Producer Cho PD praised Big Bang and G-Dragon surprised the public

Producer and rapper Cho PD expressed praises for Big Bang and G-Dragon on the 16th. Cho PD exclaimed, “Idol singers like Big Bang possess the ability of being musicians.” Rarely do idol groups these days possess members that produce their own music like Big Bang does.

About G-Dragon he said, “Since in many ways Big Bang has evolved out of being an idol with the abilities they possess as musicians, G-Dragon can be counted as the main representative for this.“

Cho PD’s praises towards Big Bang came rather as a surprise to many, especially because he praised G-Dragon who he has “dissed” in the past through many of his songs.

Some of his dissing raps towards G-Dragon and Big Bang:
“Cho PD bigger bang, GD’s favorite one cuz i got the slow flow and fast flow all in one package.”

“For a long time we big dogs we bigger bang than big bang, na mean? If I call someone out just like this, of course they wouldn’t keep still. Everyone knows how I am when I get pissed off every now and then. I would run away if my flows were as slow as yours.”

Source: Daum and Daum
Translated: alee @ ibigbang

Cho PD to create new seven-member hip hop group, “Block B”

Cho PD has recently revealed that he will be spending over $1.4 million USD to create and nurture a new seven-member hip hop group through his “Creating Korea’s Eminem Project.”

Cho PD stated on February 16th, “I won’t be creating artists who will copy Eminem, but artists who will give as much musical and social influence as Eminem. The industry has yet to see an artist who has correctly utilized the strongest point about rap, which is delivering messages to the listeners. I believe now is the time carry out a new venture in the already difficult Korean music industry.”

The new group will be named “Block B“, and its comprised of members who have been developing their craft with support from underground rappers; they’ve also received training for choreography. Interestingly enough, other hip hop artists have also been mentoring these trainees, including Verbal Jint, Skull, and Rhymer.

Cho PD expressed, “Introducing underground and public activities into their training is something that has never been done in a popular music industry where trained singers and indie groups have polarized. They will be a group that will satisfy both musically and popularity-wise.”

Block B are currently preparing for their debut this coming April, and they will also soon be revealing the profiles of the seven members.

Source: Economic News via Nate
Credit: allkpop