Hyuk Shin
| Hyuk Shin | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | K-Pop, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, Songwriter, Singer, CEO |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Joombas Music Group |
| Associated acts | Justin Bieber, Usher, Exo, SHINee, VIXX, Girls' Generation, FIESTAR, Marques Houston, Elijah Blake, Mat Musto, RAS |
| Website |
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Hyuk Shin (born June 5, 1985) is a music producer, composer, and singer-songwriter from Seoul, South Korea. His team, A-Rex created a song, "One Less Lonely Girl" by Justin Bieber in 2009.[1] He has worked with many major artist in K-pop music industry, including Exo, Shinee, Girls' Generation, Teen Top, and many more.
Career
Early career
Shin began his career as a singer-songwriter in 2004, with releasing the first album "Soar". The title song "Robot" was composed by the famous K-pop ballad composer "Hyung-seok Kim" and the lyrics was written by the famous Korean poet, 'Tae-yeon Won'.[2] At age 20, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts to attend Berklee College of Music to achieve his goal that he had since 5th grade; charting his song on the Billboard.[3] In his interview with Korean digital music library website/application MelOn in 2012, he mentioned that moving to United States to develop his musical ability was the best decision he has ever made.[4]
A-Rex Production
Teamed up with songwriter Sean Hamilton, Shin started the music production duo "A-Rex". They have worked together for 4 years until they made Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl" debuted at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, on the issue dated October 24, 2009. The song had 113,000 downloads in its first week and later scored the second highest debut of the week, only being surpassed by "3" by Britney Spears.[5] As of February 2011, the single has sold over 1,025,000 digital copies in the United States.[6] In his MelOn interview, he said those 4 years of waiting to achieve the goal, were the hardest time in his life.[7] A-Rex also produced "Right Here Waiting" by Tynisha Keli and "Supa Luv" by Korean male idol group, Teen Top and the song later remixed and featured on the American movie "Beastly" by the director Daniel Barnz, stars Vanessa Hudgens and Alex Pettyfer.
Joombas Music Group
Established his own label "Joombas Music Group" in Hollywood, New York and Seoul in 2012, Shin is leading his music production team "Joombas Music Factory". Partnering with L.A. Reid, the head of Epic Records, and SM Entertainment in Korea, Shin and Joombas Music Factory are working very closely to K-pop music industry. In 2012, they produced and wrote "Angel" by Exo, "We Don't Stop" by FIESTAR. Exo's debut album MAMA was released in Korea and China in two language editions- Exo-K's Korean version and Exo-M's Mandarin version, and both of the version hit #1 in Korean (Gaon Chart) and China (SINA Chart). Joombas Music Factory has made their success in K-pop music industry mostly in 2013. With Shin leading the team, they produced "Romantic St." by "Girls' Generation", "Dream Girl" by "Shinee", "Light Me Up" and "G.R.8.U." by VIXX, "Want U Back" by "100%, "Pretty Girl" by F(x), and the gigantic hit-song "Growl" by Exo. "Growl" peaked at #3 on the Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 chart and number two on South Korea's Gaon Singles chart.[8] The song has also reached #1 one on most of South Korea's major downloadable charts, and stayed in top five for three consecutive weeks. "Growl" is Exo's most successful song in the music charts and on South Korean music shows, winning a total of fourteen number-one trophies so far throughout its promotional period. Shin and Joombas Music Factory also have produced the song "Don't Go" and "Black Pearl" by Exo.
He also hosts an interview series on the official online channel of Joombas Music Group, "Joombas TV", which is featured by guests including pop writers, producers and music industry professionals. Marques Houston, Elijah Blake, RAS and Mat Musto had been appeared as a guest.[9]
Discography
| Year | Artist | Album | Notes | Charts/Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Justin Bieber | My World | Co-Producer, Co-writer ("One Less Lonely Girl") | RIAA Certified Platinum[10] No.1 Bilboard Album Chart No. 16 Billboard Hot 100 |
| 2010 | Tynisha Keli | The 5th Element | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Right Here Waiting") | |
| 2011 | Teen Top | Transform | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Supa Luv") | |
| A-Rex Remix, "Beastly" OST | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Supa Luv") | |||
| 2012 | Exo | Mama | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Angel") | No.1 in Korea (Gaon Chart) No.1 in China (SINA Chart) |
| FIESTAR | We Don't Stop | Co-Producer, Co-Writer | No. 21 Gaon Chart | |
| 2013 | Girls' Generation | I Got a Boy | Co-Producer, Co-writer ("Romantic St.") | No. 1 Album in Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, United States and Philippines No. 7 Japan Oricon Weekly Albums Chart |
| Shinee | Dream Girl – The Misconceptions of You | Co-Producer ("Dream Girl") | No. 1 Gaon No. 2 Billboard World Albums No. 3 Billboard K-Pop Hot 100[11] No. 5 Billboard Heatseekers No. 10 Oricon Albums | |
| VIXX | Hyde | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Light Me Up") | No. 7 World Billboard Chart | |
| 100% | Real 100% | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Want U Back") | No. 6 Gaon Chart | |
| VIXX | Jekyll | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("G.R.8.U") | No. 3 Album Gaon Chart, No. 13 Billboard K-Pop Hot 100, | |
| Exo | XOXO | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Don't Go") | No. 1 Billboard World Albums Chart No. 1 South in Korea (Gaon and Hanteo Charts) and Japan (Oricon Chart) No. 23 Billboard US Top Heatseekers Albums | |
| f(x) | Pink Tape | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Pretty Girl") | No.1 Gaon Chart Weekly Albums No.1 Billboard World Album Chart | |
| Exo | XOXO Repackage | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Growl") | No. 1 Billboard World Albums[12]
No. 1 Gaon No. 1 on Bugs, MelOn, Mnet, Soribada, Daum, Monkey3, Olleh and Naver (Korea) No. 3 Billboard K-Pop Hot 100
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| VIXX | VOODOO | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Voodoo Doll") | No.1 Album (Gaon Music Chart) | |
| Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Say You Say Me") | ||||
| History | Blue Spring | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Hello") | ||
| 2014 | VIXX | Eternity | Co-Producer ("Eternity") | No.1 Gaon Chart Weekly Albums |
| 2014 | TVXQ | Spell Bound | Co-Producer, Co-Writer ("Heavens Day") | No. 2 Album (Gaon Music Chart) |
References
- ↑ Justin Bieber's 'One Less Lonely Girl' Causes Royalty Dispute. billboard.com (March 28, 2011). Retrieved on November 7, 2013.
- ↑
- ↑ 작곡가 신혁, 빌보트 차트 16위 차지…'자만하지 않겠다'. Polinews.co.kr (December 10, 2009). Retrieved on November 7th, 2013.
- ↑ 작가스토리 시즌2, 훈남 가수 & 프로듀서 신혁 . melon.co.kr (November 9, 2011). Retrieved on November 7th, 2013.
- ↑ Pietroluongo, Silvio (2009-10-15). "Britney Spears, Justin Bieber Score Top Hot 100 Debuts". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑ http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart_watch/74331/week-ending-feb-13-2011-songs-gagas-milestone-hit/
- ↑ 작가스토리 시즌2, 훈남 가수 & 프로듀서 신혁 melon.co.kr (November 9, 2011). Retrieved on November 7th, 2013.
- ↑ Jeff Benjamin (2013-08-15). "Crayon Pop rides viral wave to No. 1 on K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-11-07.
- ↑
- ↑ Week Ending Feb. 13, 2011: Songs: Gaga’s Milestone Hit, Yahoo Music. Retrieved on November 7, 2013.
- ↑ SHINee's "Dream Girl" makes an all-kill on real time charts + clips from 'SHINee Music Spoiler' released, Allkpop, 19 February 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ↑ EXO Talks 'Growl' and Global Success in Video Interview (Exclusive). Retrieved November 7th, 2013.