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Babylon Embarks on His First US Tour: ‘Beautiful Memories Tour’
Korean R&B singer Babylon recently announced his Beautiful Memories Tour. The tour spans across 21 cities, including multiple stops in Texas, California, and Illinois, and marks the artist’s first time performing in the United States.
Interview: K-R&B Artist SAAY Gets Candid About Her New Single “DOMINO,” Journey as a Musician, & More
SAAY is one of the most promising K-R&B artists on the block. She started her journey as a K-Pop idol and soon ventured on a solo path in 2017 to carve a place for herself in the music industry — forging a path of self-expression, discovery, and resilience.
K-R&B Sensation GSoul Soulfully Swoons Denver Fans
On June 18th, Korean music lovers were treated to a soulful performance in Denver, CO as K-R&B sensation GSoul captivated his fans with his silky vocals and wholesome stage presence on one of his stops from his Pretty Lil Thing 2024 North America Tour. The intimate venue was filled to the brim with fans buzzing excitedly for GSoul to be in Denver for the first time.
HOHYUN's Concert Debut: A Night of Core Memories for Artist & Fans
Fans eagerly waited for the show to start — it was clear that R&B soloist HOHYUN’s first headline show was going to be one to remember. Jason Hohyun Lee, widely known as HOHYUN, is a Korean-American artist based in Los Angeles, who rose to popularity with his song, “SUNSET BOULEVARD” back in 2022 amassing over 10 million streams on Spotify. He has been making music for a little over four years, with the release of his first EP back in 2019 titled Stage Fright.
K-R&B Artist SAAY returns with an Unfiltered Track “DOMINO”
When one has been working long enough, they come to realize that their journey has been anything but simple. It is full of surprises, challenges and even failures. K-R&B singer and songwriter SAAY’s new song “DOMINO” encapsulates these unstable emotions and presents it on a stunning mix of R&B tunes. The song was released on June 12, 2024.
“Easy”: A Gentle Pop Track by SHAUN, a Reflection on Heartbreak
As you head deep into the night on a midnight drive or lay on your bed pondering on the past, the lonely yet yearning voice of SHAUN breezes through the air. Captivating listeners through an easy-going pop track, on February 29, the noteworthy K-R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ SHAUN released “Easy,” opening doors to new music in 2024.
A Lesson in Love Alchemy: Rakiyah’s Korean Comeback With “Ready or Not”
The love alchemist of R&B music, Rakiyah, has returned with her latest single “Ready or Not” released on Thursday, February 15. This supernatural single highlights our R&B scientist’s desperation for truth, desire, and clarity. “Ready or Not” is filled with a sense of nostalgia and mysticism, with an added touch of intoxicating lyricism through an addictive Korean verse.
oceanfromtheblue Collaborates with COLORSxSTUDIOS for a New Single
On February 6, worldwide music curation platform COLORSxSTUDIOS collaborated with R&B/Soul singer-songwriter oceanfromtheblue and released “25 - A COLORS SHOW.”
Thirteen Years in the Making, K-R&B Idol Jooyoung Releases Full-Length Album ‘Sphere’
After years of careful preparation and emerging from a six-year hiatus, singer-songwriter and producer Jooyoung showcases his journey as an artist, unique artistry, and newfound beginnings with his latest first full-length album Sphere.
JUNNY’s “Promise” Brings Winter Warmth in His New Single
On December 16, singer-songwriter JUNNY released “Promise,” a song that brings together the theme of providing comfort and support at the close of each day.
Feeling ‘Like The First Time’ with Jimmy Brown and Rovv in Los Angeles
November 13 finally arrived. Fans eagerly waited in line outside of 1720 in Los Angeles for the much-anticipated Like The First Time North American Tour of Korean R&B artist Jimmy Brown with hip-hop artist Rovv.
THAMA comes back with a ‘WOOOF!’
If you’ve been looking for a good R&B album, then your search ends here. Notable K-R&B artist THAMA has made a much awaited comeback with his second album “WOOOF!.” The album marks the artist’s comeback two years after his first album DON’T DIE COLORS. THAMA collaborates with Ciscero for the track “Won’t You,” and with SUZANNE for the track “Kaffe.”
Continue the Adventure with Zior Park to Find Sasquatch in His Latest EP Release, ‘WHERE DOES SASQUATCH LIVE? Pt.2’
On November 2, K-Hip-Hop and R&B artist Zior Park invited listeners back into his whimsical world of adventure with his latest EP, WHERE DOES SASQUATCH LIVE? Pt.2.
On The Rise: 10 Artists We Are Featuring for September 2023
It’s a new month, which means it’s time to introduce you to new music from across the world, names you may or may not recognize, igniting exciting musical discoveries for you and your playlists. Join us on this ride as we present to you ten artists from across the globe who are making their mark within the music industry: Zior Park, Peach Tree Rascals, LEEBADA, HeyMen, Marz23, 16, Ava Maybee, Sumsher, Celia, and Ida Just.
On The Rise: 10 Artists We Are Featuring For July 2023
As the world keeps growing and evolving, so do musicians. It’s hard to keep up with every single emerging artist around the world, but finding new sounds can help you broaden your musical horizons. Join us as we explore these 10 featured rising artists this month: LØLØ, WOODZ, Girl Ultra, Su Lee, brb., Diya Maeve, Kim Siwon, Rovv, Kenta Dedachi, and miida.
Interview: Discover New Music With the Click of This kursor
On May 29, 2023, BIXIZ XOUND artist, kursor, released his latest single, “Our Painted Night.” Straying away from the sounds of modern pop music, the song is a beautifully composed ballad that dives into a body of nostalgia.
Finding the Answer with Padi’s Latest Single Album
On May 24, 2023, Amoeba Culture producer Padi released his new single album, Answer Answer. While only consisting of two tracks, Answer Answer contains collaborations from some of the finest talent within the K-Hip-Hop and K-R&B world — LeeHi, THAMA, and YDG.
THAMA Adopts a New Sound with His Latest Single “Andrea’s Song” featuring Lil Cherry
THAMA opened the month of May with his new single and latest collaboration, “Andrea’s Song,” featuring South Korean rapper Lil Cherry.
GEMINI Had LA Trippin’ On His Love
On Wednesday, March 22, South Korean R&B artist (rapper and producer) GEMINI performed at 1720 in Los Angeles for his 6th stop on the Still Blue Tour. GEMINI has been on his 10-city North American tour performing in cities like Atlanta and New York which HALSUG had the opportunity to cover.
Interview: Get to Know BIXIZ XOUND’s Rising R&B Star - TE.O
From a young age, TE.O has always loved music, but “[I] never thought of it as a profession,” he revealed to HALSUG. “As time went by, I came to a point where I started to wonder, 'what should I be doing with my life?' and I decided to pursue music, which I really enjoy.”