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Kwon Ji-yong
Kwon Ji-yong (; born August 18, 1988), best known as G-Dragon (), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, known as the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of K-pop". Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, G-Dragon made his debut in 2006 and rose to prominence as the leader of the South Korean boy band BigBang (South Korean band), BigBang, which went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands in the world. In 2009, he released his first solo album ''Heartbreaker (G-Dragon album), Heartbreaker;'' the album and its Heartbreaker (G-Dragon song), title track of the same name were commercially successful, becoming the best-selling album by a Korean soloist at the time and earning him Mnet Asian Music Award for Album of the Year, Album of the Year at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards. This was followed by a collaboration with bandmate T.O.P (rapper), T.O.P for the album ''GD & TOP'' in 2010. His first Extended play, EP ''One of a Kind (G-Dragon EP), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities by GDP, sixth largest metropolitan economy in 2022, trailing behind New York metropolitan area, New York, Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo, Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Paris metropolitan area, Paris, and London metropolitan area, London, and hosts more than half of South Korea's population. Although Seoul's population peaked at over 10 million, it has gradually decreased since 2014, standing at about 9.6 million residents as of 2024. Seoul is the seat of the Government of South Korea, South Korean government. Seoul's history traces back to 18 BC when it was founded by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. During the Joseon dynasty, Seoul was officially designated as the capital, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. The magazine was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover, and was then published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. The magazine experienced a rapid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Of A Kind World Tour
The One of a Kind World Tour was the first headlining concert tour by South Korean singer and rapper G-Dragon, in support of his first EP ''One of a Kind'' (2012). The tour visited 9 countries and 13 cities in 2013, gathering a total of 570,000 fans, making it the most attended concert tour by a Korean solo artist at the time. Background On January 14, 2013, YG Entertainment announced that G-Dragon will hold his first world tour, and his first solo concert since 2009. The production of the tour costed $3.5 Million, making it the largest scale in Korean history. The tour was jointly directed by choreographers Travis Payne and Stacy Walker who previously worked on Michael Jackson's This Is It concerts. The stage was designed by Michael Cotten, who has decorated the stages of the Super Bowl, the Olympics and Jackson. Reception ''Billboard'' claimed that G-Dragon was a "highly-energetic performer" and was pushing boundaries with this tour, which was described as "vibrant" and an " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Music Awards
The Seoul Music Awards (; SMA) is a major South Korean music awards show presented by the newspaper Seoul Shinmun, ''Sports Seoul''. The award winners are selected based on a combination of criteria, including music sales, popular votes, and expert judges' opinions. The annual ceremony was first held in 1990, when the Grand Prize was awarded to singer Byun Jin-sub. Boy group BTS is the most-awarded artist, having won 27 awards; they are also tied with Exo for the most Grand Prizes won, with four each. Categories The Grand Prize (also known as the Daesang) is typically awarded to one musical act, with the exception of the 9th awards ceremony, when the Grand Prize was shared by H.O.T. (band), H.O.T. and Sechs Kies, and the 10th awards ceremony, when it was shared by Jo Sung-mo and Fin.K.L. Additionally, at the 29th awards ceremony, two Grand Prizes were awarded: the Album Daesang, which went to BTS, and the Digital Daesang, which went to Taeyeon. Main Prizes (also known as Bons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That XX
"That XX" () is a song by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released on September 1, 2012, as the lead single of his first extended play '' One of a Kind'' (2012). Background and promotion "That XX" was released as the first digital single and second music video from ''One of a Kind.'' The song was labelled unsuitable for listeners below 19 years of age for its explicit lyrics. Compromised words were replaced by beeps in the music video. After its release, the song ranked first place in all of South Korea's major music charts and on the weekly iChart on Instiz, achieving a 'Perfect All-Kill." "That XX" reached the top of the Gaon Chart for the month of September. This is the first time a 19+ song has reached the number 1 spot. The only televised live performance was made on the music show Inkigayo with guitarist Sungha Jung. G-Dragon performed a revised version fit for broadcast television. Music video The music video for "That XX" was uploaded to BigBang's official YouTube ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crayon (song)
"Crayon" () is a song by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released on September 15, 2012, as the second single of his first extended play '' One of a Kind'' (2012). It was written and produced by G-Dragon and Teddy Park. Composition "Crayon" is mix between hip-hop and electronic music. The title is a neologism made on the compound word "Crazy On". The track was noted to showcase the experimental mind of the composers. One Of A Kind Album's second track title track, Crayon, is the first Korean mainstream music to introduce a trap genre. Critical reception ''Spin'' named "Crayon" the best K-pop single of 2012, with David Bevan commenting that the track "almost felt too big for the occasion, too brash to have come from the leader of a boy band." Corban Goble of ''Pitchfork'' called "Crayon" "magnificent," writing the song represents "a logical collision of fluorescent, pound-the-alarm EDM, the tomahawk chop chant, and G-Dragon's referential, sharp rapping; every element throbb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Of A Kind (G-Dragon Song)
"One of a Kind" is a song by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released through YG Entertainment on August 24, 2012, as a promotional single from his extended play of the same name. Written solely by G-Dragon, the rapper also worked with long-time collaborator Choice37 to produce the music. The song was well received by music critics, that considered it one of his best work and one of the most influential Korean hip hop tracks. "One of a Kind" peaked at number nine on the Gaon Digital Chart in South Korea. Composition and reception A hip hop and pop-rap song, the lyrics discuss "cheeky" themes such as money and fame. David Jeffries of Allmusic deemed the track as "a bright, boastful number with a hooky chorus and plenty of exciting production tricks". ''Billboard'' named "One of a Kind" the seventeenth best K-pop song of 2012, praising the "knocking hip-hop beat that today's biggest rappers would kill for" and how G-Dragon "showed off his impressive knack for flow and lyr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Of A Kind (G-Dragon EP)
''One of a Kind'' is the first extended play by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released digitally on September 15, 2012, and physically on September 18, through YG Entertainment. The EP consists of seven songs all written or co-written, and co-composed by G-Dragon himself. Upon release, the album was a commercial success in South Korea. It peaked atop the Gaon Albums Chart and on the ''Billboard'' World Albums Chart. The EP also entered the ''Billboard'' 200 peaking at number 161, making G-Dragon the first Korean soloist with a Korean-language album to enter that chart. As of 2017, the album has sold over 260,000 copies in his native country, making it the highest selling album by a Korean soloist since the release of his debut album '' Heartbreaker'' (2009). Release and promotion " One of a Kind" was released as a promotional single on August 24. " That XX" and "Crayon" were later released as first and second singles off the EP. Originally, the song "Without You" had a fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extended Play
An extended play (EP) is a Sound recording and reproduction, musical recording that contains more tracks than a Single (music), single but fewer than an album. Contemporary EPs generally contain up to eight tracks and have a playing time of 15 to 30 minutes. An EP is usually less cohesive than an album and more "non-committal". An extended play (EP) originally referred to a specific type of 45 revolutions per minute, rpm phonograph record other than 78 rpm standard play (SP) and 33 rpm LP record, long play (LP), but , also applies to mid-length Compact disc, CDs and Music download, downloads. EPs are considered "less expensive and less time-consuming" for an artist to produce than an album, and have long been popular with punk and indie bands. In K-pop and J-pop, they are usually referred to as Mini-LP, mini-albums. Background History EPs were released in various sizes in different eras. The earliest multi-track records, issued around 1919 by Grey Gull Records, were Vertic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards
The 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) was the eleventh of the annual music awards in Seoul, South Korea that took place on November 21, 2009, at the Seoul Sports Complex. Newcomer girl group 2NE1 lead the nominations with 4 counts, followed by label-mate G-Dragon, soloist Baek Ji Young, and boy group 2PM with 3 each. At the end of the ceremony, 2NE1 received the most wins with 3 out of 4 including the Song of the Year daesang award. Next to them was boy and girl groups 2PM and Brown Eyed Girls respectively with 2 wins. Background After ten years of holding the event under the name "M.net Korean Music Festival" (MKMF), the award-ceremony started to have a new name called "M.net Asian Music Awards" or simply "MAMA". This marked a change in concept and the way they will handle how people may vote for which artists win the awards. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mnet Asian Music Award For Album Of The Year
The MAMA Award for Album of the Year () is a ''daesang'' (or grand prize) award presented by CJ E&M (Mnet) at the annual MAMA Awards. It was first awarded at the 8th Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony held in 2006; SG Wannabe won the award for their album '' The 3rd Masterpiece'', and it is given in honor of a solo or group with the best recording album in the music industry released during the year."2006 M.net Korean Music Festival Winners list" ''MAMA''. Retrieved 2014-06-13. Winners and nominees 
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Heartbreaker (G-Dragon Song)
"Heartbreaker" is a song by South Korean rapper G-Dragon. It was released on August 18, 2009, as the lead single from his debut studio album '' Heartbreaker'' (2009). Upon release, it topped many online download charts including Mnet and Melon. The single went on to sell over 3 million digital downloads by the end of 2009, and further sold a cumulative 4,407,355 digital units by the end 2011. A remix, released as part of G-Dragon's first live album '' Shine a Light'' on March 30, 2010, features American rapper Flo Rida. Music video The music video opens with G-Dragon in a lit up room a wearing black outfit, gloves, and shades. It then transitions to him wearing a silver and black outfit with a heart around his eye. He is in a futuristic styled room, sitting on a couch underneath an apple tree surrounded by many women. As he sings, he drinks a beverage from a can, and is seen with a holographic girl whispering in his ear. When the chorus begins, he is then seen dancing against a w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
