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| associated_acts = Kebee, The Quiett, Donutman, Jerry. K, Pento, RHYME-A, Minos, DJ Wegun, Celma, Loquence, D.C, Fana, Eluphant, Makesense, Mad Clown, DJ Dopsh, Vida Loca, Elapse, G-Slow, Prima Vista
| associated_acts = Kebee, The Quiett, Donutman, Jerry. K, Pento, RHYME-A, Minos, DJ Wegun, Celma, Loquence, D.C, Fana, Eluphant, Makesense, Mad Clown, DJ Dopsh, Vida Loca, Elapse, G-Slow, Prima Vista
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'''Soul Company''' ([[Hangul]]: 소울컴퍼니) was an independent [[Korean hip hop]] record label and talent agency based in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]. Its dissolution was announced in September 2011.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201110016720q&sid=0107&nid=007&ltype=1|title=소울컴퍼니 해체 “아티스트 개개인 역량 담기 힘들어 각자의 길로” — Soul Company dissolves, 'Thanks to all individual artists for their efforts, each will go their separate ways'|periodical=[[Korea Economic Daily]]|date=2011-10-01|accessdate=2012-03-08}}</ref>
'''Soul Company''' ([[Hangul]]: 소울컴퍼니) was an independent [[Korean hip hop]] record label and talent agency based in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]. Its dissolution was announced in September 2011.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201110016720q&sid=0107&nid=007&ltype=1|title=소울컴퍼니 해체 “아티스트 개개인 역량 담기 힘들어 각자의 길로” — Soul Company dissolves, 'Thanks to all individual artists for their efforts, each will go their separate ways'|periodical=[[Korea Economic Daily]]|date=2011-10-01|accessdate=2012-03-08}}</ref>


It was started in 2004 by rappers [[Kebee]] and [[Jerry. K]]. It specialised in recording and producing [[R&B]] and [[hip hop]] [[music]] and has played a big role in creating [[underground hip hop]] world for big artists like [[Crucial Star]], [[The Queitt]], [[Loquence]], etc.
It was started in 2004 by rappers [[Kebee]] and [[Jerry. K]]. It specialised in recording and producing [[R&B]] and [[hip hop]] [[music]] and has played a big role in creating [[underground hip hop]] world for big artists like [[Crucial Star]], [[The Quiett]], [[Loquence]], etc.


==History==
==History==
===2004===
Soul Company began its history with a compilation album in 2004 entitled ''The Bangerz'', featuring founders Jerry. K and Kebee along with The Quiett ([[:ko:더콰이엇|더콰이엇]]), Planet Black (플래닛 블랙), and others. Later that year Kebee released a solo album ''Evolutional Poems'' through which both he and the label began to become more well known.<ref>{{citation|url=http://news.khan.co.kr/kh_news/khan_art_view.html?artid=200807301451395&code=900315|title=한국의 인디레이블 ④: 소울컴퍼니 — South Korea's Indie Labels #4: Soul Company|periodical=[[Kyunghyang Sinmun]]|date=2008-07-30|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref>

===2005===
In July, due to continued interest from fans, Soul Company's first album ''The Bangerz'' was re-released.<ref>{{citation|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=102&oid=082&aid=0000053006|title=소울컴퍼니 '더 뱅어스' 재발매 — Soul Company's 'The Bangerz' on sale again|periodical=Busan Ilbo|date=2005-07-02|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref>

===2008===
In July, Soul Company held a concert entitled "Show me the hiphop".<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.nspna.com/news/?mode=view&newsid=9950|title=소울컴퍼니 ‘Show me the hiphop’여름 콘서트 — Soul Company summer concert 'Show me the hiphop'|periodical=NSP Tongsin|date=2008-07-16|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref> That year Soul Company also began holding "Judgement Night", reported to be South Korea's first hip hop/[[Hardcore hip hop|hardcore]] joint performance.<ref name="JudgementNight">{{citation|url=http://artsnews.mk.co.kr/news/42366|title=GMC 레코드와 소울컴퍼니, '저지먼트 나잇 Vol.4' 개최 — GMC Records and Soul Company, host 'Judgement Night Vol. 4'|periodical=[[Maeil Business Newspaper]]|date=2009-10-05|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref>

===2009===
In February, Soul Company held a [[Valentine's Day]] concert entitled "My Funny Valentine" at Rollinghall in the [[Hongdae area]] (near [[Hongik University]]), featuring performances by Kebee, UMC, Junggigo (aka Cubic), and Swings.<ref>{{citation|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=103&oid=003&aid=0002499917|title=소울컴퍼니, 테마 공연 개최 — Soul Company hosts themed concert|periodical=[[Naver News]]/Newsis|date=2009-01-29|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=106&oid=003&aid=0002525578|title=소울컴퍼니가 준비한 발렌타인데이 선물 공연 'My Funny Valentine' — Soul Company prepares Valentine's Day present 'My Funny Valentine'|periodical=[[Naver News]]/Newsis|date=2009-02-14|accessdate=2012-03-08}}</ref> In July, Soul Company artists came together to record a new single ''Aeiou Eo?! part 2''. The title was a reference to an album released by Soul Company in 2004.<ref>{{citation|url=http://artsnews.mk.co.kr/news/37417|title=소울컴퍼니 단체곡 '아에이오우 어?! part 2' 발표 — Soul Company releases group song 'Aeiou Eo?! part 2'|periodical=[[Maeil Business Newspaper]]|date=2009-08-24|accessdate=2012-03-08}}</ref> In May and again in October, they hosted the third and fourth joint "Judgement Nights" with GMC Records; the latter was held at V-Hall in Hongdae.<ref name="JudgementNight"/> In August, they again held a concert at V-Hall featuring performances by The Quiett, Loptimist ([[:ko:랍티미스트|랍티미스트]]), and DJ Wegun.<ref>{{citation|url=http://article.joinsmsn.com/news/article/article.asp?total_id=3719787&cloc=rss%7Cnews%7Ctotal_list|title=소울컴퍼니 ‘다음에도 많은 성원 부탁드립니다’|periodical=[[JoongAng Ilbo]]|date=2009-08-11|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref>

===2010===
===2010===
In January, Soul Company released an online single collection ''Mad Clown VS Crucial Star'', which within a few days of its release was one of the top 10 sellers on [[Cyworld]]. A ''[[Seoul Sinmun]]'' reviewer especially liked the last track featuring DC entitled "Ibyeoleun" (이별은, "Parting".<ref>{{citation|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20100204n18057|title=소울컴퍼니, 힙합싱글모음 마니아 ‘반색’ — Soul Company 'delighted' by hip hop single collection mania|periodical=[[Seoul Sinmun]]|date=2010-02-04|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref> In July, Soul Company held a concert at Club Fabric near [[Kyungsung University]] in the southern city of [[Busan]].<ref>{{citation|url=http://danmee.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/07/28/2010072800806.html|title=힙합 레이블 소울컴퍼니, 31일 부산에서 콘서트 — Hip hop label Soul Company to hold concert in Busan on 31st|periodical=[[Chosun Ilbo]]|date=2010-07-28|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://news.kukinews.com/article/view.asp?page=1&gCode=ent&arcid=1280315768&cp=nv|title=힙합레이블 소울컴퍼니, 홍대 떠나 부산서 힙합 파티 개최 — Hip hop label Soul Company leaves Hongdae to host hip hop party in Busan|periodical=[[Hankook Ilbo]]|date=2010-07-28|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref> In October, Soul Company released an online single by RHYME-A ([[:ko:라임 어택|라임 어택]]) entitled ''Speak The Truth'' (진실을 말해).<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201010198659l&sid=0107&nid=007&ltype=1|title=`라임어택`, 화끈한 사회 비판 `MC몽·신정환·타진요가 대상?` — RHYME-A's heated social criticism; 'MC Mong, Shin Jung-hwan, TaJinYo are the targets?'|periodical=[[Korea Economic Daily]]|date=2010-10-10|accessdate=2012-03-08}}</ref> In December, Soul Company suffered a blow with the departure of The Quiett. Early the following month, he announced that he would be forming his own label Illionaire Records with [[Dok2]]. The Quiett described his move as giving him the freedom to preserve the kind of music he wanted to perform and bring new vitality to the South Korean hip hop scene.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.frontiertimes.co.kr/news/news/2011/01/11/63640.html|title=
In October, RHYME-A released an online single ''Speak The Truth'' (진실을 말해).<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.hankyung.com/news/app/newsview.php?aid=201010198659l&sid=0107&nid=007&ltype=1|title=`라임어택`, 화끈한 사회 비판 `MC몽·신정환·타진요가 대상?`|periodical=[[Korea Economic Daily]]|date=2010-10-10|accessdate=2012-03-08}}</ref>
더콰이엇, '소울컴퍼니 탈퇴? 주류음악계 도전 아냐' — Da Quiett, 'Leaving Soul Company? Not challenging mainstream music'|periodical=Frontier Times|date=2011-01-11|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref>


===2011===
===2011===
In April, Soul Company held a joint concert with Pastel Music ([[:ko:파스텔 뮤직|파스텔 뮤직]]) and sponsored by [[Jin Air]] devoted to [[environmental protection]]. The concert, entitled "Save The Air Green Concert", was held at KT&G Sangsang Madang in Hongdae. Soul Company artists who participated include [[Crucial Star]], Fana ([[:ko:화나|화나]]), and Eluphant ([[:ko:이루펀트|이루펀트]]).<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.kyeongin.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=576774|title=소울컴퍼니, 환경보전 앞장 — Soul Company in environmental protection initiative|periodical=Kyeongin Ilbo|date=2011-04-19|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref> In late November, Soul Company artists held a farewell concert at AX-KOREA ([[:ko:악스코리아|악스코리아]]) to commemorate the label's dissolution.<ref>{{citation|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011112711011580876&type=1&outlink=1|title=힙합크루 소울컴퍼니, 8년활동끝 공식해체 콘서트 — Concert officially ends eight years of activity by hip hop crew Soul Company|periodical=Money Today/Star News|date=2011-11-27|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref>
In late November, Soul Company artists held a farewell concert at AX-KOREA ([[ko:악스코리아|악스코리아]]) to commemorate the label's dissolution.
<ref>{{citation|url=http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2011112711011580876&type=1&outlink=1|힙합크루 소울컴퍼니, 8년활동끝 공식해체 콘서트 — Concert officially ends eight years of activity by hip hop crew Soul Company|periodical=Money Today/Star News|date=2011-11-27|accessdate=2012-03-10}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Twitter|SoulCompany}}
* Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/soulcompany
* Facebook: http://facebook.com/SoulCompanyMusic
* {{Facebook|SoulCompanyMusic|Soul Company}}
* Youtube: http://youtube.com/SoulCompany
* {{Youtube|channel=SoulCompany|title=Soul Company}}
* {{Youtube|channel=jerrykloq|title=Jerry.K}}
* Cyworld: http://club.cyworld.com/ClubV1/Home.cy/52172775
* [http://club.cyworld.com/ClubV1/Home.cy/52172775 Soul Company] [[Cyworld]] Club
* Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/jerrykloq/
* [http://www.soompi.com/forums/topic/362927-soul-company/ Profile] on [[Soompi]].com


[[Category:Companies based in Seoul]]
[[Category:Record labels established in 2004]]
[[Category:Record labels established in 2004]]
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[[Category:South Korean hip hop]]
[[Category:South Korean record labels]]

Revision as of 18:19, 11 March 2012

Soul Company
Company typePrivate company (defunct)
IndustryMusic & Entertainment
GenreHip hop
Founded2004
FounderKebee & Jerry. K
ProductsAlbums, Concerts & Singles
ServicesPublishing Records, Entertainment Agency
WebsiteSoulCompany.net (via Internet Archive)

Soul Company (Hangul: 소울컴퍼니) was an independent Korean hip hop record label and talent agency based in Seoul, South Korea. Its dissolution was announced in September 2011.[1]

It was started in 2004 by rappers Kebee and Jerry. K. It specialised in recording and producing R&B and hip hop music and has played a big role in creating underground hip hop world for big artists like Crucial Star, The Quiett, Loquence, etc.

History

2004

Soul Company began its history with a compilation album in 2004 entitled The Bangerz, featuring founders Jerry. K and Kebee along with The Quiett (더콰이엇), Planet Black (플래닛 블랙), and others. Later that year Kebee released a solo album Evolutional Poems through which both he and the label began to become more well known.[2]

2005

In July, due to continued interest from fans, Soul Company's first album The Bangerz was re-released.[3]

2008

In July, Soul Company held a concert entitled "Show me the hiphop".[4] That year Soul Company also began holding "Judgement Night", reported to be South Korea's first hip hop/hardcore joint performance.[5]

2009

In February, Soul Company held a Valentine's Day concert entitled "My Funny Valentine" at Rollinghall in the Hongdae area (near Hongik University), featuring performances by Kebee, UMC, Junggigo (aka Cubic), and Swings.[6][7] In July, Soul Company artists came together to record a new single Aeiou Eo?! part 2. The title was a reference to an album released by Soul Company in 2004.[8] In May and again in October, they hosted the third and fourth joint "Judgement Nights" with GMC Records; the latter was held at V-Hall in Hongdae.[5] In August, they again held a concert at V-Hall featuring performances by The Quiett, Loptimist (랍티미스트), and DJ Wegun.[9]

2010

In January, Soul Company released an online single collection Mad Clown VS Crucial Star, which within a few days of its release was one of the top 10 sellers on Cyworld. A Seoul Sinmun reviewer especially liked the last track featuring DC entitled "Ibyeoleun" (이별은, "Parting".[10] In July, Soul Company held a concert at Club Fabric near Kyungsung University in the southern city of Busan.[11][12] In October, Soul Company released an online single by RHYME-A (라임 어택) entitled Speak The Truth (진실을 말해).[13] In December, Soul Company suffered a blow with the departure of The Quiett. Early the following month, he announced that he would be forming his own label Illionaire Records with Dok2. The Quiett described his move as giving him the freedom to preserve the kind of music he wanted to perform and bring new vitality to the South Korean hip hop scene.[14]

2011

In April, Soul Company held a joint concert with Pastel Music (파스텔 뮤직) and sponsored by Jin Air devoted to environmental protection. The concert, entitled "Save The Air Green Concert", was held at KT&G Sangsang Madang in Hongdae. Soul Company artists who participated include Crucial Star, Fana (화나), and Eluphant (이루펀트).[15] In late November, Soul Company artists held a farewell concert at AX-KOREA (악스코리아) to commemorate the label's dissolution.[16]

References

  1. ^ "소울컴퍼니 해체 "아티스트 개개인 역량 담기 힘들어 각자의 길로" — Soul Company dissolves, 'Thanks to all individual artists for their efforts, each will go their separate ways'", Korea Economic Daily, 2011-10-01, retrieved 2012-03-08
  2. ^ "한국의 인디레이블 ④: 소울컴퍼니 — South Korea's Indie Labels #4: Soul Company", Kyunghyang Sinmun, 2008-07-30, retrieved 2012-03-10
  3. ^ "소울컴퍼니 '더 뱅어스' 재발매 — Soul Company's 'The Bangerz' on sale again", Busan Ilbo, 2005-07-02, retrieved 2012-03-10
  4. ^ "소울컴퍼니 'Show me the hiphop'여름 콘서트 — Soul Company summer concert 'Show me the hiphop'", NSP Tongsin, 2008-07-16, retrieved 2012-03-10
  5. ^ a b "GMC 레코드와 소울컴퍼니, '저지먼트 나잇 Vol.4' 개최 — GMC Records and Soul Company, host 'Judgement Night Vol. 4'", Maeil Business Newspaper, 2009-10-05, retrieved 2012-03-10
  6. ^ "소울컴퍼니, 테마 공연 개최 — Soul Company hosts themed concert", Naver News/Newsis, 2009-01-29, retrieved 2012-03-10
  7. ^ "소울컴퍼니가 준비한 발렌타인데이 선물 공연 'My Funny Valentine' — Soul Company prepares Valentine's Day present 'My Funny Valentine'", Naver News/Newsis, 2009-02-14, retrieved 2012-03-08
  8. ^ "소울컴퍼니 단체곡 '아에이오우 어?! part 2' 발표 — Soul Company releases group song 'Aeiou Eo?! part 2'", Maeil Business Newspaper, 2009-08-24, retrieved 2012-03-08
  9. ^ "소울컴퍼니 '다음에도 많은 성원 부탁드립니다'", JoongAng Ilbo, 2009-08-11, retrieved 2012-03-10
  10. ^ "소울컴퍼니, 힙합싱글모음 마니아 '반색' — Soul Company 'delighted' by hip hop single collection mania", Seoul Sinmun, 2010-02-04, retrieved 2012-03-10
  11. ^ "힙합 레이블 소울컴퍼니, 31일 부산에서 콘서트 — Hip hop label Soul Company to hold concert in Busan on 31st", Chosun Ilbo, 2010-07-28, retrieved 2012-03-10
  12. ^ "힙합레이블 소울컴퍼니, 홍대 떠나 부산서 힙합 파티 개최 — Hip hop label Soul Company leaves Hongdae to host hip hop party in Busan", Hankook Ilbo, 2010-07-28, retrieved 2012-03-10
  13. ^ "`라임어택`, 화끈한 사회 비판 `MC몽·신정환·타진요가 대상?` — RHYME-A's heated social criticism; 'MC Mong, Shin Jung-hwan, TaJinYo are the targets?'", Korea Economic Daily, 2010-10-10, retrieved 2012-03-08
  14. ^ "더콰이엇, '소울컴퍼니 탈퇴? 주류음악계 도전 아냐' — Da Quiett, 'Leaving Soul Company? Not challenging mainstream music'", Frontier Times, 2011-01-11, retrieved 2012-03-10
  15. ^ "소울컴퍼니, 환경보전 앞장 — Soul Company in environmental protection initiative", Kyeongin Ilbo, 2011-04-19, retrieved 2012-03-10
  16. ^ "힙합크루 소울컴퍼니, 8년활동끝 공식해체 콘서트 — Concert officially ends eight years of activity by hip hop crew Soul Company", Money Today/Star News, 2011-11-27, retrieved 2012-03-10

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