One Zombie, Sharing Her Love of all Things Hallyu With The World
Setting out on his second solo concert series, Hip-Hop and R&B singer-songwriter, Crush, will be heading Stateside next month as part of the “2016 Crush On You Tour.” Continue reading “Crush’s First Solo U.S. Tour Scheduled for Next Month”
I have been waiting so long for this, I’d almost given up hope that it would ever come to be. For as long as I can remember I’ve been waiting (rather impatiently) for the day Zico would release a single that actually felt like Zico and finally that day has come. (Pardon me while I do a happy dance of joy…) Continue reading “TUNE OF THE WEEK: Zico “Boys and Girls””
Once again, this past week has been a bit light on the K-Pop comebacks and debuts which is understandable, given the circumstance. While some may moan about the lack of new music, I’ve decided to embrace this slight hiatus as a way to highlight some of the awesome music that was sadly overlooked in the massive flood of K-Pop comebacks and debuts that we were blessed with earlier this year. For this week’s featured tune I’ve decided to focus my attention on a little-known hip-hop trio, known humbly as UglyPumpkin, who debuted in March with the totally adorable single “From Yesterday.” Continue reading “TUNE OF THE WEEK: UglyPumpkin “From Yesterday””
For the two of you wondering where my weekly F3 posts have gone, I’m afraid I’ve given them up already…though not for any reason other than that I simply think trying to highlight both a band and a drama in the same post is a bit much. In an effort simplify things and give more attention to each artist in turn, I’ve decided to split my F3 posts in two and bring you a different “Tune of the Week” as well as some “Friday Night Drama.” With two posts from me a week, you’ll have twice as much to look forward to *woo-hoo!* so let’s get to it…
This week’s tune is none other tha
n Taeyang’s “RINGA LINGA”. Since the release of Taeyang’s MV for “RINGA LINGA” last Saturday (11.9.13) the world seems to be abuzz with Taeyang’s first solo single in three years, and for good reason. This pounding mix of electronic beats, velvety vocals and rhythmic rap, composed by non-other than band-mate 
G-Dragon and Jose E. Luna, highlights Taeyang’s vocal diversity and the hip-hop meets soul vibe of “RINGA LINGA” combines in a chorus so catchy you’ll find yourself singing it for the next week. As amazing as the song is itself, it’s the MVs Taeyang released with his newest single that really make this song. Two days before its official release, Taeyang released a four-minute, black and white, one-take video focused solely on the choreography of “RINGA LINGA”, crafted by Parris Goebel and let me tell you…It. Is. Epic.
Of course the actual MV is nothing to sneeze at. A high-budget piece set in a gritty industrial park provides a powerful backdrop for Taeyang’s smooth vocals and killer moves. Of course seeing G-Dragon riding shotgun in Taeyang’s time-traveling DeLorean inspired space car only makes the video that much better.
The release of “RINGA LINGA” has shown the world what fans of Taeyang have known for years, that his awesomeness spans well beyond his adorable eye smiles and chocolate abs. If this song hasn’t already found its way onto your favorite playlist, it should because one listen of “RINGA LINGA” will never be enough.