Lexy (singer)
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Hwang Hyo-sook know by the stage name Lexy (Hangul
: 렉시 stylized as LEXY), is a Korean female soloist who debuted in 2003 under the management, YG Entertainment
. Lexy was the first artist to debut as a solo female rap artist under YG Entertainment.
, Jinusean
and Wheesung
. Marketed by YG as a hip-hop artist with a little mix of R&B vibe as well. Her debut album, LEXURY (released on October 6, 2003), was fairly well received and with her growing popularity she became a rival with popular singer Lee Hyori
for a while. Though her debut album was well received, her second album Lextacy (released on August 26, 2005) flopped when it was released and due to the poor sales it prompted a decision by YG Entertainment to not renew her contract. It was mutually decided that there wouldn't be re-signing of her contract, but they still wanted to carry out the 3rd album. Lexy's third album RUSH (released on April, 2007) was on the charts for a few weeks, thanks to her title song Above The Sky, but sales were not as strong as her debut album.
On September 12, 2007 when Yang Goon announced that Lexy left YG Entertainment, as signing with the agency did not happen, revealed that because of that, he felt like giving away his younger sister for marriage. Lexy's contract actually ended October 2006. There has been no problems on money or ill-feelings toward both parties. It was just decided to go on separate ways.
On Lexy's first album, LEXURY, Park Teddy of 1TYM
composed the song Let Me Dance and Song Baek Kyoung also from 1TYM
composed the song Up And Down.
After transferring to SB&W Entertainmnet (Sony BMG & Widethan) Lexy released a new album THE LEXY featuring few hip hop artists such as Crown J
and VOS
. The album consisted of different music style by Lexy going more on the electronic hip hop genre, plus ballads and jazz.
Hangul
Hangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 렉시 stylized as LEXY), is a Korean female soloist who debuted in 2003 under the management, YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment
YG Entertainment is a record label and talent agency founded by Korean band Seo Taiji & Boys member Yang Hyun Suk and based in Seoul, South Korea. It specializes in producing R&B and hip hop music. YG stands for Yang Goon and are also the initials of the chief executive officer, Yang Hyun Suk...
. Lexy was the first artist to debut as a solo female rap artist under YG Entertainment.
Career
Lexy has been featured in songs with many other YG artists, such as Se7en, 1TYM1TYM
1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG...
, Jinusean
Jinusean
Jinusean is a well-known Korean hip hop duo from YG Family. The duo is made up by Jin-woo Kim and Noh Seung-hwan .-History:In 1994, Jinu debuted in Korea as a solo artist with the popular song: "I Was the Captain"...
and Wheesung
Wheesung
-EPs:*2006: Against All Odds*2008: 스마일 프로젝트 Vol.2 'Love Seat*2009: 휘성 with D.O*2009: Insomnia*2010: Realslow Is Back*2010: Winter Night*2011: Words That Freeze My Heart-OSTs:*2006: 중천의 기억*2009: 우리집에 왜 왔니...
. Marketed by YG as a hip-hop artist with a little mix of R&B vibe as well. Her debut album, LEXURY (released on October 6, 2003), was fairly well received and with her growing popularity she became a rival with popular singer Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori
Lee Hyori is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of the successful pop girl group Fin.K.L, but has since become a solo artist. In 2003 she released her debut solo album Stylish which won many "Daesangs"...
for a while. Though her debut album was well received, her second album Lextacy (released on August 26, 2005) flopped when it was released and due to the poor sales it prompted a decision by YG Entertainment to not renew her contract. It was mutually decided that there wouldn't be re-signing of her contract, but they still wanted to carry out the 3rd album. Lexy's third album RUSH (released on April, 2007) was on the charts for a few weeks, thanks to her title song Above The Sky, but sales were not as strong as her debut album.
On September 12, 2007 when Yang Goon announced that Lexy left YG Entertainment, as signing with the agency did not happen, revealed that because of that, he felt like giving away his younger sister for marriage. Lexy's contract actually ended October 2006. There has been no problems on money or ill-feelings toward both parties. It was just decided to go on separate ways.
On Lexy's first album, LEXURY, Park Teddy of 1TYM
1TYM
1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG...
composed the song Let Me Dance and Song Baek Kyoung also from 1TYM
1TYM
1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG...
composed the song Up And Down.
After transferring to SB&W Entertainmnet (Sony BMG & Widethan) Lexy released a new album THE LEXY featuring few hip hop artists such as Crown J
Crown J
Crown J is a South Korean rapper who made his debut in March, 2006. Having lived in the Los Angeles, U.S., Crown J brings U.S.-style hip-hop to Korean listeners. He lived in Atlanta before moving to Los Angeles. However, his songs about love, friendship and family are filled with Korean sentiments...
and VOS
Vos
Vos or VOS may refer to:In computing:* Hitachi VOS, a mainframe computer operating system by Hitachi Data Systems* Stratus VOS, a fault-tolerant computer operating system, developed by Stratus...
. The album consisted of different music style by Lexy going more on the electronic hip hop genre, plus ballads and jazz.
LEXURY - October 6, 2003
- LEXTRO (Intro)
- 맹세 (Maeng Sae - Oath) feat. 휘성 (WheesungWheesung-EPs:*2006: Against All Odds*2008: 스마일 프로젝트 Vol.2 'Love Seat*2009: 휘성 with D.O*2009: Insomnia*2010: Realslow Is Back*2010: Winter Night*2011: Words That Freeze My Heart-OSTs:*2006: 중천의 기억*2009: 우리집에 왜 왔니...
) - 내게서 벗어나 (Nae Gae Suh Buht Uh Na - Escape From Me) feat. 빅마마 Big Mama
- Up and Down (Clubin') feat. 거미 (GummyGummy (singer)Park Ji Yeon , better known by her stage name Gummy , is a South Korean recording artist under YG Entertainment.-2003-2009: Debut and Breakthrough Success:...
), Song Baek Kyoung 1TYM1TYM1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG...
) - Let Me Dance feat. Teddy 1TYM1TYM1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG...
) - 애송이 (Eh Sohng Ee - Novice Baby Boy) feat. 싸이 (PSYPsyPsy may mean:*Something to do with psychology*A commonly used term for psychedelic trance , a sub-genre of modern electronic dance music*Something to do with psionics...
) - 클레오파트라 (Kuhl Reh O Pa Teu La - Cleopatra)
- 잊어줄께 (Eejuh Jool Kkeh - I'll Forget You)
- LEXYLUDE
- MOVE feat. Perry)
- Girls
- Tomboy
- Baby Come On feat. Perry
- 빠져 나와 (Pppa Jyuh Na Wah - Get Out of There) feat. DannyTaebinDanny Im , also known by his Korean name Tae Bin , is a Korean singer and the youngest member of the Korean hip hop group 1TYM. Born on May 6, 1980, he debuted as lead vocalist of 1TYM in 1998. On June 12, 2004, he released his first solo album under the name Taebin...
& Teddy 1TYM1TYM1TYM is a four-member Korean hip hop group. The four members are: Oh Jin Hwan , Park Hong Jun , Song Baek Kyoung , and Im Taebin . Leader Teddy and lead vocalist Danny originated from the United States and moved to South Korea when they were accepted under YG...
) - 너를 사랑해 (Nuh Reul Sarang Hae - I Love You) feat. Jinu of JinuseanJinuseanJinusean is a well-known Korean hip hop duo from YG Family. The duo is made up by Jin-woo Kim and Noh Seung-hwan .-History:In 1994, Jinu debuted in Korea as a solo artist with the popular song: "I Was the Captain"...
) - Real Love
- Outro
RUSH - April 18, 2007
- Get Up (Intro) feat. Tae Yang
- RUSH feat. Tae Yang
- 쿵쿵 (Kung Kung)
- 하늘 외로 (Haneul Wiro - Above The Sky) feat. 김지은 (Kim Ji Eun)
- Baby Boy feat. 박봄 (Park Bom) 2NE12NE1Both the song and the group became popular online: Fire topped Mnet's online chart and 2NE1 became a popular search term. The group was awarded three Cyworld Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009...
- Hit This Party feat. 김지은 (Kim Ji Eun)
- Super Fly feat. T.O.P, G-DragonG-DragonAside from Big Bang, G-Dragon also made several solo appearances. After helping produce Taeyang's debut album, he recorded his own version of the album's lead single "Only Look At Me" , titled as the part two version to the song. The single was released digitally...
, Tae Yang (Big Bang) - Get That feat. Perry
- Left To The Right feat. Masta Wu
- Big Lexy
- 하늘 위로 (Haneul Wiro - Above The Sky) REMIX
Lextacy - August 26, 2005
- 눈물 씻고 화장하고 (Wipe My Tears And Put On Make Up)
- 그만 그만 (Enough Is Enough) feat. 김지은 (Kim Ji Eun)
- Animal
- Get Out feat. Masta Wu
- Hey Everybody feat. 거미 (Gummy)Gummy (singer)Park Ji Yeon , better known by her stage name Gummy , is a South Korean recording artist under YG Entertainment.-2003-2009: Debut and Breakthrough Success:...
& Perry - Oh Yeah
- Every Day
- 내일 걱정은 내일 해 (I'll Think About it Tomorrow) feat. Stony Skunk
- Party
- Touch Me
- 너를 잊으리 (I'll Forget You) Interlude
- 기꺼이 (With Pleasure) feat. 거미 (Gummy)
- L.E.X.Y. (Bonus Track)
THE LEXY - March 24, 2008
- I Told Ya! (Intro)
- Ma People
- Don't Lie
- Let Me Dance 2 feat. 현준 (Hyun Jun) (from V.O.S)
- Immature Girl feat. 크라운 제이 (Crown J)
- Tonight feat. 하우스룰즈 (House Rulez)
- 번호를 지워 (Beonhoreul jiwo)
- Selfish Love
- 두사람 (Doo Sa Ram - Two People)
- 난 여자라 (Nan yeojara)
- Don't Lie (Remix)