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January 5, 2022February 15, 2023

Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-pop

Soul in Seoul: African American Popular Music and K-pop is the first scholarly book to examine how contemporary Korean popular music (K-pop) references and incorporate musical and performative elements of various genres of African American popular music. Specifically, it argues that K-pop simultaneously cites instrumentation and vocals from various genres of black popular music and employs distinct Korean musical strategies, thereby enhancing the R&B music tradition. Such citational strategies are deemed authentic by global fan critics who function as part of K-pop’s music press. Defining K-pop as an umbrella rather than a genre, the book explores music by Korean pop (commonly referred to as “idols”), R&B and hip-hop solo artists and groups to reveal how K-pop functions as a global branch in a global tradition of R&B music.

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February 25, 2015May 22, 2018

“Where U At,” Supreme Team

“Where U At” is a track by Simon D from the 2010 album Supremier. An intro with sparse, echoing instrumentation, the song features a regular beat that establishes a laid-back vibe along with mellow horns and an electric guitar that provides well-placed accents. The musical atmosphere complements Simon D’s flow.

Image: Johnelle. “Supreme Team Get Ready.” seoulbeats. 4 Jan 2011. http://seoulbeats.com/2011/01/supreme-team-get-ready/ (22 May 2018).

February 25, 2015

Free Music (ft MYK), Epik High

Free Music is a track from Epik High’s 2009 album Map the Soul.

Image: “Epik High, Promo (Wikipedia),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed February 25, 2015, http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/223.

February 25, 2015

“Gusok” (Restriction), Fly to the Sky

“Gusok” (Restriction) is a track from Fly to the Sky’s 2009 album Decennium.

Image: “Fly To The Sky, Promo Profile (247 Asian Media),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed January 12, 2015,http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/332.

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

“Fla Fla Fla,” Big Mama

“Fla Fla Fla” is a track from Big Mama’s 2007 album, Blossom.

Image: “Big Mama, Promo (Korean Music and News),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed February 13, 2015, http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/438.

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

“Fire,” Big Mama

“Fire” is a track from Big Mama’s 2010 album, 5.

“Big Mama, Promo (Asian Music Lover),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed February 13, 2015, http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/437.

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

“Breakaway,” Big Mama

“Breakaway” is a track from Big Mama’s debut 2003 album, Like the Bible.

“Big Mama, Promo (Ask K-Pop),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed February 13, 2015, http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/385.

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

“Condition of My Heart,” Fly to the Sky

“Condition of My Heart” is a track from Fly to the Sky’s 2001 album, The Promise.

Image: “Fly To The Sky, Promo Profile (247 Asian Media),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed January 12, 2015,http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/332.

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

“I Want,” (ft BoA and Kangta), Fly to the Sky

“I Want” is a track from Fly to the Sky’s 2001 album, The Promise.

Image: “Fly to the Sky, Promo (Soompi),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed February 13, 2015,http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/436.

February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

“Everything,” Fly to the Sky

“Everything” is a track from Fly to the Sky’s 1999 album, Day by Day.

Image: “Fly To The Sky, Promo Profile (247 Asian Media),” Hallyu Harmony, accessed January 12, 2015,http://kpop.omeka.net/items/show/332.