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Tobias Jesso Jr.: GRAMMY-Winning Canadian Sells His Song Rights

February 23, 2023

Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece

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How Popular TV Shows and Movies Resurrect Classic Songs

February 23, 2023

HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.

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Ginalina: Bringing Her Taiwan Roots Into Her Latest Album

February 21, 2023

Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe

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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance

February 21, 2023

Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...

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How do Streaming Platforms Pay Artists - Is It Fair?

February 20, 2023

Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im

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Why Jay-Z Was Named The #1 Rapper Of All Time

February 23, 2023

Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Is it even possible to crown just one person? Well, Billboard and Vibe did exactly that. And, according to them, that person is Jay-Z. In honor of Hip-Hop’s

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Behind Kaytranada’s Unique Sound

February 18, 2023

Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has

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The Creative Act: Rick Rubin’s Knowledge Turned Into A Book

February 17, 2023

What happens when a famous music producer takes an interest in self-help books? The Creative Act is your answer. But who is Rick Rubin? Without a doubt, Rubin has an impressive track record in the

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Behind the Music: The Audio Engineer

February 14, 2023

The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close

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Koji Kondo: Nintendo’s Melody Maestro

February 14, 2023

What do popular video games franchises Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox all have in common? They were all produced and published by Nintendo, and the iconic music themes that you hear in...

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Taylor Swift on Industry Sexism and Music Rights

February 8, 2023

Being a successful woman in the music industry is no easy feat. Not only do they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of being a musician, but there are also gender-specific challenges.

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What’s the Ideal Length for a Single— Are Songs Getting Shorter?

February 8, 2023

“Is it just me, or are songs getting shorter these days?” This is a question I have often pondered, especially in the last few years. It appears that in the era of social media, attention spans are

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Somi Returns with a Catchy ‘Game Plan’

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Somi is one of Korea’s most successful solo artists in the industry who placed first after competing in a survival show ‘Produce 101’ and debuting with K-pop group ‘I.O.I’. Soon after the group dispersed, Somi took to the stage as a soloist and made a remarkable debut with her co-composed single ‘Birthday’. The single was released with one other song, ‘Outta My Head’ that she was credited as the writer and composer for.

Somi has since been releasing singles after singles, followed by her first album in 2021 titled ‘XOXO’. Somi participated as a co-writer and co-producer on many of her songs, while also showing off her amazing dance and vocal skills. 

Somi has made her place among K-pop idols, by appearing on a number of variety and reality shows, releasing singles and her overall performance as an artist. Through such exposure and connections with others, Somi has attracted many fans from across the world for her talent and bright personality. As Somi's reputation grew, the demand for new music did as well and led to the release of her most recent EP.

'Game Plan' features five tracks, half of which are co-composed and co-written by Somi. The EP's title track, 'Fast Forward,' features a vibrant music video that paints a fresh new vibe to the stage. In the song, Somi confidently expresses the certainty she feels about this "lover" and her desire to travel forward in time to grasp that moment. Along with its lovey-dovey lyrics, the song incorporates an energetic sound by the use of EDM. 

All in all, Somi has once again got the crowd moving to these catchy songs and lyrics. ‘Fast Forward’ is sure to meet tons of success in its near-future as the artist begins promotions and owns the spotlight!

Somi Returns with a Catchy ‘Game Plan’ somi-returns-with-a-catchy-game-planBethel DeanAug 10, 2023Somi is one of Korea’s most successful solo artists in the industry who placed first after competing in a survival show ‘Produce 101’ and debuting with K-pop group ‘I.O.I’...