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

Jtong's "Mohican and the Barefoot" to be released on October 8th!

After going into hiding with the uncensored music video released for "Titty Twister," Jtong is back with not only the unveiling of his first official album cover but the release date as well; mark your calendars for October 8th!

To those who follow Jtong, they probably know that aside from his "tmi" tweets and tweets about music, the rest of his timeline is pretty much dedicated to Korean baseball. Well, it looks like this album seems to revolve around baseball like how his life does, considering the release date of the album (8th) is in accordance with the first day kicking off the post season for Korean baseball as well as his title track "Sajik-dong Anthem" showcasing his affection and love for Busan and Busan baseball.

Hiphopplaya as well as other record shops will start taking pre-orders beginning on the 5th, the album releasing digitally on the 8th, and physical copies of the album available in stores on the 9th. The album consists of 10 tracks in total, including "Titty Twister" along with "Sajik-dong Anthem."

Despite the artist himself not caring so much about the controversy his leaked uncensored music video reeked, it seems like Amoeba Culture, music label housing Jtong, cared when they cut off all news relating to Jtong ever since "Titty Twister" made waves around the end of August. So why drop the bomb so suddenly, especially days before the release? Well, you can probably say that it's thanks to Epik High coming back that everyone seems to be avoiding the week they're releasing their album, which is scheduled for October 19th. With the rush of artists coming back and releasing new albums, the one good thing is that all of the releases are back-to-back which means new music every week.

Meanwhile, Jtong seems to be chill about his new album, breaking toilet seats and shit.


Source: Hiphopplaya

Jtong's MV release for "찌찌뽕" causes controversy

Around this time yesterday, artist Jtong released the MV for "찌찌뽕" from his upcoming official album. Once the MV made its way across hip hop artists and lovers as well as the general public, the catchy beat and lyrics weren't the only part that caught everyone's eyes and ears, as scenes of a woman's breasts were shown as is despite being deemed as the "clean version."

And within the few hours after the release, a staff member of Amoeba Culture tweeted, "Jtong's 찌찌뽕 (Titty Twister) music video...due to my mistake, the original version was uploaded instead of the clean version... if there is anyone who was disturbed while watching the music video, I truly apologize. I'll reflect on my actions and work harder to not make mistakes like this again" and Jtong simply RTed the tweet with the comment, "Ah, a mistake."

Either Jtong really doesn't give a shit or Amoeba Culture has brilliant media ploy.Why is that?

Most of you may know that the government in Korea passed a law that all music videos and videos in relation must be screened prior to uploading. If the video is deemed to have inappropriate content, it could be banned from being ever uploaded. This means that independent artists who upload music videos on their own Youtube channel can also have their video be banned simply because the Korean government can do whatever the fuck they want.


Now, apply Jtong's "leak" of the unclean version to the controversy over video uploads in Korea and you have instant gateway for Jtong to landing himself on the top 10 most searched on your resident Korean portal sites, both positive and negative interest of the general public on a rookie artist, and the stamp of approval from those against the new law in deeming Jtong as a heroic rebel for breaking the rules. Brilliant, no?

However, with brilliant media play comes consequences as activists, mainly wanna-be MOGEF peeps, are bashing Jtong and his name to the ground while even going as far as shaming the artists and fans who merely RTed the link of the music video.

The damage is done now though with the video being flagged down for nudity content but Jtong gives no fucks as he continues to tweet about going to a baseball field. Four for you, Jtong and none for you, wanna-be MOGEF activists.

Jtong releases track '찌찌뽕' for his upcoming album

It seems like 2012 may be Jtong's year.

Having signed with Amoeba Culture just last December, Jtong's been on a roll with snagging the Rookie Album of the Year award from Hiphopplaya with his album '부산 (Busan)' as well as the Rap/Hip Hop Single of the Year award from Rhythmer in the first half of 2012.

When news first broke out that he was joining Amoeba Culture, I honestly thought he was going to gradually change his style into the laid-back, jazzy concept that housed artists Dynamic Duo and Supreme Team has done in the past. But really, what the hell was I thinking.

Although it's only a preview of what the album will be, with '구구가가 (Goo Goo Ga Ga)' - his single which landed him the Rap/Hip Hop Single of the Year award for Rhythmer - you can already tell that this album will be true to its word in which Amoeba Culture told Hiphopplaya, "Although Jtong had a stronger attraction to a hardcore style, we also added a rock feeling to it so you'll be able to anticipate Jtong's hardcore yet strong music." 

Jtong's first official album '모히칸과 맨발 (Mohican and the Barefoot)' is still under the veil but more information of when the album will be released will be announced through Hiphopplaya. For now, here's the tracklist:    

Tracklist:
01. 깡패 (Gangster)
02. 등장 (INTERLUDE) (Arrival)
03. 찌찌뽕 (Titty Twister)
04. 개판 (Feat. NOBRAIN) (Chaos)
05. 구구가가 (Feat. LOWDOWN 30) (Goo Goo Ga Ga)
06. 4번타자 이정훈 (SKIT) (The 4th Batter Up, Lee Jung Hoon)
07. 사직동 찬가 (The Anthem of Sajik-Dong)
08. 취해 부르는 노래 (A Song to Sing When Drunk)
09. 혼란속의 형제들 (Feat. SIMON DOMINIC, BEENZINO, ZION.T) (Illest Konfusion)
10. 모히칸과 맨발(Mohican and the Barefoot)  


Source: Hiphopplaya