the room floor thickens even more
This room is always floating on top of the planet
I'm leaning against the wind that's pushing me
A simple refuge from the times when my heart was poor
In seeing the shifting facial expression, I see the hook of the fishing rod stuck on the mouth

Even if you feel relieved of yesterday and your entire life, the knife that falls down on today is even violent
Those who flutter from dreams everyday and to those who can only let out their bound hands
Although I've pushed you away in trying not to pull me into this, I say to myself,
"If I continue to live like this, then I feel that everyone will forget me"
Of course it'll be like that but it doesn't comfort me so don't crane your neck
The dark room that I found with my own two feet
Should I lay on the floor where no stray of light is shined on?
For a moment, pull up the fence and open the windows - the moon is up

With all your strength, swim inside the whale, whale, whale (with all your strength, swim)
So with all your strength with all you've got alright, alright, alright (push me with all you've got)
Shout with all your might; really, really, really (shout with all your might)
The hook from the fishing rod that's caught on my mouth, no one pulls on it
That stray of light from the moonlight shining on me may be my only escape exit

In pulling over the ocean water entirely over me till my entire body's wet
I'm wide awake from my sleep and now I'm hastily rowing after having found an oar
During the long time that has passed by, all I've talked about was to find that shining North Star (on top of the roaring running machine)
Hope is ammunition; what if this were the opposite case where my passion, burned out from being overheated for too long, pierced through my body? 
Then this isn't inside a whale's stomach but I've already become a person in paradise
My goal endlessly grows further away and I missed it again; I can't find the u-turn

A detailed soul, an ambitious experience
A sharp defense, a grand excuse

When the sun is about to set in the evening, I kneel at the sign of my hook being pulled on and I pray that I need you
Can a half human like me escape from this maze
The waters are strong and I quietly raise myself from the trap I've fallen that is myself
I'm desperate for the path that'll save me

With all your strength, swim inside the whale, whale, whale (with all your strength, swim)

So with all your strength with all you've got alright, alright, alright (push me with all you've got)

Shout with all your might; really, really, really (shout with all your might)

The hook from the fishing rod that's caught on my mouth, no one pulls on it

That stray of light from the moonlight shining on me may be my only escape exit

My breath's too short to hide deep within

I've borrowed too much just inhaling

I can't pay off for my behalf 

My breath can't be an anchor

I've borrowed too much just inhaling

My breath can't reach it

My breath can't become an anchor

Source: Hiphopplaya