“We’ve created the most ambitious work of the year,” Billboard was right.
United States of America and Britain are already known as “genius.” Nowadays, word of mouth is also heard in Korea. From Beyonce, Madonna and other World-renowned Top singers To collaboration with the domestic idol group BTS, MNEK (Men-iK / Uzochi Oshishima Emenike) and 23) who have become emerging trends among Music fans, I met him at Intercontinental Parnas Seoul.
MNEK is a singer-songwriter and producer who covers pop and r&b, House and UK Garage. At the age of 16, he was already recognized for his outstanding composition skills and signed a contract with EMI publishing and started his activities.
Since 2014, he has also been known as a singer. He released his debut single Every Little Word and announced a sensation. In September, he released his first album Language, capturing criticism and public hearts.
In fact, he faced the Grammy Awards (Grammy) Nominist and United States of America's biggest Music was the winner of the Association ASCAP. He reveals a short interview with MNEK, which was full of confident Attitude and confidence in Music, which made his poor speech more authentic.
Q. Korea was the first To hear it. Did you know that Korea has quite a few fans?
A. I honestly didn’t know, I think he came across me through BTS, and you know, they’ve got a song I wrote on their Love Yourself album. I actually received a lot of positive messages from their fans through SNS. If my presence was known To Korea, it would be thanks To them.
Q. BTS. I'm just a little curious about the work. I'm impressed that MNEK left a lot of BTS praise on the Billboard. (MNEK praised BTS as a “talented and wonderful group.”) This is an interview in Korea, so it seems like a lot of fans are waiting. Can you tell me?
A. I didn't actually meet him in person. The collaboration was done through the producer of United States of America. I also write two songs, Phone and Mouth, which became the “Paradise” of BTS. At first, Mouth is about separation from a lover and the sadness of a broken heart. The lyrics changed when I met BTS.
There must have been a echo that this melody gives them. I think it's amusing. Different languages connect. There's something To sympathize with.
I heard Paradise, and it was great, and I couldn’t understand it because of the Korean-Yi Gi, but it was a song that resonated with me and Touched me. BTS has a solid fan base. It's because of the good group, Yi Gi, who delivers a good message.
Q. MNEK made his debut at 16. It was also called Genius Lee Su-hyun. I wonder what you think of this modifier.
A. Well, I think it was rather lucky To start Music early, and it's been a long time since I've been making my favorite Music and working with people. It was very helpful for your own development. I feel like I've grown up with a variety of projects and collaborations.
Otherwise, I would have lived a normal life coming in the morning and leaving the evening. I had a career in school. I have experienced everyday life for a while, but now life is more exciting and fun for me.
Q. As I said, he was very young. What was it that led MNEK To Music's World? What if it was the driving force?
A. First of all, I'm very helpful To my parents. You didn't do Music, but you had a lot of love for Music. He always let me know about Music, so I was affected. I've been singing since I was a kid. I've been on social media. I sent a song To all my favorite The Artist. To.
One day, I wrote back To one of The Artists, who said, ‘I like your Music, and I want you To be introduced To my publisher (the publicist).’ I was a little girl who didn't even know that title. She said it was good, things went fast. I had a legal representative.
These processes were very quick and natural, and thankfully they didn’t go through the swelling, but not everyone who was as well noticed as I was left in the Music World. I've been playing Music hard, and steadily. I've been sensitive To trends. I've had a passion for Music, a passion for it. My greatest power is 'Love for Music'.
Q. The power of Love for Music was great. I worked with such great Lee Su-hyun as Madonna and Beyonce. Is there an interesting anecdote or memorable singer we don't know?
A. It's a part of what many people are curious about. There's not a particularly interesting episode. (We're) often working far away. I think it's just a proud and blessed thing. It's an honor To meet with your admirers and colleagues.
Q. I think you know that Billboard named MNEK’s first album, “one of the most ambitious albums of the year.” I think you have a good idea.
A. It's a very hard-working album. I'm very proud of myself. I like the songs that I name, the ones that I deliver To World people.
Q. First I was a producer, then I made my debut as a singer. What about the biggest difference?
A. I tell my sTory, if you helped me tell their sTory, when I wrote a song To someone else, and I felt myself healing, releasing my Feelings.
And the pressure grew. I knew exactly where To go, one by one. The part To care about grew. The conflict of opinion also replaced A&R (the job of discovering, contracting, fostering The Artist and finding, contracting and producing the Music that fits The Artist).
Q. Personally, I like the song 'Tongue'. The technique of processing as if whispering is dreamy and soft charm, and when I look at the vocals, I also received intense Feelings. It's like he brought r&b To pop, and the fans were flattering. What if MNEK thinks, his Music has strengths?
A. Wow, thank you so much! To. I grew up listening To r&b in the '90s. It's my favorite genre. My favorite singer is Mariah Carey. So I think the way it sounds is (r&b) close. It's been very influential in writing songs. I love the unique Feelings r&b had in the '90s. I think this emotion comes out as a song.
Q. The song Colour was impressive. You’ve expressed your Feelings of love in color. Your sense was outstanding.
A. Christ! Can I ask you the next question? To. Feelings in sweet love. I'm honest. I was in love at the time.
Q. May I introduce this album?
A. I've been working on it for a long time, slowly. I've had so much affection, emotion, and thought. I wanted To make Music like Janet Jackson's The Velvet Rope. I have melted my Feelings and love experiences in the Music industry that I have been in since I was a child. I wanted To be a voice of people who are worried about me.
Well, when I deal with sensitive issues, I get euphemisms. Among my songs, it's called Girlfriend. “Does your girlfriend know my existence?” I’m a direct person. The lyrics are very direct. My life as a homosexual is melting. Recording The Artist is a first step. I hope it will be the beginning of more work.
Q. That's the last question. What if there's a Music you want To do in the future?
A. I don't know. In this album, it's all about genres and styles. Everything I like. Maybe next time. I'm still working on it. Basically, it's TBC (To Be Confirmed)! (Well, I'll go and decide then!) Wait!