BOBBY
Hip-Hop · KR · Active since 1995

BOBBY

Gritty, raspy vocals meeting high-octane trap production. Intense Korean hip-hop that balances raw aggression with stadium-sized pop hooks.

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Bobby's music is a high-voltage surge of energy characterized by his unmistakable gravelly rasp. It sounds like the intersection of a gritty underground rap battle and a massive pop arena. The production is often dense and heavy, utilizing booming trap drums and soaring synthesizers that create a sense of urgency and scale. There is a tactile roughness to his delivery that sets him apart from the polished sheen typically associated with his peers.

What makes Bobby truly distinctive is his ability to pivot from snarling, aggressive verses to surprisingly melodic and vulnerable hooks without losing his edge. He carries a rock-star charisma into the hip-hop space, often incorporating distorted textures and anthemic structures that feel more like a stadium performance than a bedroom recording. His flow is rhythmic and percussive, treating his voice as an additional drum in the mix.

Start with the 'LUCKY MAN' album to hear the full breadth of his solo identity. It showcases his talent for blending hard-hitting rap with experimental pop structures. For those who want to hear his rawest competitive energy, his 'Show Me the Money 3' performances remain essential benchmarks of his career.

Kim Ji-won (Korean: 김지원; born December 21, 1995), known professionally as Bobby (바비), is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and member of iKon. In 2016, he formed a sub-unit with Mino under the name MOBB. He is best known for finishing in first place on Mnet's survival show Show Me the Money 3.
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Our Catalog5 Albums · 1998 · 2024
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