Brand New Music Explained
BrandNew Music |
Native Name: | 브랜뉴 뮤직 |
Native Name Lang: | ko |
Type: | Private |
Predecessor: | IC Entertainment Brand New Production Brand New Stardom |
Key People: | Rhymer (founder & CEO) |
Industry: | Music |
Subsid: | Korean Roulette |
Foundation: | 17 May 2011 |
Location City: | Seoul |
Location Country: | South Korea |
Locations: | Bangbae, Seocho District |
Brand New Music (also stylized as BrandNew Music and initialized as BNM) is a South Korean hip hop company founded in 2011 by rapper .[1]
History
2003–2012: Founding and first-generation artists
Kim Se-hwan, known as Rhymer, founded the record label IC Entertainment in 2003 after having failed to establish a career as a rapper since his debut in 1995.[1] [2] The label later changed its name to Brand New Production.[3] In 2009, Brand New Production merged with Future Flow, a record label owned by rapper and producer Cho PD. The combined company was named Brand New Stardom.[1] [3]
Brand New Stardom split into two companies in 2011, with Cho PD founding Stardom Entertainment and Rhymer founding Brand New Music. Artists Verbal Jint, Tae Hye Young, BNR, Keeproots, A-Man, and Miss S followed Rhymer to the new label.[1] [3]
Following the split of Brand New Stardom in 2011, the newly founded Stardom Entertainment sued Brand New Music, saying that Oh Yoo-mi, a member of Miss S, was still contracted with Stardom. According to Brand New Music, the two companies had previously agreed that "neither company would restrict Miss $'s movement."[4]
Brand New Music released its first label collaboration, "Happy Brand New Year," at the end of 2012. Artists Verbal Jint, Phantom, As One, Miss S, Swings, Shijin, and Bumkey all contributed to the single.[5] It reached #24 on Korea's Gaon Digital Chart.[6]
2013–2016: second-generation artists
In January 2013, Brand New Music launched its own Internet show, Brand New Live.[7] That summer, rapper San E left major music label JYP Entertainment and joined Brand New Music.[8] He has since become one of the most awarded artists in the label and one of the most successful rappers in Korean mainstream media.[9] [10]
In early 2014, the label released its second collaboration, "You Make Me Feel Brand New", featuring Verbal Jint, San. E, Bumkey, Kanto, Swings and Phantom. The song samples the 1974 American soul hit song of the same name by The Stylistics.[11] The single reached #13 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[12] Later that year, R&B singer C-Luv (now known as Taewan) joined the label, having debuted ten years prior under Rhymer's Brand New Production label.[13] A few months later, rapper Swings left the label to focus on his own record label, Just Music Entertainment.[14] In December, the label released "Brand New Day," its third collaboration, which featured Verbal Jint, San E, Phantom, As One, P-Type, Taewan, Kang Min-hee (of Miss $), Kanto, Champagne & Candle, Yang Da-il and DJ IT.[15] The song reached #30 on the Gaon Digital Chart.[16] The year ended with Bumkey of the group Troy being indicted for dealing illegal drugs. Bumkey denied the allegations and was found not guilty in a trial the following year.[17] [18]
Several artists joined Brand New Music in 2015, including Eluphant, Gree, Pretty Brown, and Unpretty Rapstar 2 contestant KittiB.[19] [20] [21] [22] Brand New Music released its fourth label collaboration, "Heat It Up" in December. The song featured San E, Verbal Jint, Bumkey, Hanhae, Kanto, Kang Min-hee, Yang Da-il and Candle.[23]
2016 saw new additions to the label including the Esbee, Chancellor, and actor Yang Dong-geun who raps under the name YDG.[24] [25] [26]
2017–present: Sub-label and third-generation artists
In 2017, Brand New Music launched its indie sub-label "Korean Roulette", led by Kiggen as president. The first act to sign under it was the duo SBGB.[27] In July 2017, Brand New formed a duo MXM.[28]
On May 22, 2019, Brand New debuted their first idol group AB6IX, with Lee Dae-hwi, Park Woo-jin, Kim Dong-hyun and Jeon Woong among the members.[29] On October 29, Brand New debuted BDC.[30] On December 26, Han Dong-geun signed an exclusive contract with the company.[31]
On August 31, 2020, artist Lee Eun-sang, formerly of X1, made his solo debut.[32]
On April 20, 2022, Brand New debuted their third boy group Younite.[33]
Artists
Soloists
Groups
Producers
- 9999
- Assbrass
- Dong Ne-hyeong
- Elapse
- LISHBEATS
- MasterKey
- NOMAD
- On The Road
- Won Young-heon
- XEPY
Independent artists
Korean Roulette
Former artists
Discography
Concerts
- Brand New Year 2015 (December 12, 2015)
- Brand New World Seoul (September 22, 2017)
- Brand New Year 2017 Brand New Season (December 22, 2017)
See also
Notes and References
- News: Um. Dong-jin. Rhymer finds success after years of struggle. 6 July 2017. Korea JoongAng Daily. JoongAng Ilbo. 4 May 2015. 23 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211223165139/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/article/article.aspx?aid=3003745. live.
- Web site: Rhymer. Brand New Music. ko. 31 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160325042037/http://www.brandnewmusic.co.kr/artist/rhymer/about#. 2016-03-25. dead.
- Web site: South Korean Rappers Verbal Jint And San E Plan Tokyo Showcase Concert For Next Month. 20 October 2015. KpopStarz. 31 March 2016. 16 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160416211238/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/250086/20151020/san-e-verbal-jint-concert.htm. live.
- News: Stardom Entertainment files lawsuit against Brand New Music over Miss $'s new single. 6 July 2017. Allkpop. Allkpop. 27 September 2012. 6 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106223224/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/09/stardom-entertainment-files-lawsuit-against-brand-new-music-over-miss-s-new-single. live.
- News: Brand New Music releases "Happy Brand New Year" MV. 31 March 2016. Allkpop. Allkpop. 5 December 2012. 22 December 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171222105435/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/12/brand-new-music-releases-happy-brand-new-year-mv. live.
- Web site: 2012년 50주차 Digital Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. 31 March 2016. 26 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180926211715/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=50&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
- News: Brand New Music launches the first episode of their reality series 'Brand New LIVE'. January 31, 2013. Allkpop. September 20, 2013. January 6, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106223225/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/01/brand-new-music-launches-the-first-episode-of-their-reality-series-brand-new-live. live.
- Web site: San E signs with Brand New Music after parting ways with JYPE + releases "Rap Circus" MV. June 3, 2013. Allkpop. 31 March 2016. 8 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180108004103/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/06/san-e-signs-with-brand-new-music-after-parting-ways-with-jype-releases-rap-circus-mv. live.
- Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Hip hop getting more popular in Korea – San E. February 13, 2016. The Manila Bulletin. 31 March 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160317193731/http://www.mb.com.ph/exclusive-hip-hop-getting-more-popular-in-korea-san-e/. 17 March 2016.
- Web site: San E and Raina achieve an all-kill with 'A Midsummer Night's Sweetness'. June 12, 2014. Allkpop. 31 March 2016. 12 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170612170357/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/06/san-e-and-raina-achieve-an-all-kill-with-a-midsummer-nights-sweetness. live.
- Web site: Verbal Jint, Phantom, San E, and Other Makes Us Feels "Feel BRAND NEW" in New MV. January 13, 2014. Soompi. 31 March 2016.
- Web site: Digital Chart, January 19-25, 2014. Gaon. 31 March 2016. 5 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150205194724/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=04&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: C-Luv Joins Brand New Entertainment with Verbal Jint, San E, and Bumkey. April 8, 2014. KpopStarz. April 4, 2016. July 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728170343/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/87144/20140408/c-luv-brand-new-entertainment-rhymer.htm. live.
- Web site: Swings Leaves Brand New Music to Focus on His Own Agency Just Music. 29 August 2014. Soompi. 31 March 2016.
- Web site: Editor's Pick: On 'Brand New Day' Verbal Jint And San E Join Forces With Their Labelmates To Create Greatness. 5 December 2014. KpopStarz. 31 March 2016. 28 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170728180008/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/147415/20141205/brand-new-day-verbal-jint-san-e.htm. live.
- Web site: Digital Chart, December 14-20,2016. Gaon. 31 March 2016. 8 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108133950/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=51&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: Bumkey under suspicion of allegedly aiding in drug dealing + agency to issue official statement. December 10, 2014. Allkpop. 31 March 2016. 12 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160412024627/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/12/bumkey-under-suspicion-of-allegedly-aiding-in-drug-dealing-agency-to-issue-official-statement. live.
- Web site: Bumkey Ruled Not Guilty on Drug Dealing and Administering Charges. April 19, 2015. Soompi. 31 March 2016. 15 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160415105028/http://www.soompi.com/2015/04/19/bumkey-ruled-not-guilty-on-drug-dealing-and-administering-charges/. live.
- Web site: Hip-Hop Duo Eluphant Officially Joins Record Label Brand New Music. January 16, 2015. KpopStarz. April 4, 2016. January 22, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180122001041/http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/164448/20150116/eluphant-is-now-officially-a-member-of-brand-new-music.htm. live.
- Web site: Kim Gu Ra's son Kim Dong Hyun to debut in the first half of this year as 'GREE' under Brand New Music. 25 February 2015. Allkpop. April 4, 2016. 2 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170102175336/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/02/kim-gu-ras-son-kim-dong-hyun-to-debut-in-the-first-half-of-this-year-as-gree-under-brand-new-music. live.
- Web site: Pretty Brown (프리티브라운). KBS World Radio. 2 April 2016. 21 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180121125830/http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_artist_detail.htm?No=109951. live.
- News: Unpretty Rapstar 2 contestant KittiB signs with Brand New Music. 17 November 2015. Hip Hop Kr. November 17, 2015. 18 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151118234106/http://hiphopkr.com/news/unpretty-rapstar-2-contestant-kittib-signs-with-brand-new-music/. live.
- Web site: Brand New Music's artists incl. San E, Verbal Jint and more 'Heat It Up' in new MV. 8 December 2015. Allkpop. 4 April 2015. 6 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106021702/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/12/brand-new-musics-artists-incl-san-e-verbal-jint-and-more-heat-it-up-in-new-mv. live.
- Web site: Check out Esbee's MV for 'I Just Wanna Sing' feat. Hanhae!. 16 February 2016. Allkpop. 30 March 2016. 6 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106032421/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/02/check-out-esbees-mv-for-i-just-wanna-sing-feat-hanhae. live.
- News: Chancellor, Formerly Known As One Way Chance, Joins BRAND NEW MUSIC. Koreaboo. 24 March 2016. 24 March 2016. 25 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160325002858/http://www.koreaboo.com/news/chancellor-formerly-known-as-one-way-chance-joins-brand-new-music/. live.
- Web site: Yang Dong Geun joins BrandNew Music for his activities as a rapper. 6 March 2016. Koreaboo. 30 March 2016. 29 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161029235854/http://www.koreaboo.com/news/129069/. live.
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