bingo 3,510 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 15 years of passion In 2001, I met a boy so shy he could barely even look into peoples’ eyes. He was only in 6th grade but when he opened his mouth and sang, I was shocked because I’ve never met an Asian voice filled with so much soul. Because of his poor financial background, this boy saved up his own bus money by walking to school for two months just to buy a Boys II Men tape. He listened to it till the tape wore out. He absorbed and learned everything he could from that tape. Amazed by his talent, I brought him with me to America to learn true R&B/Soul music. Only minimum level of financial support was provided by the company since he was just a trainee, but he hustled and worked hard to develop his talent. And slowly his talent started to stun many U.S. musicians and executives and finally we agreed to a recording deal with a great producer. We were all extremely excited. But unfortunately little after, U.S. economy crisis caused by Lehman Brothers took over the music business by storm and all the risky projects were dropped. Breaking an Asian R&B artist in the U.S was of course on the top of the list. Most of our JYP U.S. projects got dropped and we had no choice but to leave the US behind. However, this boy insisted to stay in New York alone to learn and further develop his craft. I tried to convince him to come back with me to Asia where I knew he would succeed but he did not listen. So he stayed for 5 more years and made his way through the New York underground music scene developing and mastering his music. And after 9 years of his U.S. life, the boy returned to Korea with 20 songs written and produced by him. I could not believe my ears. The little shy boy who I met 15 years ago was standing in front of me as an amazing artist. His unfortunate childhood, the loneliness… nothing stopped his passion for music. Now I introduce this kid to you. This is G. Soul [JYP's letter to G Soul] cr: @imjaebum_19; Official G-Soul thread --------------------- COMING HOME TEASER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloupipoo 1,619 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 "his singing had more black soul than a black person" I stopped there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTI 7,016 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 "his singing had more black soul than a black person" what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANCORA IMPARO 3,408 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 "his singing had more black soul than a black person" what "his singing had more black soul than a black person" I stopped there Correct translation is R&B music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloupipoo 1,619 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Correct translation is R&B music. "His singing had more R&B than a black person" ? Still nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimJongmin 91 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Sigh. Just after I said that a JYP artist would never say something as dumb as IKON Bobby's Hip Hop shower fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyCane23049 44,319 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 "His singing had more R&B than a black person" ? Still nope. JYP did an English translaton and it didn't say that: 15 years of passion In 2001, I met a boy so shy he could barely even look into peoples’ eyes. He was only in 6th grade but when he opened his mouth and sang, I was shocked because I’ve never met an Asian voice filled with so much soul. Because of his poor financial background, this boy saved up his own bus money by walking to school for two months just to buy a Boys II Men tape. He listened to it till the tape wore out. He absorbed and learned everything he could from that tape. Amazed by his talent, I brought him with me to America to learn true R&B/Soul music. Only minimum level of financial support was provided by the company since he was just a trainee, but he hustled and worked hard to develop his talent. And slowly his talent started to stun many U.S. musicians and executives and finally we agreed to a recording deal with a great producer. We were all extremely excited. But unfortunately little after, U.S. economy crisis caused by Lehman Brothers took over the music business by storm and all the risky projects were dropped. Breaking an Asian R&B artist in the U.S was of course on the top of the list. Most of our JYP U.S. projects got dropped and we had no choice but to leave the US behind. However, this boy insisted to stay in New York alone to learn and further develop his craft. I tried to convince him to come back with me to Asia where I knew he would succeed but he did not listen. So he stayed for 5 more years and made his way through the New York underground music scene developing and mastering his music. And after 9 years of his U.S. life, the boy returned to Korea with 20 songs written and produced by him. I could not believe my ears. The little shy boy who I met 15 years ago was standing in front of me as an amazing artist. His unfortunate childhood, the loneliness… nothing stopped his passion for music. Now I introduce this kid to you. This is G. Soul G.Soul <Coming Home> Teaser Video #GSoul #ComingHome Sigh. Just after I said that a JYP artist would never say something as dumb as IKON Bobby's Hip Hop shower fiasco. he didn't read the English post he did himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimJongmin 91 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Yeah I knew it was some translation bullshit. No way in hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANCORA IMPARO 3,408 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 "His singing had more R&B than a black person" ? Still nope. Sigh. Just after I said that a JYP artist would never say something as dumb as IKON Bobby's Hip Hop shower fiasco. The correct translation. 15 years of passion In 2001, I met a boy so shy he could barely even look into peoples’ eyes. He was only in 6th grade but when he opened his mouth and sang, I was shocked because I’ve never met an Asian voice filled with so much soul. Because of his poor financial background, this boy saved up his own bus money by walking to school for two months just to buy a Boys II Men tape. He listened to it till the tape wore out. He absorbed and learned everything he could from that tape. Amazed by his talent, I brought him with me to America to learn true R&B/Soul music. Only minimum level of financial support was provided by the company since he was just a trainee, but he hustled and worked hard to develop his talent. And slowly his talent started to stun many U.S. musicians and executives and finally we agreed to a recording deal with a great producer. We were all extremely excited. But unfortunately little after, U.S. economy crisis caused by Lehman Brothers took over the music business by storm and all the risky projects were dropped. Breaking an Asian R&B artist in the U.S was of course on the top of the list. Most of our JYP U.S. projects got dropped and we had no choice but to leave the US behind. However, this boy insisted to stay in New York alone to learn and further develop his craft. I tried to convince him to come back with me to Asia where I knew he would succeed but he did not listen. So he stayed for 5 more years and made his way through the New York underground music scene developing and mastering his music. And after 9 years of his U.S. life, the boy returned to Korea with 20 songs written and produced by him. I could not believe my ears. The little shy boy who I met 15 years ago was standing in front of me as an amazing artist. His unfortunate childhood, the loneliness… nothing stopped his passion for music. Now I introduce this kid to you. This is G. Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysDreaming 1,954 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 one misunderstanding is turning this whole thread in the wrong direction. Anyways, im really glad G-soul is getting his time to shine; he has been through so many setbacks and had to make some really difficult decision to get him where he is right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renmyster 439 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Um, can someone actually post the source to JYP's english translation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyCane23049 44,319 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Um, can someone actually post the source to JYP's english translation? JYP himself https://twitter.com/followjyp/status/553425878374309888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitsukun 387 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Um, can someone actually post the source to JYP's english translation? Click here to view the Tweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STORM 7,555 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Damn 15 years of training. Some people will never let go of their dreams. I hope he finds success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHYESOHNO 851 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 we are flop but happy - JYP - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ryu0042 379 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 The correct translation. 15 years of passion In 2001, I met a boy so shy he could barely even look into peoples’ eyes. He was only in 6th grade but when he opened his mouth and sang, I was shocked because I’ve never met an Asian voice filled with so much soul. Because of his poor financial background, this boy saved up his own bus money by walking to school for two months just to buy a Boys II Men tape. He listened to it till the tape wore out. He absorbed and learned everything he could from that tape. Amazed by his talent, I brought him with me to America to learn true R&B/Soul music. Only minimum level of financial support was provided by the company since he was just a trainee, but he hustled and worked hard to develop his talent. And slowly his talent started to stun many U.S. musicians and executives and finally we agreed to a recording deal with a great producer. We were all extremely excited. But unfortunately little after, U.S. economy crisis caused by Lehman Brothers took over the music business by storm and all the risky projects were dropped. Breaking an Asian R&B artist in the U.S was of course on the top of the list. Most of our JYP U.S. projects got dropped and we had no choice but to leave the US behind. However, this boy insisted to stay in New York alone to learn and further develop his craft. I tried to convince him to come back with me to Asia where I knew he would succeed but he did not listen. So he stayed for 5 more years and made his way through the New York underground music scene developing and mastering his music. And after 9 years of his U.S. life, the boy returned to Korea with 20 songs written and produced by him. I could not believe my ears. The little shy boy who I met 15 years ago was standing in front of me as an amazing artist. His unfortunate childhood, the loneliness… nothing stopped his passion for music. Now I introduce this kid to you. This is G. Soul I like you more and more JYP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel_Nessa 11,378 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 In 2010 G-souls competed and won the Amateur Night at the famous Apollo theater with his rendition of the classic ‘A Song for You’. http://a-tunes.net/2010/03/31/g-soul-wins-apollo-amateur-night/ I hope he can do really well in Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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