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Let’s Talk About Jay Park & The Tired Song and Dance of Celebrities Not Wanting To Take Accountability

Jay Park, as we all know, is the former Kpop boy band member turned CEO. He currently heads up labels AOMG and H1GHR Music, the latter featuring artists from his his hometown of Seattle, Washington. Yesterday, one his H1GHR Music artists, Avatar Darko, a white man originally from Estonia, responded to what I can only imagine is long time criticism about his choice to wear … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Jay Park & The Tired Song and Dance of Celebrities Not Wanting To Take Accountability

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[Shout Out to 2018] Top 100 Songs of 2018 Part 1: 100-51

Qualifications: Released December 10th to December 15th In 2018, social justice and health took center stage in Kpop and Korean Entertainment. The year started in mourning following the suicide of SHINee’s Jonghyun and the passing of Seo Minwoo of 100%. Simultaneously, the #MeToo movement reached South Korea and sparked the reopening of the late actress Jang Ja Yeon’s case that followed her 2009 suicide. We … Continue reading [Shout Out to 2018] Top 100 Songs of 2018 Part 1: 100-51

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Music, Playlists

[Playlist] 57 Korean Songs For Summer ’18

‘Tis the season of beach bods, short shorts, and Summer bops! I am super partial to the EDM/Tropical House songs that signal warm times are back again, so I put together a playlist of 57 Korean songs for you to soak up rays to. I know there are tons of other k-songs that give all the summer vibes that I missed, so feel free to … Continue reading [Playlist] 57 Korean Songs For Summer ’18

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Asia 24/7, Concert Coverage, Music

Passion & Potential Were On Full Display For H1GHR Music’s NYC Performance

H1GHR Music took it’s SXSW showcase on the road for their first North American tour, and we went to the NYC stop to get our own look and listen of the highly anticipated new Jay Park label. New signee, Ted Park, fresh off making an appearance on Dumbfoundead’s Yikes Tour, kicked off the show (which started earlier than advertised), performing his recent releases “Broke” and … Continue reading Passion & Potential Were On Full Display For H1GHR Music’s NYC Performance

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[Shout Out To 2017] Top 50 Songs Of 2017

Qualification: Released December 10th 2016-December 15, 2017 My rankings are by no means deep or critical, and depending on my mood they can be drastically different. I mean it started out at 25 and here we are with 50. As with any of these year-end lists it’s a collection of songs I love for one reason or another. So please just enjoy. You can even … Continue reading [Shout Out To 2017] Top 50 Songs Of 2017

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[Shout Out To 2016] Favourite Songs Of The Year: Honorable Mentions

My 50 favourite songs of 2016 is over, but there were a few songs that didn’t make the cut but are still deserving of a shout out! Just like with the TOP 50 list, there are other 2016 suggestions under some of the artists, and each suggestion is linked to save you search time on YouTube. 습관적 아이러니 (Habitual Irony) 넬 (Nell) | C I’m not very … Continue reading [Shout Out To 2016] Favourite Songs Of The Year: Honorable Mentions

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[Shout Out To 2016] TOP 50 Favourite Songs of 2016: #30 to #21

#30 | 우리 이젠 어디로 (Where Do We Go From Here?) by 지소울 (G-Soul) #29 | Divin’ by 긱스 (Geeks) It’s been a looong three years since we’ve gotten a release from Geeks. Finally, after spending the last few years building their solo heeareers, towards the end of this year Geeks has started releasing music again, and “Divin’” is the first of two singles they’ve released … Continue reading [Shout Out To 2016] TOP 50 Favourite Songs of 2016: #30 to #21

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[Shout Out To 2016] TOP 50 Favourite Songs of 2016: #50 To #41

What would a Shout Out To 2016 be without a best songs list? So of course, here is is a collection of songs that have a permanent place on my playlist that I think everyone should include on theirs! Look for ‘One To Watch’ next to artists I think are…well are one to watch. They had a great year in 2016 and I think they … Continue reading [Shout Out To 2016] TOP 50 Favourite Songs of 2016: #50 To #41

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Features/Series

October 2016 Favs & Fails

October was all about the music. We saw the long awaited return of K-music veterans, and this a lot of strong albums! Unfortunately, there were some flops. Get into our picks for the best and worst releases of October 2016: Empathy by Shin Yong Jae Shin Yong Jae is doing the lord’s work and this album is even more proof of that. I am blessed. Enough said. 우리 … Continue reading October 2016 Favs & Fails

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Asia 24/7, Concert Coverage

AOMG Lights Up NYC On ‘Follow The Movement’ 2016 American Tour

On April 8th, AOMG stopped in NYC for their ‘Follow The Movement‘ 2016 American Tour, and it was LIT! Simon Dominic opened the show with “Simon Says,” and continued through all his AOMG discography, taking a few breaks to make sure we knew he has “skillz” and that while his English isn’t perfect he definitely knows how to say “fuck” (his words). In a special surprise … Continue reading AOMG Lights Up NYC On ‘Follow The Movement’ 2016 American Tour

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Music, News

Jay Park Has Chris Brown-ed His Head…I Am Validated

This happened: View this post on Instagram I know angels are watching over me 🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏😎😎👍👍 #AOMG #FOLLOWTHEMOVEMENT #masterpiece shout out to my tattoo artist @sanleetattooer #GODBLESS and of course my hair will grow back lol A post shared by Jay Park / 박재범 ($hway bum) (@jparkitrighthere) on Mar 1, 2016 at 5:25am PST [space] Just like this happened: This just validates my statement that Jay Park … Continue reading Jay Park Has Chris Brown-ed His Head…I Am Validated

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Damn AOMG, Back At It Again With Another American Tour

You’ve read correctly! Ready your bodies and your wallets cause AOMG is coming back to the States for a 2nd tour! SIVA Group, who brought Brand New Music, Epik High, and AOMG (on their 1st Tour) to the States is bringing AOMG back in April to visit Chicago, New York City, Houston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle! Mark your calendars and save the date, because you won’t want to … Continue reading Damn AOMG, Back At It Again With Another American Tour

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Music

Profound Thoughts: Jay Park Features For Knock Off Version of His “You Know”

I’ve never heard of this Reddy person, and fortunately for him, I’m not particularly interested in learning more. “Think”  is catchy, but, interestingly considering he features on this song, Jay Park’s “You Know” already does for me what this song is trying to do. So…. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and Google+ Continue reading Profound Thoughts: Jay Park Features For Knock Off Version of His “You Know”

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Kpop Stars & Their American Pop Counterparts

We’ve all heard our favorite Kpop stars referred to as ‘The Korean’ something. Shisus knows everyone and their mother has been named the “Asian Justin Bieber,” and undoubtedly we’ve all been annoyed or straight up confused by so some of these comparisons. On one hand I agree it’s not exactly fair to compare anyone to Beyoncé or Rihanna or Nicki Minaj because they are their own … Continue reading Kpop Stars & Their American Pop Counterparts

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