Latest Updates — The Kraze

Newer K-Pop fans may not be familiar with Christian Yu and his past in the K-Pop world.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonMarch 22, 2021DPR Ian, Christian Yu, DPR, K-hiphop/R&BComment

If you’ve been in the K-Pop game for a number of years, surely you’ve felt unaccomplished compared to AB6IX’s Lee Daehwi.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonMarch 7, 2021AB6IX, Lee DaehwiComment

K-Hip-Hop Throwbacks: The Classics You Can’t Miss

I’ve heard it time and again: there are many K-Pop fans who are interested in entering into the K-Hip-Hop space but have no idea where to start.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonFebruary 23, 2021Epik High, DEAN, Zico, Jay Park, MFBTY, CrushComment

GroovyRoom’s Production Hits

GroovyRoom has certainly been put in the spotlight for their work on Show Me The Money and High School Rapper, but did you know the producer duo has had a hand in some of your favorite K-Pop tracks as well?

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonFebruary 9, 2021Block B BASTARZ, HEIZE, ONE, Jeong Sewoon, Gaeko, K-hiphop/R&B, GroovyRoomComment

Young Rapper on the Rise: Meet TRADE L

Did you think BIG Naughty was the youngest member at H1GHR Music? Think again! Back in July of 2020, 2004 baby TRADE L signed an exclusive contract and took the title of the youngest member in the agency.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonJanuary 26, 2021TRADE L, K-hiphop/R&B, H1GHR MusicComment

Introduction to BIG Naughty

BIG Naughty (Seo Donghyun) came onto the scene in 2019 on Show Me The Money Season 8, impressing judges and making waves all the way up until his elimination in the semi-final.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonJanuary 12, 2021BIG Naughty, K-hiphop/R&B, H1GHR MusicComment

Favorite K-Hip-Hop/R&B Releases of 2020

Let’s take a look back at some of our favorite releases from the K-R&B and K-Hip-Hop scenes this year.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonDecember 29, 2020SUMIN, Zion.T, Crush, WOODZ, Agust D, punchnello, K-hiphop/R&BComment

Yerin Baek Gives Us A Year-End Gift

Exactly one year after the release of her double album Every letter I sent you, Yerin is back with her second full-length album.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonDecember 15, 2020Baek Yerin, Soloists, Indie/UndergroundComment

eaJ, the Indie Persona of DAY6’s Jae

Jae of DAY6 has always been an idol that has appeared a bit more accessible to the public, likely due to the fact that he is Korean American and was also an active YouTuber for some time.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonDecember 1, 2020eaJ, DAY6, SoloistsComment

Relaxing K-R&B Tracks For Late Autumn

The Kraze has chosen a few favorite K-R&B and K-Hip-Hop tracks with that comforting, lofi vibe fitting for the season.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonNovember 17, 2020Agust D, Epik High, HA:TFELT, punchnello, Zion.TComment

Idol Producers: BTS’s Min Yoongi

Diving deeper, you will truly see how far SUGA’s musical influence goes not just in his own group, but through the whole K-Pop scene itself.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonNovember 3, 2020Agust D, BTSComment

The Rise of sogumm

Chances are if you’re a fan of the K-Hip-Hop or K-R&B space, you’ve at least heard sogumm’s voice.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonOctober 20, 2020sogumm, K-hiphop/R&B, SoloistsComment

Introducing Kuk Seungpyo

If you’re a fan of R&B, you’ll definitely want to familiarize yourself with indie artist Kuk Seungpyo.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonOctober 6, 2020Kuk Seungpyo, K-hiphop/R&B, SoloistsComment

Your New Favorite Female Vocalist: Jiselle

Hailing from SURAN’s home label MILLION MARKET, Jiselle is the newest artist to emerge on the scene at the age of 19.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonSeptember 22, 2020Jiselle, K-hiphop/R&BComment

GooseBumps Joins the AOMG Lineup with New Single Featuring AOMG Powerhouses

On September 4, the single dropped and revealed the newest member of the AOMG squad, veteran producer GooseBumps.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonSeptember 8, 2020AOMG, GooseBumpsComment

Woo Wonjae Releases First Studio Album

Rapper Woo Wonjae began his music career and skyrocketed to popularity following his stint on Show Me The Money 6 back in 2017.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonAugust 25, 2020Woo Wonjae, Soloists, K-hiphop/R&BComment

MISO, the Underground Mystery

She may be easily overlooked due to the distance of her personality from the audience, something that K-Pop fans have a harder time grappling with, but dive deeper and you will discover a new favorite artist.

Surprise of the WeekRoxanne WilsonAugust 11, 2020K-hiphop/R&B, MISOComment