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2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards
The 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) was held on December 3, 2014, at the AsiaWorld–Arena, Hong Kong. It marked its sixteenth edition acknowledging the past year's K-pop releases. Nominees were announced on October 27, 2014. Leading the nominees was Exo with five. By the end of the ceremony, Exo received four awards, the most received awards of the night. Background This event marked the sixteenth Mnet Asian Music Awards. It was broadcast live in China, Japan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia through various channels, as well as around the world. The event took place in the same country and the same venue for the second consecutive time. This also marked the first time that the event organized a campaign called Girls' Education Campaign with CJ and UNESCO. It was also the first time that UnionPay sponsored the event exclusively. Performers and presenters The following individuals and groups, listed in order of appearance, presented awards or performed musical numbers. Perform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AsiaWorld–Arena
AsiaWorld–Arena (, also Hall 1 of AsiaWorld–Expo) is the largest indoor seated performance venue in Hong Kong. It has a total floor area of , a maximum capacity of 14,000 seats/16,000 standing+seats and high ceiling clearance of 19 metres. It is located next to the Hong Kong International Airport. It plays host to many concerts, sporting events, and other forms of entertainment. Entertainment AsiaWorld–Arena has been the busiest indoor venue in Hong Kong since its opening on 21 December 2005; with many local, regional and international artists have performed here spanning a wide range of musical genres. Other events The Arena has also played host to the 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala of Phoenix Satellite Television and the Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant, as well as sports competitions like the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 and the 2008 Hong Kong IDSF Asian Pacific DanceSport Championships. It played host to Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular from 22 Dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine
"Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" is a song recorded by James Brown with Bobby Byrd on backing vocals. Released as a two-part single in 1970, it was a no. 2 R&B hit and reached no. 15 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. In 2004, "Sex Machine" was ranked number 326 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. In the 2021 update of the list it had risen to 196. Analysis "Sex Machine" was one of the first songs Brown recorded with his new band, The J.B.'s. In comparison with Brown's 1960s solo funk hits such as " Papa's Got a Brand New Bag", the band's inexperienced horn section plays a relatively minor part. Instead, the song centers on the insistent riff played by brothers Bootsy and Catfish Collins on bass and guitar and Jabo Starks on drums, along with the call and response interplay between Brown and Byrd's vocals, which consist mostly of exhortations to "get up / stay on the scene / like a sex machine". During the song's final vocal pass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoo In-na
Yoo In-na (; born June 5, 1982) is a South Korean actress and DJ. After supporting roles in '' High Kick! Through the Roof'' (2009–10) and '' Secret Garden'' (2010), she rose to fame as the lead actress in '' Queen and I'' (2012), which led to a supporting role in ''My Love from the Star'' (2013–14). She is also known for her roles in '' Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'' (2016–17), one of the highest rated cable television series in South Korea and ''Touch Your Heart'' (2019). Aside from acting, Yoo also ventured into radio. She was the DJ of '' Let's Crank Up the Volume'' from 2011 to 2016. Career At the age of 16, Yoo In-na joined an entertainment agency as an apprentice singer in 1998, and had nearly become part of a girl group. After 11 years and five different agencies, she could not be prominent. Yoo said she had difficulty memorizing the dance choreography required of K-pop singers, and after practicing for eight hours a day, six days a week, she had resigned fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epik High
Epik High (Hangul: 에픽하이) is a South Korean hip hop trio formed in 2001, composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin, and DJ Tukutz. Primarily based in Seoul, the group signed with Woollim Entertainment and released their first two studio albums, ''Map of the Human Soul'' (2003) and '' High Society'' (2004), to minor success. The trio rose to fame with the release of their follow-up studio albums, ''Swan Songs'' (2005), ''Remapping the Human Soul'' (2007) and '' Pieces, Part One'' (2008), spawning the hit singles "Fly", "Paris", "Fan", "Love Love Love", "One" and "Umbrella". Although the majority of these albums were censored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism due to themes of crimes, war, religion and education, Epik High established themselves as one of the leading hip hop artists in the country, gaining a cult following and critical plaudit. Following the completion of mandatory military services and their exclusive contract with Woollim Entertainment, Epik High signed wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winner (South Korean Band)
Winner (; Romanization of Korean, romanized: ''wineo''; stylized in all caps), is a South Korean boy band consisting of four members: Kim Jin-woo (musician), Jinu, Lee Seung-hoon (rapper), Hoony, Mino (rapper), Mino and Kang Seung-yoon, Seungyoon. The band was formed in 2013 by YG Entertainment through Mnet (TV channel), Mnet's survival program ''WIN: Who Is Next'' leading to their official debut on August 17, 2014, with studio album ''2014 S/S''. Originally a five-piece band, Nam Tae Hyun, Taehyun, departed from the group in November 2016 for his mental health and well-being. Upon their debut, ''The Korea Herald'' cited their immediate success as "unprecedented" for a new group, thus dubbed as "Monster rookies". Winner is often cited as a "self-producing" band with all members actively taking on roles from producing and choreographing to designing and marketing. The band also earned the titles "Trust and Listen" alongside "Kings of Summer" by media outlets and the general public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Problem (Ariana Grande Song)
"Problem" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. It was written by both alongside Savan Kotecha, Ilya and Max Martin, being produced by the latter two with Shellback, with Peter Carlsson serving as a vocal producer. The song was released by Republic Records on April 28, 2014, as the lead single from Grande's second studio album '' My Everything'' (2014). "Problem" is an uptempo dance-pop and R&B with influences of funk music, which comprises a melody based on drums, saxophone loops, and trumpets. The chorus features uncredited background vocals from American hip hop artist Big Sean. Lyrically, Grande has stated that the song is about "the feeling of being absolutely terrified to re-approach a relationship that's gone sour – but you want to more than anything." The song debuted at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 selling 438,000 copies in its first week on sale, earning Grande her biggest digital song sales week ever. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Something (Girl's Day Song)
''Girl's Day Everyday #3'' (also stylized as ''Girl's Day Everyday III'') is the fourth mini-album released by South Korean girl group, Girl's Day. It was released by Dream Tea Entertainment and distributed by Loen Entertainment on January 3, 2014. It consists of five songs, including the title track "Something", used to promote the EP on several South Korean music programs, including ''Music Bank'' and ''Inkigayo''. A music video for the title track was also released on January 3. The EP was a commercial success peaking at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart. The EP has sold over 20,814 physical copies as of December 2014. Background and release The EP was released on January 3, 2014, at midnight KST, through several music portals, including Melon, and iTunes for the global market. Commercial performance ''Girl's Day Everyday #3'' entered and peaked at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart The Circle Album Chart, previously known as the Gaon Album Chart, is a record chart ranki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ailee
Amy Lee (born May 30, 1989), known professionally as Ailee, is an American singer and songwriter based in South Korea. Amassing digital sales success in South Korea, she has released four studio albums, six extended plays, and twenty one singles, six of which charted within the top five of the Gaon Digital Chart. Following a short stint at Muzo Entertainment in New York City, Ailee moved to South Korea in 2010 and signed with YMC Entertainment. She debuted in 2012 with her first single "Heaven", which peaked at number three on the Gaon Digital Chart and earned her Best New Artist Awards at the Melon Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards, and Seoul Music Awards. She won four consecutive Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Female Vocal Performance titles from 2013 to 2016, with "U&I", "Singing Got Better", "Mind Your Own Business", and "If You" respectively. Her 2017 single, " I Will Go to You Like the First Snow", recorded for the soundtrack of the television dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl's Day
Girl's Day () is a South Korean girl group formed by Dream T Entertainment in 2010. The group consists of members Sojin, Minah, Yura, and Hyeri. Members Jisun and Jiin officially left the group in 2010, while Jihae left in late 2012. After said member departures, the quartet went on to become one of the most popular and commercially successful groups of its era. In order of release, the group's biggest hits include "Twinkle Twinkle", "Hug Me Once", "Expect", "Something", "Darling", and "Ring My Bell", all of which have sold more than one million digital copies each. Over the span of their career, Girl's Day has endorsed over 20 brands, including LG Electronics, Ezaki Glico's Pocky, Lotte World, Nexon and Bullsone. Girl's Day ranked 13th in Korea Power Celebrity in 2015, a list ranking Korea's most powerful and influential celebrities. In 2016, the group ranked 26th, whereas member Hyeri ranked 3rd. In 2019, the four members decided not to renew their contracts with D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Here (Masta Wu Song)
Woo Jin-won (, October 25, 1978), better known by his stage name Masta Wu(), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer. His previous stage name was Ginnwon. He was also a part of the hip hop project duo YMGA. Career After being an underground rapper, Woo signed with YG Entertainment. He released his first album, ''Masta Peace'' in 2003, and his second album ''Brand Wu Year'' in 2007. In 2014, he was one of the producers of the talent show '' Show Me The Money 3''. He wrote several songs for his label-mates, for example project duo Hi Suhyun, solo singer Lee Hi and girl band 2NE1. As of April 2015 he has 74 songs credited to his name at the Korea Music Copyright Association The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) is a South Korean non-profit copyright collective for musical works, administering public performance and broadcasting rights, and mechanical recording and reproduction rights. Founded in 1964, it i .... In 2016, he announced his departure from YG E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masta Wu (Rap)
Woo Jin-won (, October 25, 1978), better known by his stage name Masta Wu(), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer. His previous stage name was Ginnwon. He was also a part of the hip hop project duo YMGA. Career After being an underground rapper, Woo signed with YG Entertainment. He released his first album, ''Masta Peace'' in 2003, and his second album ''Brand Wu Year'' in 2007. In 2014, he was one of the producers of the talent show '' Show Me The Money 3''. He wrote several songs for his label-mates, for example project duo Hi Suhyun, solo singer Lee Hi and girl band 2NE1. As of April 2015 he has 74 songs credited to his name at the Korea Music Copyright Association The Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) is a South Korean non-profit copyright collective for musical works, administering public performance and broadcasting rights, and mechanical recording and reproduction rights. Founded in 1964, it is .... In 2016, he announced his departure from YG En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dok2
Lee Joon-kyung (; born March 28, 1990) better known by his stage name Dok2 (, pronounced as Dokki), is a South Korean rapper, record producer and co-founder of now-defunct Illionaire Records. Biography Early life Dok2's mother is Korean, and his father is of Filipino and Spanish descent. While media outlets reported in 2014 that he is a first cousin of Nicole Scherzinger, an American singer formerly of the girl group the Pussycat Dolls, Dok2 said in a 2015 interview, "The report about me being first cousins with Nicole Scherzinger is wrong. We share the same blood, but the relationship is complicated. I haven’t even met her." Career beginnings His first music appearance is when he was 12, when he performed "FEVER" with Jo-PD & Hype at the 2002 Mnet Music Video Festival Dok2 signed to Future Flow Entertainment when he was 13 years old. By the time he was out of his teenage years, he had written and produced songs for established Korean hip hop groups, including Drunken T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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