[Dispatch=Lee Ajin Reporter] Korean hip-hop legend Deux returns after 31 years.
According to their agency Wide Company, on the 10th, "Deux will release their regular 4th album '4th Deux' on the 21st."
This is their first new album in approximately 31 years since their 3rd regular album "Force Deux" released in 1995. One of the double title tracks, "The Future," also contains the voice of the late Kim Sung-jae.
The late artist's voice was recreated using AI technology. The tone was implemented using AI vocal filter technology. The performance was restored through 3D pre-visualization and motion tracking technology.
Lee Hyun-do decided to share some of the royalties with the bereaved family of the late Kim Sung-jae and neighboring rights distribution. This carried the meaning of honoring the time and connection the two had built together beyond musical reunion.
He also personally took charge of overall album producing. Dynamic Duo also lent their support. They participated in the featuring for another title track "I Want You."
Deux debuted in 1993. They released numerous hit songs including "Look Back At Me," "In Summer," and "Break Free From the Noose." They led the popularization of Korean hip-hop in the 1990s.
Meanwhile, Deux will release live footage of their pre-listening party through their YouTube channel 'df df' at 6 p.m. on the 20th. It is scheduled to be presented to coincide with the 31st anniversary of the late Kim Sung-jae's passing.
<Photo provided by Wide Company>