#jl yox

[seosoondubu]

first of all g2 in them cowboy boots 🥵🥵 but also year of the yox are ajusshis now 😭 like when jl had his head hanging out of the car??? I literally thought ajusshi back in the car ur gunna hurt urself 😂

[azn-nation]

YEAR OF THE OX - “Thoughts & Prayers” FROM: USA GENRE: RAP ALBUM: N/A

[streetkitten]

@movetheculture217 with their 10th @officialyox show. An impressive feat considering the amount of travel and planning this requires. If only I had the time & money. Concerts are life. No offense to the fam. I adore concerts & love me some YOX. Source: https://movetheculture.wordpress.com/2018/05/03/10/ . #MovetheCulture #MTC #YOX #YearoftheOx #Lyricks #JL #concert #WMDT #TheYikesTour #BORNCTZN #TA #ktown #NY #VA #LA #TransparentAgency 🌐 #musicblog #music #hiphop #힙합 #Shan #streetkit #oxgang #yoxfam

[thehallyumisfits-blog]

Please take some time to check out @officialyox #YOX You'll be surprised how familiar you are with them already😎You will recognize them from the We Might Tour w/our mcm @dumbfoundead . Our admin has a review of the concert available at @str33tmusic . . YOX recently performed with #Jessie @jessicah_o for her Breakout Tour. #Lyricks featured on Microdot's banger #KBB and The Cut that @jparkitrighthere reposted: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nBlwNaCGcKA . And they are apart of @badrapfilm documentary. You may remember Zion.T, Illionaire and others attending their Korean screening. Jay Park is also involved in the documentary. So get familiar with the duo because they are doing more big things that you don't want to miss. Or you'll be sorry. *hint.hint👀 . See @officialoxgang for additional information. More posts about YOX and their events coming soon!🐃 . #OXGANG #hiphop #힙합 #TransparentAgency #Dumbfoundead #DJZo #YearoftheOX #JL #music #Str33tMusic #SMconcertreview #KoreanAmerican #AsianAmerican #diversity #culture #WeMightDie #Ktown #lasvegas #TheHallyuMisfits #THM #Korea #Ktown #Korea

[str33tmusic]

We Might Die Tour- Las Vegas: Everything’s Wrong...

...with radio that is. But before we get into that let’s discuss one of the best concerts I've been to in awhile.

The Good, The Bad, The Weird 

When Transparent Agency announced Las Vegas for their tour I did not care when, where or how much. Str33t Music will be there. Although, I have only been familiar with Dumbfoundead and DJ Zo for 3 years and Year of the Ox (YOX- JL , Lyricks) just under 8 months (Traktivist ) I knew how significant it was to make the show. Las Vegas gets skipped over due to its close proximity to LA and other major cites (with a booming Asian-American population). Chances like these are very rare until society decides to change their “preferences” on what sells. The We Might Die Tour went to over 13 cities from January 25th and ending March 3rd in Kalinokopa, HI. I attended their February 19th show at Vinyl inside Hard Rock Hotel.

The Good

Crowd Pleasers

These men entertained one of the best well deserved crowds that Vegas has to offer. As previously mentioned, Las Vegas gets skipped over a lot and many fans are unable to make the trek to California. The WMDT announcement was so influential on locals I ran into fans who only heard of the artist’s just days before. This may seem insignificant, but the merch booth set-up prior to the show was greatly appreciated. It’s not often there is Transparent Agency merch available outside of concert tours. Fans were able to cop items that were not only awesomely priced, but you can never go wrong with free shit. If you are still needing Dummy merch go check the site before it’s all gone.

Performances

ZO: No DJ? No show. Simple. However, what I love about DJ Zo is he can do more than just set the mood. He rocks houses (pun not intended). Mixing old school with new school with even older school. The fan reacted positively. Younger fans (under 21) sang and danced along to songs I wasn’t sure they’d vibe to. Kudos kids for knowing your shit. I attend various clubs in Las Vegas, and I’m not always impressed. Other club-goers can agree. Moral of the story-don’t doubt Zo when he’s flexing his dj fingers. Can I get a copy of a mix though??

YOX: Year of the Ox may be a lesser known duo across America, but that is partly due to being underestimated in a variety of forms. Although I am new to YOX, I only came across one song I did not know. No worries. I picked up the flow and vibed right along. Hearing “Stampede”, “Hajima”, and “Seven Rings” in person gave a new meaning to their music. Not just as a hiphop fan and concert lover, but finally being able to experience what I’ve been asking for- public performances from Asian-Americans on a larger scale (that isn’t kpop) in Las Vegas. No shade to Soundcloud or Spotify, but it’s one thing to listen in your car and another to see YOX on-stage killin it. This duo effortlessly flows together and I cannot wait for more.

DFD: Now, I’d be a liar if I didn’t’ say I rapped, or at least, tried to rap to over 90% of Dumbfoundead’s songs with as much gusto as my 6 year old with “Coco” or “Hotline Bling”. His performance was a mix of classic and new. Opening up with “Harambe”- it tore through the crowd. The hype was so surreal you’d think the floor would have caved in. YOX coming in with “KBB” and later “Ancestors” is the team effort I was waiting for. He went through We Might Die as expected with passion and, but as much as I love the new music you can never go wrong with the “oldies”. “Korean Jesus” and “Are We There Yet” hittin the nostalgia feels.

Any true fan would pick up the “ya ya ya” hint for Mijangwon (ft Loopy, Nafla and produced by Big Banana: 3 names many will be hearing more of). “Cellphone” (ft Wax, and Breezy Love Joy (now Anderson. Paak) was a pleasant surprise and most welcomed as it is one of the reasons I continued researching Dummy and the rest of the squad 3 years prior.

The interaction with the crowd in-between songs was better than expected and I couldn’t ask for more. Oh wait yes I can. When you hear your neighbor start a chant you better join in even louder than he. The encore with “Banned from the Motherland” is what dreams are made of. Kudos to Transparent Agency.

Fan cam via Kpop Vegas

Fan love

Despite over 10 cities in the USA and 3 shows in Canada, the artists stayed after the show greeting everyone. Some fans waited more than an hour after shows to get pictures, autographs and give gifts. Artists/companies usually charge for this benefit or do not offer it at all. There are many factors for that reason like. Being in attendance to one of the meet n greets, it is a great dedication to these artists that they provided their fans the opportunity, free of charge.

The Bad 

If the men traveling in a van across the USA, staying at basic hotels and eating basic foods is the worst thing about the WMDT then we’ll gladly take it (no offense Zo). Low-priced tickets a bad thing? Depends on whose side you’re on. And Canada selling out and quickly? That’s bad too. Fans demanding another tour date?  Pretty BAD-ass. And I was left with a sore muscles, scuffed kicks, ringing ear, and a loss of voice for 3 whole days. Worth it.

The Weird

If their antics during their IG lives roadtrip count as weird then consider it a blessing. Lyricks provided great BTS (not Bangtan) footage of their travels during his IG Lives and fans greatly appreciate it. Unless of course, you count the fact that despite selling out shows, adding more, and awesome music you don’t hear any of it on the radio ( www.badrapfilm.com ) as weird then yes. That is very weird.

Overall, the turn-out and social media reactions confirms these dudes not only gave their all to prove they are not rapping in vain, but fans are listening past Soundcloud links and 1 minute IG loops. So that takes us to part 2 of the concert review as to why everything’s wrong with the American radio (article TBA).

STR33T MUSIC PERSONAL EXP

Please check out Transparent Agency for more footage!

[beatsforbrothels]

YEAR OF THE OX - Check 2 Check (prod. by EOM)

[tenmanchan]

they say home is where the heart is

[solplparty]

[MV] Reddy & Year of the OX(레디 & Year of the OX) - Knock Knock (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/b7ocIDPaQRM Artist : Reddy & Year of the OX(레디 & Year of the OX) Album Title : eightyfivesoul Release Date : 2018.10.05 #HIPHOP #하이라이트레코즈 #hiliterecords #레디 #Reddy #YearoftheOX [ABOUT] Reddy x Year of the OX = eightyfivesoul 다수의 작품 활동으로 다양하고 두터운 팬층을 쌓아가고 있는 하이라이트레코즈(Hi-Lite Records) 소속 래퍼 레디(Reddy)와 미국 버지니아 출신의 실력파 힙합 듀오 이어 오브 디 옥스(Year of the OX)가 합작 앨범 ‘eightyfivesoul’을 발표했다. 리릭스(Lyricks)와 제이엘(JL)로 이루어진 이어 오브 디 옥스는 전설적인 힙합 그룹 우탱 클랜(Wu-Tang Clan)을 비롯한 미국 유명 아티스트들의 지지를 받으며 성장한 힙합 듀오이다. 미국 전역을 오가며 활발한 투어 활동을 하고 있는 이들은 한국계 힙합 아티스트로는 드물게 랩 실력 하나만으로 현지에서 큰 인정을 받고 있다. 한국과 미국, 각자의 활동 영역에서 꾸준히 경력을 쌓아온 레디와 이어 오브 디 옥스는 어느 날 우연히 접한 서로의 음악에 호감을 느끼게 되고, 같은 피부색과 힙합 음악, 1985년생이라는 공통점을 통해 빠르게 친분을 쌓게 되었다. 레디의 지난 앨범 ’Telescope’의 수록곡인 ‘Turkey (feat. Year of the OX)’를 통해 첫 번째 합작 트랙을 선보인 이들은 이에 그치지 않고 이어 오브 디 옥스가 뮤직비디오 촬영을 위해 한국에 체류했던 일주일간의 짧은 기간 동안 본 앨범 ‘eightyfivesoul’을 완성했다. 힙합이라는 공통분모 안에서 이 세 85년생 영혼들은 서로 다른 환경과 언어, 국적을 뛰어넘어 이상적인 조화를 보여준다. [LYRICS] Hopping on that mic With that god like feel Every bar deserves a replay Like a highlight reel Five o'clock in the morning I'm at hi lite still UGP on the track We do a drive by kill brrrat Knock knock who's there? Half of the YOX Hi lite mob with a couple of boxes Rockin' a new pair Been nice since pochacco Mashimaro and blue bear Been going hard Since marshalls had polo and wu wear Starvin' like the first day I'm forever famished Use to write my lyrics With a jelly pen inside of a planner This korean girl Who learned to do eyebrows With the spanish Rip it to record Mom's stockings started to vanish yo Grand puba showed me balance How to ride bikes Honin' talents Battling over counter strike mics I watched rap city freestyleslike How they not write I was disappointed my freestyle Never sounded that nice But I was told that they were written yo I found out last night But if that's the case Then these standards Became my ankle weights Now I can go off the top Like a french crop and just rap for days Started shaping up buzzin' Anybody could catch the fade You thinking you dope But you tripping you smoking I'm different I'm potent You lost already you slipping and choking Understudies study my verse Like some scriptures recorded Only time you get dissected's When I'm ripping you open You frigid your shoulders are Shaking like you nervous and cold Murder you rappers With shit you never heard of before I love pain masochistic Never prefer to withdraw Consider this a lyricks version of A courtesy call you heard? Hopping on that mic With that god like feel Every bar deserves a replay Like a highlight reel Five o'clock in the morning I'm at hi lite still Ugp on the track We do a drive by kill brrrat Knock knock 우리 차례 내려와 너 당장 Knock knock 우린 Main dish 너넨 반찬 Knock knock 우린 계속 기분 좋은 상상 Knock knock 현실에서 날개 달고 날아 Knock knock 안녕하세요 우린 Reddy and YOX 어떤 비트에도 Sick해 지금 필요해요 약 MP Hip Hop CB Mass 듣고 자란 나야 옆에 Rick and j는 Wu tang이랑 Chillin'하는 사이야 안되는 걸 되게 하는 게 나의 능력 내 미래는 니가 예상 못 해 Like 컬링 국대 내가 개코형의 Verse들을 따라 뱉었듯이 어떤 놈들은 지금도 내 Verse들을 Loop해 너넨 남과 늘 비교하며 살지 너를 비관하며 살지 비속어를 입에 달고 살며 삐딱한 척하지 비슷한 척하지 아님 비슷하려 하지 누굴 비난하고 싶어 해 비극이 될 때까지 뱉은 대로 살아 Uh uh 난 실수할 때도 있어 Yeah I know ahh 우린 대축제야 술 못하면 레모네이드 따러 내 혓바닥은 Django 전부 쏴버리지 Shotgun Fuck a knock knock We kickin' doors down watch us pop up Walk up like this is our town We are not done This is not somethin' you know This isn't what you thought Kickin' something raw You kickin' rocks while we liftin' off Yeah and we leavin' 'em in bits and pieces Reason bein' we believed In this for different reasons Seen things not of the average sight Above average in every aspect of this life Look this is that shit In front of the masses bat shit Aftermath is caskets ashes Lyrics baffling filled with passion Killed in action Listen this not some silly rap shit hold up Fuck whatever you know of When we show up And fuck all of that no love And just pour up Yeah Reddy and Y O X is here So take a seat And try ya best to hear ya hear Hopping on that mic With that god like feel Every bar deserves a replay Like a highlight reel Five o'clock in the morning I'm at hi lite still UGP on the track We do a drive by kill brrrat Knock knock 우리 차례 내려와 너 당장 Knock knock 우린 Main dish 너넨 반찬 Knock knock 우린 계속 기분 좋은 상상 Knock knock 현실에서 날개 달고 날아 NEW는 영화, 음악, 드라마, 극장사업 등 다양한 엔터테인먼트의 분야를 아우르는 종합 콘텐츠 미디어 그룹입니다. MUSIC&NEW의 유튜브 채널을 구독하시고 K-POP 아티스트들의 신곡과 뮤직비디오, 미공개 독점 영상 등을 가장 먼저 만나보세요. NEW (NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD) content media group always thrives to bring the best new entertainments like movies, music, drama and musicals to the audiences. Subscribe and stay tuned to MUSIC&NEW's YouTube channel to get your eyes on newly released songs, music videos, exclusive videos and etc of K-POP artists. MUSIC&NEW 뮤직앤뉴

[diamondblacentertainment-blog]

🚨DOPE ARTISTS ALERT!🚨 YEAR OF THE OX Single "Year Of The Ox" Out Now! EP Dropping Jan.25th! 🔥 #yox #officialyox #jl #lyricks #yearoftheox #hiphop #rap #classichiphop #newmusic #newvideo #musicvideo #ep #youtube #soundcloud

[kurrent-news-blog]

Kero One, Dumbfoundead, and TOKiMONSTA Takes The SummerStage at Korea GAYOJE 2018

Writer & Photographer: Justine Martinez

New York, NY – Each summer, SummerStage hosts an outdoor festival of the arts at Rumsey Playfield, Central Parks, filled with concerts, workshops, and panels which are mostly free, excluding specific benefit concerts that are used to help fund the festival. On Saturday, August 11th, 2018, the Korean Cultural Center New York, MeanRed and SummerStage came together to present the second annual, Korea GAYOJE.

Korea GAYOJE allows Korean artists to take the center stage for one summer evening, focusing on music, diversity, and community. For this year, Korea GAYOJE brought in three main artists, all from California, Kero One, Dumbfounded, and the headliner, TOKiMONSTA, with a few special guests in between.

Despite the rain, fans still patiently waited in hopes to stand by the stage, doors opening at 5 PM on the dot. As the crowd trickled in for the free show, they were also greeted by free, red bandanas exclusive to the event, showcasing the performers of that night. To their right, concert goers could find a stand with food, beer, and boxed water, to get through the intermissions. For the first hour, Korean pop hits played from popular groups and artists like Wanna One, Jay Park, MOMOLAND, BTS, BLACK PINK, SUPER JUNIOR, CL, EXO, SEVENTEEN, GOT7, NCT, and the artists that would be seen later that evening.

Opening the show was Kero One, Korean-American hip-hop MC, producer, and DJ, known for incorporating jazz and rap into his mixes and songs. Performing in his first show of the year, Kero One showcased some of his best remixes, such as Roads, B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe, and Spanish Joint. He ended his set by bringing out fellow New York DJ, Darling Chuck, and performed his newest single, A New Day Dawns, Let Me Show You, and a classic, In All the Wrong Places.

Recently finishing up the Yikes! Tour at the end of June, Jonathan Park, known as Dumbfoundead, was next in line on the SummerStage, DJ Zo joining right behind him. He performed songs from his first album, DFD, to songs from his most recent EP, Rocket Man.

After some songs on his own, Every Last Drop, Murals, We Might Die, and Kill Me, he then brought out fellow tour mates and duo, YOX, Year of the OX, for their second time performing at Korea GAYOJE.

YOX, made up of Korean-American rappers, Lyricks and JL, were brought on to perform K.B.B, Kai Bai Bo, originally performed by Jessi, Dumbfoundead, Microdot, and Lyricks, but adapted for three, Dumbfoundead, Lyricks, and JL. The two then stayed on the stage to showcase two more songs, A-Zn FOODS, and Stampede.

The four filled the stage as if it was Yikes! Tour Part 2 and played more hits from Dumbfoundead, teaching fans how to say ‘water’ in Korean for one of his songs, 물 (mul), Hyung, Harambe, Ganghis Khan, and a few other popular snippets. He ended his set with his newest EP track, Rocket Man, leaving the crowd ready for the last performer of the night.

With a thirty-minute intermission, it seemed as though most of the crowd had dispersed, however, as soon as the lights dimmed, the crowd began to clap, cheering, and it was clear that there were more people than before, waiting and ready for the headlining act.

The stage filled with hues of pink and blue as Jennifer Lee, known professionally as TOKiMONSTA, walked out. She opened her set with Gamble and transitioned seamlessly into Rose’s Thorn, standing center stage with a light show right behind her. She then played Rogue and Surrender, bringing out special guest Gavin Turek, to sing alongside her. TOKiMONSTA spent the rest of her set playing popular remixes, Smoke & Mirrors, Steal My Attention, Raella, and others, making sure, because it was a Saturday night, the crowd was “lit.”

With such a huge turnout and great ending to the night, fans and Korean performers can only look forward to next year, where there will hopefully be a third Korea GAYOJE.

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[diaryofanangryasianguy]

Bad Rap, a documentary about Asian American rappers just came out on Netflix

Sorry for the late reply! Had to set some time to watch it lol.

Anyhow, so I can say that I learned a little bit more into Dumbfoundead’s life and Lyricks as well. I’m not a fan of Awkwafina and I don’t know who Rekstizzy is so yeah. But as for Dumbfoundead, I’ve never been a fan of his music but I do love his battles. I think that’s where he really shines but I also understand that he wants to get bigger with music.

As for Lyricks, I feel like I gained so much more respect for him than I already had because he’s so humble and honest about who he is and what he does. And I agree with Rek when he said that he thought Lyricks was the best out of all of them. I think Lyricks is the most versatile and has the most potential, especially since he just started YOX with JL last year. If you like or want to get into Asian American rap, YOX is the group you definitely want to put on your list.

Angry Asian Guy

[streetkitten]

Yo #OXGANG !!➡@officialoxgang GOT A GIVEAWAY FROM NOV 20th-24th 2017!! Head over to enter!👌🐂 . #yocks #YOX #Lyricks #JL #spelkillz #YearoftheOx #BornCTZN #TA #art #graffiti #TransparentAgency #hiphop #wearebornctzn #fashion #weareborncitizen #힙합 #contest #yoxmas #YoxGiving

[str33tmusic]

#YOX Be sure to follow the newly created @officialoxgang . Fan run account for your @officialyox content! And be sure to follow @jl757 @officiallyricks & @transparentfeed ! . Submissions are welcomed! Email them your pictures and video from concerts & events for consideration. Include your social media sn for proper credit. . #OXGANG #YOXfam #TransparentAgency #JL #LYRICKS #hiphop #boombap #diversity #music #Str33tMusic #followth3music #TA