Hot Tracks: Psy - Gangnam Style (강남스타일)

For those that are unaware, Korea is the premium leader when it comes to musical popularity. Many surrounding Asian countries loyally listen to Korean artists even though it is in a completely different language. Why would they listen to something they cant understand? Because Korean music is catchy, fun, and well produced. Could it ever cross the boat to America? We shall see. 

Park Jae-Sang is a Korean rapper that goes by the name of PSY. Korea usually has their slew of party anthems, like America (think LMFAO and crunk music). And PSY is one known to crank out the party tunes. He started in 2000 and has been popular in South Korea ever since. But his latest party song "Gangnam Style" has recently caught international attention. 

Katy Perry promoted the video on her Twitter account, and now the music video has more than 58 MILLION views! PSY is also now the first Korean artist to reach #1 on the iTunes charts here in US. Nelly Furtado even preformed a rendition of the song at a recent concert. If this takes off, it could open a gate of amazing artists not now known on the American charts. 


THE SONG: Psy - Gangnam Style (강남스타일)

WHATS HOT: Catchy bass, very danceable, and a hilarious video! PSY wrote the entire song as well as choreographed the entire video. You know you will bust out that horse riding at some dance in your lifetime. So you better thank him. 

WHATS NOT: It is nowhere near the best Korean song. Those who know the genre know that there is MUCH better songs out there that deserve international attention. And like any party song, it can get played out quick.

INFO: Official Video


Interview with PSY about his recent attention over seas.