Fans of Korean R&B are in for a treat as we have rising star george and the ever talented producer Cosmic Boy teaming up for a joint EP, Love In Summer! Combining these two gifted artists has resulted in a lovely album about summer love which embodies the carefree vibe of the season. Check out more deets on the artists through our exclusive interview with them!
Q: How did you both decide to collaborate together?
george: I proceeded with this collaboration because we’ve been close friends even before we decided to make this album together.
Cosmic Boy: We’ve worked together a couple of times before, and I think we have good synergy. So, when he asked me to collaborate with him on an album, I didn’t hesitate to say yes.
Q: What was it like working together on the album?
george: There was no difficulty in working with Cosmic Boy. He led me so well as a producer.
Cosmic Boy: We both are pretty calm and collected individuals, so we didn’t have a single argument. It would be hard to work together if either one of us was too sensitive, but I had a good time working with him.
Q: Was it difficult working on the album together due to any COVID-19 restrictions?
george: Nothing in particular. Actually, I was able to focus on working because I didn’t have other responsibilities like gigs or concerts due to the pandemic compared to last year.
Cosmic Boy: I don’t think so. I just didn’t go out due to the pandemic, so I’m just sad that I couldn’t go on a trip that I really wanted.
Q:How did you come up with the theme of the album?
george: I wanted to make songs that are enjoyable to listen to in summer. So, we decided on the theme as ‘love in summer’ like the title of the album.
Cosmic Boy: When we first came up with this collaboration album idea, we both wanted to write about summer as a theme. Then, we thought it would be fun to associate the theme with stupid love and nostalgia.
Q: Where do you usually find inspiration for your music?
george: I tend to get inspiration in my daily life. Like things or people around me.
Cosmic Boy: I usually find inspiration from lovers, pictures, movies, and dramas.
Q: What do you hope listeners feel from this album?
george: It would be good that people feel comfortable and relaxed when listening to this album.
Cosmic Boy: I hope the music will transport listeners back to their favourite summer time memories.
Q: Are there any new projects in the pipeline soon?
george: There’s no project in progress yet. I’m still thinking about it.
Cosmic Boy: I’ve just started, but I’m thinking of making a full-length album. I think it will come out next year.
Q: Music is a form of comfort for many people. Do you have any particular songs that bring you comfort?
george: Stranger in Moscow by MJ. It makes me feel comfortable when I’m listening to it.
Cosmic Boy: Among my albums, there’s a song called Winter. The track makes me feel comfortable.
Q: What was your 2020 summer like?
george: Hot. In many ways.
Cosmic Boy: Summer, in general, reminds me of the hot sun and the beach vacation. Sadly, I spent most of the time at home working, so the time went by quickly. I really hope the pandemic is over before the next summer comes.
Q:If your music was a dish, what kind of dish or flavour would it be?
george: I think it’ll have a savory taste like… MSG?
Cosmic Boy: It would be the dish called Shabu-Shabu.
The Seoul Story would like to thank george and Cosmic Boy for this interview opportunity! 🙂 We look forward to many more amazing music releases in the near future from the K-R&B scene!
Stay connected with george and Cosmic Boy:
george Instagram | Cosmic Boy Instagram
george is best known for his breakout single Boat, which has garnered over 3 million streams on Spotify. He has worked with Korean vocalists Hoody, Jooyoung and JINBO the SuperFreak. He has also contributed to the original soundtracks for several popular Korean TV series, including Memories of the Alhambra and It’s Okay to Be Sensitive.
Cosmic Boy is a versatile producer who has worked with a range of artists in Korea’s underground music scene, including GIRIBOY, SOLE and THAMA. Most notably, he contributed to the instrumental for Breaking Bad, performed by rappers OLNL and GIRIBOY on the popular rap competition show Show Me the Money.
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