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New Music & MV: JJANGYOU - "115"

By Nefertiti Jenkins

South Korean rapper/singer JJANGYOU is showing his artistic vision in his latest music video and single release. The visual for his new song, "115," dropped on November 15. The Hukky Shibaseki produced track includes an intro on piano keys, and a funky electric guitar solo from inside a warehouse. Check out the production above. 

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