

Trip-hop duo Moloko was dead, and Murphy teamed up with Matthew Herbert for this eclectic, saucy – and still underrated – pop record that anticipated the arrival of Lady Gaga by three years. The Malian guitarist set a new career benchmark with this intimate set, adding classical western harp and African ngoni to her subtle, bluesy electric guitar. The first album album from an artist whose records had previously propped up killer singles with passable fillers turned her disaffection and disappointment into generational anthems.

During his five-year hiatus, PSY focused on fostering new talents at his agency P Nation, such as K-pop stars Jessi and HyunA.Seven years after her previous album, Apple’s return sidelined her orchestral trademarks for an austere, homespun sound that exposed her insular lyrics even more starkly. His release prior to “Psy 9th” was his eighth full-length album “PSY 8th 4X2=8" in May 2017. He became an international sensation in 2012 thanks to the viral hit “Gangnam Style.” He went on to release “Gentleman” (2013), “Daddy” (2015) and “New Face” (2017). Working with younger artists motivated me for dance practice too, so I could catch up with them.” PSY debuted in 2001 and is known for the songs “Champion” (2002), “Father” (2005) and “Right Now” (2010). Working with Suga was a big source of inspiration for me. I’ve always been trying to collaborate with younger artists to prevent such complacence and get new inspiration.

“That’s a shortcut to becoming complacent and out of style. It was a big challenge for me as a musician, different from the style I’ve been doing for a long time.” “I think what long-time musicians must be most weary about is being too satisfied with oneself,” he added.

“In the industry, there’s also ‘old people dance’ and ‘young people dance,’ ‘old people rap’ and ‘young people rap.’ I tried a trendy ‘young people’ beat and rap style. “You know how we often say ‘old people stuff’ and ‘young people stuff,’” he said. PSY discusses his new tracks at the press conference.
