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Jay Park: A Trailblazer Redefining K-pop and Hip-Hop

In the dynamic landscape of K-pop and hip-hop, few artists have made as profound an impact as Jay Park. From his early beginnings as a member of 2PM to his solo career as a rapper, singer, and entrepreneur, Jay Park has continually pushed boundaries, shattered stereotypes, and redefined the music industry. As a devoted fan, I am excited to explore the unparalleled talent, charisma, and influence of Jay Park, and share my deep appreciation for his remarkable contributions to the world of music.

Jay Park's journey to stardom is a testament to his resilience, perseverance, and unwavering passion for music. After parting ways with 2PM in 2009, Jay embarked on a solo career, facing criticism and skepticism from industry insiders and fans alike. However, undeterred by the challenges he faced, Jay forged ahead, honing his craft, and carving out his own path in the fiercely competitive world of K-pop.

As a solo artist, Jay Park has captivated audiences with his electrifying performances, infectious energy, and unparalleled stage presence. Whether he is showcasing his smooth vocals in a heartfelt ballad or delivering rapid-fire verses in a hard-hitting rap track, Jay's versatility as an artist shines through, captivating listeners and earning him a devoted following around the world.

Beyond his musical talent, Jay Park is also a trailblazer and pioneer in the realm of K-pop and hip-hop, challenging societal norms and breaking down barriers with his bold and unapologetic approach to music and self-expression. Through his music, Jay fearlessly addresses social issues, advocates for equality and justice, and empowers listeners to embrace their true selves and pursue their dreams.

In addition to his success as a musician, Jay Park has also made significant strides as an entrepreneur and cultural icon. As the founder and CEO of AOMG (Above Ordinary Music Group) and H1GHR MUSIC, Jay has provided a platform for aspiring artists to showcase their talent and pursue their artistic vision, fostering a vibrant and diverse community of musicians and creators.

Furthermore, Jay's influence extends beyond the realm of music, as he continues to make waves in the worlds of fashion, film, and philanthropy. From his collaborations with leading brands to his advocacy for social causes, Jay Park uses his platform and influence to effect positive change and inspire others to do the same.

In conclusion, Jay Park is more than just a musician – he is a visionary, innovator, and cultural icon whose impact transcends genre and geography. As we celebrate his remarkable achievements and eagerly anticipate the next chapter of his career, let us stand together in admiration and appreciation for Jay Park, the trailblazer whose music and influence continue to shape and redefine the world of K-pop and hip-hop.

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Hero’s Relationships With H1GHR

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JAY B Interview [HYPEBEAST]

From GOT7 to H1GHR MUSIC’s JAY B

On the 11th of May, it was announced that GOT7’s leader JAY B had joined H1GHR MUSIC. Ever since his time in JYPE, Jay B has been taking on the responsibility of writing lyrics and composing songs for albums, even participating as a producer. On Soundcloud, he has released 5 mixtapes under the name Def., showing his ambition as a solo musician in various instances. That’s why the fact that he did not join a KPOP entertainment company but instead joined H1GHR MUSIC is not a particularly surprising thing. However, it’s no lie that this will bring a huge change to his career as an artist. <HYPEBEAST> met with JAY B and had a talk about the reason he decided to move (to H1GHR MUSIC), his new single ‘Switch It Up’, his future activities as well as his ambition.

HYPEBEAST: You’re known for being on “team mint chocolate”. You even left comments about it on <HYPEBEAST>’s instagram page.

JAY B: I like the way the flavour is pungent yet wrapped up in chocolate. I don’t really like plain chocolate. I like it when something is added to it, such as chocolate milk or white chocolate, but when I had mint chocolate for the first time, it was really revolutionary. After that, I’ve been enjoying eating it.

HB: It’s still something that sparks a lot of debate. There are also a lot of products released aimed to spark controversy.

JAY B: There’s something I always say. If I am eating it well and I like it, I just hope that you won’t say things like “why would you eat that?” to me. If you’re enjoying your food and then someone next to you says that sort of thing, you’d lose your appetite, right? Just don’t say that kind of thing to someone who’s eating. Let’s love one another!

HB: Your group, GOT7, left JYP Entertainment after 7 years. How did you feel promoting without a company for the past few months?

JAY B: I feel the same now. It’s more fun. Personally, one of the reasons why I decided to leave JYP was because I wanted to take on more challenges. Maybe it’s because of that but the time I spent as a kind of freelancer felt really new. Even though I won’t be able to know everything about what kind of system I’ll be working in, I got to learn about it roughly and gained a more serious attitude regarding work. I also felt a sense of pride and that it was precious.

HB: Out of the ‘challenges’ you mentioned, your photo exhibition was one of them, right? We heard that you like taking pictures.

JAY B: Even this morning, I saw a pigeon spread only one side of its wings. I’ve never seen that before, so I wanted to take a picture of it, but in a short moment it sensed that I was there and flew away. I’m the kind of person who takes a lot of pictures of those little moments. In that way, I got to hold a photo exhibition too. Honestly, I was embarrassed to do the exhibition. I was just going to try to do it personally as a small thing with the pictures I took myself, but JYPE said “let’s do it even better”, and as we exchanged ideas, the scale got a bit larger.

HB: Is there a particular theme that you like when taking pictures?

JAY B: I’m the kind of person who comes up with (themes) as I take the pictures. As I am taking pictures of something, thoughts like “ah, it would be fun to hold exhibitions with this kind of pictures” come to mind. For my first exhibition, I took pictures revolving around the theme of ‘loneliness’, ‘living alone’, and ‘even if you are living alone, you need someone by your side’. It was mainly involving people/figures, but I actually prefer taking pictures of landscapes or larger compositions.

HB: In the past, you’ve said “I think my next album will be a product that includes the loneliness felt in life”. Is it related to your first photo exhibition <ALONE>?

JAY B: There’s no relation between the two. I wanted to work out all the feelings I had after being under a lot of pressure as I lived my life. Putting aside whether the album is good or not, I think it will be an album where I honestly share what I felt when I felt pressured. I don’t know whether or not it will be released, and if it does, I don’t know in what form it will be released in, but for now I’ve just made the album with this theme. It might sound boring, but it contains a lot of my honest thoughts.

HB: We don’t know when or how, but it will probably be released through H1GHR MUSIC now right? After your contract ended with JYP, you probably received offers from various places, why did you choose H1GHR MUSIC?

JAY B: I’m well aware of the fact that I was protected by the fence called JYP. But as I mentioned previously, I left JYP because I wanted to try and experience something on my own. I also had doubts regarding whether I was an artist who could bring in as much profit as the company wanted. I think that changing my image in order to earn a profit is something that I’ve done a lot in the past. After leaving the company, I received offers from multiple places, and some were really good companies too. However, the most important thing was that it had to be a company that I could exchange opinions and create with. I think H1GHR MUSIC matched up with that the best.

HB: As the field of your promotions change, it will probably come with some concerns as well.

JAY B: I’m the kind of person who worries a lot and is cautious. My own concerns aside, I was really worried about whether H1GHR MUSIC’s image would be damaged because I joined. I thought people might say that an idol joining would muddy the waters* (*ruin the label’s image). No matter if there’s a good or bad reaction, H1GHR MUSIC has already accomplished things, and I would be a new addition. On top of that, I’m not someone who is just starting to make music. I’m making a new image based on the one I already had. Even so, just this once, I wanted to make a decision that was for myself. That’s why I was even more cautious with each and every step.

HB: Is the title of your new single ’Switch It Up’ referring to the changes you are going through?

JAY B: When I came up with the title, I did think that it was possible to give it that sort of meaning. I wanted to express a basic love story while also including the meaning of switching up my life. However, Jay Park hyung gave me some advice, saying that rather than doing that, it might be better for me to naturally blend in what I’ve already been doing. Following that advice, even though the title itself carries the meaning of change, the lyrics are just about love.

HB: How was your first production at H1GHR MUSIC?

JAY B: I had a lot of concerns and was worried. After I made the decision to join H1GHR MUSIC, I told Jay hyung that I wanted to release a song or an album quickly. It just so happened Cha Cha Malone was back in Korea, so we aligned our schedules and produced songs together. Everything happened naturally. Jay hyung said that I shouldn’t go all out from the beginning, and that it’s more important to keep going steadily. I agree with that. I’m satisfied with the result too. I worry a lot so I’m the type to ask around for opinions, but everyone said it was good. But honestly, I’m not sure how the public will react to it. (laughs)

HB: Sokodomo’s feature was really impressive, how did he end up participating in the song?

JAY B: The funny thing is, it really came about naturally too. When I went to the studio, sokodomo was there and he asked if he could stay while we were working on our songs, so we said it was okay. As we worked on songs like that, after I finished up my recording, sokodomo suddenly went into the recording studio. I was wondering “what’s going on?”, but what sokodomo showed us was really good. Turns out, while I was recording, he came up with some ideas and asked if it was okay if he tried it out which I didn’t hear. But what sokodomo came up with was a style that I couldn’t express well. And so right there and then, I cautiously asked if he would be willing to feature in the song, and he agreed without hesitation. That part was so good that I even thought “I can’t be eaten by (overshadowed) sokodomo”. Haha.

HB: In the past, you were a B-boy, and even in GOT7 you received a lot of attention for your dancing. So we were wondering if we would get to see you dance to ’Switch It Up’.

JAY B: You’ll be able to see it through the live clip that will be released at the same time as the single. There are various elements in the live clip. First of all, I tried really hard to make it look cool. I sang live with sokodomo too. I think there’s a lot to see. The dance comes on at the very end. I thought that since I’m a performer, I should dance too. Honestly, at first when I listened to ‘Switch It Up’, I thought it would be kind of hard to dance to it. But even so, I have to dance. Other artists are cool too, but I think Chris Brown is really cool. He dances and sings at the same time really well. Because dance was my beginning, and I gained interest in singing later on and ended up working hard at it, I can’t let go of dance.

HB: Do you have any plans or ideas for the next album you’ll release through H1GHR MUSIC?

JAY B: I think that I have to move quickly. I’ll have to wait and see what I’ll end up with, but for now, I think it’s closer to a chill vibe. ‘Switch It Up’ was chill, but it still had a kind of energy to it. Rather than that, I think it will probably be the kind of music that is suitable to listen to while going for a drive. I want to show music that’s groovier and more sensual as much as possible. But I still don’t know. It’s possible that the company might say “let’s go for pop.” I want to create things together with the company, so I’m open to accommodating their opinions for a couple songs.

HB: You’re also promoting with the name Def. and not Jay B. Why did you come up with the name Def.?

JAY B: Actually, even in the early days of GOT7, I didn’t feel any attachment to the name JB. I felt really strongly that it was a name that someone else came up with. I’m more comfortable with people calling me by my birth name, Jaebeom, too. Of course, I like it now. I wanted to separate Jay B and Def., that’s why they are separated. When I was in JYP, I got permission to release my music on Soundcloud, but I couldn’t release albums separately. So I released all the music that I couldn’t release as JB through Def. For now, I decided I would make music that people could approach more comfortably under the name Jay B, and I would release things that are more to what I want to do through Def. I’m not sure how it will end up in the future though.

HB: Listening to the music under these two names, there is quite a difference. The music you release under the name Def. has more characteristics of the neo soul genre.

JAY B: When I made <1/? Vol. 1>, I liked trap soul, so it contains a lot of that kind of music. After that as well, it mostly is filled with songs that were the style that I liked at the time. If you listen to my mixtape, excluding the intro and outro, there are about 5 songs. While I prepared those songs, I also worked on 15 songs that would be for GOT7 albums at the same time, making about 20 songs at a time. I’d work on GOT7 songs from morning till late night and if I had time, I would then work on my mixtape. That’s why they are songs that I really cherish. People might wonder why I would work so hard, but I thought that as an idol, I have to do my job well so that I can gain autonomy within the company. That’s why I worked hard and pushed myself to my limits.

HB: When will we be able to hear your music as Def.?

JAY B: Firstly, I want to get my name as Jay B out there, and later on I want to use the name Def. again when I can do what I want. Things that are more unusual, alternative, and experimental.

HB: Hearing you talk, we can really feel the love you have for music. You also seem like a realistic person.

JAY B: It’s because I feel that if I stubbornly insist on doing what I want to do and it doesn’t turn out well, I’d get a rough reality check. I’m a cautious person, so if I persist only on what I want and then fail, I’d end up thinking that I just have no aptitude for music, and I thought that is more dangerous. If that happens, I’d feel sorry for the music that I like and I might even think that there was something wrong with the music or genres that I like. People might say that that’s “not real”, but it’s “real” to me. It’s just my way of living.

HB: You’re currently also in the crew ‘ØFFSHORE.’ What kind of crew is it?

JAY B: It’s a place where people who sell songs commercially and people who make their own music gather. It started with the purpose of people with the same interests making fun music together and releasing it. Offshore has the meaning of “shore/coast”. On the shore, there are lots of living things. There are times when the waves crash but also times when it’s calm. Just like my Def. character, I think it’s a place where I can freely include things I’ve never done before. It will carry on in the future too, but we won’t have any eye-catching activities. We’ll just go on calmly.

HB: As you share your stories, we’re getting curious about Jay B as a producer too. Will we be able to hear songs that you produce for other artists someday?

JAY B: When I was in JYP, I’ve sent out songs that the publisher said would not work for GOT7. There were also songs that were selected by other people but could not be used because of my name. Now, I don’t think there will be those sorts of limitations, so I want to try producing for other people too. I don’t have confidence in being responsible for someone or nurturing trainees, though. I’m still busy trying to feed myself. But even so, I’d like to try to produce just one song for someone else. I would have a sort of image about someone, right? An image that they themselves wouldn’t even know. I think the process of trying to bring that out would be fun. Of course, I’m focused on my music now, but it would be nice if I got the chance someday.

HB: Another GOT7 member, Yugyeom, joined AOMG. Fans can’t help but look forward to the reunion of your unit ‘Jus2’.

JAY B: Since Yugyeom is in AOMG, I think that if we talk to Jay hyung, it’s possible that we will release something as Jus2. Jus2 and JJ Project both include Jay B, but they are also units that are part of GOT7. I think that if we work hard at promoting them too, fans would feel a sense of security. I think that from now on is the time when both I, as well as GOT7, have to really do well.

HB: You mentioned that you wanted to release 1 GOT7 album a year.

JAY B: I don’t know whether it will work out, but we have to try and plan for it. I’ve mentioned multiple times that GOT7 has not disbanded. I believe that I should keep my word. Right now, everyone is actually busy working on their own things. Even so, we want to try and make one song for GOT7 a month, so that we can promote about once a year.

HB: You have a strong image as a great leader and hyung in GOT7. What would you like to show as JAY B in H1GHR MUSIC?

JAY B: I would like to hear people say “ah, I guess they did a good job bringing him in”. I hope that when people listen to ’Switch It Up’, they won’t think that “Jay Park made the wrong choice this time”. I think it would be nice if people thought that I was worth anticipating. Not that they brought in some strange kid. I don’t want to get cursed at. Haha.

HB: Do you have a final goal you want to achieve as an artist?

JAY B: I don’t. I just want to keep on steadily and quietly making music. To me, saying that you want to receive some sort of reward or that you want to become something is quite vague. I just hope that I can gain the drive to keep going on steadily and continue that cycle of creation. That’s all.

Translation by @mindellay x @defdaily

May contain slight inaccuracies.

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From recent tweet and Instagram post.

Jay Park steps down as CEO of AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC.

He’s been dropping a lot of hints but this has been emotional nonetheless. One by one all the artists are posting their memories and appreciation for Jay Park and I’m still processing everything.

Honestly going to go watch Chosen1 Documentary again, just to be in my feels and reminiscence over everything.

Over the years, Jay Park has been supporting so many artists and still continues to make an everlasting impact in Korean music — especially in hip hop and r&b. He will always have the continued support of both fans and artists in the years to come. Thank you Jay Park for all your hard work 🙏💛

12.31.2021

Additional note: As Jay Park mentioned in his tweet “I got your back 도장이 지워져도” ❤️🙏 Jay Park as Aomg CEO 2013-2021 as H1ghr Ceo 2017-2021 love you all 🙏

The line “I got your back 도장이 지워져도” is actually from Woo’s verse in SMTM10 Final song UP. Feel free to have a listen and here are the lyrics to the specific verse:

집돌이 데뷔 나이 스물둘

김포 공항엔 그레이 형이 부릉부릉

처음 본 댓글 창은 다 묵음

뜬눈으로 난 음음

바보들아 안 궁금

바보들아 안 궁금

바보들아 안 궁금하다니까

바보들아 난 큰 듯해

이젠 아무것도 아닌 쇼미더머니 무대

의리로만 출근해

누구에겐 빈털터린 주머니지만

나는 충분해

폼 잡고 다 해봤어 인��� 나도

목에 힘 빼 이건 숙제

빈 수레 거 too much talker

음소거 ayy do act

Jay Park, namedrop

I got your back 도장이 지워져도

신스 go up 여기 모두

잘되기를 바라 내 친구의 적이어도

부러워하던 패배자는 갔지 음

큰 그릇 나는 다음 세대 rocky hmm

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h1ghrmusic: H1GHR MUSIC supports the 'BLACK LIVES MATTER' movement for the justice of George Floyd and the many other victims of state-sanctioned violence. As a result, H1GHR MUSIC and our artists have collectively donated $21,000 to BLACK LIVES MATTER Organization. #BLACKLIVESMATTER

In addition, we have postponed our music release for Jun 2nd to Jun 4th as part of 'BLACK OUT TUESDAY' to show our support in the ongoing fight against injustice.  H1GHR MUSIC wishes for a world where all people are treated equally. #BLACKOUTTUESDAY

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Coogie‘s 8-track mixtape “I Got A Feeling” came out!

I loved his last album so much that Coogie was my most listened artist last year. As a consequence, my expectations were high, and I can’t post this without adding my opinions :D

1.       I Got A Feeling (prod. BMTJ)

It’s a solid typical Coogie song. I hope he’ll perform it live (on the internet :D) sometime so we can enjoy his live singing. Coogie has this rare skill of singing rap where he can actually hit the notes AND do the rap without autotune or running out of breath, it’s amazing^^ I didn’t know the producer well, but checked and he has worked with Big Naughty, Huh!, Bill Stax and others. You can find him under @/imbmtj.

2.       What (feat. Wonstein) (prod. Vangdale, Kwonseyoung)

I guess this is my favorite song! I don’t really follow Wonstein, he seemed more a singer than a rapper to me, but here he raps so nicely I like it! His voice is nice, it sounds cute :D And I don’t even have to mention I love getting the original GXXD producing. Their little guitar riff and chill base line are such a nice signature sound that makes them always recognizable <3 Everyone’s styles and musical personalities blend so prettily in this song.

3.       Out of my way (feat. The Quiett) (prod. Roots, Vangdale)

This is funny because in their other collab on Coogie’s last album, Coogie also said “get out of my way” :D I have to admit, so far I haven’t really likes Roots‘ beats but I don’t know whether it’s because of Vangdale or Coogie, or because Roots changed, but it’s great! :D

4.       Swoosh (feat. lIlBOI) (prod. Spray)

This reminds me so much of Spray’s other song Jangjeon. Maybe a bit too much… :D but either way, both songs are great and I’ll listen happily :D And lIlBOI sounds also cute (even if the lyrics aren’t haha) so :) :D

5.       SWIPE (feat. Ourealgoat, Lil Nekh) (prod. Boycold)

Smol question: Are H1GHR and Yelows Mob adopting Ourealgoat foreal? Ever since Hwimin “discovered” him they seem to be after him and while I would not have expected that, I’m not complaining 😁 Both Ourealgoat and Lil Nekh are referencing/re-using old raps, idk if that’s a concept of this album... :D It’s a fresh mix of people who I didn’t expect to come together like this. I’d also want to hear Coogie sing this live^^ And it’s nice to hear from Boycold who hasn’t been very active lately.

6.       UP & DOWN (feat. Mirani, Penomeco) (prod. Groovyroom)

I know this was pre-released but I didn’t talk much about it then, so: Groovyroom! They’ve been doing not much? One song here and there? And they haven’t worked with Coogie a lot. It’s nice to have them on this album. Ever since they announced they want to change from hip-hop to electronic music, I’ve been a bit skeptical and I also didn’t like some of their songs, but here (and on Sik-K’s album too btw) they mixed their new style nicely with the main artist’s style, so now it’s like a “regular” hip-hop beat with some fresh additions that distinguish the song a bit from others, and it sounds unique.

7.       Hold Up (prod. Lil Xasimi)

This might be my second favorite because of the beat :D It’s a niceu solid song. Lil Xasimi is a rather new producer who is close with, but not a member of, FA. He produced for Blase and Khan before and recently released his first own song. @/lilxasimi. Coogie’s rap is smooth fast perfect as always, do I even need to mention it. You know how with some rappers, you get annoyed when in a good song, some lines don’t rhyme or only weirdly/badly, or they run out of lyrics and just go uh uh for two lines, or they just don’t understand to ride on the beat? This will never happen with Coogie, he’s so reliable at always delivering perfect raps <3

8.       Kilo (Bonus Track) (prod. Dive, furyfromguxxi)

First 4 seconds: I know this sample. :D This happens so often that I almost get annoyed sometimes, but I can let it slide for many reasons :D – it’s Coogie so it’s just gonna sound good – I really like the sample/beat – I never heard from this producer and Coogie must be supporting a newbie producer like this. It’s okay that he doesn’t make the complete thing by himself yet. ALSO I was wondering why they called it “Bonus Track” but I guess that (probably free beat) might be the reason, so it’s ok. I’m just not sure what Dive is credited for? :D It’s a nice song! (If you want to know where I heard it first: Kash Bang – Married to the money.)

As expected, a perfect, smooth, no-skip album again! Coogie is showing off his skills as well as his collection of talented producer friends :D Absolutely recommend!!

Listen on Spotify | YouTube | Apple Music

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[ALBUM REVIEW] H1GHR MUSIC - BLUE TAPE

H1GHR’s more R&B and pop oriented ‘Blue Tape’ is a much more compelling offering than it’s predecessor thanks to its contagious energy and personality.

7.0 out of 10

With the release of ‘Red Tape’ done and dusted, the H1GHR rollout continues with ‘Blue Tape’. Where ‘Red Tape’ had some strong points, it was a muddy experience overall rife with inconsistent performances and dull production, ‘Blue Tape’ is a much richer experience that interprets its late 90′s and early 2000′s DNA in electrifying ways. With the more pop and R&B influences on ‘Blue Tape’, the more vocal orientated members of the gang deliver some truly spectacular performances that submerge songs in a depth of vibrant colors. 

‘Blue Tape’ shines brightest in its more melodic cuts like ‘Afternoon’, which is easily the record’s highest point. The 90′s R&B influence is fully embraced by Jay and Golden as they thread together some truly smooth and addictive melodies that are aided by some modern touches on the production. pH-1 comes in on the tail end with a sticky verse closing out what has all the potential to be a smash hit. This 90′s and early 2000′s influence extends to a good portion of the project; ‘Gotta Go’ is steeped in a healthy dose of Pharrell/Neptunes worship with its jumpy percussion and aura of breeziness. Sik-K’s coarser delivery is contrasted perfectly by Golden and both Jay and pH-1 drop some effortlessly fly performances to boot. The Cha Cha and Phe Reds lead ‘Swing My Way’ once again exudes its 90′s influence with a fresh coating of 2020 paint in a seamless fashion. 

Most of the roster bring some excellent performances, though Woodie who stole the show on much of ‘Red Tape’, doesn’t quite come as strong on ‘Blue Tape’ despite the more melodic side of things usually being more of his own personal style. pH-1, Golden, Jay and Big Naughty are the stars of ‘Blue Tape’, with their chemistry and talents perfectly encapsulated on the lead single, ‘Oscar’, a warm and lovable pop tune that is stacked with infectious melodies and personable performances. Big Naughty shows some real popstar promise not only on ‘Oscar’, but his solo track ‘Live’, a stripped R&B number that he glides over like silk. 

The production is not quite as consistent however; there some rather barebones moments like on ‘Me&Bae’ where the arrangement and progressions just sound so mild and complacent, failing to conjure up any kind of tangible attitude or personality. In addition to this, Sik-K’s performance on top is mopey and Haon’s singing doesn’t instill much confidence in his ability as a vocalist. ‘Back From 0′ falls under the same umbrella too, the production is washed and stripped of color. The production on Sik-K’s original ‘RSVP’ was mediocre at best at release, and it’s the same here but the performances are enough to elevate it enough to be memorable. 

‘Blue Tape’ is a much more wholesome, and substantial release from H1GHR Music. The production inconsistencies and forgettable performances are far less prevalent on here than its predecessor, ‘Red Tape’. Rich and vibrant 90′s grooves are threaded with modern finishes and backed by some killer performances, making H1GHR’s ‘Blue Tape’ an infectious and deeply charming compilation album that really speaks to the label’s strengths. 

Individual Track Scoring: [Click Keep Reading Below]

1. Champagne Diet 6.0 out of 10

2. Me&Bae 4.0 out of 10

3. Selfish 7.0 out of 10

4. Last Song 7.0 out of 10

5. Back From 0 4.0 out of 10

6. Live 7.0 out of 10

7. Lean on Me 5.0 out of 10

8. Oscar 7.5 out of 10

9. Afternoon 8.5 out of 10

10. End of The Night 6.5 out of 10

11. Gotta Go 8.0 out of 10

12. RSVP Remix 6.0 out of 10

13. Swing My Way 7.5 out of 10

14. Toast 7.0 out of 10

[seofine]

Donut - pH-1

(Requested: Can I have a ph-1 scenario where you guys are married and have a son?!!)

Warnings: Fluff

"My life is sweet like donut."

People often remarked that you and Harry seemed to have it all; the perfect life, the house and the relationship built on love and trust.

You had met when you were both quite young and fallen headfirst and fast in love with each other. You had quickly become each other's everything and now years down the line, you couldn't imagine it being any other way.

When you were together it were as though you were both invincible. Others around you had warned you to not give everything up and throw yourselves so haphazardly into the blooming relationship, but you both knew better. You were fated.

Four years after you met, you got married on the anniversary of that day. On the night of your wedding when all the festivities had ended and both family and friends had gone home, together you had taken a picnic blanket out into the backgarden of your shared house and lay under the stars together.

With hands entwined and hearts full of love, you quietly wished on the twinkling stars for the continuation of your bright future together, and in hushed voices promised each other to walk this road together until the very end.

As the night breeze carried your hopes and dreams to the skies, you finally let actions speak more than words.

Nine months later, your son was born.

You knew Harry had always wanted to be a dad and that he would be a great one. He was so gentle and kind, there was no one who you'd rather share this experience with.

It was just as you both wanted, Harry felt like he was floating on a cloud and no one and nothing could possibly bring him down. Your baby boy was the centre of your shared universe. Life from that moment on was never the same.

Harry focused on his music and writing his lyrics, working hard to make you and your son proud. He made sure to discuss his future career with Jay in order to make sure that he would be able to spend as much time with you and your son as possible, whilst also still being an active part of the H1ghr family.

In the months after your son's birth, Harry was in and out of the studio and you would go and sit with him and the boys when you wanted to get some fresh air and a break from the house.

The H1ghr boys were surprisingly capable and willing to help you with your little one when Harry was too busy. Haon especially was in awe that there was a new tiny addition to the family. Whenever you came around, he'd come running to see the baby and check on you. You and Harry had a sneaking suspicion that he now considered himself the protective older brother of your baby boy.

Other than Haon, Woodie and Minsik were also very keen to help. Woodie wanting to buy your little boy all the coolest baby outfits, claiming that any baby that was part of the family needed to be fashionable. You gently reminded him not to spend too much money as he'd grow out of these clothes very very quickly.

Minsik was the most surprising of them all though; when you'd first come to the studio and office after giving birth, he'd quietly approached you and asked if he could hold his new nephew. You willingly obliged and couldn't help but smile as he carefully and lovingly held your son. The wonder evident on his face, sometimes it was easy to forget that he was still young himself, these were new experiences for him too. From that moment on, Minsik was designated as your son's God-father and he took the job very seriously.

Harry was proud of all his younger brothers putting themselves forward and stepping up for his son. He knew that they'd truly always be there for you all.

When Harry looked at you, he felt more and more love bloom inside of him. You were made for him. Watching you spread love to everyone around you and care for so many people made his body feel light. You remembered the little details about his friends; you looked after Haon, discussed the latest trends with Woodie, supported Minsik in his latest endeavours with Burberry, made time to go and sit with Hwimin and Gyujeong in their studio, always had deep conversations with Mokyo and found time to go and chat to all his other H1ghr family members.

He didn't understand how you had so much to give so freely.

Then on the occasions where you'd go and see the boys and girls of AOMG, you'd be warmly and happily welcomed there too. Hoody and Sogumm were two of your favourite people and you made sure to regularly meet up with your girls for relaxation sessions.

The boys of AOMG were also some of your favourite people, Sunghwa and Jay were the older brothers you never had. The moment Harry had introduced you to them both, they had threatened him not to let you go or ever hurt you. You also made sure to always check in on Wonjae, enjoying watching him in the studio. Harry often poked fun at you for your love of Wonjae and his voice.

You also had an admirer in the AOMG office as Simon often joked that you were HIS wife, pulling you away or pushing Harry away from you when he wanted to be close to you, irritating Harry to no end and recently even more with his reminders that if you two ever broke up, he would take on the role of stepfather with no worries.

It was all in good spirits though and you knew that Harry was grateful that so many people loved you and your son.

You made his everyday bright, being married and loving life with all its ups and downs. Of course you both had your off days, but you never let them define you and you both worked together to move past them and continue down the road you had promised to create with each other.

Home felt like his safe-place when he came back to your smiling face and open arms, his little boy's giggles filling the room whenever Harry did something to make him laugh, or in the evening to the soft sounds of you and your son both in peaceful slumber. This was his heaven.

Harry felt like his life couldn't possibly get better, he had everything he needed and more. Your son was growing bigger and gaining more and more personality with the days gone by. He had your undivided love and support, there was nothing more he needed.

Life was sweet.

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'Korea Liberation Day' Is A Day Of Importance For Rapper Jay Park

Taking the time to respect past events will undoubtedly be seen as an admirable act. According to American rapper Jay Park, Aug 15 marks the freedom of Korea from Japan in 1945. It also led to the creation of the Korean government, which replaced the previous government's law. 'Korea Liberation Day' Is Discussed In-Depth By Jay Park On Aug 15, Park posted a clip to the music video for H1GHR Music's "DNA" on his Instagram to honor Korea's Liberation Day. The video was in English and had a long caption. “Resources and artifacts stolen from or destroyed," Jay posted. According to the Edmonds-born rapper, the Korean culture and traditions were in danger of being destroyed, and they were at risk of extinction. In addition, there was once a prohibition on speaking the Korean language throughout much of the country. Therefore, people of Korean descent were forced to change their last names. Certain countries operate bizarrely. All individuals are entitled to keep the name they were given at birth, regardless of their nationality or heritage.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jay Park (박재범) 🇰🇷 (@moresojuplease) Koreans Underwent Immense Suffering According To Jay Park Moreover, Koreans endured terrible suffering, including enslavement, death, torture, racial discrimination, and oppression. "War breaking out within our own people and families torn apart and millions killed," he said. The effects of war on families have resulted in numerous cases of family breakdown, leading to a great deal of tragedy. Immediately following the Korean War, South Korea experienced poverty comparable to that experienced by North Korea, if not worse. As a result, many people died from starvation and resorted to eating dirt to sustain themselves. The satisfaction of one's hunger should never be achieved by eating inedible items. According to the rapper, diligent work, perseverance, and unwavering willpower have turned disaster into victory throughout Korea's long, turbulent, and heartbreaking history. Furthermore, Jay feels that the more he learns, the more aware he will be of his spoiledness. A mentality similar to Jay's is not unique. In our privilege of enjoying a stable life without financial hardships, we tend to forget to recognize those struggling. Jay Park Exhibits Appreciation Aside from that, Jay wishes to express his gratitude to those who have ensured he has enjoyed such a rewarding life. One of the signs of maturity is expressing gratitude and putting pride aside when acknowledging one would not be where they are today without their ancestor's contributions. "The world knows us for entertainment, music and film. They will know our story soon as well. Happy Liberation Day,” Park said. Objections Against The 'DNA Remix' Music Video In June of 2021, the first version of the "DNA Remix" music video was released to highlight Korean culture and heritage. It also illustrates how Korean music has influenced cultures around the world. However, due to social media criticism, the video was set to private after many users pointed out the flaws. It has been argued that the rappers' dreadlocks and braids illustrate cultural appropriation. So dna remix is about being proud Koreans...yet they're cosplaying as Black American people and are using Black American culture constantly...interesting 😐 #DNARemix #khiphop #DNA #JayPark pic.twitter.com/MumxtFDda7 — 𝘎 𝘐 𝘡 𝘡 𝘠 👑 🇯🇲&❤🔱🖤 (@CallMeGizzzy) June 15, 2021 Former President Of North Korea, Kim II Sung, Freed The People In 1945 Now, let's take a moment to talk about the hero who saved the day! Koreans observe the Day of Korea's Liberation tribute to President Kim II Sung. Sung opened the way to a new life for the nation by performing the legendary deeds he is best known for. Due to the occupation of the Japanese military during the first half of the twentieth century, the Korean people experienced a great deal of misery. To be able to lead the struggle for national liberation that Kim Il Sung initiated when he was at the helm of the country, he set up a state of war against the Japanese attackers. There was an immediate release of the Japanese military on August 15, 1945, which marked the liberation of the Korean people from the long period of Japanese rule that lasted nearly half a century. Experiencing Happiness Furthermore, hundreds of thousands of people rushed to the playground, shouting thunderous cheers and waving flags in a show of unity, not only from Pyongyang and its surroundings but also from Sariwon, Haeju, Sinuiju, and throughout the country. When one knows they have just been released from adversity, they will likely celebrate with as much joy as possible. The cheers expressed the Korean people's appreciation for Kim II Sung. His leadership fulfilled the national dreams of the Korean nation. They also expressed their willingness and readiness to participate in creating a new country under his command. On October 14, 1945, a historic meeting was held between Kim Il Sung and the country's people at the Pyongyang public playground (now known as Kim Il Sung Stadium), in which he made a speech that will live in history. A great deal of credit should be given to Kim II Sung for his diligent work. His contributions will be remembered forever. His efforts resulted in the freedom of many innocent individuals who had been held against their will.   Written by Nikiya Biggs Twitter: @BiggsNikiya | Instagram: @ngv6236 Stay updated on the latest news by visiting FMHipHop's retrospective articles! Read the full article

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GEMINI (제미나이) - UFO (Feat. Seori) MV https://youtu.be/53sD65ElmNM GEMINI (제미나이) - UFO (Feat. Seori) MV 입니다. GEMINI 1st EP [Inside Out] 누군가를 만나 둘이 하나가 되고, 다시 각자가 외로워지는 순간까지도 사랑의 모든 프레임에는 알 수 없는 미지의 신호들이 존재하게 된다. 사랑함으로써 자아를 찾아내지만, 동시에 나를 잃어버리는 것이 누군가의 세계에서는 가능하다. 그 세계는 나에게만, 혹은 모두에게 발견된다. 제미나이는 inside out을 통해 자신의 내면과 외면을 이야기하며, 쉽게 놓쳐버리는 사랑에 대한 고민, 존재의 양면성을 담아냈다. 1. Inside Out “현실과 꿈을 오가며 나의 상상으로 그려낸 이성들과 꿈에서 만나게 된다.” Lyrics by GEMINI, GroovyRoom Composed by GEMINI, GroovyRoom Arranged by GroovyRoom Guitar by 한재준 Piano by 박규정 Bass by 박규정 Drum by 이휘민 Synthesizer by 이휘민 Mixed by Stay Tuned @ Stay Tuned Studio Mastered by 권남우 @ 821 Sound Mastering 2. UFO (Feat. Seori) 첫눈에 반한 여성을 만났지만, 한순간의 망설임 때문에 결국 그녀를 놓쳐 아쉬운 마음에 그녀를 계속 찾아다니는 내용. “그녀도 나를 찾고 있지 않을까?” Lyrics by GEMINI, Seori Composed by GEMINI, Seori, GroovyRoom Arranged by GEMINI, GroovyRoom Piano by 박규정 Bass by 박규정 Drum by 이휘민 Synthesizer by 이휘민 Mixed by Stay Tuned @ Stay Tuned Studio Mastered by 권남우 @ 821 Sound Mastering 3. Light It Up (Feat. Kid Milli) 이별 후 다른 이성과 만남을 통해 나의 공허한 마음과 어두운 밤을 비춘다. “괴로웠던 기억들을 모두 불태워.” Lyrics by GEMINI, Kid Milli, sokodomo Composed by GEMINI, glowingdog Arranged by glowingdog Guitar by glowingdog Synthesizer by glowingdog Keys by glowingdog Bass by glowingdog Drum by glowingdog Mixed by Stay Tuned @ Stay Tuned Studio Mastered by 권남우 @ 821 Sound Mastering 4. Naked (Feat. Leellamarz) 한 공간 안에서 모든 걸 내려놓은 채 사랑하는 내용. “오늘만큼은 모든 감정과 생각 따위는 던져둬.” Lyrics by GEMINI, Leellamarz, GroovyRoom, sokodomo Composed by GEMINI, GroovyRoom Arranged by Pacific, GroovyRoom Additional Vocal by Mirani Piano by 박규정 Bass by 박규정 Drum by 이휘민 Synthesizer by 이휘민 Mixed by Stay Tuned @ Stay Tuned Studio Mastered by 권남우 @ 821 Sound Mastering 5. Making Love (Feat. pH-1) 썸을 타는 그녀에게 사랑을 갈망하는 곡. “내가 지금 있는 이곳이 그녀의 어항 속이어도 상관없어.” Lyrics by GEMINI, pH-1 Composed by GEMINI, pH-1, cheno Arranged by cheno Piano by cheno Drum by cheno Mixed by Stay Tuned @ Stay Tuned Studio Mastered by 권남우 @ 821 Sound Mastering 6. Slo-mo 처음 만난 여성에게 첫눈에 반해 그녀의 행동 하나하나가 내 눈에는 슬로모션처럼 보였다. "불태우듯 위험한 사랑을 하지 않기 위해 그녀에게 천천히 사랑해도 괜찮다고 말한다.” Lyrics by GEMINI, GroovyRoom Composed by GEMINI, GroovyRoom, WOOGIE Arranged by WOOGIE Drum by WOOGIE Bass by WOOGIE Guitar by WOOGIE, 최영훈 Synthesizer by WOOGIE Piano by WOOGIE Mixed by Stay Tuned @ Stay Tuned Studio Mastered by 권남우 @ 821 Sound Mastering 7. MIA (Feat. CAMO, WOODZ (조승연)) 헤어진 뒤 아픈 감정을 숨기기 위해 다른 여성들에게 빠져 헤어 나오지 못한다는 곡. “계속 반복되는 상황 속에서 슬픔이란 감정은 숨겨지고 결국 나를 잃어버려도 상관없다는 생각이 든다.” Lyrics by GEMINI, CAMO, WOODZ, Carson City Composed by GEMINI, CAMO, Kwaca, Carson City Arranged by Kwaca, D!EM Guitar by Kwaca Piano by D!EM Mixed by Stay Tuned @ Stay Tuned Studio Mastered by 권남우 @ 821 Sound Mastering Credits Executive Producer | GROOVYROOM Executive Director | ANDREW OH Creative Director | LIL MOSHPIT A&R | SEONGYONG LEE, TAEHYUN KIM Marketing | JOHNNY OF NYB Brand Development | RECYDE Public Relations | JAEGEOL SHIM Management | H1GHR MUSIC Music Video ‘MIA (Feat. CAMO, WOODZ)’, ‘UFO (Feat. Seori)’ Director | SUHO LEE @ BORING STUDIO Artwork & Design | PIIWAVE, INSOO LEE Video | SUNGKEUN YANG Photographer | LESS, EUIJIN KIM Stylist | JONGHYUN LEE Hair | MINA AN Make-up | JUHEE HAN Featured Artists | SEORI, KID MILLI, LEELLAMARZ, PH-1, CAMO, WOODZ Producers | GROOVYROOM, GLOWINGDOG, PACIFIC, CHENO, WOOGIE, KWACA, D!EM, CARSON CITY Mix Engineer | STAY TUNED @ STAY TUNED STUDIO Master Engineer | KWON NAM WOO @ 821 SOUND MASTERING #GEMINI #제미나이 #UFO Stone Music Entertainment

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AOMG facts

AOMG is an independent R&B and Hip Hop records label created by Jay Park

Jay offered to Simon the coCEO position and he is named the coCEO after a couple of months

AOMG stands for Above Ordinary Music Group or Always On My Grind

The name originally comes from the “Art of Movement (AOM)”. The “Art of Movement” is a Seattle-based B-Boying group which Jay Park joined in 2003 with members such as Dial Tone, Junior, and Cha Cha Malone

In January 2016, CJ E&M acquired some shares on AOMG, allowing the latter to have access to CJ E&M’s distribution channels, marketing resources and international connections

As of October 2016, CJ E&M is the exclusive distributor of AOMG’s releases excluding those of Loco, handled by LOEN Entertainment

AOMG has had multiple collaborations with dance crews and studios including 1MILLION Dance Studio, Prepix and PURPLOW

They have done several tours in Asia and the U.S.

The ‘6′ in A6OVE relates to both Seoul and Seattle area codes

The creation of AOMG is celebrated on October 10th

JAY PARK

PERSONAL FACTS

Name: Park Jaebom ( 박재범) / Jay Park

He was born April 25th 1987 in Edmonds (Washington, US)

He is from Seattle (Korean-American)

He is 170 cm and 60 kg (Although he said in a SNL cut that he was 1 cm taller than Ssam D. so he would be 171 (Not sure if he was kidding though)

His Blood type is A

His religion is Christianism

He has a younger brother, called Jehan

He attended Edmonds Woodway High School

He started writing raps during high school

He attended Dankook University

He likes basketball

He has been learning Chinese

His favourtire group is 2NE1

He respects BigBang a lot because they’re really talented

He loves drawings that fans give him

He likes cool, laid-back girls with a nice smile.

He always wanted to prove people that he can rap in Korean, but he also likes doing R&B

His favourite colour is blue

His favourite cereals are Lucky Charms

He visits fancafes and reads what fans say about him

He wears clothers that fans give him as gifts

On the last episode of 2PM’s Idol Army, as the top member Jay won 70 GB of porn on DVD (this was mentioned in Weekly Idol)

He doesn’t get embarrased a lot because he feels that “life goes on”

In an interview for I-D, they asked him what was his everyday personality, and he answered: 

 In general, when you’re talking about life, I’m just a regular guy, I just ate a Shake Shack burger, like, now I need to do 100 sit-ups. But I’ve always been sort of rebellious, when someone says: “You have to do this,” it never makes sense for me to do it. Like, why can’t a K-Pop person swear, why can’t they have half-naked ladies in a music video. It’s just a music video, why not? I’m a nice guy when it comes to daily life, but when it comes to society and how people think things should be a certain way, I have to challenge those invisible rules.

His favourite artists are Eminem, Usher, Musiq Soulchild, Drake and Method Man. Usher, Michael Jackson and Chris Brown influence him and are an inspiration for him 

His ideal type is Bora

He has two dachshunds, called Pj (whose name stands for Peatry Jr) and Oscar (their IG is @pjxoscaraomg)

He writes and composes his own songs, produces his albums, chooses the people he wants to work with, and participates in the mastering and mixing of his songs

He  writes songs both in English and Korean. He admits that he is more at ease when writing songs in English than in Korean, as he started learning Korean in his late teens. 

Having grown up listening to music of American artists, he admits his music sounds more “American” than Korean 

His musical process starts by listening to a lot of beats sent by various producers, while thinking of what kind of song he wants to write, and eventually short-listing a selection of potential beats to work with. Then, he works on the melody of the song, along with ideas and lyrics. He writes the hook of the song first, and finally the verses. He is inspired by everything when writing songs : “just listening to good songs, seeing a good live performance, having good conversations with people. Just everyday life”. 

Some songs he wrote are influenced by songs from other artists

He has the same hairdresser as Zion.T, Simon D,Gray and Crush

He prefers being called ‘oppa’

His favourite alcoholic beverage is champagne

He can’t drink tequila because he gets drunk very fast

Whenever they find a good girl around them, Jay plays a bad guy on purpose to make Simon D look like a good guy. And then, Jay leaves quickly with a wink at Simon D

He does cleaning in the AOMG office

He doesn’t like muscular or skinny girls. He prefers girls that are slightly chubby. He also likes girls taller than him

He is interested in mixed martial arts

Zico and Crushed revealed that whenever they go out to eat, Jay always pays the bill

If he had to choose between love or friendship, he would give up on both of them, because he wouldn’t be able to decide

His first kiss was with a Vietnamese girl

He doesn’t wear cologne

He considered signing with YG but he decided to create his own label

He cried when he watched Toy Sotry 3

He loves buying things for the people he loves

He would like to spend his honeymoon in Hawaii

When he was younger his dream was to study animals and become a scientist. He wanted to go to Africa and Australia and hide to take pictures of animals

He drools while sleeping

His favourtire Korean male and female artists are Crush and Tasha

His favourite female singer is Beyonce

He doesn’t like playing loud music when he’s driving and he get’s nervous when his friends make noise

After posting or tweeting something he always reads the comments

When he is drunk he’s unable to reject a person and tends to become very friendly

He is scared of heights

He dreams in both Korean and English depending on who appears in his dream

His favorite season of the year is summer

His brother Jehan looks after Cafe Dudart

Jay has stated that when he first went to Korea, he couldn’t converse with all the new people he met, due to not being able to speak the language very well, and he didn’t know what to eat. He says he cried every day for the first two weeks he was in Korea, but decided to work hard even though he wanted to go back home, to not disappoint his parents

The name of his fanclub is J-Effect and his fans are called Jwalkerz (he has jwalkerz tattoed on his back because “fans always got my back”). Its pose represents his roots as a b-boy and its official colours are black and yellow When he signs someone for AOMG, he looks not only at their music, but at what they talk about, how they perform, their image, and how they are as a person. He says: “ They can be the greatest rapper in the world but if they’re an asshole I don’t want to work with them, they don’t have to be at AOMG”

PROFESSIONAL FACTS

He is founder and co-CEO of AOMG, along with Simon Dominic (although Jay owns more percentage of the company)

He has recently created H1GHR MUSIC RECORDS with Cha Cha Malone

He is a singer, rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, dancer,  b-boy, model, choreographer and entrepreneur

In 2003, he joined Art of Movement (AOM), a Seattle-based B-boying group 

In 2004, Jay’s mother suggested him to audition for the Korea-based company JYP Entertainment, which brought him to Korea in January 2005 to receive further training in dancing, rapping, singing, and the Korean language After passing an audition in the US, he signed a contract with JYP Entertaiment and moved to South Korea to be a trainee

He practiced singing and Korean for 4 years and eventually debuted as leader of 2PM in 2008. After a controversy about some messages he wrote on his personal Myspace back in 2005 when he was still a trainee, he was forced to leave 2PM. He wrote messages about how bad was South Korea (He was in a foreign country, he didn’t knew the language nor the culture, he had no friends or family there. He was going trough a lot). Although outraged protesters demanded that Park should be removed from 2PM, JYP Entertainment’s CEO, Park Jin-young, stated on September 7, 2009, that he was going to continue as a part of the groupThe following day, Jay announced on his official fancafe that he would be leaving the group to calm the situation and return to his hometown, Seattle. He also apologized to the other 2PM members

He went back to Seattle in 2009

His vocals weren’t removed from the older songs he promoted with 2PM 

Through their acceptance speeches at end-of-year award shows for “Again & Again”, the members of  2PM thanked Jay and reiterated their wish for his return. At the Mnet Asian Music Awards, the group paid homage to him during their performance of “Again & Again” with a spotlight shown over his usual position in the dance formation and his lines left unsung. However, some 2PM fans said that the members used to insult Jay after his departure

After returning to Seattle Jay worked at a local tire shop, because he didn’t want to rely on his parents

Soon after Jay returned to the United States, the South Korean public changed their perspective on the matter when they realised that his Myspace messages had been severely mistranslated and taken out of context, in addition to strong fan support for Jay’s return

On February 25, with Jay’s comeback looking more and more likely, JYP suddenly announced that Jay Park’s contract with them had been terminated, citing a separate “personal mistake” that Park had made in 2009. JYP would make reference to this unknown event several times in 2010, but would never elaborate on any details

“It’s not illegal, but it will be a very big scandal socially. We cannot reveal it for the sake of Jay Park. Even Sidus was curious and released articles of asking us to tell the reason. But we have to keep it a secret for Jay Park. He committed the act during AAA promotion without letting his members know. As soon as the members found out, they stated that they could not promote with him as a group anymore.”

This termination had been agreed by all 6 members of 2PM and led to fan boycotts on 2PM-endorsed products. Protests for Jay’s return to the group began to take place, not only in South Korea, but internationally as well. Various Jay Park-dedicated forums and fansites all over the world organized silent protests and flash dance mobs. Fans also hired a plane with a banner showing "J, what time is it now?” to fly over Seattle, and was broadcast on Seattle-based radio stations

On June 15, 2010, B.o.B released “Nothin’ on You” featuring Jay Park, in South Korea, where he replaces Bruno Mars’ vocals. His YouTube cover helped contribute to much of the song’s success in Korea, with more than 5 million copies sold. He subsequently thanked his fans for their support and continued to urge them not to hate remaining 2PM members

Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney Ned Sherman, CEO of Digital Media Wire, announced on May 28 that he was representing Jay as his legal representative. Sherman and his wife Tinzar reached out to Park, after seeing Jay’s story and feeling bad about what happened to him during the MySpace controversy. The Shermans and Jay worked on a lot of projects together, including his movie deal for Hype Nation, an endorsement deal with dENiZEN, Levi Strauss & Co.’s new brand, and others

SidusHQ defended Jay against claims made by Park Jin Young…

“We hope that Park Jaebeom will no longer be wounded by his former company and will be allowed to actively promote himself. We would like to express our gratitude towards the people that continue to support and regard him with warm eyes. We greet you once more with a better image. Thank you.“

In March 2010, he uploaded a cover video of B.o.B’s ”Nothin’ on You“, with his own rap and lyrics, to YouTube, which went viral and reached over 2,000,000 views in less than 24 hours

He debuted in 2010 as a solo artist, under the name Jay Park, with his EP “Count on me (믿어줄래)”He returned to South Korea in June 2010 for the filming of Hype Nation

He became the first ever artist crowned winner on a debut stage by winning on KBS’Music Bank with "Abandoned”, and was the only solo artist to win “Record of the Year” at the 2011 Golden Disk Awards

His English mixtape ,Fresh air: Breath it, which became the first mixtape by an Asian artist to have gold status by surpassing 100,000 downloads on DatPiffIn 2011, he was chosen to be the sole opener for Ne-Yo in his first concert in Seoul. He also cooperated with Ne-Yo for a charity event for children dreaming to become musicians

In 2012, several songs composed and written by Park for other artists were released

Also in 2012, he became a fixed panel member on MBC's Come to Play

In May 2012,  it was revealed that he would be participating in the soundtrack of After Earth, after having been personally contacted by Will Smith and Jaden Smith. The song, titled “I Like 2 Party”, is written and composed by Jay himself. He attended red carpet premiere in Korea along with Will and Jaden Smith

In 2013, he started his own records label, AOMG

He participated in the drama Vampire Idol and in the movies Mr. Idol and Hype Nation

He was producer in SMTM4 and Unpretty Rapstar season 2

He was part of the SNL permanent cast between 2013 and 2015

He participated in shows like Inmortal Songs 2 and Dancing 9 season 2

He has collaborated with artists like Dok2, Swings and Dumbfoundead

He is producer in SMTM6, along with Dok2 

He tried to join Illionaire before founding AOMG, but Dok2 and The Quiett rejected him (they are really good friends though)

He has won a lot of music awards

He has recently signed under Roc Nation

SIMON DOMINIC

PERSONAL FACTS

Name:  Simon Dominic (사이먼 도미닉) / Simon D. (사이먼 디) / Ssam D. (쌈 디)

Real name:  Jung Ki Seok (정기석)

He was born March 09th 1984 in Busan (South Korea)

He is 170 cm 

His blood type is AB

He has a younger brother

He attended  Namsan High School (Busan) and Gyeongju University

He attended the same High School as CNBLUE’s Yonghwa with whom he is good friends

He is good friends with B2ST Kikwang. One night, Kikwang asked Sam to tell him about his girlfriends, and Sam was about 5 hours talking.

He is friends with Miss A’s Min

He is in a group of friends called “Chocoball”(artists with type blood AB)  , which includes Kim Heechul, Mitra Jin, Hongki and some others

He was in a relationship with Lady Jane for 6 years (they broke up in 2013)

He did not really have a comfortable life during his debut days and used to be financially troubled

He was exempt from military service after losing the retina of his left eye. He said he came to AOMG mainly because of Gray, since he thinks Gray is a genious producing music)

He likes fashion

He met Jay at a club

On a broadcast of  JTBC’s ‘Witch Hunt, Simon told that his first sexual experience was with a girl 6 years older. He also said: “It’s weird. I think even these things my girlfriend do are cute. I haven’t farted before in front of her. But one day my girlfriend suddenly rushed into the bathroom. Even though she turned on the water, I heard everything. It wasn’t dirty. One time I opened the toilet lid to look at her waste and noticed that she hadn’t flushed. It smelled but I didn’t dislike it. I think it’s because I loved her." 

In E-Sens trial for using marijuana, he stated: “I feel some responsibility for the fact that E-Sens has become like this.” He adds, “While we were working together, I was busy because I was also doing solo work at the same time and trying to make a living.”“I feel sorry because I think I didn’t do my duty as his hyung,” he continues. “I am now more available, both in terms of time and emotionally. I’ll be close by his side, even if it’s not often, and I’ll do my best to look after him even more than I would if he was my real younger brother.” He was involved in a diss battle involving Swings and other rappers On ’Radio Star,’ Swings appeared and talked about Simon D. He said: ”I heard that Simon D came out on 'Radio Star’ and said that he originally had no intention to take part in the diss battle until I provoked him.  Honestly, that put me in a bad mood.After hearing that, I called him up first to personally tell him that it made me feel bad. Simon D is a bit sly, right?  He told me, 'We could make a great picture,’ so I met up with him and talked to him, and we had a good discussion,“  ”You guys do a lot of video messages, right?  Can I just send him a video message?“  ”Simon D.  A lot happened between us … Things became awkward between us, but I miss you.  Do well.“

He and Gray have a ship name, Simon choose the name himself: SimG

PROFESIONAL FACTS

His stage name is a combination of Simon, Wesley Snipes’ character from the movie Demolition Man, and Dominic, his baptismal name

He is co-CEO of AOMG 

He first appeared in the Korean underground Hip-Hop scene under the name K-Outa

He was leader of Illest konfusion crew

He participated in the drama Standby

He participated in TV shows like Running Man, Immortal Songs 2 and Mix & Match

He was producer in SMTM 5 along with Gray and they won with BewhY 

He appeared in Jay Park’s Mommae MV

He has collaborated with artists like Epik High, Lessang, Dumbfoundead and Vasco

He won the 2010 MBC Broadcasting Entertainment Awards: Variety

On "Sunny’s FM Date”, Simon D made some sexual remarks as jokes.  that made listeners uncomfortable and he had to apologise

He is one of the funniest people in the industry and is known for both his skills and his comedy

His rapping origins begin in his early school days 

He is a former member of Hip-Hop duo Supreme Team along with E-Sens

Supreme Team won several awards during their career, including Best New Male Group at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards and the Hip Hop Award at the 2010 Golden Disk Awards. 

Supreme Team broke up in 2013 when E-Sens left to pursue a solo career

In March 2014, it was confirmed that he would leave Amoeba Culture and become co-CEO of AOMG, along with Jay Park

At his leaving, Amoeba Culture stated  

 "He’s leaving Amoeba, but all of us will continue to support him. He is a loyal and trustworthy friend who will be able to progress and mature in both his music and other pursuits in the entertainment industry.“

And he twitted:

"My contractual obligations with Amoeba Culture ends on January 31st, 2014. I like to thank each and every member of Amoeba Culture for their unending support of me, and I ask that my fans continue their gracious support of me." 

His pre-release single, "Simon Dominic”, achieved a Certified All-Kill on the charts three days after its release and reached #2 on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart

His song “Confortable” with One and Gray (SMTM5) reached  #1 on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart

He appered in King of Masked Singer as a contestant, and he surprised evryone with his enormous skills

He appeared as host in the episode number 154 of SNL Korea

He was cast member in  School Variety 100 Points Out of 100 and Hot Brothers (2010-2011) and in MAPS (2015)

GRAY

Hangeul:  그레이

Real name: Lee SungHwa (이성화)

He was born December 08th 1986 in Seoul

He is producer, rapper and singer

He is 168 cm

His blood type is A

He debuted as a singer with his maxi-single “Call me Gray” under AOMG

As a producer, he has worked with artists like Dok2 and Beenzino

He appeared in Mix & Match and 4 Thing Show

He was producer in SMTM5, along with Simon D.

He plays the piano and the guitar, instruments that he uses for composing

His song “Confortable” with One and Simon D. (SMTM5) reached  #1 on the weekly Gaon Digital Chart

He is part of the VV:D (pronounced VIVID) crew, along with Zion T. (leader), Loco, Elo and Crush

He appeared in Zion T’s “Babay” MV, along with the VV:D members

He collaborated in Jay Park’s “Metronome” and “Drive”

He produced Gary’s “Showe later”

He produced several songs by Swings

His ideal type is someone kind, with beauty eyes and beauty smile

He has a tattoo above his left elbow, 4 Chinese characters representing the members of his family: his father, his mother, his sister and him

He participated in the mini web-dama “Love is…”

He appeared on ep. 154 of SNL Korea

He appeared on K-POP Planet, along with Loco and in Radio Star

He likes fashion and loves bying clothes and shoes (but not a Dok2′s level, he said)

He is the type who saves money

He once vomited in front of the girl he liked

10002 in Gray’s Dangerous actually means ‘a lot’. 10000 (만 man) + 2 (이 ee) = a lot. It also sound like “many” in English

He writes his own lyrics but usually just does the beat for other artists

He worked with a team which produced kpop and idol music and there he learned skills to be an engineer. In early 2012, the team disbanded and he decided to do his own music

His ideal type is Park Bo Young

His major was computer science at Hongik University  but he didn’t graduate from university. He applied for a leave of absence after 3 semesters. He then decided to pursue music

He confirmed on Radio Star that he is among the 10 highest earner producers for copyrights

He taught Zion T. how to take selfies

He is close friends with Jessi

He likes girls with neat teeth when smiling and are shorter than him 

He started to compose when he was in grade 1 and debuted when he was 27

He had a mind to start doing music in earnest in 2010 after he was discharged from the military service

The voice of Gray’s producer tag is Zion T’s voice

He chose Gray has his artist name because gray it’s not black neither white and it has a lot of shades, just like him

He had another artist name previously, but he doesn’t want to say it

He joined the team which was making Kpop and idol music. He didn’t feel the need to have a stage name at that time and making idol music wasn’t what he liked to do, but he thought there were many things he could learn from the teammates. He leaned skills to be an ‘engineer’ step by step there, not to be an artist. He thinks he learned a lot there and it was a good experience to him. In early 2012, the team disbanded and he decided to do his own music he wanted to do and he made a new start as Gray

When he was asked about Elo’s sexually explicit lyrics, he said Elo tends to be abnormally obsessed with it and thinking he should be sexy. Gray thinks it should be done sophisticatedly to be sexy. If not, people will think it dirty

He used to use sampling a lot, because he couldn’t play keyboard, now , he makes songs playing instruments 

After releasing Swings’ ‘A Real Lady’, 5 or 6 companies (both KHH and KPOP) contacted him in a week and asked him to join them

When he was asked why he had chosen AOMG, he answered:

First, I liked him {Jay Park] very much. I could trust him. I chose him because we were chasing the same thing about music. Moreover, I felt we fit together in many points besides music. Definitely I pursue original and (American) native color in many ways, and Jay was definitely showing native color. We, VVD crew’s goal is to be competitive when we are compared to the (American) native artists, so we’ve been thinking highly of him. I was not so close with him in person, but you know, there’s some feeling that we can feel when we meet someone. I was 28 years old last year, I was not too young. I thought he was humane when I first saw him, and he looked very cool with a great mind and his move has been great so far. I think he has contributed a lot (to hiphop). He brought his fandom to this (hiphop) scence and I think he and Illonaire were a win-win relationship. So I didn’t have anything to agonize in many ways. I am not the person who only raps and I do both hiphop and R&B so I thought AOMG would be perfet for me because there would be many things I could do there.

He thinks that AOMG was the company that could support him without interfere, and that they could grow together

He  has a ship name with Simon, Simon choose the name himself: SimG

He has his own studio, GrayGround

He and Loco went to the same univertsity (Hongik University)  and got close because of that

Jwalkerz from Korea called him 'Soray’ because all he knows to do is working and working (So is cow in Korean )

LOCO

Hangeul:  로꼬

Real name: Kwon Hyuk Woo (권혁우)

He was born December 25th 1989 in Seoul

He is 175 cm 

His nickname is Gochoo

He studied Economics in Hongik University 

He speaks English

In College he would drink a lot before shows and people would call him crazy, that’s why he chose his stage name, “Loco”, which means “crazy” in Spanish

Gray and him went to the same university (Hongik Unviersity) and got close because of that

His stage name used to be Demaine, which Gray chose  for him.  However, he thought it was too plain and simple, and he also thought his personality was also plain and simple, so he changed it 

He used to stutter when he was younger and it became a serious problem for him while growing up. At that time he came to know hip hop and he found it amazing how rappers express their inner thoughts freely

He was inspired by Kanye West and CB Mass, whom he listened to with his friends

He and his friends decided that they also wanted to compose and they formed a group called “Satgotbong” (which is why his instagram is “Satgotloco”), this was the name of the sauna that was located in their neighborhood. They all had the idea that if they were to do shows like any other rapper, it would be boring, so they decided to wear those particular clothes that they used in the saunas while making their shows

He debuted on Sept 4, 2012 with the single “See the Light”

He went through a fake contract before participating in SMTM

He won the first season of Show Me The Money

At the time of participating in Show Me The Money, he had little experience due to his young age and didn’t have much to talk about but, after wining the show, he went through lots of things which helped to discover more about himself, find a right tone and write more lyrics

He appeared in Happy Together and SNL Korea

He was producer, along with Jay park, in Show Me The Money 4

He is part of the VV:D crew, along with Crush, Elo, Zion T. and Gray

He auditioned to be part of BTS, but he wasn’t chosen

He appears in Jay Park’s Mommae MV

He appears in Zico’s Tough Cookie MV

He has collaborated with artists such as Jay Park, Elo and Gray, Dean, DPR Live and Crucial Star

He appeared in Immortal Songs Season 2

He released his mini album, Locomotive, in November 28.2014

He has recently released an album, ‘Bleached’

He won a Melon Music Award in the “Best OST” category for his track “Spring Is Gone by Chance,” which was on “The Girl Who Sees Smells” OST

Loco has previously said that he lost eight Kilograms of fat because when he had taken a photo with Jay Park and a few others behind the scenes at a Jay Park concert, he thought he looked like a pig and that inspired him to lose weight

His song ‘Hold Me Tight’ was supposed to be Jay’s song, but he gave it to Loco 

‘Thinking About You’ was supposed to be a title track of Jay’s album but Jay handed it over to Loco because he thought the song would fit better on Locomotive 

He has  done his enlistment

He is part of an anti smoking campaign, along with Jay

In 2014, he got in a controversy after using the Islamic prayer (azan) in ‘Act Serious’.  On November 28, LOCO re-tweeted an apology from producer WallE and apologized himself for any offense he had caused. The producer also apologized to the rapper, stating that LOCO was not even aware of the azan sample being used in the track

He explained that after he won the first season of Mnet′s Show Me The Money, he signed with a new label that didn′t have the means to support him. Though he desired to leave the label, the penalty for breaking the contract was 200 million won

 "That′s when I met Jay Park, and Jay Park said that if I agreed to join AOMG, he would pay the penalty. And my first track with AOMG ′Hold Me Tight′ did so well that I was able to pay my debt back to him in full.“ 

He likes Descendants of the Sun

When Jay was asked if he had been influenced by Gray when he decided to contact Loco for AOMG, Jay answered: 

When we started, there were only me, Gray, Jeongoon and Chacha. Jeongoon and Chacha are composers, so there were only two artists, me and Gray. So I was observing Loco with interest. I have heard about him a lot from Gray, and I asked Dok2 how he was. In fact, Dok2 rarely praises anyone, but he told me Loco was good, so I thought he might be good. I met him often with Gray and I thought it would be good to be with him

CHA CHA MALONE

Hangeul: 차���말론

Real name: Chase Vincent Malone

He was born May 25th 1987 in Seattle

He is a  singer, producer, songwriter and composer

He is half Filipino and half African American

He was raised only by his single mother

His first passions were art and illustration

He started playing the piano by ear at 7

He was influenced by his mother who used to write songs and sing in a band

He used to write rap verses in third grade

He has participated in online beat battles at Rocbattle

In 2005 he appeared in episode of MTV’s Made

He graduated from The Art Institute of Seattle in 2009, earning a B.F.A. in Media Arts and Animation 

He is part of AOMG and co-CEO of H1GHR MUSIC

He started doing b-boying when he was 12 with his friends at the Seattle-based b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM)

He is  is widely known for his work with Jay Park

His producer tag is “ I need a Cha Cha Beat Boy”

In 2009, he sent friend and fellow Art of Movement member, Jay Park, who had recently returned to Seattle from South Korea, a folder of beats to see if he was interested in collaborating

Since then, both formed a strong partnership into the producing music and writing songs

In 2011, he released an EP, Breakthrough, through iTunes and Bandicamp

Also in 2011,he produced four of the seven tracks  on Jay’s EP, ‘Take A Deeper Look’, which went on to win a Golden Disk Award

He also released "Single Life”, which featured Jay Park, as a free download in September 2011

In 2012, he   became a member of production team, Iconic Sounds LLC

He has produced and worked with many other artists, like Red Velvet, U-Kiss, Dok2, The Quiett and Beenzino

The voice on Woogie’s producer tag ’ Woogie on and on’ is Cha Cha’s

The voice of his producer tag, ’ I need a Cha Cha beat boy’, is Vivian, who’s friends with some of the members of AOMG

UGLY DUCK

Hangeul:  어글리덕

Real name: Sun Ju Kyung (선주경)

He was born January 19th 1991 in Gwangju

He started as an underground rapper in Buckwilds Crew when he was 20 (in 2011) 

He is also part of the Do’Main crew

He joined AOMG in 2014, along with Dj Wegun

He has collaborated with artists like Andup, Giriboi, Okasian, Dok2 and Cjamm

He started writing hip hop lyrics when he entered in high school 

He used to play clarinet at high school’s band, which helped him to improve his breathing and vocalization for rapping

He used to have another stage name but he changed it

Although his artistic name is “Ugly Duck”, he says he isn’t concern about his looks and he likes the way he is

It has a lot of meanings. If you translate it literally, well, it means an ugly duck. Of course, it relates somewhat to my appearance as well. Despite the word “ugly” connoting something negative, I wanted to twist that into giving off the ambience of “I’m still better than you even if I’m ugly.” This is also why I wrote down the lyrics, “I don’t care about being a swan. I like being like this.” But the biggest reason behind this name is that I wanted to rap “ugly.” There’s the phrase, “Ugly truth” and if you reverse it, it becomes “Truth is ugly” meaning I’m the truth! I guess I just felt compelled to the word “ugly” and thought of it as cool. Of course, I still think it’s cool to this day. I like it because it feels like hip hop. I started going by this…well, I had another penname before this one but at the time, I didn’t really have the determination to dive into rapping but once I did, I went by this (Ugly Duck) name.

He has a lot of tattos in his arms

He released his debut album ‘Scene Stealers’, with Jay Park, on July 2016

He is good friends with Zico

He likes to be a DJ

He released his first mixtape named ‘Ugly Shit’ November 2011

‘Ugly Boy’ is his favourite song by himself

He doesn’t have a role model

HOODY

Hanguel:  후디

Real Name: Kim Hyun Jung (김현정)

She was born February 11th 1990

She is 173 cm

She is a R&B singer

She debuted in 2013 with “My Ride” 

She joined AOMG in 2015, and she still is the only female artist in the label

She writes her own songs and also participates in the production and  arrangement 

She is a member of an all female underground crew called Amourette (AMRT) along with KittiB

She dated Coke Jazz

She participated in the Follow The Movement tour in 2016

She appeared in Sukira Kiss the Radio in December 2016

She has a SoundCloud profile

She has collaborated with artists like Loco and Jay Park

She got the offer to sign with AOMG because of Elo (they had worked together)

It was announced that she was a new member of AOMG at the second anniversairy party

ELO

Hangeul:  엘로

Real name: Oh Min Taek  (오민택)

He was born February 11th 1991 in Ansan (South Korea)

He is 176 cm

His blood type is A

He is an R&B singer

He debuted in 2005

He has collaborated with artists like Swings, Sik-K and Owen Ovadoz

His favourite artists are Mayer Hawthorne and Jessie J

R.Kelly and Frank Ocean are influences for him

He is part of the VV:D crew, along with Gray, Loco, Zion T. and Crush

He has a girlfriend

He has the word ‘mono’ tattoed on his ear becauase of an medical problem (he cant hear with on of his ear)

He did an European tour in 2017 with Dj Pumki

He has also done his entlistment

He likes football and always plays with his friends

DJ PUMKIN

Hangeul:  펌킨

Real name: Kim Soohyuk (김수혁)

He was born July 29th 1982

He is DJ and producer

He is part of Back&Forth since 2011 along with others like DJ Wegun and Primary

He was in Amoeba Culture

He joined AOMG in 2014

He did an European tour in 2017 with Elo

DJ WEGUN

Hangeul:  DJ 웨건

Ral name: Kim Myung Jun (김명준)  

He was born September 24th 1986 in Seoul

He is 170cm

He is a DJ and producer

He joined Seoul Company in 2004 and released two EPs (’Wheel of Steel’ and ‘School of Dummies’)

In 2010, the company shut down due to lack of revenue

He is part of Back&Forth since 2011

He is part of FreshAvenue and Buckwilds

He joined AOMG, along with Ugly Duck, in 2014

He has collaborated with artists like Zico, Rhythm Powr, Crucial Star and The Quiett

HEP

He is AOMG’s graphic designer

He is part of AOM

He was born July, 17 1989

WOO WON JAE

His stage name is Munch (뭉크).

His real name is 우원재 (Woo WonJae).

He was born on 26th December 1996.

He is 1,69cm.

He participated in Show Me The Money 6. He was passed by Tiger JK and continued to impress the judges due to his lyrics and rap style.

He was in team Tiger JK & Bizzy in SMTM6.

He was third place in SMTM6.

He was eliminated before he could perform “We Are” with Loco and Gray. The song is available worldwide in many platforms such as iTunes and Spotify.

He is part of the street art crew Plutonic Seoul.

He attends Hongik University.

He met Loco and Gray (AOMG) at Hongik University and all three of them were part of a crew called “Brainswords”.

Gray used to tutor him and said he is a hardworking student who always finishes his homework.

He has a few tattoos: a skeleton on his hand, that same arm tattooed, and a branch on his neck. The neck tattoo was done by the same artist that tattooed Dean, C.Jamm and Zelo.

His trademark beanie style became a trend after he appeared in SMTM6.

His lyrics are about his life experiences and personal situation.

He is good friends with Olltii.

He was called a demon rapper during SMTM by the other contestants, and was compared to Ignito, the rapper he chose for the 1vs1 battle.

He started rapping 1 year prior to SMTM6.

He stated that he chose rap above other music styles because is the one that adapts the most to what he wants to tell.

He was portrayed as someone without a lot of expression during SMTM, but he himself said that he actually smiles quite often, although he also said that he is not very good at celebrating things.

2PM’s rumours regarding Jay (and others):

http://playlikearainbow.tumblr.com/post/11310876063/2pms-dirty-little-secrets-as-told-by-their-loyal

https://forums.soompi.com/en/topic/248306-shocking-translated-2pms-sasaeng-fan-accounts/

http://taecyonie.tumblr.com/post/68694062091/2pm-sasaeng-accounts-fake-exclusive-detective

https://baconbaekhonbaekhyun.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/sasaeng-fans-started-a-rumor-nichkhun-and-jaebeom-2pm-was-bullied-by-the-other-members/

http://kpopunited.blogspot.com.es/2010/03/2pm-ugly-truth.html

http://kpopselca.com/forum/k-pop/where-does-the-assumption-that-2pm-are-douchebags-come-from-t23546/page15.html

Jay talks about 2PM and JYP:

http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/03/jay-park-answers-what-he-thinks-of-jy-park-and-whether-he-keeps-in-touch-with-2pm-members

http://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/05/jay-park-opens-up-about-his-current-relationship-with-2pm

http://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/02/jay-park-talks-about-trainees-getting-hit-when-they-made-mistakes-his-past-myspace-controversy

http://kpopkfans.blogspot.com.es/2016/03/jay-park-mentions-jyp-and-2pm-in-his.html

http://aminomail.com/page/k-pop/9443522/get-to-know-loco-aomg-artist

It took a while, but here you are!

PD: It feels so wrong having so much information about Jay and so littleabout the others… But I can’t do anything Y.Y I tried my best

Sources: 

Wikidrama, Wikipedia, IG, SNL, Youtube, The Cut, Kpopstarz, Allkpop, Amino Apps, Kpopeurope, kprofiles.com, 

http://fy-loco.tumblr.com/profile

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AOMG

http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/09/simon-d-admits-his-first-sexual-experience-was-with-a-girl-six-years-older

http://ssam-d.tumblr.com/facts

http://netizenbuzz.blogspot.com.es/2014/06/simon-d-apologizes-for-making-sexual.html

http://kprofiles.com/loco-profile-facts/

http://jayparkquotes.tumblr.com/archive

http://www.kpopeurope.eu/en-exclusive-interview-with-gray-part-1/?lang=en

Thx to @aomgworldwide and those lovely anons

Facts in italics are those I’m not sure about

In case something is incorrect or you have any more facts don’t doubt to tell me!

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#nowplaying e’s Top 10: Week of 7/31

This week’s top 10 is a collection of songs that have me feeling every type of way. The Spotify gods blessed me with an incredible mix of new releases, plus there are a couple of gems that have resurfaced this week as well. SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS LIST OKAY HERE WE GO:

1. dumbfoundead, g.soul - 물 water

I’m having trouble emulating the importance of Dumbfoundead’s music on the Korean-American Asian-American community. He started up as a well-known rap battler in the underground rap scene in LA, and accumulated a fan base through his ridiculously savage and clever freestyle raps. Originally from LA’s K-Town, Dumbfoundead decided to cross the Pacific and begin collaborating with artists in the motherland. I love everything about “Water”: the beat, the witty-ass lyrics (”She want a wedding dress, but I ain't 태양 (Taeyang)"), the type beat, etc. It is the ultimate song about thirst and thirst alone. DRINK UP. 

2. dean - 21

I wonder who Dean’s muse is because I would LOVE to sign up. Dean is a gift from the gods that we mere mortals do not deserve. He’s got it all going for him: the production skill set, sweet honey vocals, jaw-dropping looks, and just enough subtle hip movement to make girls swooooon. “21″ comes off his album “130:mood) released in 2016, and will have your hips swaying back and forth the entire time. Dean croons about “really wanting to know” and pursue the girl of his interests. Regardless of her flaws and habits, he doesn’t give a fuck and wants to get know this girl.  I VOLUNTEER AS TRIBUTE PICK ME CHOOSE ME LOVE ME. 

3. groovy room, suran, pH-1 - somewhere

I have officially jumped onto the Groovy Room bandwagon. Groovy Room is a production duo signed under the  global music label set up by AOMG’s Jay Park and Cha Cha Malone called H1GHR MUSIC RECORDS. Groovy Room has produced some of my favorite songs, like the legendary EUNG FREESTYLE (응프리스타일) that you always hear on the YouTube Red ads. But yeah, aside from being really good-looking, Groovy Room has produced a pretty legendary debut album EVERYWHERE, which includes a roster of artists such as Jay Park, Heize, Dok2, Sik-K, nafla, and etc. My favorite song off of EVERYWHERE is “Somewhere” (어디쯤에) with Suran and pH-1, a breakup song about calling quits on a relationship before shit really hits the fan. Suran’s unique, ethereal voice coupled with the light tropical house backdrop and pH-1′s verse creates such an awesome, summery tune by Groovy Room. But EVERYWHERE in general is such a good album. 

4. millic, club eskimo - igloo

I featured millic briefly on my Thursday post regarding his new album Vida. The song “Igloo” features his crew Club Eskimo, which comprises  Dean, Crush, Millic, Camper, OFFONOFF (Colde & 0channel), Punchnello, Chek Paren, 2xxx!, Jusén, and Miso. One word to describe this song: viiiiiibey. Millic has a distinct production sound and he really makes his mark with this tune featuring this star-studded crew. I am fucking obsessed with the jazzy bridge and Dean and Crush LITERALLY crooning during it. Fucking swoooooooon. 

5. zico, fanxy child - fanxy child 

I fell in love with this song watching Zico and Dean’s producer performance on Show Me The Money 6. Dean’s killer part “different r&b r&b” part literally has me melting and had every producer watching his performance go insane. Fanxy Child is a crew comprised of Zico, Dean, Penomeco, Millic and Crush, adn their anthem “Fanxy Child” is the typical “here we is. here to stay. fuck what u heard. we fucking out here” statement song. Such an incredible group of artists getting together and creating awesome music. I cannot wait for Fanxy Child to release more beats.  

6. day 6 - lean on me (오늘은 내게)

“Lean On Me” brings back some heavy, middle school alternative/emo vibes. Day 6 in this song is reminiscent of Cartel, The Rocket Summer, We the Kings, you know, the real deal. This song with “Dance Dance” has been on repeat pretty frequently this past week, hurling me back into the past of emotional, middle-school tunes. It’s interesting and awesome that Day 6 takes Korean rock and twirls an American circa mid 2000s vibe to it. The product is a sweet and pop-punky tune about always having someone to lean on. 

7. aminé - slide

IT’S HERE. Holy shit, I have been waiting for this album for MONTHS. I knew Aminé was something really special after his triple-platinum single “Caroline” dropped. There was something so refreshing and bouncy about this Portland-rapper. Good For You as a whole is a good listen, my favorites including “Wedding Crashers”, “Yellow”, and “Blinds”, but “Slide” reigns as the number one favorite. Aminé raps about how he wants this girl to “slide through” but tries to remove the concept of it being a mere hook up, claiming “no, this ain’t a booty call/ It’s a late night snack”. Honestly, this shit is so good and is just so refreshing and wavy. It’s bouncy, vibey, young, and fun. 

8. snakehips, anne-marie, joey bada$$ - either way

Snakehips is one of my favorite electronic duos ever. Some of my favorite songs ever they have produced, like “Don’t Leave” with MØ, and “All My Friends” with Tinashe and Chance. And they do it again with “Either Way”, with British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie and Joey Bada$$. Not my favorite Snakehips song, but good enough to warrant an addition to this list. With a summery silky tone, Anne-Marie and Joey Bada$$’s verses glide right over the subtle and smooth beats. 

9. billie eilish - my boy

BILLIE EILISH IS THE NEXT BIG FUCKING THING IN FEMALE POP. Jesus, this girl is 15 fucking years old (born in 2001 what the actual fuck) and THIS SONG IS FUCKING AMAZING. Billie Eilish croons about a lying ass amidst a failing relationship, but instead of playing the part of the sappy, sad broken-hearted girl, Billie Eilish creates the ultimate yet subtle “HAHA FUCK YOU” anthem: “ My boy's being sus and he don't know how to cuss, he just sounds like he's tryna be his father / My boy's an ugly crier but he's such a pretty liar and by that I mean he said he'd "change”. You can literally feel her rolling her eyes and being so blase about the fact that her boy sucks and she knows it. I’m pretty sure at 15, I was still unable to speak to boys properly and they made me cry SO. 

10. dev - all i wanna do

I have been a Dev fan since the start of her career when she featured on Far East Movement’s “Like a G6″. Yeah for sure she is the stereotypical pop star, but she’s honestly never failed me. “All I Wanna Do” is blunt to say the least: “ Don't care if ya know me / Taste my lips and blow me / Touch you body, you know it's all I wanna do”. This song is SUPER trashy but SUPER catchy and typical of Dev. It’s a great song to dance to and listen to on repeat. “All I Wanna Do” is off her upcoming September 8 album release I Only See You When I’m Dreaming.

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Jay Park: from K-pop to Jay-Z

(CNN)When Jay Park became one of the first and only Asian artists signed to Jay-Z’s label, Roc Nation, earlier this summer, the hip-hop world was rattled.

Not that Park, who was born to Korean immigrant parents in Seattle, was overly concerned. In fact, it’s the type of thing he’s grown accustomed to.

“Me, being Asian-American, I was always looked at as an outsider. I always had to fight for my place,” Park told CNN during a recent interview.

For an outsider, Park is very much “in” at present. The 30-year-old rapper has seen his celebrity status soar in recent months. In addition to working on his debut Roc Nation album, he’s also preparing to join the second season of “Asia’s Got Talent” as a judge. The popular show premieres October 12 across 27 countries in Asia.

It’s Official @RocNation This is a win for the Town This is a win for Korea This is a win for Asian Americans This is a win for the overlooked and underappreciated This is a win for genuine ppl who look out for their ppls This is a win for hard work and dedication This is a win for honesty and authenticity Thank you for the acknowledgement and recognition🙏🙏 Just gettin’ started 10년차가수인데 이제부터시작이네 🙌 🙌🙌#RocFam #RocNation

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“Jay Park has clearly become an icon for those struggling to make a name for themselves,” said Flowsion Shekar, CEO of Koreaboo, a popular content platform specializing in K-pop with a reach of over 50 million.

“It shows that Asia is not being ignored … You can be an R&B singer, a rapper, a singer from Asia and have ambitions to takeover a global market. You can be recognized by the greats.”

One can’t spin a better comeback story

But success didn’t come easy to Park.

Like many Asian families, Park’s mom had aspirations for him to be a doctor or lawyer.

“That wasn’t happening, because I was skipping school and going breakdancing,” said Park who joined a b-boy crew named Art of Movement.

Park was curious about hip-hop since the second grade, convincing an older cousin to share music despite the bad words. Counting West Coast gangsta rapper Warren G and the sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” as inspirations, he started rapping by the fourth grade.

Fortunately for Park, his mom eventually relented and suggested he enter into a locally advertised talent audition, which turned out to be organized by one of the biggest K-pop labels, JYP Entertainment.

Not thinking much would come of it, Park, then 17, skipped out of the audition early to grab fast food at Taco Bell.

It was left up to his mom, who had stayed behind after Park had preformed, to relay the news that he had been selected to travel to South Korea.

And so began Park’s entry into the music industry, as the face of K-pop boy band, 2PM.

“I thought I’ll go for a couple of years and help my family out,” said Park.

“At that time, it was just me, and mom and my brother, having money problems. We couldn’t pay the electric and water bill.”

But his new life in Seoul proved difficult. Today Park is near fluent in Korean, but back then was only a beginner.

“It was really hard to sacrifice my life in Seattle and do this thing I knew nothing about,” said Park over the phone from Seoul.

“It was a culture shock, the seniority system, the food and the way they did things. … For me, it was a hobby and fun, but there, it was training, almost like a job, where you have to practice from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.”

Park complained about the challenges of life in the boy band on his MySpace page. The offensive comments were leaked publicly in 2009 and facing a fan backlash, he left the group.

“We parted ways, and I went back to Seattle … It is what it is,” says Park.

New Beginnings

After leaving the K-pop world, Park moved back home to the Seattle area and started working at a used car shop.

While there, he uploaded a cover video of B.o.B’s hit “Nothin’ on You” onto YouTube, inserting his own lyrics and rap.

The video went viral, with more than two million views in less than a day.

“I don’t give up,” said Park. “I wasn’t attached to the fame or the lifestyle … The main point in the beginning was to support my family.”

The video’s success helped him to return to the music business, creating his own label, AOMG. His fourth solo album “Everything You Wanted” was released last October, and rose to No. 3 on Billboard’s World Album Chart and No. 3 on the iTunes US R&B Chart.

“Me being in the system in a group with the company, I didn’t have much to express myself,” said Park. “(Now) I finally have the freedom to do what I wanted to do.”

His new album — representing his style of rap, R&B and electronica — is set to come out next year.

“They (Roc Nation) like the image I have now,” said Park. “I’m just me.”

In addition to AOMG, he’s launched a second label, H1GHR Music Records, with artists from the US and Asia. Through his music, he hopes to reform the image of the Asian male, from being seen as “people who are good at math” to be “sexy too.”

He also dreams of working with Rihanna and knows it may be “farfetched” to work directly with Jay-Z, but he’s “willing to put in the work to make that happen and one day we’ll see.”

“It’s still crazy to me that he knows who I am,” said Park, a longtime Jay-Z fan.

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REVIEW ROUNDUP: PUNCHNELLO, HI-LITE RECORDS & HAON

[SINGLE] Punchnello - Absinthe 

8.5 out of 10

Following the dissolution of Tablo’s HIGHGRND label, promising acts like Punchnello were left in limbo. Finding a new home at AOMG, Punchnello ensures that his return is viscous with ‘Absinthe’. Produced by 0channel of Offonoff, ‘Absinthe’ is an obtuse hip-hop track that draws influence from noise-rap and light industrial elements. Punchnello’s conviction is what sells the shrapnel-like production, his verses are as menacing as they are precise and his explosive delivery on the hook is all in. ‘Absinthe’ is as much of a new direction for Punchnello as it is for 0channel as a producer, but no part of this single feels like uneasy footing. Punchnello makes a vivacious return with ‘Absinthe’, not only in the sheer volume of the track but also in its tightly spun verses and heavily textured arrangement. 

[SINGLE] Reddy, SwayD, Paloalto, G2, YunB, HuckleberryP & Jowonu - Air

7.0 out of 10

In what has become a yearly tradition, the cast of Hi-Lite Records have come together again in 2019 for another posse cut, ‘Air’. Structurally, ‘Air’ keeps things interesting by having two separate hooks delivered nicely by Reddy and headmaster Paloalto himself. Yosi provides the production on ‘Air’, it’s nothing exceptional but it functions just fine, and has enough subtle switchups between verses to keep things from sounding stale. When it comes to performances, it’s the final three verses from HuckP, newcomer Jowonu and Paloalto that steal the show. HuckP engages in a more sing-songy flow not often heard from him and Jowonu earns his stripes with his clean, glossy flow. Paloalto closes with yet another butter-like verse, referencing his labelmates and self-acknowledging his extraordinary 2018 album with Justhis. 

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[Album] Paloalto & Justhis - 4 The Youth

[SINGLE] HAON - Flower

6.0 out of 10

H1GHR music’s youngest signee, HAON swept a fair few rookie awards for 2018 and rightfully so for his high energy pop-rap debut EP ‘Travel: NOAH’. HAON kicks off his 2019 with ‘Flower’ which is easily his poppiest tune yet. While his gleeful personality still permeates through his performances in the verses, it’s held back by the lackluster production throughout these sections - it’s overly sparse and devoid of texture. The hook does see ‘Flower’ bloom brighter, the hearty brass lead and simple, sticky melody is hard to dislike in addition to HAON’s catchy refrains. Although he cycles through pretty typical flows, he delivers them with a lot of charm and electricity. ‘Flower’ lacks the high gloss finish of HAON’s prior work but his personality continues to radiate just as bright.