Remapping the Human Soul

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Remapping the Human Soul
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Studio album by
Epik High
ReleasedJanuary 23, 2007
GenreK-pop, hip hop
LanguageKorean, English
LabelWoollim Entertainment
CJ Music
ProducerDJ Tukutz (Part 1)
Tablo (Part 2)
Lee Joong-Yup (executive producer)
Epik High chronology
Black Swan Songs
(2006) 		Remapping the Human Soul
(2007) 		Pieces, Part One
(2008)

Remapping the Human Soul is the fourth studio album by South Korean hip hop trio Epik High. It was released on January 23, 2007 and contains 27 tracks on two CDs.[1] The album, which sold 120,301 copies in South Korea,[2] was the country's third best-selling album of 2007.[3]

The album went on to win Album of the Year at the 2007 Mnet Asian Music Awards,[4] Best Album at the 2007 Seoul Music Awards,[5] and Best Hip Hop Album at the 2008 Korean Music Awards.[6]

Due to the album's controversial subject matter covering topics including sex, religion, and war, the album had its sales age-restricted, and some of its songs were banned from being played on South Korean radio stations.[7][8]

Background[]

Following the popularity of the single "Fly" from their 2005 album, Swan Songs, Epik High spent a year and a half writing over 200 new songs. The group ultimately recorded 47 of those songs and selected 27 to include on Remapping the Human Soul.[8]

Style and songwriting[]

Influences[]

Part 2 (The Heart), which was produced by Tablo, is influenced by Philip Glass, Billy Corgan, Timbaland.[9] He also has emphasised his interest in rock, jazz, trance, garage, as well as hip hop.

Samples[]

  • "The End Times(Opening)" contains samples of "真実の爆弾(Shinjitsu no bakudan)" by King Giddra.
  • "White Night" contains samples of "Nothing Can Stop Me" by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.
  • "Mr. Doctor" contains samples of "Hasta Siempre" by Soledad Bravo.
  • "Nocturne (Tablo's Word)" contains samples of "Once Upon a Time" by Donna Summer.
  • "중독" contains samples of "Flashback" by Dee Dee Sharp.
  • "Broken Toys" contains samples of "Half Forgotten Daydreams" by John Cameron.

Awards[]

Year Award Nominated work Result Ref.
2007 Mnet Asian Music Awards Album of the Year (Daesang) Won [4]
Seoul Music Awards Best Album Award (Bonsang) Won [5]
2008 Korean Music Awards Best Hip Hop Album Won [6]

Track listing[]

Track listing and credits adapted from Naver Music, Google Play, and the Korea Music Copyright Association.[10]

CD 1
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."The End Times (Opening)"—DJ Tukutz1:45
2."白夜" (White Night)Tablo, Mithra JinDJ Tukutz5:16
3."알고보니" (As it Turns Out) (feat. Jinbo)Tablo, Mithra Jin, JinboDJ Tukutz4:10
4."실어증" (Aphasia) (feat. Paloalto)Tablo, Mithra Jin, PaloaltoPe2ny4:41
5."Mr. Doctor" (feat. Yankie)Tablo, Mithra Jin, YankieYankie3:58
6."Runaway (Mithra's Word)"Mithra JinMithra Jin4:05
7."Exile (Halftime)"—Pe2ny3:09
8."Still Life" (feat. Jinbo, The Quiett, Kebee, TBNY, MC Meta)Tablo, Mithra Jin, Yankie, Topbob, Naachal, The Quiett, Kebee, JinboDJ Tukutz5:39
9."피해망상 (Paranoia) Pt. 1" (feat. Junggigo)Tablo, Mithra Jin, JunggigoDJ Tukutz, Junggigo4:34
10."희생양" (Scapegoat) (feat. Sweet Sorrow)Tablo, Mithra JinTablo4:33
11."Nocturne (Tablo's Word)"TabloDJ Tukutz4:48
12."혼" (Soul)Tablo, Mithra Jin—4:26
13."In Peace (Closing)"—DJ Tukutz1:25
CD 2
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Slave Song (Overture)"TabloTablo1:38
2."Flow" (feat. Emi Hinouchi)Tablo, Mithra JinTablo3:33
3."Love/Crime (Fan Prelude)"—Tablo0:23
4."Fan"Tablo, Mithra JinTablo3:44
5."거미줄" (feat. Itta)Tablo, Mithra JinTablo4:41
6."선곡표" (feat. DJ Zio)Tablo, Mithra JinDJ Zio3:34
7."중독" (Poison) (feat. Wanted)Tablo, Mithra JinPe2ny4:20
8."Underground Railroad (Intermission)"—Pe2ny3:22
9."FAQ"Tablo, Mithra JinTablo2:36
10."Love Love Love" (feat. Lee Yoong Jin)Tablo, Mithra JinTablo3:51
11."Girl Rock" (feat. Jiae)Tablo, Mithra JinTablo3:22
12."Broken Toys" (feat. Infinite Flow)Tablo, Mithra Jin, Bizniz, NuckTablo4:05
13."행복합니다" (I Am Happy) (feat. Kim Jong-wan of Nell)Tablo, Mithra JinKim Jong-wan3:35
14."Public Execution (Finale)"—Tablo0:51

Charts and sales[]

Chart (2007) Peak
position 		Sales
South Korean Albums
(Recording Industry Association of Korea) 		1[11] 120,301[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "에픽하이, 정규 4집 앨범 발매 기념 쇼케이스 개최". My Daily (in Korean). Naver. 2007-01-23. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "2007 K-pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  3. ^ Herman, Tamar (2017-01-24). "Epik High's Tablo Announces New Music After Celebrating 'Remapping the Human Soul' Anniversary". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "'MKMF' 파행 속출, 공정성 시비부터 수상자 확대 의혹까지". No Cut News (in Korean). 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Winners". Seoul Music Awards. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "'대중성과의 화해?', 이적 원더걸스 상 준 '한국대중음악상'". Dong-A Ilbo (in Korean). 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  7. ^ Lee, Madeleine (2015-05-22). "The Noisey Guide to Korean Rap Pioneers Epik High". Noisey. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (2007-02-19). "Epik High Soars to New Heights". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2007-03-09. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  9. ^ Tablo interview
  10. ^ Remapping the Human Soul credits:
  11. ^ "January 2007 K-pop Album Sales Volume". Recording Industry Association of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2019-02-13.

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