Dynamic Duo
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Dynamic Duo is a Korean hip hop duo, made up of members Choiza and Gaeko. Unlike the rough and off beat sound of their past group, CB Mass
, Dynamic Duo changed their style to a more audience-friendly sound with a brighter ambiance. They debuted with the album Taxi Driver, which was released on May 17, 2004, and it became the best selling hip hop album in South Korea that year recording 50,000 sales in its first month of release. Their second album, Double Dynamite - Operating Manual won them their first Best Hiphop Album in the prestigious Korean Popular Music Awards in 2005. After their success, they formed a record label named Amoeba Culture. Gaeko and Choiza have expressed distaste at the recent surge in "radio-friendly rap musicians like Cho PD and MC Mong" and they have tried to maintain credibility by limiting their work to appearances at clubs, concerts, music videos and cable TV whilst avoiding TV appearances which are popular in Korea amongst musicians striving for commercial appeal. They have released five albums to date.
along with Sixpoint and ZASON who joined in 1998. Within a year, Sixpoint left the group to concentrate on his studies, and the group disbanded. That same year, Choiza and Gaeko met Curbin and created a new group, CB Mass
. The group debuted in 2000 and released a CD to moderate success. They later released a second CD, but the producer Curbin was caught stealing all the profit of the album for himself. CB Mass broke up in 2003 because of the incident. In December 2003, the two friends decided to start a group on their own and named it Dynamic Duo.
where he studied hotel management. He lists his hobbies as reviewing movies and building computers.
. His hobby is listed as drawing and building models. He is also a talented painter.
, Stevie Wonder
and Marvin Gaye
.
, DJ Friz, sixpoint, Brown Eyed Soul, Gary from Leessang
, Jeon Jei Deok, Lee Jeok, Tiger JK
, Juvie Train from Buga Kingz, Doggee from All-black, Noh Hong Cheol, T
, Gwon Gibeom, Paloalto
, BMK
, P-type and The Quiett. On their 3rd album Enlightened, YDG
, Bada, Brown Eye Soul's Na Ul, Bubble Sisters' Arom, and Bobby Kim all made guest appearances. While on their 5th album Band of Dynamic Brothers, Gang San-Ae, 0cd, Garie, Bumky, E-Sens, Simon D, Topbob and Kim C
all featured.
CB Mass
CB Mass was a Korean hip hop group featuring members Choiza, , Gaeko and Curbin. Choiza and Gaeko originally met in the sixth grade but before forming CB Mass they began an underground hip hop group named kod along with Sixpoint and ZASON, who joined in 1998...
, Dynamic Duo changed their style to a more audience-friendly sound with a brighter ambiance. They debuted with the album Taxi Driver, which was released on May 17, 2004, and it became the best selling hip hop album in South Korea that year recording 50,000 sales in its first month of release. Their second album, Double Dynamite - Operating Manual won them their first Best Hiphop Album in the prestigious Korean Popular Music Awards in 2005. After their success, they formed a record label named Amoeba Culture. Gaeko and Choiza have expressed distaste at the recent surge in "radio-friendly rap musicians like Cho PD and MC Mong" and they have tried to maintain credibility by limiting their work to appearances at clubs, concerts, music videos and cable TV whilst avoiding TV appearances which are popular in Korea amongst musicians striving for commercial appeal. They have released five albums to date.
Members
Choiza and Gaeko have a long history together. They met in 6th grade and have shared much of their lives together allowing them to connect in ways that few groups are able to. Before starting Dynamic Duo, they were part of the underground hip hop group kodKod
Kod is a text editor for Mac OS X. Written by Rasmus Andersson, a Facebook engineer, Kod is designed to be fitted specifically to Mac OS X's architecture....
along with Sixpoint and ZASON who joined in 1998. Within a year, Sixpoint left the group to concentrate on his studies, and the group disbanded. That same year, Choiza and Gaeko met Curbin and created a new group, CB Mass
CB Mass
CB Mass was a Korean hip hop group featuring members Choiza, , Gaeko and Curbin. Choiza and Gaeko originally met in the sixth grade but before forming CB Mass they began an underground hip hop group named kod along with Sixpoint and ZASON, who joined in 1998...
. The group debuted in 2000 and released a CD to moderate success. They later released a second CD, but the producer Curbin was caught stealing all the profit of the album for himself. CB Mass broke up in 2003 because of the incident. In December 2003, the two friends decided to start a group on their own and named it Dynamic Duo.
Choiza
Choi Jae-ho was born 17 March 1980 (age 31) in South Korea. He attended Sejong UniversitySejong University
Sejong University is a private university located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The history of Sejong University dates to 1940 when a trust established the Kyung Sung Humanities Institute...
where he studied hotel management. He lists his hobbies as reviewing movies and building computers.
Gaeko
Kim Yoon-sung was born 14 January 1981 (age 31) in South Korea and attended Hongik UniversityHongik University
Hongik University, usually known as "Hongdae" for short, is a private university in the Mapo-gu district of central Seoul, South Korea with a second campus in Jochiwon, Chungcheongnam-do. Hongik University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs...
. His hobby is listed as drawing and building models. He is also a talented painter.
The Movement
Dynamic Duo is also part of the Movement, a Korean hip-hop crew, which includes several other well-known hip-hop artists:- Bizzy
- Buga Kingz - Bobby Kim, Juvie Train, Gan-D
- David Kempo Han
- DJ JHiG
- Dok2Dok2Dok2 a.k.a Gonzo Tha Notorious Kid or The Dirty South Korean is a South Korean rapper and producer. At the young age of 16, Dok2 was a former member of Korean hip hop group ALL BLACK with fellow child rapper, Microdot...
- Double K
- Drunken TigerDrunken TigerDrunken Tiger is a critically acclaimed Korean/American hip hop group which debuted in 1999 and has since released eight albums.As of 2009, Drunken Tiger's central figure is Korean American Tiger JK...
- Tiger JKTiger JKSeo Jung-kwon better known by his stage name Tiger JK is a Korean American rapper, producer, songwriter, enterprenuer, and founding member of Drunken Tiger. He is the founder and former CEO of Jungle Entertainment an imprint distributed by CJ E&M... - Dynamic Duo - Gaeko & Choiza
- Epik HighEpik HighEpik High is a South Korean indie hip hop group from Seoul, South Korea. The group is composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz...
- TabloTabloDaniel Armand Lee, whose Korean name is Lee Seon-Woong , is more commonly known by his stage name Tablo . He is a hip hop musician, rap artist, songwriter and lyricist. He is best known as the rapper and leader of the South Korean hip hop group Epik High...
, Mithra JinMithra JinChoi Jin , more commonly known by the stage name Mithra Jin , is a Korean hip hop musician, rap artist, and lyricist. He is the second MC of the group Epik High.- Biography :...
, DJ TukutzDJ TukutzDJ Tukutz is a DJ, Producer, songwriter. He is best known as the DJ of the South Korean hip hop group Epik High.- Biography :... - Eun Ji WonEun Ji WonEun Ji Won is a Korean rapper, Host, dancer, composer and former leader of Korean Hip hop group Sechs Kies . Sechs Kies was divided into The Black Kies, which were the three rappers and The White Kies which were the vocalists...
- Explicit Linez aka EXP
- Insane Deegie
- LeessangLeessangLeessang is a South Korean Hip-hop duo, composed of Kang Hee-gun and Gil Seong-joon . Formed in 2002, Leessang is known for its collaborations with Drunken Tiger, Yoon Mi Rae, Big Mama King, Hwayobi, and many others. Leessang is composed of one vocalist and one rapper...
- Gary, Gil - MC K
- Micki Eyes
- Mongo Fresh
- Roscoe Umali
- Sean2Slow
- TTasha ReidTasha Reid , better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae , is an R&B singer and rapper.- Early life :Reid was born to a South Korean mother, and an African American father...
- Yoon Mi-Rae - ThanosThanosThanos is a fictional character that appears in comic books and other media published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin....
- Xrae
- Yang Dong Geun
- TBNY - Topbob, Yankie
- DSO - Dah Flow
Influences
Gaeko and Choiza have stated that some of their main influences have been the likes of Al GreenAl Green
Albert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"...
, Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Stevland Hardaway Morris , better known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and activist...
and Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
.
Collaborations
Dynamic Duo have collaborated with a large number of fellow Korean hip hop artists and singers. Their 2nd album Double Dynamite features Jong Een, Massive ToneMassive Töne
Massive Töne is one of the oldest and most popular German Hip hop groups, founded in 1991 in Stuttgart.The four founding members, Showi , Ju , Wasi and DJ 5ter Ton all originated in Stuttgart's hip hop scene and modeled themselves at first on the American and French hip hop groups like...
, DJ Friz, sixpoint, Brown Eyed Soul, Gary from Leessang
Leessang
Leessang is a South Korean Hip-hop duo, composed of Kang Hee-gun and Gil Seong-joon . Formed in 2002, Leessang is known for its collaborations with Drunken Tiger, Yoon Mi Rae, Big Mama King, Hwayobi, and many others. Leessang is composed of one vocalist and one rapper...
, Jeon Jei Deok, Lee Jeok, Tiger JK
Tiger JK
Seo Jung-kwon better known by his stage name Tiger JK is a Korean American rapper, producer, songwriter, enterprenuer, and founding member of Drunken Tiger. He is the founder and former CEO of Jungle Entertainment an imprint distributed by CJ E&M...
, Juvie Train from Buga Kingz, Doggee from All-black, Noh Hong Cheol, T
Tasha Reid
Tasha Reid , better known by her Korean name Yoon Mi-rae , is an R&B singer and rapper.- Early life :Reid was born to a South Korean mother, and an African American father...
, Gwon Gibeom, Paloalto
Paloalto
Paloalto was a rock band formed in Los Angeles, California. Their band is not named after the city Palo Alto, but rather the lead singer James Grundler's preschool. Their debut album was released on Rick Rubin's American Recordings label and was produced by Rubin...
, BMK
Big Mama King
Kim Hyun Jung professionally known as BMK or Big Mama King, is a South Korean female singer. After graduating from Seoul Jazz Academy in 1997, Big Mama King has lectured in various schools...
, P-type and The Quiett. On their 3rd album Enlightened, YDG
Yang Dong-geun
Yang Dong-geun or YDG is a South Korean actor and hip-hop artist. Yang majored in Theatrical Performance at Yong-in University He began to do his compulsory two year military service in May 2008.- Television drama :- Film :- Theatre :...
, Bada, Brown Eye Soul's Na Ul, Bubble Sisters' Arom, and Bobby Kim all made guest appearances. While on their 5th album Band of Dynamic Brothers, Gang San-Ae, 0cd, Garie, Bumky, E-Sens, Simon D, Topbob and Kim C
Kim C
Kim C is a South Korean singer from Hot Potato and an entertainer.-Personal life:He is married and has a daughter, named Kim Yu-ju and a son. He currently serves as a catcher of entertainment baseball club, Han...
all featured.
Discography
- Taxi DriverTaxi Driver (Dynamic Duo album)Taxi Driver is a 2004 debut album by Dynamic Duo. The album features guest vocals from Brown Eyed Soul, Drunken Tiger, TBNY, Lisa, Bobby Kim, Eun Ji Won, Epik High, Asoto Union among other Korean artists.- Track listing :#이력서#Taxi Driver Interlude 1...
(2004) - Double Dynamite - Operating Manual (2005)
- EnlightenedEnlightened (Dynamic Duo album)Enlightened is a 2007 album by Dynamic Duo. This is Dynamic Duo's third album and was released on Compact Disc. This album features many guest artists, including YDG, Kero One and Brown Eye Soul's Na Ul, among others.- Track listing :#다시 쓰는 이력서...
(2007) - Love Is Enlightened- Repackage (2007)
- Last Days (2008)
- GONE (New Ways Always) (2008)
- Ballad for Fallen Soul Part 1 (2009)
- Band of Dynamic Brothers (2009)
- Dynamic Duo Vol.5 - Triple Dynamite (0CD vs Gaeko) (Sep. 2009)