Heartbreaker – G-Dragon ft. Flo-Rida
G-Dragon has been on a lucky spree lately. In the past few months, he has avoided jail time for supposedly performing age-restricted songs at an all-ages concert and had plagarism charges dropped by Sony USA. Now the tables have turned and the chameleon of an artist has managed to score Flo-Rida -- the very artist he was accused of plagiarizing -- on a remake of "Heartbreaker." Flo-Rida might sound slightly awkward, but it does make for a great HipTronik partnership between East and West, not to mention we get new lyrics by G-Dragon himself. What's next for G-Dragon? A collaboration album perhaps?
A Boy – G-Dragon
G-Dragon is back on the scene with "A Boy", the latest single from his solo album "Heartbreaker." The track brings us the light and airy side of HipTronik, and G-Dragon's high-pitched vocals are at times reminiscent of Pharrell. The graphic-heavy music video was meant to be released over three months ago but was put on hold due to technical difficulties during production. G-Dragon himself has been plagued by plagiarism accusations and thinly veiled insults from Korea's underground hip hop community over the past few months, but we'd like to think that this track holds its own. It's not as intense as his past singles, but it hits that sweet spot all the same.
Where U At – Taeyang
Though it seems like every member of Korean boy band sensation Big Bang is pursuing a solo career lately, Taeyang is actually already working on releasing his second album. The first single to drop since the 2008 release of "HOT", "Where U At", showcases RnB vocals and choreography that would give Chris Brown a run for his money. But while he stays true to his HipTronik roots (thanks in part to producer Park Teddy), Taeyang embraces an entirely different persona than that of band mate G-Dragon. Without being flashy or obtuse, Taeyang manages to deliver a solid performance--so much so that his video is already receiving praise from those who have never before listened to Korean pop. A sign of things to come, perhaps?
Breathe – G-Dragon
G-Dragon is easily the king of Korean hiptronik, not to mention our guilty pleasure. He’s just dropped the video to “Breathe” off his first full-length solo album “Heartbreaker.” The track is a definite hit, garnering positive attention from fans and netizens alike. The quick success comes as a beacon of hope for the YG label, as G-Dragon and several of his labelmates have been under scrutiny for possible plagiarism in recent months. “Breathe,” however, is free from accusation, so enjoy G-Dragon's electro-charged, uncanny flow as much as you like.
Heartbreaker – G-Dragon
As if he had to remind us, G-Dragon (of Big Bang fame) once again firmly establishes his place as the master of hiptronik in his latest release, “Heartbreaker.” The title single from his first solo effort, “Heartbreaker” doesn’t feature as much rapping as we have come to expect from the fashion chameleon (check out the newly bleached hair), still he has no qualms about using the autotune button. This is an addictive track complete with the rhythm and lyrics sure to speak to anyone who has had their own heartbreaker to contend with.
Rain is Fallin’ – W-inds ft. G-Dragon
Until recently, prolific Japanese boy band W-inds has been well known for their power ballads and pop standards. Now they’re throwing a wrench into all that with their most recent single, “Rain is fallin’,” featuring none other than G-Dragon of BIGBANG fame. For their latest video, the once mild W-inds don neon attire, sunglasses, and choreography all their own.
G-Dragon (who has been solicited by the boy band for a collaboration since last year) brings with him the hiptronik vibe BIGBANG is known for, but manages to entwine it W-inds' pop vibe so seamlessly you almost forget that they haven’t been doing it the entire time.
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