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SONG of The Week: EXO - "Ya Ya Ya" - with a sample from SWV- “You’re the One”

It's that 90s sample that makes the song. On November 27, Kpop group EXO released their sixth album titled "OBSESSION." On it, the track "Ya Ya Ya," which samples American R&B trio-- SWV, and their 1996 hit-- “You’re the One.” The new song from EXO, "Ya Ya Ya," was co-produced by Dem Jointz, who’s previously worked with Dr. Dre, Anderson .Paak and ScHoolboy Q, according to Genius.com. The vocals on the song include the current six active members of the group... Sehun, Chen, Chanyeol, Kai, Baekhyun, and Suho. And it's the loop of that SWV sample throughout the track, that makes you want to hear the song over and over again, after you first hit play. The repeat-- for the club, campus, home or car. The track--the best on the "OBSESSION" project; making it our SONG OF THE WEEK. Check it out below.

Worth a Listen: EXO-SC debut Hip-Hop EP - "What a Life"

When you involve production from South Korean hip-hop industry heavy hitters, it's hard to go wrong on the final drop. On July 22, EXO's Chanyeol and Sehun released their debut EP as duo EXO-SC. The two are from nine-member South Korean–Chinese K-pop group - EXO, which is based in Seoul. The sub-unit's-- EXO-SC's new hip-hop album, "What a Life," was produced by hip-hop legend--Dynamic Duo's Gaeko, as well as Devine Channel, Aris Maggiani and AOMG's Gray. The duo also received an assist from Rhythm Power members Hangzoo and Boi B. The cross-over for the two K-pop SM Entertainment boy band members, includes a visual for two of the EP's three title tracks - "Just us 2" featuring Gaeko (produced by GRAY) and "What a Life" produced by Devine-Channel and Aris Maggiani. The Extended Play hits the mark, with summer anthems. Not surprising, coming from two artists who belong to one of the top K-pop groups in South Korea. Formed...

New Michael Jackson Tribute Video from Jason Derulo, LAY & NCT 127 - "Let's Shut Up and Dance"

In a video dedicated to Michael Jackson, American singer Jason Derulo teamed up with South Korean SM Entertainment kpop idols-- NCT 127 and LAY (from kpop group EXO). The collaboration for "Let's Shut Up and Dance" hit YouTube on February 21st, and the single hit music streaming sites on the 22nd. The song is the first single off a four-track EP titled "The Greatest Dancer," dedicated to the late King of Pop. According to the The Korea Times , the mini-album will be released on June 25, which marks the 10th anniversary of Jackson's death. The new music video from Jason Derulo, LAY and NCT 127 shows the global stars dancing Michael Jackson signature moves, as they sing shout-outs to women from around the world. Check out the video below. All my London girls come and show me something Hey... All my LA girls come and show me something, Hey... Ethiopian girls come and show me something, Come and show me something, Come on, Come on Jamaican girls want t...

Hip-Hop Artist Kris Wu Signs Deal With Universal Music Group

From kpop to global hip-hop. Former EXO member and actor, Kris Wu, has just signed a global record deal with Universal Music Group. According to UMG, under the agreement, future music will be released internationally, excluding Japan and Korea, through a partnership with Interscope Geffen A&M in the U.S., Island Records in the U.K. and Universal Music China, as well as UMG's operations in more than 60 countries. The 27-year-old was born in China, raised in Vancouver (Canada), and got his start in the entertainment world in South Korea, as part of the Korean-Chinese kpop group EXO, and its subgroup EXO-M under S.M. Entertainment. His style is melodic rap, and according to UMG, Kris is the only Chinese artist to reach No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes chart, with the release of the single "Deserve," featuring Travis Scott. As an actor, Kris Wu has starred in a number of films, including "XxX: Return of Xander Cage" with Vin Diesel. He's also a global br...