Hyukoh is the First Artist to join Tablo's label HIGHGRND!

[mlmello.livejournal.com]

Epik High’s Tablo has revealed the first artist to join his newly created label HIGHGRND.

On July 21, Tablo shared on his Instagram a video and the message, “I introduce HIGHGRND’s first artist. Hyukoh. HIGHGRND.” In the video the legs, arm, and backside of Hyukoh is visible while he walks. We can also hear the singer’s voice.

Meanwhile, news of Hyukoh signing with HIGHGRND was revealed today. HIGHGRND was created by Tablo in order to introduce talented and individualistic artists. With Hyukoh joining as the first artist, the label will officially start being active.


Soompi, HIGHGRND OFFICIAL, Tablo's Instagram, Naver


now their presence on smtm4 makes sense... tablo is all in with this new label and I'm loving it! what a great start!

is there anyone who would you like him to sign? I'm expecting Ollti...

Comments

[sra-interesante.livejournal.com]

good for them!
they're really talented
i think we gonna hear great things from hyukoh guys
(i mean it, mods should consider gives them a tag)

[happydirections.livejournal.com]

oh, excited! i'm happy for the band. i enjoy their music! can't wait to see how everything works out.

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

I decided to get into them like 2 days ago and now they are under YG (well, YG's sub-label), idk hmmmm
This is good and I like where's Tablo going with this

[canxi.livejournal.com]

I doubt YG will have major involvement. Someone was explaining it on tumblr. They'll probably be in charge of distribution...maybe booking. Oh and marketing?

[babyonions.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know, I just think it's funny considering I mostly follow YG artists lol

[canxi.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, yeah I agree. The few k-pop acts I follow (as opposed to hip hop and indie) are from there =_= lmao.

[pinkiikis.livejournal.com]

That's good for them!

[ashyvt.livejournal.com]

I really like the name HIGHGRND, its perfect

[boxcuttergirl.livejournal.com]

is the label purely for hiphop artists, or can i have some hope of them saving lee hi from the yg basement?

[mlmello.livejournal.com]

hyukoh is an indie band, so I think the idea is to sign not so mainstream artist, not necessarily hiphop ones. I

can see a few yg artists having collabs with them, but I don't think any of them would be "transfered" to there.

[kyokomurasaki.livejournal.com]

From what I recall, Tablo said it's a "no genre, just music" label and it sounds like they'll pretty much let the artists do whatever they want, which makes sense since YG obviously trusts their judgement enough to be hands-off with Epik High.

[xxhna.livejournal.com]

I like that mentality! Looking forward to this

[miwa201.livejournal.com]

it's not just for hip hop, but no yg artists will be transferred there (i think someone asked tablo about mino joining the label and he said he can't bc of his yg contract)

[lainmyownworld.livejournal.com]

yes! i was just gonna make a post about this if no one did yet

[szhuns.livejournal.com]

i'm really excited for hyukoh, they're one of my favorite bands currently and i hope being under tablo's label will help them further cultivate their skills as well as gain more recognition.

[arysthaeniru.livejournal.com]

Yes, I only recently got into them, but their music is divine and I hope that they get to have a little more fame but just as much creativity under Tablo's label.

[atopworld.livejournal.com]

Such a great decision on Tablo'a end, and I'm very happy for Hyukoh. I have no worroes about them doing music they don't want to.

[bamboolover.livejournal.com]

Is this just imprint or actual legally autnomous entity?

[mlmello.livejournal.com]

I think it works like a yg's subsidiary? maybe something like woolim and sm?

[beanii.livejournal.com]

I literally gasped in a very positive manner.
I'm so excited for the talent this label brings, and I really trust Tablo's judgement.

[bunica1990.livejournal.com]

I think Olltii already has a label, but maybe he'll join Tablo and take Cheetah with him. I need new music lol

[hipployta.livejournal.com]

I thought Hyukoh was on IC...they went on SMTM4 too?

[mlmello.livejournal.com]

they were special guests for tablo's stage. it was few seconds because mnet cut all the performances shorter...

edit: just saw that the whole thing is on mnet channel. they performed "airbag" together. https://youtu.be/7qmHcu1QDFw

[mlmello.livejournal.com]

I'm curious to see how the boys and hyungdon will get along. it would be interesting because HD is really into music. they can produce something good...

[jaelissi.livejournal.com]

Okay well treat my boys well, Tablo. Wishing only good things for them.

[crystalheng.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, that's fast. I was expecting the label to start releasing music next year or at the end of this year the earliest.

I like how Hyukoh sounds in the video. Can't wait for whatever's coming up.

[elementree.livejournal.com]

congrats to them! epik high will treat you well~

if only giriboy wasn't signed to just music then tablo could continue his unrequited love.

[kanbinayume.livejournal.com]

yes!! good for them. I love hyukoh recently and they're hilarious on infinity challenge