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Rapid Reviews: FIESTAR — ‘Black Label’
FIESTAR is another sad tale of a girl group grossly underutilized. In this Rapid Review Jess unpacks “Black Label,” a surprisingly hard album to review. [Read More]
Music
Global
LAY Zhang Release 2nd Half To “LIT” Album
LAY has released the second half of his latest album, “LIT.” The ambitious album is an open invitation for listeners to get to know the real LAY Zhang. [Read More]
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Rapid Review: Ladies’ Code –‘Bad Girl’ & ‘Pretty Pretty’
Ladies’ Code is an absolute force to be reckoned with. Their first two EPs, “Bad Girl” and “Pretty Prety” prove these ladies were set to make a huge impact prior to the tragic passing of members RiSe and EunB in 2014. [Read More]
Global
Lay Zhang Releases Summer Anthem ‘BOOM’
With summer upon us, the race for the song of the season is heating up. While there are numerous artists working for the title, a [Read More]
Hallyu Wave
Rapid Review: 4Minute –‘Volume Up’
Jess continues her exporation of dynamic girl group albums with 4Minute. “Volume Up” tickles the nostalgia for simpler times in K-pop. [Read More]
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Mad Scientist Moments: VIXX, the Concept Kings
VIXX are the unquestionable Concept Kings. I explore exactly what makes these six young men Mad Scientists (besides the meaning of their name). [Read More]
Entertainment
MACG Playlist: Songs I’m Currently Listening To
When I do these playlists, I try my best to be balanced and not overload them with my favorites. But this time I wanted to share songs I have on repeat. [Read More]
Entertainment
MACG Playlist: Black Producers
With June being Black Music Month, and amidst all the turmoil, it’s only natural to want to look at the Black producers who currently shape the Hallyu Wave. [Read More]
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Rapid Review: EXID’s “Hippity Hop”
This week Jess goes back in time to one of K-pop’s most underrated debut albums: EXID’s “Hippity Hop.” Spoiler Alert: It’s her highest rated album so far! [Read More]
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Mad Scientist Moments: Shinee
On the morning of their 11th Anniversary, I thought it only fitting to explore what makes SHINee vocal Mad Scientists! [Read More]