While Korean k-pop is widely known as a popular music format, less is heard about the Koren r&b movement aka kr&b. U.S. r&b singer Gallant aka Chistopher Gallant has linked with Red Bull Sound Select on a documentary short titled “The Rise of Korean R&B,” examining the phenomenon.
In the short, Gallant sits with rapper Tablo, DJ Soulscape and Korean artist Jinbo the SuperFreak to discuss South Korea’s musical history and influences. The film also includes Gallant performing his single “Skipping Stones” with Korean r&b singer Lee Hi during his headlining slot in July 2017 at Jisan Valley Rock Festival in South Korea, the final show of his Ology tour.
“The amount of love that I have for Seoul is never ending,” said Gallant in a press statement. “I was a fan of K-Pop back in high school and later on in college it kind of took over as the leading Eastern musical genre.Over time Korean artists started writing their own songs and creating their own movements, which was the thread that pulled me into learning more about the history and delving into exactly what this emerging kr&b scene was really like.”
Check out the short below.