Kpop: Laybacksound (레이백사운드)

Behind the name Laybacksound hides the duo Cream and Han-Gyeol which in their latest song sings a beautiful R&B song together with singer Lee Bada.

• Laybacksound ft Lee Bada - 4hours
• Laybacksound - Take a walk

Kpop: Jero (제로)

It seems the members of Lucky J has parted way, so I am happy to see that their talents doesn't go to waste, with J'Yo, now Jero, debuting with this excellent example of his sweet voice.

• Jero ft Giriboy - Airplane (비행기)

Kpop: Mamamoo - Woo Hoo (기대해도 좋은 날)

This song is a slightly different brand of R&B from the fantastic voices of Mamamoo, sounding more like some of Mariah Carey's lighter pieces, which is of course isn't a bad thing. It seems like a perfect piece for the upcoming summer but this track is actually a CF and part of the campaing for LG's new G5 phone. As I've said before, why can't we have more kpop ads in Sweden? ;-)

• Mamamoo - Woo Hoo (기대해도 좋은 날)

Kpop: Mamamoo - You're the best (넌 is 뭔들)

Ok, ok, Mamamoo - I can't resist writing about "You're the best" too! I loved "Taller Than You" so much so I may have been treating their recent song a bit unfairly but here it is. What made me decide was their "0.5 x 2" version which was another fun take on the original video. Please watch some of their live recordings too, they really rock live too.

• Mamamoo - You're the best (넌 is 뭔들)
• Mamamoo - You're the best (0.5 x 2 Ver.)
• Mamamoo - You're the best (live)

Kpop: Jinbo (진보)

Jinbo is supposedly a rapper but I find it is better to describe his kpop as belonging to the R&B bracket, with nice samples and electronica added for good taste.

• Jinbo - Fantasy
• Jinbo - Be My Friend
• Jinbo - Cops Come Knock
• Jinbo - Miss Thang

Jpop: Crystal Kay

Crystal Kay somehow mixes the heritage that her African American father, Korean mother and Japanese birthplace/childhood has given her, evident in her music. She has done a lot of traditional Japanese R&B, really nice if you like that stuff, but I hold the odd "Dumb Ditty Dumb" from 2014 the highest.

• Crystal Kay - Dumb Ditty Dumb
• Crystal Kay - Superman
• Crystal Kay - If I Fall In Love (恋におちたら)
• Crystal Key - Forever
• Crystal Key - Delicious Friday (デリシャスな金曜日)
• Crystal Kay - Kirakuni

Kpop: Jonghyun (종현)

This is the debut song from Shinee member Jonghyun's solo debut. A nice R&B song which I quite like. To be honest very mainstream, but well produced and carried out.

• Jonghyun ft Zion T - Deja Boo (데자 부)
• Jonghyun - Crazy