MINO X BOBBY, the winners who became the icon of hip-hop [Debut of MOBB]
[OSEN=정준화 기자] This two have broken the prejudice against “idol rappers”. They beat underground rappers who disrespected idol rappers in rapper competition show “Show Me the Money” of Mnet, solely with their own talent. This is the story of WINNER’s SONG MINHO and iKON’s BOBBY who have become the icon of hip-hop.
The two’s victory has exerted great influence in the music scene. After BOBBY became the winner of “Show Me the Money 3” and SONG MINHO became the runner-up of “Show Me the Money 4”, people’s perspective of idol singers has substantially changed. The two proved the fact that idol rappers are not just pretty boys who spit out a few words in a “commercially-produced” boy bands. Then, they got recognized not only by the public but also by rival rappers.
Of course, their talent was not built just overnight. Since the days of debut survival audition “WIN” aired on Mnet, the two competed against each other while working together as close colleagues, exchanging big influences. Then, SONG MINHO joined WINNER and BOBBY joined iKON to build diverse experiences on the stage. In short, the two gained solid talent and skills in the process of going through hard-training and survival competition for debut.
Such two men have now teamed up together. The new team of SONG MINHO and BOBBY, named “MOBB”, is carrying out three-day-long bold debut project of releasing solo tracks of each one first and then releasing the team’s new songs.
BOBBY laid the foundation for the success of the project first, presenting his flagship energetic and bold flow and witty lyrics. BOBBY made a successful solo debut by releasing his solo track “HOLUP!” on September 7 at 0AM. The song is staying in top ranks on the real-time charts of a variety of music-streaming websites. .
The song boasts monstrously intense mood and mesmerizing repeat part. Its lyrics are straightforward and outspoken. Just as the lyrics that say “This song will make everyone feel drunken”, BOBBY’s rap and manly appeal mesmerize listeners like strong liquor.
SONG MINHO is as fascinating as BOBBY. He is revealing his irresistible appeal in new song “BODY” released on September 8. The song is subtly and delicately appealing, just as the title itself indicates. SONG MINHO’s flagship comfortable flow creates perfectly harmony, revealing his charisma. The perfect combination between rap and hook of catchy melody is also so fresh and fascinating.
The encounter of such two differentiated artists is expected to create a big synergy. The climax of the three-day-long promotion will be the release of double digital single “HIT ME” and “FULL HOUSE” on September 9.
Not only the two’s fans but also music industry insiders are paying keen attention to the synergy to be created by “MOBB”.
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