As everyone here knows I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for one Dumbfouneaded. His unabashed honesty and undeniable ability to build a story with ferocious lyricism are attributes of his style that I thought were unmatched. Oh, how wrong I was. So… so very wrong. Year of the Ox came on my radar … More Cy Recommends — Year of the Ox (YOX)
That’s absolutely no exaggeration. When CIFIKA first stepped onto the stage it was as if some sort of heavenly being had descended from the cosmos with every intent of blessing an audience of mostly fangirls. I’d heard her songs here and there, been blown away with how left of center she was, and as with … More I’ve Fallen in Love With an Angel: CIFIKA
Yoon Mi-rae is back, and this time she’s going after throats. Once again, the undisputed queen of Korean hip-hop has displayed why she’s had the throne for twenty years. “Kawi Bawi Bo” is an anthem, point blank. It’s a song that speaks of revolution, of finding your place, standing your ground, taking no stuff from … More Queen T Did Not Come to Play: Kawi Bawi Bo
It’s official. I am trash. This is no exaggeration. When it comes to certain artists, I’ve very neatly folded myself into a dumpster and allowed myself to be consumed by the messy greatness of my favorites. The list of those artists to whom I’ve willingly given my entire kingdom is actually quite few. Artists who, … More I Am Human Trash for Victim Mentality: A SXSW Tale
We here at Rock N’ Seoul have a definite soft spot for the Feel Ghood Music’s little brother. As such, it’s no surprise that we’re all elated that he’s coming back for SXSW this year to reintroduce himself as one of the hottest MCs coming out of South Korea. Though technically Korean-American, he’s managed to … More Cy Recommends — Junoflo
Finally, after having to wait a few weeks, the official music video for SAAY’s latest single “COLD VIEW” became available on YouTube Stateside. Everybody knows how I feel about SAAY. Her voice just… sends chills up my spine, as cliché as that is. But it’s true. Something like a cold wind creeps up my backbone whenever … More SAAY — COLD VIEW
With SXSW just around the corner, it seemed pertinent to introduce readers to some of the artists invited to this year’s festival. 2018 is looking to be even bigger than previous festivals, “K-pop Night Out” taking on the more apt “Korean Showcase,” thus allowing for a wider range of festivalgoers who may not be all … More Cy Recommends – CIFIKA
