Universal Music Korea, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), has signed hip-hop artists Okasian and Bryan Chase.
The signing coincides with a rebranding of the company’s local Artist & Label (A&L) division.
Okasian, a veteran with more than a decade in the industry, first gained prominence as part of The Cohort hip-hop crew alongside Keith Ape and Bryan Chase. His reputation earned him a spot on XXL’s “Top 10 Must-Know Rappers from Korea” list alongside BTS’s RM. His distinctive sound has led to collaborations with The Blacklabel (home to Blackpink’s Rose and Taeyang), along with releases through Interscope and 88rising.
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