M.I.B teams up with Facebook app ‘PICKNIC’ for a special promotion

Hip hop group M.I.B has teamed up with social network culture review service, PICKNIC.

‘PICKNIC’ is a Korean Facebook application that suggests users new content, after reviewing and analyzing the things that are shared with friends. ‘PICKNIC’ is holding a special event in order to commemorate the release of their new app, and M.I.B is stepping up to be the first to participate.

Those who visit PICKNIC’s page starting August 1st until September 28th, and write a review after listening to M.I.B’s ‘Illusion‘ album, including tracks “Celebrate” and “Only Hard For Me“, can enter for a chance to win prizes such as a signed M.I.B CD, fashion headphones YELLOU COLORONIC, and more.

“Through this service, we will be able to effectively promote M.I.B to the Facebook users in their 20s and 30s, as there is a lot of cultural content that is being consumed,” PICKNIC explained. “We will be using this event with M.I.B as a stepping stone to become a more complex space for social culture.”

In related news, M.I.B will be wrapping up promotions for “Only Hard For Me” with a final performance on SBS‘ Inkigayo August 5th.

M.I.B discuss how they’ve developed as a hip hop group since their debut

Hip hop group M.I.B is back with their latest album ‘Illusion‘ and a new contrast in style from their debut track, “G.D.M.“.

By combining modern melodies and dramatic raps, the group has switched from a rebellious debut image to that of a smoother one that’s already catching a lot of eyes.

Member Cream expressed, “We put our focus on conversing with the public through our emotions this time. By emphasizing Kangnam hyung’s vocals, we added some pop elements that I trust will allow us to get closer to the public and form the path we’ll be walking down in the future. In the beginning, we were focused on making our own music and showing that to the public, but this time, we’re taking in the feedback of the people around us.”

The members revealed that their mindsets have changed with their comeback. Although they debuted as a free-spirited hip hop group, they began to realize the importance of working with the public in developing their style.

5ZiC stated, “We wanted the public to let us approach them more comfortably. By switching our song title from English to Korean and by taking off my sunglasses and revealing my face, we wanted to just approach everyone comfortably. The members have all lost weight and gotten cooler looking, not that we still don’t look a bit countrified now. We do feel like we’ve gotten cooler compared to our first album, though.”

Although they’re just six months into their debut, the group went through a difficult April with the death of their stylists from a dorm fire the day of their comeback for “Celebrate“. The boys canceled their comeback stage and set aside promotions for “Celebrate”.

Kangnam stated, “The four of us had a really rough time. I never listened to ‘Celebrate’ again after what had happened. It’s a really great song, but I just couldn’t bring myself to listen to it again. I’m sure the other members feel the same way.”

The group buried the song deep in their hearts along with their sorrow over the loss of their stylists, but kept moving forward to show maturity and improvement with their next work.

5ZiC concluded, “I think we’ve lost a lot of the awkwardness on our stage now. We’ll work hard until our fans think it’s perfect.”

Source + Photos: OSEN via Naver

M.I.B receives high praise for their newest release, “Only Hard For Me”

M.I.B‘s new song “Only Hard For Me” that was released on May 30th (KST) is causing quite the stir among fans everywhere.

“Only Hard For Me” is the title song to the group’s new EP album ‘Illusion‘, and the song along with the other subtracks are receiving high praise, quickly climbing the music charts in Korea.

With ‘Illusion’, the members of M.I.B broke away from their trademark musical genre of electronic hip hop, and attempted something different. With this new release, the boys prove that they have a more trendy and liberal style of music, and that they are not conformed to convention and formality.

“Only Hard For Me” is a mainstream track that also consists of a unique melody and a trendy rap that hooks listeners with just a single listen. The Music Video for the song was filmed in Los Angeles, California and fans get to see the more mature sides of each of the four members.

M.I.B is a talented hip hop group who drew interest even before their debut with unique solo promotions. The boys who recently represented Korean artists at ‘Music Matters 2012‘ in Singapore are drawing much attention as a leading icon of Korean hip hop, and they are expected to do well with this new release.

The group’s new EP also contains subtracks such as “Dutch Pay“, “Celebrate“, “Celebrate Remix“, “The Falling Flower“, and “G.D.M Remix“, and the boys will kick off promotions for their new album starting with a performance of “Only Hard For Me” on KBS ‘Music Bank‘ on June 1st.

M.I.B. releases comeback photos for ‘Illusion’

As announced previously, hip hop group M.I.B (Most Incredible Busters) will be making a comeback with their mini-album ‘Illusion‘ on June 1st. Ahead of its release, the group has unveiled comeback photos to stir up interest for their upcoming promotion.

‘Illusion’ is reported to be filled with the “electro-hop” sound characteristic of M.I.B, and the title track “So It’s Only Hard For Me” has a unique melody and dramatic rap that complements the group’s music flavor.

The new mini-album holds a total of seven tracks in all, including their previously released single“Celebrate” and its accompanying remixes. M.I.B had to cancel activities this past April due to a tragedy.

Check out more photos below!

Source + Photos: Jungle Entertainment

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M.I.B to make a comeback with ‘Illusion’ album

Hip hop group M.I.B (Most Incredible Busters) will be making a comeback with their mini-album ‘Illusion‘ on June 1 KST.

‘Illusion’ is reported to be filled with the “electro-hop” sound characteristic of M.I.B, and the title track “So It’s Only Hard For Me” has a unique melody and dramatic rap that complements the group’s music flavor.

The new mini-album holds a total of seven tracks in all, including their previously released single “Celebrate” and its accompanying remixes. M.I.B had to cancel activities this past April due to a tragedy.

Check out the track list for ‘Illusion’ below, and watch out for its release on June 1.

01. Dutch Pay (Feat. Hafsa)

02. So It’s Only Hard For Me

03. Celebrate (Feat. T – Yoon Mi Rae)

04. Celebrate (Konrad OldMoney Remix) (Feat. T – Yoon Mi Rae)

05. Celebrate (Dubstep Remix) (Feat. TEM)

06. G.D.M (Konrad OldMoney Remix) (Feat. Tiger JK, Bizzy)

07. Falling Blossoms

Source + Photo: Hiphopplaya

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