Thursday, December 31, 2020

Yoon Jong Shin (윤종신) - Destiny (Monthly Project 2020 December)

Yoon Jong Shin never fails to impress me with his vocals! Strong vocals and strong production on this one! I also enjoyed the music video :) 

Listen here: 

Korean R&B music - playlist 2020

Some K-R&B/Hip Hop/Soul music from 2020 on my playlist:


Jung Jin Woo - My original soundtrack (mini-album): 



Zico - "Any Song": 




Crush: "OHIO":




준 (JUNE) - "Beautiful (feat. Gaho, Moti, Jung Jin Woo)":





린지(Leenzy) - "Overdue":





Jun. K - 20 minutes (album):




Rain - "Switch to me (duet with JYP)": 



Brief music review: Jung Jin Woo - My Original Soundtrack (mini-album)

Album release date: 2020
Genre: R&B/Soul
My rating: 5/5
Review by: jct 

I've been following Jung Jin Woo since Kpop Star days, and this mini-album really shows his musical growth. The music production, arrangement and vocals are all on point. I really think R&B fits him best as displayed in this album. This album is highly recommended! 

Track List:
1. 꿈 (DREAM) 2. 비누 (SOAP) 3. MOVIE (Feat. Rohann) 4. RUBE (Feat. JUNE, Gaho, Moti) 5. ARIA 6. OUTRO


Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Korean R&B music - playlist 2018

In terms of Korean R&B music, I would say 2018 is PLT's year. Lots of amazing releases as a group and as solo artists. In terms of solo work, I especially enjoyed Villain's mini-album (Bank Robber).

Without further ado, here are some K-R&B music released in 2018 on my playlist:


PLT (Planetarium Records) 
- Full album released this year: Case #1 ,  Case #2
- Single albums released this year: Hocus Pocus, Day:Off, IGOHOLIC
- All their songs are amazing!!! They have great vocals, lyrics, song production, and MV! I highly recommend their music!




Villain - 'Manitto'
- He released his first mini-album this year, entitled 'Bank Robber'. Highly recommend!
-  excellent song production and great vocal ranges



Jung Jin Woo - 'She's got everything'
- He released his first full album this year, entitled, 'Rotate'.
- It seems like he is experimenting different styles in this album. Overall, great vocals and song production as always.
- A little disappointed that Jung Jin Woo's Satellite 2018 on the new album wasn't the full version of the song he sang on Kpop Star 5...



June (준) - 'Serenade' (single)

- He also released a mini-album this year entitled, 'Have a nice trip'.
- His music is consistently R&B, which I enjoy.



Hoody - 'Sunshine'
- Fun, enjoyable track to groove to! I really enjoy the dance MV


Brand Newjiq (브랜뉴직) - 'Hello'
- Looks like Brand Newjiq is no longer a duo...
- A slow soulful track, with impressive vocals!



Kim Jo Han(김조한)  - 'Still in Love(아직은)' 

- Korean R&B legend, Kim Jo Han. Enough said.



Sam Kim - 'Make up' feat. Crush
- Some 90's R&B element in addition to great production and vocals
- Great collaboration - their vocals fit well together




McKay - 'You will never know' (English version)
- Another impressive track by McKay. He sounds a lot like JB...




Ra.D - 'pingpong' feat. Brother Su
- whoa, it's been a while since I've heard new music from them.
- Great track with soothing vocals. Very much their style




Yoon Jong Shin - 'Night Drive' (October Monthly 2018)
- relaxing track, good song production, versatile vocals




Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Korean R&B music - summary 2017

Some Korean R&B music released in 2017 that are on my playlist:


Crush- '내 편이 돼줘 (Be by my side)'
- R&B
- includes some elements from Earth, Wind & Fire's "Brazilian Rhyme"




Eddy Kim - 'POOM (품) (LISTEN 018)'
- R&B
- very relaxing with smooth vocals




Gallant x Tablo x Eric Nam - 'Cave Me In'
- R&B/Soul and Rap
- love the collaboration!




G.Soul (지소울) - '술버릇 (Bad habit)'
- R&B/Soul
- He released his 3rd mini album, Circles, in Sept 2017
- Notable tracks from album: Bad habit, Can't 




Crush - '마지막 축제 (Last festival) With Band Wonderlust'
- R&B





빌런(Villain) - '비가 내리는 밤에 (Rainy Night)' 
- R&B
- released in Dec 2016




Bumkey, Chancellor, Sanchez, Taewan, Yang Da Il, MXM - 'Baby Can I'
- R&B




Rain - 'Sunshine'
- R&B


 

Ballad tracks:
Yoon Jong Shin - '끝 무렵 (Forgetful)' 
- from June monthly 2017 single
- Other notable tracks from 2017 monthly singles: Wi-fi (with Zico), Like it (좋니), Welcome Summer,  Trace(너를 찾아서)



Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Lyrics: Jung Jin Woo - Bonne Nuit

Jung Jin Woo
Track 5 - Bonne Nuit
Album: In My Room (EP)

Lyrics (Hangul):
니가 없는 안도감에 휩싸여 버리는
차오르는 불안감에 막혀 버린 밤들
Bonne Nuit 내가 없을 아침에
Bonne Nuit 문을 나설 때까지만
감고 그대로
차라리 편하게
잠들어 있어줘
 
Bonne Nuit 남겨진 단서는 없어
Bonne Nuit 충분히 익숙해졌다면
조금씩 지워줘
Bonne Nuit
Good bye
잘자
이젠

무방비한 얼굴 태연하게 쓰다듬고서
솔직함의 함정에 일부러 빠져든 채로
 
Bonne Nuit 내가 없을 아침에
Bonne Nuit 문을 나설 때까지만
감고 그대로
차라리 편하게
잠들어 있어줘
 
평소보다 조용한 숨소리에
내일이 될지도 모르는 escape plan
정해진 목적지는 어디든 니가 없는

Bonne Nuit 내가 없을 아침에
Bonne Nuit 문을 나설 때까지만
감고 그대로
차라리 편하게
잠들어 있어줘
 
Bonne Nuit 남겨진 단서는 없어
Bonne Nuit 충분히 익숙해졌다면
조금씩 지워줘
Bonne Nuit Good bye 잘자
이젠
갈게