Complex Magazine Highlights the Growth of Illionaire Records, the Independent Hip-Hop Label Housing Dok2, the Quiett, and Beenzino

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Those familiar with Korean hip-hop will know the names of these three hip-hop artists- Dok2, the Quiett, and Beenzino. They make up the independent hip-hop label Illionaire Records and the U.S culture magazine Complex delves into the story behind the growth of the label and how it differentiates itself from other hip-hop and major labels. In an article titled, […]

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This was such an interesting article. I remember when Dok2 performed in the UK back in 2011, and I wondered how underground artists like him survived. It's amazing how he and fellow artists have been able to thrive outside of the mainstream agency machine.