#dane amar

be my green tea in the morning

be my, my sugar honey

Wow. It has been a crazy ass season. This season was really good and a lot of dope rappers actually competed. First off, congrats to Hangzoo of Team Zico/Dean. I expected Hangzoo to make it pretty far. All of the dudes on Rhythm Power are AMAZING. They showed it off this season, although one messed up in the auditions (it was such a bummer) and Boi B sadly didn’t make it far because there was just so many good contenders this season.

I normally wait for the season to be over to check out the winner and then check out who made it to the finals. This season I had a friend who I have known for about seven years, who I met through music of course, try out. He actually tried out last year and was invited to try out again this season. So I was on Show Me the Money’s trail about a month or two before it actually aired.

The first rapper I want to acknowledge is Dane Amar. Dude is nice as hell and I wish he would get more recognition for his music. I have been following Dane Amar for several years now, since back when his stage name was ‘Embytian’.  Although Show Me the Money is a South Korean rap survival show, he’s actually Laotian American. The past couple years more and more non-Koreans have been trying out so I thought it was cool he went on there. His rap was aired for about five seconds in the first episode and it was the best part. Jay Park even thought he was too dope to be the first one. He was sadly eliminated in the 60 second challenge in the second round. Although he didn’t make it far, what matters is that he was aired and that he was able to make more friends through music. He was recently invited to KCON LA 2017 to be on the rap panel. He’s constantly releasing music so be sure to check out his SoundCloud. He also produces his own music too, all the more reason to check this dude out!

Another artist I absolutely loved this season is Asol. She’s probably my favorite female rapper right now, which is why I’m kind of disappointed that they’re not airing Unpretty Rapstar this year. I have to..scratch that, NEED to see more of Asol. Kasper and Truedy came out this season as well. I don’t even know why Kasper went on and Truedy isn’t even as good as she used to be, just my opinion. But back to Asol, she’s a cute and tiny little girl. She’s 20 years old (21 in Korean age) but she brings the fire. I didn’t expect her to be so good. Apparently she has released a few things in the underground scene but I only just now came across her because of Show Me the Money. I can’t wait to see more of her. Hopefully I get to interview her in the months to come, but I can only wish.

Another female rapper I really liked was HeeSun Lee. She is just such a down to earth person. Her flow is nice, her rhymes are nice and her personality is nice. She is a rap mom and she loves it. She’s been in the rap scene for a while now but only just decided to go on Show Me the Money to get in touch with her roots. I wish she made it further but sadly there was too much good competition this season.

A rapper I thought that would at least make it to the top 10 and I was right: Maniac. I have been hearing about this dude forever. He was a part of the old school hip hop crews: Uptown, New Dynasty and Jiggy Fellaz. Maniac never lost his fire and it continues to grow every day. He’s so busy right now but he was nice enough to do an interview with us. I can’t wait until he releases more music.

One of my favorite rappers that I can’t forget to mention is Olltii. I have been following him since season three in 2014. Since then, he’s released a mixtape and featured in several songs. Olltii is so witty and quick with his words he could even be crowned the Freestyle King. I honestly thought he would make it in the top 10 this year but there were just so many good new rappers this season and Olltii is already more popular than half of them. Olltii is really young, 21 to be exact (23 in Korean age), but he’s dope as hell. Even more than half the rappers that are older than him. He’s a part of this hip hop crew called ADV which includes JJKing who also competed, Lugoh and a few more people. I actually checked them out and they’re just as dope.

Another rapper I’d like to mention is Tyno who is slowly crawling into my top 10. Although he’s ridiculously good looking, he’s actually ridiculously dope. He was not aired until the third episode but thanks to my friend that I mentioned earlier and Sherlock Holmes (aka me) I found this guy before he was aired. He’s from the United Kingdom (and yes he’s packaged with a sexy English accent) which explains the grime in his music. Unfortunately he was eliminated in the third round in the 1v1 challenge with Ness. He definitely has the talent to compete with the top ten but I guess we will see if he decides to just release music or if he actually goes on Show Me the Money season 7. Either way he’s going to get big one day.

Another guy with a dreamy accent Mike Choe 최낙준. He’s a Korean rapper from Australia and his looks are definitely up there with his rap skills. MNET really made me mad when they did not air him like..at all. He is actually really dope and has the talent to compete with everyone who made it on a team. He actually made it far for someone who hardly got aired. He was finally eliminated in the cypher challenge when teams were being chosen. I’m definitely looking forward to him as well.

Okay, let’s rewind back to Ness real quick. He actually made it really far in the season and I couldn’t be more happy. Although he didn’t get to do a solo performance I was pretty satisfied that he made it far. He’s dope as hell. I was kind of upset because MNET didn’t air him much since the “handsome rappers” episode with Tyno, but oh well. Of course, Young B is way more experienced than him so it was only natural that Ness was finally eliminated but he is definitely creeping up my top 10 as well.

Photo Cred: Allie Norado

Last but not least I just need to state how dope Dae is. He made it to the third round and was eliminated by Olltii sadly. Dae has so much potential and he’s already showed it through the music he has posted already. He’s got that eung (응) sound and it is nice as hell. I can’t wait to see wait to see what he has in store for his Dae-Wons’. (yes I just came up with that.)

There’s so many more rappers that competed this season that I also loved such as Punchnello, Killagramz, Ryno, Sleepy, Penomeco (Who’s in Fanxy Child and I’m absolutely obsessed with them right now), Woodie Go Child, Junoflo (who was a winning contender and in my top three), Nucksal, Young B, Woochan, Double K (who I’ve been following since forever and was surprised he came back on the show), Hash Swan and many more. This season was really great besides #LetsGetIt trending. Can we stop that already?

All the photos are from the artists’ social media.

Check out the interviews we have done with some of Show Me the Money 6 contestants:

Dane Amar -  https://mansaeentertainment.tumblr.com/post/163433532321/mansae-entertainment-interviews-dane-amar-show

Dae - https://mansaeentertainment.tumblr.com/post/163448821161/mansae-entertainment-interviews-dae-show-me-the 

Tyno - https://mansaeentertainment.tumblr.com/post/163685535726/mansae-entertainment-interviews-tyno-show-me-the

Heesun Lee - https://mansaeentertainment.tumblr.com/post/164010587166/mansae-entertainment-interviews-heesun-lee

Maniac - https://mansaeentertainment.tumblr.com/post/164510566316/mansae-interviews-maniac

Dane Amar is a Laotian-American rapper who is a contestant on the upcoming season of MNET’s Show Me The Money, a Korean hip-hop survival competition show which rappers and producers like Microdot, Miryo (from Brown Eyed Girls), Cheetah, Bobby (from iKON), Zion.T, and as of last season, Timbaland, team up and compete to win first place! Last season was won by BewhY and producer team Simon Dominic and Gray from AMOG. He took the time to interview us his thoughts on the show and about his rapping inspirations! Read after the break!

Tyno is a Korean-British rapper who was a contestant MNET’s Show Me The Money 6, a Korean hip-hop survival competition show which rappers and producers like Microdot, Miryo (from Brown Eyed Girls), Cheetah, Bobby (from iKON), Zion.T, and as of last season, Timbaland, team up and compete to win first place! Last season was won by BewhY and producer team Simon Dominic and Gray from AOMG. He took the time to let us interview his thoughts on the show and about his rapping inspirations!

From left to right: Olltii, Tyno, Simba Jawadi

Show Me the Money 6 Experience

Q: How did you find out about Show Me the Money?

A: I’ve been watching SMTM since Season 2 so by the time Season 6 came around, I was quite familiar with the show by then! ^^

Q: What made you want to try out?

A: I came to Korea knowing I wanted to get involved with the music scene here. So when the casting call for SMTM6 was put up, I did not hesitate for one second. I definitely thought that this was the right moment to be involved and make a start in my music career. I know that it is very difficult for rookies trying to get noticed by themselves alone, so I thought partaking in a huge show such as SMTM 6 would definitely give me a kick start to have my name out there. I also enjoy the auditioning and competition aspect of the show, so it gave me even more of a reason to participate!

Q: If you weren’t eliminated, which team would you go to?

A: Teaming up with ANY of the SMTM6 producers would have been a great honour. They are all legends and have definitely made their marks on the Korean Hip Hop and music scene in general. I think each team would have brought out something a little different from me, which would have been interesting to see! I think they all have their own unique styles and it would have been amazing to work with them. Maybe next time!  

Q: Did you know about any of the rappers before competing against them?

A: I was familiar with most of the rappers since a lot of them have made previous appearances on the show, and some others from listening to their music. I wasn’t familiar with a few, however, I said hi and got to know them! ^^

Q: How did you feel when they said you and Ness were the handsome rappers? Were the female rappers really swoon?

A: Hahaha… Well, I literally LOL’ed when I saw the episode, I cringed so bad ^^ I wasn’t paying attention to the reactions of fellow female rappers during filming, so I am not too sure on that! Lol. However, I was very happy about my portrayal on the show, I mean who wouldn’t be? (We all know what SMTM is capable of in terms of editing haha). BUT I think it was a combination of great editing and very nice SMTM staff members ^^

About Tyno

Q: Where are you from?

A: I am from London, UK. I was born in South Korea, but moved to UK with my family when I was very young and have lived there up until now.

Q: Are you working or in school?

A: I graduated from University just before I came to Korea (around 2/3 years ago), and currently work as a teacher here in Korea.

Q: When did you start rapping?

A: I have had hip-hop music influences from a young age, but it’s only been 2 years since I have started rapping and writing my own lyrics.

Q: Do you have any upcoming singles or projects?

A: I have already released my first demo tape called “Rookie” via my Soundcloud and YouTube. The demo tape was my first attempt at recording so I really wanted to show my diversity, I did 5 tracks each with different feels and concepts. One of the tracks called “Still On My Grind” is actually the full track from my Round 3 battle with Ness on SMTM 6. Take a listen if you haven’t had a chance! I am also releasing 2 more single tracks this week with more of my own distinct colour.

Q: What is your motivation?

A: God, Family, Friends, Fans, Music.  

Q: Who is your favorite artist?

A: Skepta, Lethal Bizzle, Chris Brown, Tiger JK, Dok2, Jay Park to name a few!

Q: What is the motivation for your music?

A: My life experiences and definitely some of the British Grime artists out there! I look towards them for motivation and inspiration.

Q: Which Korean hip hop artist would you like to collaborate with, most?

A: Honestly, It would be great to collaborate with any of the hardworking Korean hip hop artists on the scene right now. From well-known to not so well-known, from similar music styles to completely different; I think that every experience will benefit me in some way or another. I believe that I still have a lot to learn and improve. Through collaborating with a lot of different artists, the experience can definitely help me grow as an artist myself and expand my knowledge. If any hip hop artists in Korea want to collaborate, hit me up! ^^

Q: Lastly say something to Mansae viewers and your new fans:

A: To Mansae viewers, thank you and I hope you had fun reading this! I had a lot of fun answering the questions and reflecting back to some of the SMTM 6 moments myself. To my new fans, I really appreciate all the support and the love!! It means a lot to me and gives me the energy to keep going! I will definitely bring out more polished and improved tracks in the near future, so hold tight all my fans! Thank you. ^^ 

Green Tea & Honey - DaneAmar

Girl, you don't know, Nah 자기야, 넌 모를거야, 정말

What you do to me 네가 내게 무슨 짓을 하는지

When I see that crinkle on your nose 네 콧잔등의 잔주름을 볼때면

I wonder if you fluently just 그냥 자연스럽게 하는 건지 궁금해

Do you 아니면

Like you do so effortlessly 너답게 아무렇지 않게 하는 건지

I want you right next to me 네가 바로 내 옆에 있으면 좋겠어

I want you to be my 내 것이 되어줘

Be my, my 나의, 나만의

Green Tea in the morning 내 아침을 깨우는 Green tea가 되어줘

Be my, my sugar honey 내 Sugar honey가 되어줘

You're just so great 너는 그냥 너무 완벽해

I wonder girl 난 궁금해 자기야

I wonder why you love me 왜 네가 날 사랑하는지 궁금해

It's so lovely, can't complain 너무 사랑스러워, 더 바랄게 없어

One day I'll give you my name 언젠가 네 손에 반지를 끼워줄게

If you're down 네가 우울하다면

If you're down 네가 우울하다면

Be my Green Tea in the morning 내 아침을 깨우는 Green tea가 되어줘

Be my, my sugar honey 나의 Sugar honey가 되어줘

You're just so great 너는 그냥 너무 완벽해

I wonder girl 난 궁금해 자기야

I wonder why you love me 왜 네가 날 사랑하는지 궁금해

It's so lovely, can't complain 너무 사랑스러워, 더 바랄게 없어

One day I'll give you my name 언젠가 네 손에 반지를 끼워줄게

If you're down 만약 네가 우울하다면

If you're down 만약 네가 우울하다면

I can't describe the feeling you gave 이 감정을 묘사할 수가 없어

When you blew me away 네게 푹 빠졌던 그 순간의

And I 그리고 난

Carry that every day 매일 가지고 다녀

My sunshine and my moon 내 햇빛과 내 달을

You're all I wanna do 난 오직 너만 생각해

Every night until we're through 매일 밤 하루를 마무리하기 전에

These little moments that we've got 우리가 함께 쌓아온 작은 순간들

(That we've got) (우리가 함께 쌓아온)

You make me feel like something I'm not 넌 내가 내가 아닌 것처럼 느껴지게 해

Green Tea and Honey, babe Green Tea 와 Honey, 자기야

So warm and sweet 정말 따뜻하고 달콤해

You're all I need 난 너만 있으면 돼

Just you and me 오직 너와 나 둘이서

I said now here we go again 난 다시 불러보자고 말했어

Another verse about 너에 대한 또다른 노래 한 소절을

How you got me feeling it 어떻게 내가 그걸 느끼게 만들었는지

I'm feeling very many different 아주 많은 것들이 느껴져

Types of ways 다양한 형태와 방법이

I just gotta say 난 말해야 해

I just wanna see you 난 그저 네가 보고 싶어

Every second of every day 매일의 매초 매순간

If that's ok then let me know 만약 괜찮다면 내게 알려줘

Yes I got the flow 그래 난 리듬을 탔어

That can make us go afloat 우리를 들뜨게 하는 리듬을

Thirty thousand we won't ever hear below 저 아래에선 들어본 적 없는 구름 위의 리듬

You're a queen and 너는 여왕이야 그리고

The world is yours, a whole (yeah) 이 세상은 네 거야, 전부 다

Baby, I got you and 자기야, 넌 내 거고

Baby, you got me 자기야, 난 네 거야

Tell me how you feelin' 네 기분이 어떤지 말해줘

Just keep it real and 그냥 진실되게 그리고

Promise we'll find peace 약속할게, 우린 평화를 찾을 거야

Your smile it got me 네 미소는 나를

Got me lost like your eyes 아득하게 만들어, 네 눈동자처럼

Baby, I just want you 자기야, 그저 너를 원해

Want you to go in 내 마음속으로 들어와서

Want you to be my 내 것이 되어줘

Green Tea in the morning 내 아침을 깨우는 Green Tea가 되어줘

Be my, my sugar honey 나의 Sugar honey가 되어줘

You're just so great 너는 그냥 너무 완벽해

I wonder girl 나는 궁금해 자기야

I wonder why you love me 왜 네가 나를 사랑하는지 궁금해

It's so lovely, can't complain 너무 사랑스러워, 더 바랄게 없어

One day I'll give you my name 언젠가 네 손에 반지를 끼워줄게

If you're down 네가 우울하다면

If you're down 네가 우울하다면

Be my Green Tea in the morning 내 아침을 깨우는 Green Tea가 되어줘

Be my, my sugar honey 나의 Sugar honey가 되어줘

You're just so great 너는 그냥 너무 완벽해

I wonder girl 나는 궁금해 자기야

I wonder why you love me 왜 네가 나를 사랑하는지 궁금해

It's so lovely, can't complain 너무 사랑스러워, 더 바랄게 없어

One day I'll give you my name 언젠가 네 손에 반지를 끼워줄게

If you're down 네가 우울하다면