Skip to main content

Former 'K-pop Star 5' Singer - Lexie Liu - Now Signed with 88rising


U.S. media company, 88rising, announced a new addition to their label on June 19, with a tweet that read, "Introducing Lexie Liu Boxin to the 88rising gang." The tweet included a link to Lexie Liu's new video, "Like A Mercedes," which dropped on the 88rising YouTube channel.


The 19-year-old singer-songwriter from China, might be a familiar face for some kpop fans. According to media reports, in 2015, she participated in K-pop Star 5, a South Korean competition show, where agencies hold auditions to find potential kpop stars. She came in fourth place, and was offered a deal with one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, YG Entertainment, but she later declined.

The singer's debut single and mv for 88rising, "Like A Mercedes," centers around a cyberpunk virtual reality storyline, with R&B and melodic hip-hop sounds in English and Chinese. It premiered first with i-D magazine. Check out the visual below, and purchase or stream the track on digital platforms.


Labels:

Popular On INLet'sGo!

Rapper Shotta Spence Shares his Mother's Story

Shotta Spence, the 21-year-old up and coming rapper from New Jersey, shared part of his mother's journey from Vietnam, on Instagram, on Monday, September 4, as he wished her a Happy Birthday, and thanked her for supporting him as an artist. In his post, Shotta Spence (Spencer Lee) wrote that when his mother was a little girl in Vietnam,  "the communist North had taken everything from her family. During the war, her parents and siblings had to escape further south in a TANK. The South Vietnamese and the Americans were losing the war, and she got separated from her family in the chaos. U.S. soldiers evacuated her via "Operation Babylift" ... on the LAST flight out." Shotta Spence goes on to say that the flight his mother was originally supposed to be on, had gotten shot down.  "But by the grace of God she wound up in Ohio, then Washington Heights (NY) and got into fashion.. and the streets."  Shotta also adds that his mother didn't
Read more

Now Listening To: Mc Rebecca's Sexy Song - "Só Pra Você" featuring Gaab

Brazilian singer Mc Rebecca slows it down to a sensual grind in her summer release - "Só Pra Você," with rapper Gaab. The song hit streaming sites with a seductive video on June 18. It's the third single from her quarantine "Carentena" project. The artist, known for her funk carioca music or baile funk, has also dropped a titillating choreography video for "Só Pra Você." Check out both visuals below. The singer is slated to drop a new track- "Cupido," with DJ Zullu on September 25. 
Read more

NEW MUSIC: Michael Brun & Shirazee - "Love Me, Suffa"

Haitian DJ and record producer Michael Brun has teamed up once again with Benin native Afropop singer Shirazee for a new single titled "Love Me, Suffa." The two dropped the song along with an Official Lyric Visualizer on October 14. The new track follows their 2018 collaboration "Soweto." Check out "Love Me, Suffa" below. How I made my new song Love Me, Suffa ❤️ @Shirazeeonline pic.twitter.com/sCqjPkOAsy — Michaël Brun (@MichaelBrun) October 25, 2020
Read more

NEW MUSIC: FYVE Drops Debut Album - "NINE TO FYVE"

Spitting bars on intense and chill hip-hop melodic beats, South Korean rapper/songwriter FYVE released his debut album "NINE TO FYVE" on January 12 under Dynasty Muzik. The LP includes a mixture of authentic vibes, including an infusion of electrifying rock. Check it out below.
Read more

Golden Changes Name Back to G.Soul After Contract Ends With H1GHR MUSIC

Days after record label H1GHR MUSIC announced its contract with singer Golden had come to an end, the artist on Sunday, January 10, tweeted on Twitter he was changing his stage name back to G.Soul.   The singer Kim Ji-hyun, had been going by the moniker Golden since December 2019 . But fans first got to know the South Korean soulful artist as G.Soul, when he debuted under JYP Entertainment with the release of his EP "Coming Home" in 2015. His debut came after training under JYP for 15 years. In 2017, G.Soul left JYP and joined H1GHR MUSIC, where he released "Circles," "Hate Everything" and "Another Sad Love Song." With the departure from H1GHR MUSIC, the singer is reminding fans to support his work on his YouTube channel. Check it out below. pic.twitter.com/MJPUeqTJ4Z — G (@lmlliGLDN) January 10, 2021 We are in deep regret to inform you that Golden's contract has ended with H1GHR MUSIC. We would like to sincerely thank Golden for his ama
Read more

Hi-Lite Records' Rapper Paloalto Drops New Track- "ENERGY"

Days after hitting the stage with his Hi-Lite Records labelmates for a "Legacy" livestream concert , former CEO rapper, and founder of the company, Paloalto, dropped a new single on November 8, with a visual directed by SUSHIVISUAL, titled "ENERGY."  The artist wants 'positive energy.' Check it out below.
Read more

Hip-Hop Fans Fall for MINO Again After New Album Drop - "TAKE"

South Korean rapper MINO first got on the radar for many hip-hop fans during the fourth season of rap competition series  Show Me The Money in 2015, when he proved himself as being more than just an idol artist. Song Min-ho is the main rapper for the k-pop group WINNER, and he earned respect in the rap game, after securing a place with Team ZiPal under rappers Zico and Paloalto, along with Ja Mezz, AndUp and One on SMTM4 . During the show he even managed to impress Snoop Dogg during a Cypher Mission round. MINO made it to the finals with his skills on the mic, and finished the series as the runner up. Several songs and performances from the show became huge hits for him, including the catchy and fun "Okey Dokey," with ZICO, and "Fear" featuring Taeyang from BIGBANG.  But it wasn't just MINO 's lyricism and flow, it was also his style, confidence, swagger and rhythmicality, which earned him recognition and admiration. After the show, fans also saw a bit of t
Read more

NEW MUSIC: Kobel - "Wasted"

Independent artist Kobel has released his second double single. The South Korean singer dropped his two track "Wasted" on January 13. It includes the song "Falling Without You." Kobel says he's also going to be releasing more music more often. 
Read more

Cha Cha Malone and Chase Henny return With New Hot Single - "Love You Now"

H1GHR MUSIC's Cha Cha Malone has again dropped another joint single with artist Chase Henny. The two released their latest melodic collaboration - "Love You Now" on streaming sites on December 11. The song follows the rollout of their track "Selfish," which hit music sites back in March. Check out their new release below.
Read more

New Music: Woo - "Zip"

South Korean rapper Woo is back with a new single. The AOMG artist dropped his new track "Zip" on October 25. It follows the release of his "BLACK OUT" album in August, which includes the song and video "USED TO." Check out the new music below. 
Read more