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Drake & Future’s timeless album: What a Time to be Alive

October 5, 2023

Few hip-hop projects have managed to retain their timeless quality to the same extent that Drake and Future's "What a Time to Be Alive" has. This 2015 album's release...

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Exploring Music: Why Tune into Sonder?

October 5, 2023

The Sonder group is a rare find in the world of modern R&B. Producer's Atu, Dpat, and lead vocalist Brent Faiyaz make up the band Sonder, which spins a captivating musical story...

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PartyNextDoor's Resentment

October 5, 2023

Resentment" stands out among emotional ballads and provides listeners with a musical haven in which to confront and work through their own inner issues...

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Alan Walker: A Resurgence of Nostalgia Through Timeless Beats

October 4, 2023

What makes Alan Walker's music so special is its ability to evoke a profound sense of nostalgia. His songs are often associated with the 2010s, a time when many people were just enjoying their youth..

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Snotty Nose Rez Kids: Truth & Reconciliation Through Music

October 2, 2023

This year, we shine a spotlight on The Snotty Nose Rez Kids, a dynamic, ultra-talented, Indigenous hip-hop duo whose music and activism spreads the message of truth and reconciliation through rap.

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The Rise of Madison Beer: From YouTube Sensation to Superstardom

September 29, 2023

Madison Beer's journey began in the most modern of ways: on the internet. Born on March 5, 1999, in Jericho, New York, Madison was introduced to music at a young age...

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Olivia Rodrigo Strikers Gold Again with “GUTS”

September 29, 2023

After a long two year wait since the release of her first breakout album “Sour”, Olivia Rodrigo is back with her sophomore album, “GUTS.” Olivia Rodrigo has been a revelation in the music...

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Boys Planet: Where Are They Now?

September 29, 2023

Throughout the show, the trainees trained rap, dance, and vocal skills through a variety of battles. On April 20, 2023, the nine members of ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) were announced....

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Lil Tecca's Tec: Album Review

September 27, 2023

The highly awaited sophomore album from Lil Tecca, the 21-year-old hip-hop sensation, is called "TEC," and it's safe to say that it demonstrates the artist's development and professional maturity...

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"Slime You Out": Drake and SZA's Lyrical Alchemy

September 27, 2023

Drake and SZA, has recently swept the globe with their most recent single, "Slime You Out." This unique and intriguing song has already attracted a lot of attention...

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Laufey: The Jazz Sensation Reigniting the Genre's Flame

September 25, 2023

What sets Laufey apart is her unique fusion of jazz, folk, and pop elements, creating a sound that resonates with both jazz enthusiasts and a younger audience...

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Introducing JYP And Republic Records American Girl Group: VCHA

September 25, 2023

For the past few months, K-pop fans have turned to the new reality competition that is America 2 Korea (A2K). The show’s premise involves contestants earning “stones” ...

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5 Upcoming K-Pop Debuts To Watch For 2022

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Photo: @m25_classy on Instagram

Debut: April 2022

After having competed on the reality survival show, “My Teenage Girl”, the seven-member group CLASS:y was formed, signing a seven-year contract with label, M25. The group was selected out of 83 contestants over the course of about three months judged solely on the talents and skills of the contestants. The label and show have been the subjects of controversy lately due to the age gaps between the contestants ranging from 13 to 23, and the subsequent groups’ age difference ranging from 14 to 20 years old. Nonetheless, we’re excited to see what the group has been working on since the show, and how they compare to some of the top girl groups in the industry.

YOUNITE

Photo: YOUNITE 'EVERYBODY (Feat. DJ Juice)' Music Video

Debut: April 20, 2022

Debuting under the label, Brand New Music, YOUNITE is a nine-member boy group, featuring a few familiar faces – former X1 member Eunsang, and “LOUD” contestant, Kyungmun. Despite their official debut being scheduled for April 20 with the release of their first album, the group pre-released their first single and music video, “EVERYBODY” which features DJ Juice. The song is full of funk with influences from 80s hip-hop, while the video is just as funky, with their smooth dance moves and playful personalities. This group is definitely one to watch this year!

MAVE

Photo: Metaverse Entertainment

Debut: Unknown

There’s been some talk around the K-Pop world, that a new virtual girl group will be debuting under the label, Metaverse Entertainment, which is a partnership between Kakao Entertainmnet  (owner of Korean streaming service, Melon) and game developers Netmarble. The group will consist of four fully virtual AI (artificial intelligence) members or meta-idols, conducting fan experiences through the a major metaverse channel. Though the project is still in development, we have no doubts that this group will amaze the world with such a unique concept.

TNX

Photo: @TNX_Official on Twitter

Photo: @TNX_Official on Twitter

Debut: Unknown

Highly decorated creative exec, Jadeon Jeong (known for creative directing EXO, NCT, LOONA), has created his own start-up company, MODHAUS, an upcoming agency set to debut a few of their own groups this year. A new girl group consisting of fan-participants has been in talks for a while, but it is unclear whether girl group is tripleS. Their trailer gives futuristic-dystopian vibes along with the unique synthy-808 background music and we’re totally onboard with the entire concept. Other than this trailer, there is little information to be found about the group members and their debut, but we’re definitely going to be keeping up with whatever they have in store.

Debut: May 17

Formed on the audition show, “LOUD” created in collaboration with J.Y. Park and PSY, TNX has been posting vlogs and behind-the-scenes videos on their YouTube channel ahead of their debut for the past few months. Previously a seven-member group, their label announced it would be moving forward with six members under the name TNX which stands for “The New Six”. They just introduced their members over on their YouTube channel along with a teaser trailer that gives us a little insight as to how hard they’ve been working these past few months leading to their upcoming debut.

tripleS

Photo: @triplescosmos on Twitter