Urban Corner: Good Music (Part 1)

Things that get me through the day: Good Food, Good Music, and Good People. Yes, in that order. But there is one thing I CANNOT live without...YG!! I am not a very big fan of K-pop. However all YG Artists tend to be so wonderful and awesome that I can't help being captivated by their beautiful music and personalities. YG is different from other agencies, they do not choose based on looks, they look for SKILLZ and it shows through their artists.

***This article will be divided into different parts. This is Part 1 and Part 2 will be posted soon, stay tuned!!***

PART 1

Tablo is a musical genius. He is the leader/rapper of Epik High, a hip hop group in YG. Their latest album was a few years ago, and are on an unofficial hiatus. Tablo is currently in his thirties and is married to Kang Hye Jung (Korean actress) and has one daughter named Haru. Haru is only five years old and appears on the reality show Superman is Back with her dad Tablo (More about Haru later). Tablo is my inspiration. Throughout his whole life he had many dark moments. He lived in Canada until he was suspended from school his freshmen year due to fights. His family then moved to Korea where he continued his education. Tablo loved music. He had a passion for songwriting/rapping and was very good. However his parents weren't very supportive, causing him to to feel a even stronger connection to music. He then graduated Stanford University. Can you believe it? STANFORD. He was very very smart but very unpredictable. He could do anything when he set his heart to hit but loved messing around and pulling pranks on others. Tablo then created Epik High with his friends and was scouted by YG Entertainment a few years later, during his darkest moments. DARKEST MOMENTS...of course caused by his own anti fans who spread false rumors about his Stanford degree being fake. The misunderstanding was solved when Stanford released Tablo's diploma on the request of Korean newspapers. However by this time, Tablo was already facing severe depression which could be seen in his music and actions. Even after these horrifying incidents, he was still able to continue his career and take care of his family who had been supporting him all this time. Tablo is now a loving father to his family and an amazing artist. I respect him and look up to him so much. He went after his goal and passion even when everyone around him discouraged him. I will link this article about Tablo below, that describes him perfectly...from his sly grins to the slight bounce in his steps. It also gives a better explanation about the Stanford incident.

Article about Tablo

His music. Tablo produced many great songs with his band Epik High, but the best songs were his solo albums. His lyrics were like poetry. His raps touched your heart. His voice made you feel. Bottom line? The songs were awesome, and they were nothing like I have ever heard before.

Tablo's Music on iTunes

I hope these pictures give you an idea of what an amazing person Tablo is.

Photo shoot.

Photo shoot. Please remember that these are not my pictures. I got them off of Google!

Even during his darkest moments, he worked hard for his fans.

His rapper, bad boy side.

During an interview, trying to clear any misunderstandings.

Tablo (Daniel Lee) had the truth behind him. This is the kind hate he had received from his fans.

Article Tablo wrote in the Stanford magazine.

Now about Tablo's daughter, HARU. SHE IS JUST TOO CUTE!!! She is a huge fan of G-Dragon an Taeyang from Big Bang even though she is only five. Haru meets G-Dragon and Taeyang oppa often since they are in the same agency as Tablo. On an episode of Superman is Back, Haru tells Tablo that she wants to live in New York...so she can do Hip Hop like her dad!! Tablo was so awestricken by her five year old daughter he was speechless. To see more of Haru, you can watch the Korean reality show Superman is Back.