Wednesday, January 03, 2007

My Newest K-pop Craze No. 2

Bobby Kim

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usKorean name: Kim Do-kyun
Date of birth: January 12th, 1973
Physique: 176cm, 66kg
Hobbies: Baseball, drinking
(doozy: Drinking is one of his hobbies?! Drinking tea and fruit juice, right? Right..)

Bobby Kim debuted in 1994. Kim after a short stint as rapper and singer of Dr. Reggae, the first Korean reggae group, Kim went behind the scenes to write and produce songs for artists like Sechskies, Drunk Tiger and T in the late '90s. It was only in 2001 that Kim returned to the stage as part of hip-hop trio Bugga Kingz with rappers GanD and Juvie. Though their first album was not a commercial success, it was recognized by fans and critics alike for its unique and stylish branding of hip-hop and soul. In 2004 Kim released the solo album, Beats Within My Soul, a critically acclaimed effort that earned him a Korean Music Award that year. Today Kim continues to perform with Bugga Kingz, who released their second album The Renaissance last year, as well as a solo artist. Bugga Kingz members as well as members of the Movement Crew, a group of hip hop artists that include Tiger JK of Drunken Tiger, Dynamic Duo, T and others, are expected to make guest appearances.
Source: KBS World Radio

"Let Me Say Goodbye"
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"Falling In Love Again"
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I was first introduced to Bobby Kim's music through the OST of Fashion 70s and thought, "Wow. What an interesting style and unique voice!" After listening to his recent album entitled Follow Your Soul, I am a fan. This 3rd album is terrific.

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