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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
i-dle's Soyeon and R.Tee drop banging collab: Debut track for latter's new agency
BLACKPINK's producer and i-dle Soyeon have partnered up for a collaboration of a lifetime! has officially launched his independent label, and the first track released under his label is coming from none other than Soyen. Here's what we know so far. Soyeon joins hands with for the label's debut track Soyeon and have officially collaborated for 'Damdadi', which has marked the beginning of the latter's agency in the Korean entertainment industry. The track itself was shared online August, 10, and has since then managed to garner almost 30k views already! The upbeat track feature the duo trying out a new genre with pophouse genre track. It is also shared that the song isd irectly inspired by the 1980s song that was rleleased by the dame name! The song is a collaboration between classical music, upbeat punk, as well as Seoyeon's iconic rapping part, making it a ful package for fans to enjoy. The artist revealed that the song's main purpose is to present the original version in a new and uniques sense. He also however wants to reserved and keep the original song's vibe the same. Fans react As the song dropped on August 10, fans of the idols took to online platforms and fan forums in order to share their opinions and excitement about the release. One fan commented, 'She served face, she served vocal, she served dance, she served everything', while another shared, 'Jeon Soyeon is the true ace of kpop.. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo the world will be more peaceful if we start accepting that sooner'. Another fan commented under the original music video, saying, 'Soyeon always surprises me. She's just too good. produced a banger and chose the perfect feat'. About R-Tee is one of the most prolific music producers in the Korean entertainment industry. He is responsible for hits like BLACKPINK's 'Playing With Fire' and 'Kill This Love', as well as BIG BANG's 'Fxxk It' and Jeon Somi's 'Fast Forward'.
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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
[Herald Interview] Blackpink producer R.Tee seeks to shape the future of electronic music
Versatile musician hopes to make electronic music a familiar part of Korea's cultural landscape Standing in the heart of his sleek, dimly lit studio, producer and DJ Kim Jung-gu -- better known as -- is framed by towering high-end speakers as he scrolls through tracks on twin monitors, searching for a one to play. Then 'Switch Out' bursts from the speakers -- a surge of pulsating techno and vibrant synths, pulling the body into its relentless rhythm. "Switch Out" is a track in his double single, dropped Sunday, which also includes "Damdadi," featuring vocals by Soyeon of I-dle. It's the start of a new chapter for the 35-year-old, long regarded as one of K-pop's most sought-after producers and the creative force behind mega-hits including Blackpink's 'Pink Venom,' 'How You Like That,' Lisa's 'Money' and Big Bang's 'FXXK It.' "If I previously focusead solely on producing music, now I will take on a larger role as a performer by actively releasing new songs, especially electronic music, under my name every one to two months, maintaining a steady flow of fresh work," told reporters in an interview on Friday at his agency in Seoul's Seongsu-dong. Leaving behind his legacy as a K-pop hit-maker, the 35-year-old parted ways with The Black Label -- a hip-hop label headed by producer Teddy, who crafted hit songs for Blackpink, 2NE1 and Big Bang -- and ventured on a new journey by establishing his own label, RTST Label, in July this year. "I was at The Black Label for about 10 years, since 2016. Looking back, I gave it my all -- or should I say, my entire youth? Along the way, I built deep friendships and gained a lot of musical knowledge and skills," he said. The single is latest foray into showcasing the power and accessibility of electronic music. "I really love electronic music, and I strongly believe in the power of electronic music as a genre, in particular its unique energy, which is so powerful it can even make someone lying in a hospital bed smile. I want to share this energy with others." "When people hear this song and other electronic music I will release in the future, I hope they'll say, 'Wow, there's someone in Korea who can make this kind of music,'" he said, adding, "Electronic music is not a difficult genre to listen to." "As an avid fan of electronic music, I would have to say that it's not easy for the general public to enjoy the genre casually because that often means going to lounges or clubs -- even if they don't drink -- and that's a bit inconvenient. Whereas in Amsterdam, for example, electronic music plays in cafes, making it part of daily life," said. "It might sound a bit overblown, but my goal is to create cultural content in Korea that gives electronic music that same kind of familiar, accessible presence so that more people can enjoy it comfortably. And I am confident about that," the musician added. He also expressed his confidence in the new single. "'Damdadi' was written in April last year, and I wrote more than 20 songs trying to come up with something better, but I couldn't. So I think people will like this song," he said. As for "Switch Out," said it's something unlike anything people have heard before -- a gift to electronic music fans that can make their listening experiences more dynamic.
Korea Herald
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Blackpink producer R.Tee launches independent label
New single 'Damdadi,' featuring I-dle's Soyeon, to drop Sunday Producer and DJ known for crafting megahit songs for Blackpink and Big Bang, has now launched RTST Label. "I have officially launched RTST Label, an independent music label built on pure love for music. It is a small step, but a meaningful one. Much love to everyone who has shown support," the producer wrote via Instagram on July 28. A well-known DJ, said he aims to build a label that also leads global DJing projects. "In addition to music, I have plans to support and nurture talented artists in other fields. Please look forward to the new challenges we will undertake with RTST Label," he said. A new single titled "Damdadi," featuring vocals by Soyeon of I-dle and produced by will be released under RTST Label on Sunday. The 35-year-old is known for producing music for K-pop A-listers, including "Fxxk It" by Big Bang, as well as Blackpink's "Playing with Fire" and "Lovesick Girls." He is also famous for his appearance on Season 11 of Mnet rap competition "Show Me the Money" in 2022, producing "My Way" and "Ugly Duckling."
