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

Kim Jae-Suk (김재석) feat. Brand Newjiq - "Raindrop" (2013)

Oooh a feature with Brand Newjiq!! Kim Jae-Suk (of Wanted) released a single album on June 28, 2013. The title track is a R&B/pop track with great melody.

Tracklist:
1. Raindrop feat Brand Newjiq
2. Raindrop (MR) feat. Brand Newjiq

Listen below: 




Lyrics:
When it rains, just like the day you
gone away baby
Reminds me all these love you
gave me
So I sing this song
So baby just listen

Raindrops fallin’ love

When it rains and becomes dark
The erased you finds me again
Asking me how I’m doing, as if nothing happened
(Raindrops fallin’ you)

If I can stop and turn back time
I would have held onto you so you wouldn’t leave me
On rainy days like this
You call out to me

Raindrops fallin’ you
Raindrops fallin’ love

Even when the rain stops and the day brightens
I feel blank all day like the day
you gone away
Baby I
need you by
oh my side
I don’t wanna be alone here
(I need you)

It follows the rain
(and fades)
It flows down
(our memories)
My heart still looks for you
On rainy days like this
You call out to me

Raindrops fallin’ you
Raindrops fallin’ love

The rain becomes tears and flows down
How much more do I have to cry
(In order to erase you)
When this rain stops, will I forget you baby?

Instead of an umbrella, I write a song
You fall down on me and I raise my head higher
I want to feel you more and hear you
You drench my shoulders when
I’m alone in my empty room
You caress me after going through a long day
With these raindrops fallin’ love from the sky
Help me feel you a bit closer just like before

Wet me all baby only you could come and
let me have a good day to love
You drench everything and make
it flow then dry it up again
You make me cry and you
make me laugh and you push me out

When the raindrops fallin’ your love just like this
You know I can’t go on without you baby

Lyrics translated:  POP!GASA

Brand Newjiq - Music Videos & Cover/remake songs

Music Videos

"Excuse Me (Piano feat. JiHo)" - 2009



My comment: One word about this song - LOVE! Love their style of R&B, the piano, Francis' vocals and Hoody's rap. 

Cover/remake songs

"누난너무예뻐 (Noona You're So Pretty (Replay)) remake ver" (original song by SHINee) 




"Again & Again remake ver" (Original song by 2PM)




"Memory remake ver." (original song by JiYoon Park



"취중진담 remake ver." (Original song by Kim Dong Ryul)

Artist bio: Brand Newjiq (브랜뉴직)

Profile
Name: Brand Newjiq (브랜뉴직) 
Members: Francis, Hoody
Debut Year: 2008 
Profession: singer, rapper

Career 
Brand Newjiq is a Korean R&B male duo, consisting of Francis (vocalist) and Hoody (rapper). They debut in May 2008, and released their first digital single in 2009. Their music genres include R&B, Jazz, R&B/Soul and some Hip Hop. They deliver a great style of R&B/Jazz/Soul with Francis' smooth vocals and Hoody's rapping.

As of 2014, it seems like Francis is no longer part of Brand Newjiq ( I don't see him or hear him in the songs or MV). Hoody continues his solo career as Brand Newjiq.

Discography 

Digital singles
Excuse Me        2009
안되는데 (No Way)    2010 
Love Letter    2011
Propose     2011
Stay By Me  2013
Midnight Traveler (track - Good Night Good Morning) 2013


Source: maniadb, daum, itunes

New Music: Brand Newjiq (브랜뉴직) - 'Propose' (digital single) (2011)

Brand Newjiq (브랜뉴직) is a Korean R&B male duo consisting of Francis and Hoody. They debut in 2008. They recently released a digital single entitled "Propose" on June 9, 2011. "Propose" is a slow-tempo R&B track with nice melody accompanied with sensual vocals.

Tracklist:
1. Propose
2. Propose (Instrumental)


Listen below:

Track 1:



Track 2: