Ravi (rapper)

Ravi

Ravi going to a Music Bank recording in August 2016
Native name 김원식
Born Kim Won-sik[1]
(1993-02-15) February 15, 1993
Seoul, South Korea
Education Howon University
Occupation
Musical career
Genres
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–present
Labels Jellyfish Entertainment
Associated acts

Kim Won-sik (Hangul: 김원식, born February 15, 1993)[1] better known by his stage name Ravi (Hangul: 라비), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, producer, signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. He is a member of the South Korean boy group VIXX[2] and VIXX sub-unit VIXX LR.[3] He debuted as a solo artist on January 9, 2017, with the release of his debut mini album R.EAL1ZE.[4]

Career

2012–2013: Debut with VIXX and Composing

Ravi was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL. He was also one of the six contestants selected to be part of the final line-up of the new boy group VIXX. The group debuted with "Super Hero"[5] on May 24, 2012[2] on M! Countdown.[6][7] During MyDOL; Ravi was featured in the music videos for Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up".[8][9] Ravi participated in writing "Super Hero", VIXX's debut single.

In 2013, he appeared in episode 4 of SBS's television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.

2014–2015: Collaborations and debut with sub-unit: VIXX LR

In 2014, Ravi collaborated with American artist Chad Future with "Rock the World" from Future's first mini album. Ravi also appeared in the music video for the single.[10]

In 2015, after much deliberation, Ravi became a contestant of Mnet's television rap competition series Show Me the Money 4[11] but was eliminated in the second round.[12] Ravi was featured as a rapper in Rain’s Chinese song "Diamond Love" from the soundtrack of the Chinese drama Diamond Lover (克拉戀人).

On August 7, 2015, Jellyfish Entertainment released a video trailer on VIXX’s official website after a mysterious countdown with a silhouette of VIXX’s last special album Boys' Record. As time went by, members of VIXX disappeared until finally only Leo and Ravi were left behind, which caused fans to speculate that it meant another comeback for all six members. A video trailer of VIXX LR was then revealed.[13]

VIXX LR was confirmed by Jellyfish Entertainment to be VIXX’s first official sub-unit composed of rapper Ravi and vocalist Leo. Their debut mini album, Beautiful Liar, was released on August 17, 2015.[14][15][16] On the same day VIXX LR held their first showcase for Beautiful Liar at Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul′s Mapo-gu.[17][18]

In December 2015, Ravi was featured in the ballad girl group Melody Day's single "When It Rains" (Hangul: 비가 내리면), as part of their Winter Ballad Project.[19][20]

On December 31, 2015, Ravi dropped a teaser on his Twitter and Instagram accounts for his first mixtape [R.EBIRTH] with tracks composed, written and produced by himself.[21]

2016–present: [R.EBIRTH], DamnRa and solo debut with R.EAL1ZE

On January 4, 2016, Ravi revealed the first pre-release to his mixtape [R.EBIRTH], with the track "Where Should I Go" featuring Microdot.[22][23] The second pre-release "OX" featuring Basick, the winner of Show Me the Money 4, was released on January 20, 2016.[24][25] The third pre-release "Good Girls" (Hangul: 착한 여자) featuring Hanhae and Soulman was released on February 4, 2016.[26] The fourth and final pre-release "Move" was released on February 22, 2016.[27][28] All the mixtape pre-releases have been released on VIXX's official YouTube channel and on Ravi's official SoundCloud. On March 4, 2016 the track list was revealed on Ravi's Instagram.[29] The full version of [R.EBIRTH] was released on March 12, 2016 available for free as streaming media also on SoundCloud and YouTube.[30][31] To celebrate the release of [R.EBIRTH], Ravi held a showcase, titled Ravi’s 1st Live Party [R.EBIRTH], on March 19 and March 20, 2016 at the Hyundai Card Understage in Seoul.[32][33][34] Rappers Basick, Esbee, and DJ/producer SAM&SP3CK attended the show as featured performers and VIXX members Leo, N, Ken, Hongbin and Hyuk also attended as guests.[35][36][37]

On July 14, 2016, Ravi participated in Jellyfish Entertainment’s new music channel project Jelly Box and released the single "DamnRa" featuring SAM&SP3CK; a DJ/producer duo. "DamnRa" was released along with a performance music video.[38][39] On September 26, Ravi released a mixtape track titled "Who are U" and featuring Superbee.[40]

As of October 2016 with the release of Kratos, Ravi has contributed to the writing and composing of over 46 songs recorded by VIXX.

On December 26, 2016, it was announced that Ravi would debut as a solo artist with a mini album titled R.EAL1ZE on January 9, 2017 and will hold a solo concert from January 6 to January 8 at the Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul’s Mapo District.[41] On January 4, 2017, Ravi pre-released a single, "Home Alone" (Hangul: 나홀로 집에) featuring Jung Yong-hwa from his upcoming first mini album R.EAL1ZE.[42][43] On January 9, Ravi released his debut mini album R.EAL1ZE, which contains three tracks from his previous mixtape plus four new tracks including the title track “BOMB” featuring San E.[44][45] He was a producer, and personally in charge of the composition, arrangement and writing the lyrics of every song.[46]

Discography

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
Gaon
[47]		 TW
[48]		 US World
[49]
R.EAL1ZE 2 11 8
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Mixtape

Album information Track listing
[R.EBIRTH]

Singles

Title Year Peak chart position Sales Album
KOR
Gaon
[51]
As lead artist
"DamnRa" (Feat. SAM&SP3CK)[upper-alpha 1] 2016 —[upper-alpha 2] N/A Non-album singles
"Who are U?" (feat. Superbee) —
"Home Alone" (나홀로 집에) (ft. Jung Yong-hwa) 2017 83
  • KOR (DL): 19,987+[54]
 R.EAL1ZE
"BOMB" (ft. San E) 60
  • KOR (DL): 18,503+[55]
As featured artist
"Rock the World" (Chad Future feat. Ravi) 2014 — N/A The First Mini Album
"Diamond Love" (Rain feat. Ravi) 2015 — Diamond Lover OST
"When It Rains" (비가 내리면) (Melody Day feat. Ravi) 41[56]
  • KOR: 40,112+
 Color
"Feeling Abandoned" (Kiggen feat. Eluphant, Ravi, ESBEE) 2016 — N/A Non-album singles
"Use Me" (Kim Wan-sun feat. Ravi) —
"Wave" (Microdot feat. Ravi, Lil Boi) — +64
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Notes

  1. ↑ "DamnRa" was a promotional tool for Jellyfish Entertainment's digital music platform Jelly Box.[52]
  2. ↑ "DamnRa" did not enter the Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at number 43 on the Gaon Social Chart.[53]

Concerts

Headlining

Co-headlining

Filmography

TV Appearance & Variety Shows

Year Network Title Notes
2015 Mnet Show Me the Money 4 Contestant, eliminated in the second round.
2016 MBC Music Gugudan Project - Extreme School Trip Narrator
2017 SBS Running Man Contestant (Episode 319)

References

  1. 1 2 Ravi Official Profile
  2. 1 2 "Upcoming group VIXX releases 3rd video teaser for "Super Hero"". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  3. ↑ "VIXX’s First Subunit LR Composed of Leo and Ravi, Releases Teasers and More". soompi.com. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "빅스 라비, 첫 솔로앨범 기습 예고…4일 선공개곡 발표". Naver. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  5. ↑ "VIXX to watch the last episode of 'Mydol' with their fans at a movie theater". allkpop. 31 May 2012.
  6. ↑ "VIXX to share download links for their music and teasers on Twitter". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
  7. ↑ "Finalists from 'Mydol' reveal official group name, Vixx". allkpop. 10 May 2012.
  8. ↑ Brian Joo (브라이언) - Let This Die (Extended Eng Ver.). 31 Jan 2012.
  9. ↑ Seo In Guk (서인국) "SHAKE IT UP" Music Video. 8 Aug 2011.
  10. ↑ CHAD FUTURE - ROCK THE WORLD (ft. VIXX RAVI) M/V. Apr 28, 2014.
  11. ↑ "VIXX's Ravi Confirmed to Join "Show Me the Money 4"". soompi. 2015-05-09. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  12. ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi Drops "Shout Out to My" Following Elimination from "Show Me the Money 4"". soompi. 2015-07-03. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
  13. ↑ "VIXX starts a mysterious countdown - perhaps to a comeback?". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  14. ↑ "VIXX′s First Unit LR to Debut on August 17". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  15. ↑ "VIXX's sub-unit LR unveils teaser photo for their upcoming debut!". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  16. ↑ "VIXX's first subunit LR releases tracklist for 'Beautiful Liar' mini album". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  17. ↑ "VIXX LR Holds Its First Showcase". bntnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
  18. ↑ "LR′s Leo and Ravi Reveal Why They Formed VIXX′s First-Ever Unit". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
  19. ↑ "Melody Day to Drop New Single Album Featuring VIXX’s Ravi". soompi.com. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
  20. ↑ [Music Clip] MelodyDay(멜로디데이)_When it rains (Feat. Ravi of VIXX)(비가 내리면 (Feat. 라비 of 빅스)). Dec 27, 2015.
  21. ↑ "VIXX's Ravi teases for his first mix tape!". allkpop.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  22. ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi To Be Reborn With First Mixtape". officiallykmusic.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  23. ↑ [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - WHERE SHOULD I GO (FEAT. MICRODOT). Jan 3, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Ravi 1st Mixtape [R.EBIRTH] 2nd pre-release "OX" (Feat. Basick)". 19 January 2016.
  25. ↑ [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - OX (feat. Basick) (prod. by Ravi). Jan 20, 2016.
  26. ↑ [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - 착한 여자 (feat. 한해, Soulman) (prod. by Ravi). Feb 4, 2016.
  27. ↑ "VIXX's Ravi drops yet another pre-release 'MOVE' for his 1st mixtape, 'R.EBIRTH'!". allkpop.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  28. ↑ [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - MOVE (prod. by Ravi). Feb 22, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Ravi 1st Mixtape [R.EBIRTH] Track List". 4 March 2016.
  30. ↑ "Ravi 1st Mixtape[R.EBIRTH]". Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  31. ↑ "Ravi 1st MIXTAPE [R.EBIRTH] by Ravi". Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  32. ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi Will Make You ‘MOVE’ In New Pre-Release + Showcase Details". hellokpop.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  33. ↑ "Two for the show 2 : Ravi’s 1st Live party ［R.EBIRTH］". UNDERSTAGE by Hyundai Card. Retrieved 20 Mar 2016.
  34. ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi To Hold His ‘1st Live Party’ Next Month". officiallykmusic.com. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
  35. ↑ "Ravi's 1st Live Party #REBIRTH 0320". Retrieved 20 Mar 2016.
  36. ↑ "Ravi shines brightly at his solo concert". Retrieved 22 Mar 2016.
  37. ↑ "[STARCAST] "Time to born again with R.EBIRTH"...VIXX RAVI’s first solo concert!". Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  38. ↑ "빅스 라비, 음원 발매…강렬 비트로 중무장". Naver. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  39. ↑ "빅스 라비, 쌤앤스팩과 인증샷 공개". Naver. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  40. ↑ "Listen: VIXX’s Ravi Drops Mixtape Track "Who Are U" Featuring Superbee". Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  41. ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi to release solo debut". mengnews. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  42. ↑ "[팝업뮤직]"솔로 전초전" 빅스 라비, 바빠도 세상 스윗 (ft. 정용화)". Naver.com. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  43. ↑ "빅스 라비X정용화 男男 호흡 통했다, ‘성공적 신호탄’". Naver.com. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  44. ↑ "[한밤의 신곡] 빅스 아닌 라비, 솔로 래퍼의 중독적 매력(ft. 산이)". Naver.com. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  45. ↑ "[0시★다방]'BOMB' 빅스 라비의 포텐 터질 시간이 왔다". Naver.com. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  46. ↑ "빅스 라비, 전곡 프로듀싱 앨범 '리얼라이즈' 트랙리스트 공개". Naver.com. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  47. ↑ "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  48. ↑ "FIVE-MUSIC Korea-Japan Album Chart" (in Chinese). FIVE-MUSIC. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
    To access, select the indicated week and year in the bottom-left corner:
    • R.EAL1ZE (2017): "The 2nd Week of 2017"
  49. ↑ "World Albums". Billboard charts.
  50. ↑ Cumulative sales for R.EAL1ZE
  51. ↑ "Gaon Digital Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  52. ↑ "빅스 라비, ‘DamnRa’ 퍼포먼스 비디오 공개…‘터프+박력’ 다크 매력 터졌다". Naver. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  53. ↑ "South Korean Gaon Chart: 2016년 29주차 Social Chart". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  54. ↑ Total Download sales for "Home Alone":
  55. ↑ Total Download sales for "Bomb":
  56. ↑ "Gaon Chart 2015.12.27-2016.01.02" (in Korean).
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