Epik High Live session review

You wouldn’t call this a typical concert, but technology being advanced as it is… I’ve reviewed a “Live From…” type of deal by the hip hop group Epik High. This is a studio session called “Live from Maplab” going straight to YouTube, so there are no audiences present… it is just Epik High with their collaborators and their instruments. You can check this out at www.mapthesoul.com and they have this subtitled in English for international accessibility.

First, you need to know a little about Epik High. Epik High is a really popular indie hip hop group, from S. Korea, that has been around since 2003; members include Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz. They are a part of Korean hip hop crew called the Movement; this crew includes Korea’s legendary hip hop group Drunken Tiger, they are essentially the most famous hip hop group and were one to popularize hip hop music in Korea.

So on with the session. This is a really interesting way for Epik High to go about promoting their new album and their upcoming world tour. This group has always amazed me with their creativity and their technique. They are always challenging new styles in their music and they’ve done that once again in their new album, which clearly shows in this live session. Their collaboration with artists like MYK and Asher adds a new color to their tunes. This session features about 6-7 different songs, so you will definitely see what they are about.

In the future, I think we will see more and more of performances like this as technology become more accessible for artists and people alike, but if you’re interested in the real thing, Epik High will be performing in SF, LA, NYC and Seattle in May for their world tour.

So check out the webpage and click the videos on the bottom.

John Park