I am a huge fan of Korean Hip Hop and this album was a special introductory to the genre for me. It still to this day remains my favorite Hip Hop album of all time. It is the best example of what Epik High as a group could accomplish and its size and scope push the boundaries of what can be considered a Hip Hop/Rap album. While I enjoy a large of amount of Western Hip Hop, Korea seems to understand how this genre is an art form and not purely a disposable money maker as it has become in the States. Epik High may have their fair share of controversy and dissenters but they remain an influential force in the music industry and can be compared to pioneers in the country like Seo Taiji, Drunken Tiger, Dynamic Duo and many others. Wether you are fan of rap or not, I promise you that this album at least breaks down some conventions that the genre too often depends on. Enjoy and more to come if you all like it! The entire album is streamed curtesy of youtube user MrChosonWind below! THANK YOU! 2007 seems like ancient history now.
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