IT'S NOT PUFF THE MAGIC, IT'S G-DRAGON!!

01/12/2010


Today's artist is the wonderful "G-DRAGON"! This artist is especially wonderful to me because of his growth and versatility. Due to my lack of knowledge I at first thought G-Dragon was a girl when I first saw the "Heartbreaker" video. It looked like "Gwen Stefani meets Madonna to go out to dinner with Lady Gaga". I owe G-Dragon an apology. G-Dragon has aptly earned the title of talented "Chin Chin Negro". For those of you who missed the definition in an earlier blog. A "Chin Chin Negro" is an asian performer who has the soul of a brotha'. The term is really "Chin Chin N***A. But we have to be politically correct. And believe me this is a definite term of endearment and honor given with the utmost professional

respect! This title is not given lightly. This also applies to his bandmate Tae-Yang from "BIG BANG". The talent in that group is endless.

The three songs that seriously turned my head: BREATHE, BUTTERFLY, BOY!! and Breathe is a catchy tune that captures with bright colors and good energy. He has a serious infectious swagger! And his fashion choices are savvy and grab your attention! They may be a bit off to some, but I think his goal is not to shock but the be couture current. To step out of the box. Big Bang is hip current where as his solo work is Stylish hippy current. He is confident in who he is and that's attractive on any performer.The other two tunes that I enjoy are " Butterfly" and "Boy" "Butterfly is a feelgood vid that combines animation and real life. Him and the director have created a beautiful world filled with images of love and fulfillment! There's a little Tim Burton and Johnny Depp feel to it but that's okay. It's beautifully realized. Now for the cool vid "BOY". Okay. Great concept. Visually captured to explore the senses. Don't hate me G-Dragon but I am feeling some Eminem here, but you embrace it and make it your own.

An interesting chat I had with a korean fan was very interesting. He asked me if I had resentment because his people were stealing from blacks and the United States. My response to this was that I wanted him to relanguage what he had said. I don't consider it stealing. In fact it's flattering. Let's call it borrowing or enhancing. 50 cents samples and borrows. Diddy does the same. A lot of artists do this. My analogy is that of cooking. If the recipe involves using salt... well....sometimes instead of salt I'll add Lawry's. It's the same meal but just with a different Flava'! IT STILL TASTES GOOD!!!!!

G-DRAGON I ain't mad at you. Work the blonde hair! Work the choreography! Work the rap! Just keep WORKIN' IT OUT!!!

I give G-DRAGON * * * * * 5 stars!!! KIMCHI AND KUDOS!!!