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Show Me The Money 3
The third season of Show Me the Money (SMTM3), which aired in 2014, saw a huge change in production as prominent figures of the Korean hip-hop scene participated in the show. Over 3,000 people auditioned this season, 1.5 times the amount last season, including underground rappers, non-Koreans, students, and previous SMTM contestants. The winner receives one hundred million won prize money, a record deal, and an opportunity to hold a special performance. Notable contestants that did not make it to the Top 16 include ODEE of Vismajor, Beall, Changmo, Sapo, New Champ, Kang Chun-hyok (a North Korean rapper and artist), Tymee (E.via), Jolly V., Kisum, ult from Kinetic Flow, Born Kim, Kim Hyo-eun and Tarae. The show, however, had been criticized for its editing by its producers and contestants. Despite this, songs from the show have successfully dominated music charts more than once. Producer Teams (Judges) Team Brand New Music ("Team Swings & San E"): * Swings: Previous contest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. In addition, the company operates a number of subsidiary ventures under a separate public traded company, YG Plus, which includes a clothing line, a golf management agency, and a cosmetics brand. Current artists include Sechs Kies, Big Bang (South Korean band), Big Bang, AKMU, Akdong Musician, Winner (band), Winner, iKon, Blackpink, and Treasure (band), Treasure as well as actors and actresses including Kang Dong-won, Choi Ji-woo, Cha Seung-won, Lee Sung-kyung, Jin Kyung, Jang Ki-yong, Yoo In-na, Son Na-eun, and Yoo Seung-ho. Other notable artists include Jeon Somi, who is under YG Entertainment's subsidiary The Black Label. Former artists include Wheesung, Epik High, 1TYM, Gummy (singer), Gummy, Seven (Kor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Show Me The Money (South Korean TV Series)
''Show Me The Money'' (''SMTM''; Korean: 쇼미더머니; RR: ''Syomideomeoni'') is a South Korean rap competition TV show that airs on Mnet. The show has grown in popularity since the first season aired in 2012 to the eleventh season in 2022, and it is credited for increasing the South Korean public's interest in hip hop. Background When SMTM first aired in 2012'','' it was the only show on South Korean television to focus on hip hop, and the first show on Mnet about hip hop since the music channel cancelled ''Hip Hop the Vibe'' in 2004. Han Dong-chul, the chief producer of SMTM, later said of the show, "My goal was to let people know that there is more than just idol dance music in Korea." The format of each season varies, but generally consists of contestants going head to head in a series of challenges until only one rapper remains. The show includes a mixture of rookie and experienced rappers, with the experienced rappers typically serving as "producers," a role that inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zico (rapper)
Woo Ji-ho (; born September 14, 1992), known professionally as Zico (), is a South Korean rapper, record producer, singer and songwriter. He debuted as the leader of the boy band Block B in 2011 and made his first solo release in 2014. Zico is notable for his crossover skills within the Korean hip hop scene, maintaining an underground reputation along with mainstream appeal as a Korean idol. He is a record producer of both K-pop and Korean hip hop music. He is also part of the crew Fanxy Child, which he formed in 2016. In 2019, he released his first full-length solo album, ''Thinking''. Early life and career beginnings Zico was born in Dohwa, Seoul on September 14, 1992. He was a Vocal Performance major at Seoul Music High School. In the lyrics of his song "Release", he mentions that he spent a year studying abroad in both Canada and China, as well as three years in Japan. Meanwhile, he had referred to his time in Japan within his song "Osaka" with fellow Korean musician ELO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genius Nochang
No Chang-joong (Hangul: 노창중, born September 24, 1991), better known by his stage name Genius Nochang (Hangul The Korean alphabet, known as Hangul, . Hangul may also be written as following South Korea's standard Romanization. ( ) in South Korea and Chosŏn'gŭl in North Korea, is the modern official writing system for the Korean language. The let ...: 천재노창), is a South Korean rapper. He released his first album, ''Remember When'', on July 27, 2010. Discography Studio albums Singles References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nochang, Genius 1991 births Living people South Korean male rappers South Korean hip hop singers 21st-century South Korean male singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C Jamm
Ryu Sung-min (Hangul: 류성민; born February 28, 1993), better known by his stage name C Jamm (Hangul: 씨잼), is a South Korean rapper. He released his debut album, ''Good Boy Doing Bad Things'' on July 17, 2015. He is the runner-up of Show Me the Money 5, behind the winner, his childhood friend, BewhY Lee Byung-yoon (Hangul: 이병윤; born June 15, 1993), better known by his stage name BewhY (Hangul: 비와이), is a South Korean rapper and member of '$exy $treet & Yello Music crew'. Initially he chose 'BY' as a stage name, but changed it .... On 3 March 2022 after his release of EP, he left his label, Just Music. Discography Studio albums Mixtapes Singles Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:C Jamm 1993 births Living people South Korean male rappers South Korean hip hop singers 21st-century South Korean singers Gachon University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Stax
Shin Dong-yeol (; born December 18, 1980), better known by his stage name Bill Stax (Hangul: 빌스택스), previously known as Vasco (바스코), is a South Korean rapper. He was a contestant on Show Me the Money 3 The third season of Show Me the Money (SMTM3), which aired in 2014, saw a huge change in production as prominent figures of the Korean hip-hop scene participated in the show. Over 3,000 people auditioned this season, 1.5 times the amount last s .... He released his first album, ''The Genesis'', on July 13, 2004. Discography Studio albums Extended plays Mixtapes Charted singles References {{DEFAULTSORT:Stax, Bill 1980 births Living people South Korean male rappers South Korean hip hop singers South Korean hip hop record producers 21st-century South Korean male singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giriboy
Hong Si-young (; born January 24, 1991), better known by his stage name, Giriboy (Hangul: 기리보이), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter,record producer,and actor signed to Just Music. Career Giriboy began his musical career in 2011 with the single "You Look So Good to Me", released under Just Music, a label that had been recently founded by rapper Swings. The following year, he released the EP ''Fatal Album,'' much of which he had written years earlier as a high school student''.'' He released a second EP titled ''Fatal Album II'' later that year. Giriboy competed on season three of the TV show '' Show Me the Money'' in 2014. That year, he also entered the top 100 of the Gaon Digital Chart for the first time with the single "Fluttering Feelings", a collaboration with singer NS Yoon-G. The song ultimately peaked at No. 6 on the chart. In 2015, he appeared on the reality show ''No Mercy'', in which he collaborated on songs with the contestants (who would go on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron (rapper)
Jung Hun-cheol (January 8, 1992 – January 25, 2021), better known by his stage name Iron (Hangul: 아이언), was a South Korean rapper. He was a contestant on ''Show Me the Money 3''. He released his first album, ''Rock Bottom'', on September 9, 2016. Discography Studio albums Singles Legal issues In November 2016, Iron was convicted of smoking marijuana and received a sentence of eight months, suspended for two years. In November 2018, he was convicted of multiple counts of assault against his ex-girlfriend. It was stated that he had hit her in the face during sex, causing fractures; he also strangled her when she attempted to end the relationship, as well as injuring himself with a kitchen knife and threatening to blame it on her. He then revealed her identity in media interviews during the court process and publicly defamed her, calling her a masochist and denying any wrongdoing. In December 2020, he was again placed under arrest for assault with a baseball bat agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuk Ji-dam
Yuk Ji-dam ((), sometimes known as Jidam () or Yukji (); born March 10, 1997) is a South Korean rapper from Daegu. She gained popularity with her participation on the Hip Hop TV competitions '' Show Me The Money'' and ''Unpretty Rapstar''. She returned to Unpretty Rapstar 3 as a contestant. Early life Yuk Ji-dam was born in Daegu on March 10, 1997. In the years she attended school, she was reportedly bullied and made fun of because of her dark skin. Eventually, she grew inspired by Yoon Mi-rae's song "Black Happiness", which is about growing half-black in an Asian conservative country. This led to her interest in hip hop music. Discography Singles Also she collaborated with Hyuna in song 'Ice Ice' A+ (EP) A (stylized as ) is an extended play (EP) by Japanese recording artist Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released by Avex Trax in Japan and Hong Kong on August 11, 1999, in 10 different editions, and through Avex Entertainment Inc. worldwide in September 20 ... Filmography Vari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olltii
Jung Woo-sung (Hangul: 정우성, born January 2, 1996), better known by his stage name Olltii (Hangul: 올티), is a South Korean rapper. He was a contestant on ''Show Me the Money 3 The third season of Show Me the Money (SMTM3), which aired in 2014, saw a huge change in production as prominent figures of the Korean hip-hop scene participated in the show. Over 3,000 people auditioned this season, 1.5 times the amount last s ...''. He released his first album, ''Graduation'', on February 24, 2015. Discography Studio albums Singles References {{Authority control 1996 births Living people South Korean male rappers South Korean hip hop singers 21st-century South Korean male singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Chun-hyok
Kang Chun-hyok (강춘혁) is a North Korean defector, artist, and rapper. Kang defected during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Life in North Korea Kang was born in Onseong. Kang's father left North Korea for China in 1997 but was caught and imprisoned. Kang was a kotjebi (homeless child). When he was 9 or 10 years old he witnessed a public execution. He ran away from home at age 13. Once Kang's father was released from prison, the family crossed the Tumen river to China in 1998. In 2001, the family were caught by the Chinese police. Kang bribed the Chinese officials, and travelled to South Korea via Vietnam and Cambodia. His family reunited with him in South Korea later that year. Life in South Korea He has studied fine arts at Hongik University. In 2014, Kang appeared on series three of ''Show Me The Money''. Following his appearance on the show, Yang Dong-geun has been producing an album with Kang. Kang's raps are about his experiences in North Korea. His art was sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changmo
Ku Chang-mo (Hangul: 구창모; born May 31, 1994), known mononymously as Changmo (창모; stylized in all caps), is a South Korean rapper and producer. He released his debut album ''M O T O W N'' on March 18, 2016. In October 2016 he joined Dok2 and The Quiett's sub-label, Ambition Musik. Personal life Changmo was accepted into Berklee College of Music Berklee College of Music is a private music college in Boston, Massachusetts. It is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known for the study of jazz and modern American music, it also offers college-level cours ... twice, having applied once when he was 18, and once when he was 19. However, as he could not obtain a scholarship on both occasions, he chose not to attend. Changmo enlisted in the army for his mandatory military enlistment on March 14, 2022. Discography Mixtapes Studio albums Extended plays Singles Other charted songs Awards and nominations Notes References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
