There’s absolutely no way of getting in the way of this EP. Svetha Rao aka Raja Kumari is dropping her second EP, “BLOODLINE,” today. Known for collaborating with artists […]
Tag: hip-hop
Beyond 88Rising, Asian American Gangster Rappers Lead the Charge
Yet again, Alex Pham found himself in juvie, this time a nine-month bid for a gun charge. The 16-year-old was no stranger to the system — this was his […]
Review: Anderson .Paak Voices His P.O.V. on New Album ‘Oxnard’
Anderson .Paak displays his diverse flow and complex feelings in his latest album, “Oxnard.” From earnest political perspectives to carefree party jams, .Paak flexes his range. His funky sound is […]
WATCH: Kris Wu Debuts New Music Video “Juice”
Look out Rich Chigga: fellow hip-hop rapper, Kris Wu, is making moves in the U.S. with the debut of his music video “Juice.” The K-Pop star and former EXO member doesn’t […]
Rich Chigga Drops New Single ‘Seventeen’
Can Brian Imanuel do no internet wrong? The Indonesian teenage rap sensation we love calling Rich Chigga released his latest self-produced single “Seventeen” yesterday (his first time), and you […]
Anderson .Paak Nominated For Hip-Hop Grammy
Anderson .Paak has been nominated for a hip-hop Grammy award. .Paak is a California rapper of black and Korean American descent who also produces beats and sings R&B. He recently […]
Freestyle cypher: Rap duo Year of the Ox
Lyricks & JL make up the Korean rap duo, “Year Of The Ox.” We caught them recently after a they did a show in Little Tokyo with fellow Transparent […]
‘Show Me the Money 4’ to Hold Concerts in L.A. and NYC
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com After much speculation, Mnet has confirmed that popular Korean hip-hop competition series Show Me the Money 4 will be holding concerts in two U.S. cities […]
K-Pop Meets EDM: The Rise of Korean Trap Music
by ALYSSA PARK, Audrey Magazine Trap music is a genre that began in the 90s and has since become a recent phenomenon in the American music industry. In particular, […]
[VIDEO] Kinjaz Makes Its ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’ Debut
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Three years after its cancellation, America’s Best Dance Crew returned to the airwaves on MTV last week. For its eighth season, the competitive dance reality […]
Epik High Visits Twitter HQ in Pilot Episode of ‘Hip-Hop Like Flowers’
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Idolic TV recently released the pilot episode of Epik High’s new web series Hip-Hop Like Flowers, which documents the trio’s adventures during their […]
The Rise of Illionaire Records
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt from Complex Magazine’s June 30 story on Illionaire rappers Dok2, the Quiett and Beenzino. This article has been republished on KoreAm with permission. […]
7 Asian Female Emcees Worth Bumping On Your Stereos
In a culture that’s been relatively dominated by a heterosexual male narrative, Hip Hop has been a hard place for women–let alone Asian American women–to truly dominate. As raptivist Aisha […]
Epik High 2015 L.A. Concert Recap
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Six years have passed since South Korean hip-hop group Epik High last toured in the U.S., and last week, California fans made sure the […]
10 Obscure Facts About Epik High
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com If you haven’t heard already, South Korean hip-hop group Epik High is currently in the middle of their North American Tour. The trio […]
