Uptown (group)

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Uptown
업타운
Origin Flag of South Korea South Korea
Genre(s) K-pop, rap, hip hop
Years active 1996 - present
Members
Carlos Galvan
Steve Kim
Chris Jung
Jessica H.o.
Former members
Tasha Reid
Bohra Kim
Young John Kim
Tam Hee Park

Uptown (업타운) is a South Korean hip hop and R&B group which first debuted in 1997. Uptown was first created in 1996 when the R&B and hip-hop genres of pop music were first introduced to Korea[1]. The group's four original members included Chris Jung, Carlos Galvan, Steve Kim and Tasha Reid. The group underwent several lineup changes and then disbanded in 2000. The group made a comeback and released their new album, Testimony in May of 2006. Steve Kim, Carlos Galvan and Chris Jung returned to the group with only Tasha Reid, the only original member not in the lineup. The female spot in the group was originally given to half-Korean half-African American rapper Say. However the position eventually went to teenage artist Jessica H.o. who was featured in their new album, Testimony.

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[edit] Current members

[edit] Chris Jung

Chris Jung (born January 5, 1968) is also known as "XL". His Korean name is Jung Yeon Joon. He was born in Seoul and graduated from Hanyang University. He is the producer of the group.

[edit] Carlos Galvan

Main article: Carlos Galvan

Carlos (born February 5, 1976) is also known as "Speedy Bullets" and "Cali-Mexci". His Korean name is Lee Hyun Soo. He has participated in Bae Seul Ki's album rapping for two of her songs, "Tomboy" and "Strong Woman".

[edit] Steve Kim

Main article: Steve Kim

Steve Kim (born April 16, 1977) is also known as "TaeKwon" and "Kwon". His Korean name is Kim Sang Wook. He was wrongfully accused of murder for the death of Man Nguyen.

[edit] Jessica H.o.

Main article: Jessica H.o.

Jessica H.o. (born December 17, 1988) was added to the group in 2006.

[edit] Former members

[edit] Tasha Reid

Main article: Tasha Reid

[edit] Bohra Kim

[edit] Young John Kim

[edit] Tam Hee Park

[edit] Discography

  • 1997: Represent
  • 1997: Represented... Now Believe
  • 1998: Mutual Best
  • 1998: Chapter 3 in History
  • 1998: Absolute Power
  • 1998: Verbal Medication
  • 2000: History
  • 2006: Testimony

[edit] Spin off groups of Uptown

[edit] References

  1. ^ KBS Artist Search - Uptown
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