The fanbase platform Blip, operated by the music startup Space Oddity, has unveiled a special K-Hip-Hop Medley project, a series of covers reinterpreting classic Korean hip-hop songs, in collaboration with the hip-hop idol group YOUNG POSSE.
This project is part of the campaign titled “영파씨는 국힙의 딸내미 (Young Posse is the Daughter of Korean Hip-Hop),” spotlighting nine iconic tracks that defined the golden era of Korean hip-hop, spanning from the 1990s to the 2010s.
The songs covered were selected by votes within the cover evaluation group on the Blip app, with over 6,000 votes cast. The chosen tracklist includes songs that any Korean hip-hop fan would instantly recognize.
Among the selected tracks are:
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Come back home by Seo Taiji and Boys (1995),
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말해줘 (Dis-moi) by Jinusean (1997),
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HOT 뜨거 by 1TYM (2003),
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두근두근 레이싱 by Defconn (2004),
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Ring my bell by Dynamic Duo (2004),
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소외된 모두, 왼발을 한 보 앞으로! by Drunken Tiger (2005),
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충분히 예뻐 (Pretty Enough) by Verbal Jint (2012),
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Aqua Man by Beenzino (2012),
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And July by Heize (2016).
What drew particular attention was that over half of the tracks were released before 2009, well before the birth of JI EUN, the youngest member of YOUNG POSSE, who averages just 18 years old. The multi-generational selection, combined with carefully crafted performances in YOUNG POSSE’s own style, earned widespread praise. The production also featured customized sets matching each song, giving the project a polished, professional-show quality far beyond typical covers.
The video quickly generated a strong response, surpassing the promised target of 100 comments in just one day for a busking event. Netizens commented: “It would be amazing if this was available for streaming,” “These YOUNG POSSE-style covers really breathe new life into K-hip-hop,” and “I’d really love to see this live at a busking performance!” Some fans even expressed hopes for the group to collaborate with original hip-hop artists.
Praised as a “legendary cover,” this content also builds high anticipation for YOUNG POSSE’s variety project, “Young Posse is the Daughter of Korean Hip-Hop.”
Furthermore, this project began with poster releases, followed by street interviews conducted by the members themselves with citizens on the theme of hip-hop. Since then, every Wednesday, a campaign to recruit “Supporters for Saving Korean Hip-Hop” has been launched, along with free distribution of kits containing stickers related to YOUNG POSSE and hip-hop, marking the official start of the project’s activities.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Space Oddity
