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27 September 2013

Drunken Tiger’s Tiger JK, Yoon Mi Rae, and Bizzy to Headline “Kollaboration Star 2013″ in Pasadena


Great news!

Hip-hop legend Drunken Tiger will be coming to Pasadena, California in November for “Kollaboration Star 2013!”

Drunken Tiger, comprised of Tiger JK, Yoon Mi Rae and Bizzy, recently made a comeback through the release of a new mini-album “The Cure“. “Kollaboration Star 2013″ will mark the group’s first U.S. performance since their new mini-album release with a special one-hour set.

“Kollaboration Star”, an annual talent competition bringing in Asian talents from all over North America, is back for a second year this year. Six finalists, five of them selected based on an online vote out of thirteen city representatives of local Kollaboration talent contests, will be competing for the national title of Kollaboration Star 2013 and a $20,000 Grand Prize. This year’s competition will also be hosted by YouTube comedian David So, with guest appearances from Paul “PK” Kim and Kollaboration alumni Mike Song and KRNFX.

“Kollaboration Star 2013″ will be held on Saturday, November 16th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, with tickets going on sale on October 10th. 

For more information regarding “Kollaboration Star 2013,” be sure to visit them on their Facebook page or website.


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20 September 2013

DJ Bonics presents the official Strength In NUMBERS sampler #1

Tasha&TigerJK's 'Turn It Up' starts at 5:50

Concept photos for 'the Cure'


Producer CHOPS To Release Project Album "Strength In NUMBERS" ft. Tiger JK, Tasha, Paul Kim, M-Flo & More!



Hit producer CHOPS is planning to release a special album that features some of the best Asian and Asian-American artists in entertainment. We are talking about artists like Tiger JK, Tasha(Yoon Mi Rae), M-Flo(Verbal), Paul Kim, Baiyu, Erika David, Decipher, Lil Crazed and many many more. With over 30 artists taking part in this new project album, CHOPS as well as the artists need your help to fund this album. 

They have a goal of $25,000 and they have 43 days left to reach this goal. The backers of project aren't just funding the album but getting something in return (read it HERE on the Kickstarter site).

They've revealed a colorful album cover that features all the names of the artists who have participated.

Check out CHOPS Official Website HERE.  Also, to back this project or find out more about it, click HERE


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18 September 2013

Drunken Tiger rules the music charts with his new release

Drunken Tiger has recently made a comeback after a four-year hiatus with a song titled ‘The Cure.’

Tiger JK, who plays the main role in Drunken Tiger, with his wife Yoon Mi Rae and friend Bizzy by his side, has released his ninth album and presented a new side to his music.

The album consists of  nine tracks, six of which ranked in the top 10 on the Bugs real-time music charts. Tiger JK has once again proved that he is as influential as ever.

Additionally, the album itself reached the number one spot on various music charts including Naver, Soribada, Olleh, Bugs, and Mnet.

Tiger JK, Yoon Mi Rae and Bizzy, excited over the instant success of ‘The Cure’ posted on their Facebook, “The new album was killing the charts with us taking #1 on five of the biggest music sites (Bugs, Olleh, Naver, Mnet, Soribada) in Korea and we are rising in the charts on another site called Melon as we speak. On some of the sites our 9 songs are holding places on the top 10 spots” 

Tiger JK commented, “For all those who need a cure, this album is like a warm and comforting letter comprised of melodic acoustic guitar and jam.” He has also revealed that his father, music journalist Seo Byung Hoo, was a main inspiration for the album.



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17 September 2013

Instiz releases chart rankings for the third week of September 2013

The Instiz chart combines the overwhelming variety of charts that South Korea uses to rank music sales, and it's also what fans use to determine whether their favorite artist has achieved an "All-Kill".

Check out the chart rankings for the third week of September (September 9 to September 15) below!


Instiz Chart Singles Ranking

1. Yoon Mi Rae - "Touch Love" - 37,099 Points

2. Soyu & Mad Clown - "Stupid In Love" - 28,382 Points

3. G-Dragon - "Crooked" - 18,780 Points

4. G-Dragon ft. Jennie Kim - "Black" - 16,907 Points

5. G-Dragon - "Who You?" - 14,920 Points

6. Hyorin - "Driving Me Crazy" - 14,401 Points

7. ZIA ft. Haeri - "If You Loved Me" - 12,507 Points

8. EXO - "Growl" - 12,214 Points

9. Drunken Tiger with Yoon Mi Rae & Bizzy - "The Cure" - 11,678 Points

10. Kim Ye Rim (Lim Kim) ft. Swings - "Voice" - 10,834 Points



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Drunken Tiger, “Cliché but the Hope of Music… Staying Humble”


Drunken Tiger’s new album “The Cure (살자)” with Yoonmirae and Bizzy… “United as one”

(Seoul=Yeonhab News) Lee Eunjung reporter: One could argue that hiphop has become flashy.  The overwhelming sound with increasing syllables and faster flow.  Not to mention the recent diss tracks by hiphop artists attacking each other.

Unlike this seemingly trending and busy hiphop style, Korea’s arguably first hiphop artist Drunken Tiger (Tiger JK) is sticking to his roots. Netizens recently commented, “A real hiphop artist returns”, “hiphop president”, and “the return of the King”.
At first glance, the title of Drunken Tiger’s new album–The Cure (살자)–sounds basic and ordinary.  Even the track titles–Beautiful Life, Time Travel (첫눈이 오면 설레였던 꼬마아이), The Cure–suggests a lack of flavour.

The sound production is relatively light, warmly surrounding the hiphop flow with guitar, djembe, piano, and other acoustic instruments  The album jacket also seems basic, like an LP.

However, one cannot judge a book by its cover.  Two months ago, Drunken Tiger, Yoonmirae and Bizzy left Jungle Entertainment and pursued music with their own label “Feel Ghood Music” founded in Gyeongi-do’s Yuejung-bu.  The lyrics, the sound production, and the style were all inspired by past and current experiences, including Tiger JK’s own father who is currently battling cancer with chemotherapy.



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15 September 2013

[Sep 15] Fansign event in Busan




Yoon Mi Rae Holds Off 12 G-Dragon Tracks for Second Week Atop K-Pop Hot 100


Yoon Mi Rae (aka T) continues a second week atop the K-Pop Hot 100 with soundtrack ballad "Touch Love," recorded for the Korean drama "Master's Sun." The SBS TV series, starring Gong Hyo Jin and So Ji Sub, hit its highest rating on Sept. 12 at 19.3% (an 1% increase from last week's viewer rating at 18.3%), according to Nielsen Media Research. Another single to the drama, "Crazy of You" by SISTAR's Hyorin drops to No. 5 from No. 2. With the drama's popularity steadily growing, the singles are expected to hover near the Top 10 in the following weeks.

Currently, Yoon Mi Rae is also sweeping Korea's real-time music charts with her husband, Drunken Tiger, and his longtime collaborator Bizzy. Drunken Tiger released hotly-anticipated EP, "The Cure," on Sept. 13 under new music label, FEEL GHOOD Music. The title track is an inspirational track that gives hope to those that are going through tough times with uplifting lyrics. It's expected to make a big splash on next week's K-pop chart.

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14 September 2013

Drunken Tiger's EP 'The Cure' garners support of other artists as it tops various music charts


Despite returning rather quietly to the music scene with the new EP 'The Cure' after 5 years of inactivity, Drunken Tiger is as popular as ever.  As soon as the album was released, it has been gracing the top spots of various Korean music charts.  As a matter of fact, the songs have taken six of the ten spots on Bugs Music's Top Ten Chart!

It definitely doesn't hurt that other celebrities are widely supporting the artist.  Haha wrote on his Twitter: "The MV and song are the best!  I'm really touched!  The Cure!!  Amazing!!  As usual the Tiger couple is amazing!  Bizzy is amazing!" 

Lee Hyori also publicized their MV on her Twitter with the encouraging cheer, "Fighting!  The Cure."

The album, also featuring Tiger JK's wife Yoon Mi Rae, MC Bizzy, and YouTube sensation David Choi on the guitar is sure to make those who are weary of life want to keep on living.  

Tiger JK said, "For all those who need a cure, this album is like a warm and comforting letter comprised of a melodic acoustic guitar and jam."  

Check it out to get an inspirational boost for the day ahead!



살자 (The Cure) lyrics [hangul+translation]

They say 항상 밝게 웃는 나
아픔 따윈 모른대
내 맘은 울고 있는데
Oh But I Say 밝게 웃는 내 맘 속엔
어두운 그늘에 가려진 난 그런 내가
싫지만 슬픈 내 맘은 웃게 될 거야

매일 돌아오는 새벽 밤은 나의 벗
혼자 있는 내가 외로울까 와 있어
해지면 이유 없이 눈물이 차 있어
갑자기 이유 없이 옛사랑에 차였던
밤하늘 바라보며 눈물을 참았던
바보 같이 울지 못해 눈물을 삼켰던
매일 돌아오는 새벽 밤은 나의 벗
혼자 있는 내가 외로울까 와 있어

매일 돌아오는 새벽 밤은 나의 벗
혼자 우는 내가 외로울까 와 있어
너 없는 여기에는 시간도 멈춰있어
멀리 가지마 너 거기 거기서
제발 기달려 줘 너 거기에 서 있어
여기서 혼자 새벽 방안 속 미치겠어
네가 혼을 실어 만들어준 머그컵이 깨졌어
내 손에 박혀 피가나
근데 왜 난 널 탓 할까

It's a Cold Cold World Out There
Sometime I Feel As If No Body Cares
I'm Down Down Down
Can Somebody Save Me Now x2

나 힘들어도
I Gotta Get Up  Don't Give Up Now
슬픈 내 맘도
언젠가 웃게 될 거야

매일 돌아오는 아침 해는 나의 벗
혼자 있는 내가 외로울까 날 비춰 줘
해 뜨면 새들은 하늘 위로 날개 쳐
가끔 새들도 할 수 없이 날겠지
가끔 나도 몰라 내가 뭔 말 하는지
하지만 어디 누군간 내 맘을 알겠지
매일 돌아오는 아침 해는 날 비춰 줘
I Gotta Get Up And Stand Up Now

매일 돌아오는 아침 해는 나의 벗
혼자 우는 내가 외로울까 날 비춰
너를 만나기 전으로 돌아가고파
모든 게 행복했던 내가 아주 어릴 적
너를 떠나보낸 이유를 아직 넌 모르지
걷는 것도 힘든 나를 넌 알고 있는지
너를 찾아가 저 지구 반대편도
멀지 않아 머지않아 나는 널 갖겠죠

It s a Cold Cold World Out There
Sometime I Feel As If No Body Cares
I'm Down Down Down
Can Somebody Save Me Now x2

나 힘들어도
I Gotta Get Up Don’t Give Up Now
슬픈 내 맘도
언젠가 웃게 될 거야

나 힘들어도
I Gotta Get Up Don’t Give Up Now
슬픈 내 맘도
이젠 웃게 될 거야

11 September 2013

'Beautiful Life' audio preview



+ Watch Beyond K-Pop Hangout with Tasha & TigerJK Sep 11, 8PM KST
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10 September 2013

"Beautiful Life Begins" Drunken Tiger Comeback Teaser Part.1 & Part.2

Drunken Tiger Announces New Album “The Cure (살자)” Feat Yoonmirae and Bizzy

The upcoming album title [The Cure] “Let’s Live” is dedicated to those who require a “cure” to pain and suffering.



Drunken Tiger, who finally returns to the music scene after 5 years of hiatus, is releasing a new album that will no doubt impress everyone.  Featuring Yoonmirae and Bizzy, his upcoming album title track “Let’s Live [The Cure]” steps out of the current trendy hiphop music and is instead filled with acoustic vibe and djembe percussions.

Totalling nine tracks, [The Cure] paints a story of a man and his confessions of living his life as a hiphop artist.

The track [Beautiful Life] is about the times of hardship and struggle, and the realization one experiences about his “beautiful life.”

[The Child Excited For First Snowfall (Time Travel) (첫눈이 오면 설레였던 꼬마아이)] celebrates the nostalgic joy of music and the hope that one finds through the psychological time travel. “Life, like a roller coaster, is a series of unexpected twists and turns, where despair follows after happiness, but also the hopes of searching good news within the bad.”


Through [The Cure], Drunken Tiger lends a friendly hand and hopes to bring happiness to those suffering in pain.  The album also features tracks “Sweet Dream”, “BizzyTigerYoonmirae”, “All in Together (뭉쳐)”, GO, and Get It IN, as well as a reggae version of “Let’s Live (The Cure).”


09 September 2013

Instiz releases chart rankings for the second week of September 2013

The Instiz chart combines the overwhelming variety of charts that South Korea uses to rank music sales, and it's also what fans use to determine whether their favorite artist has achieved an "All-Kill".

Check out the chart rankings for the second week of September (September 2 to September 8) below!




Instiz Chart Singles Ranking

1. Yoon Mi Rae - "Touch Love" - 36,760 Points

2. G-Dragon - "Who You?" - 23,847 Points

3. G-Dragon ft. Jennie Kim - "Black" - 23,311 Points

4. G-Dragon - "Crooked" - 17,572 Points

5. Hyorin - "Driving Me Crazy" - 14,898 Points

6. EXO - "Growl" - 13,648 Points

7. Sunmi - "24 Hours" - 11,108 Points

8. KARA - "Damaged Lady" - 10,384 Points

9. ZIA ft. Haeri - "If You Loved Me" - 9,754 Points

10. G-Dragon ft. Diplo & Baauer - "Coup D'etat" - 10,659 Points



Drunken Tiger with Tasha&Bizzy - 살자 : The Cure tracklist


1. Beautiful Life
2. 첫눈이 오면 설레였던 꼬마아이
3. 살자 (The Cure)
4. Sweet Dream
5. BizzyTigerYoonmirae
6. 뭉쳐(All In Together)
7. GO
8. Get It In
9. 살자(The Cure) Reggae Ver.


There's also going to be two fansign events.



WHAT'S GHOOD! GHOOD PEOPLES! 
To commemorate the release of the newest Drunken Tiger album from Feel Ghood Music, we have organized an opportunity for the fams to meet with Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae and Bizzy in Seoul and Busan and get personalised & autographed copies of the album.
Please come out and show your love!
LET'S GO! 

SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2013 - 8PM
DRUNKEN TIGER with YOONMIRAE & BIZZY
SEOUL
MOKDONG HYUNDAI DEPARTMENT STORE ANNEX B3
U-LOUNGE

BUSAN
SEPTEMBER 15th, 2013 - 5PM
SHINSEGAE DEPARTMENT STORE
CENTUM CITY 5th FLOOR
KYOBO BOOKS HOT TRACKS

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06 September 2013

Yoon Mi Rae Earns First K-Pop Hot 100 No. 1 With 'Touch Love'


With over two decades in the industry under her belt, rapper/singer Yoon Mi Rae has a huge new hit with her single "Touch Love," a soundtrack contribution to Korean drama "Master's Sun." While Yoon Mi Rae (also known as T) is known for helping introduce South Korea to the then-absent hip-hop genre, this ballad sees the American flexing her R&B sensibilities. 

The heartfelt midtempo track features Yoon Mi Rae (who's also a member of trio MFBTY) delivering quivering vocals calling out for love. With the piano ballad anchored around an earworm of a hook, expect this one to float around the K-Pop Hot 100 for awhile.



Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for August 25 - August 31

The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Oricon in Japan and Billboard in the United States.


< Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking >

1. Yoon Mi Rae - "Touch Love"

2. Sunmi - "24 Hours"

3. Baek Ji Young - "Is Crying"

4. Hyorin - "Driving Me Crazy"

5. Kim Ye Rim (Lim Kim) - "Rain"

6. EXO - "Growl"

7. TEEN TOP - "Rocking"

8. LYn - "I Like This Song"

9. Bumkey ft. Dynamic Duo - "Attraction"

10. SPICA - "Tonight"


< Online Downloads For The Week >

1. Yoon Mi Rae - "Touch Love" – 294,409 Downloads

2. Sunmi - "24 Hours"  - 254,339 Downloads

3. Baek Ji Young - "Is Crying" - 205,323 Downloads

4. Hyorin - "Driving Me Crazy" – 162,152 Downloads

5. Kim Ye Rim (Lim Kim) - "Rain" - 139,646 Downloads

6. LYn - "I Like This Song" – 134,728 Downloads

7. TEEN TOP - "Rocking" – 119,792 Downloads

8. SPICA - "Tonight" - 102,297 Downloads

9. EXO - "Growl" - 99,394 Downloads

10. Bumkey ft. Dynamic Duo - "Attraction" - 97,779 Downloads


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02 September 2013

Instiz releases chart rankings for the first week of September 2013

The Instiz chart combines the overwhelming variety of charts that South Korea uses to rank music sales, and it's also what fans use to determine whether their favorite artist has achieved an "All-Kill".

Check out the chart rankings for the third week of September (August 26 to September 1) below!


Instiz Chart Singles Ranking

1. Yoon Mi Rae - "Touch Love" - 31,569 Points

2. Sunmi - "24 Hours" - 22,609 Points

3. Hyorin - "Driving Me Crazy" - 22,316 Points

4. EXO - "Growl" - 18,865 Points

5. Baek Ji Young - "Is Crying" - 17,400 Points

6. Bumkey ft. Dynamic Duo - "Attraction" - 12,774 Points

7. Crayon Pop - "Bar Bar Bar" - 12,649 Points

8. LYn - "I Like This Song" - 12,071 Points

9. Kim Ye Rim (Lim Kim) - "Rain" - 11,383 Points

10. San E - "Story Of Someone I Know" - 10,659 Points


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01 September 2013

Yoon Mi Rae achieves a 'perfect all-kill' with 'Touch Love'



Female hip-hop artist Yoon Mi Rae (Tasha) has scored a perfect all-kill with her latest OST track, "Touch Love"!

A perfect all-kill ("PAK") happens when an individual song sweeps all of South Korea's major music charts and places first on the weekly iChart on Instiz.

Moving away from her hip-hop roots, "Touch Love" is a soft ballad for the SBS drama, 'The Sun Of My Master'.



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