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'''VERBAL''' is one-half of the [[J-Urban]] group [[m-flo]] | <div align="justify"> | ||
'''VERBAL''' is one-half of the [[J-Urban]] group [[m-flo]]. He serves as the unit's rapper and main lyric writer, and also acts as a producer. Along with bandmate and close friend [[Takahashi Taku]] and former group member [[LISA]], VERBAL formed [[m-flo]] in 1999. Outside of the [[m-flo]] umbrella, VERBAL has collaborated with some of the biggest names in [[J-Pop]], including [[Amuro Namie]] and [[Koda Kumi]] and he was one of the creators behind the [[SUITE CHIC]] project. In 2005, he was featured as one of the MCs of [[Teriyaki Boyz]], alongside [[WISE]], [[Nigo]], [[Ilmari]] and [[Ryo-Z]] of [[Rip Slyme]]. He was also a part of [[The Rocket Scientists]] (along with [[SPHERE OF INFLUENCE]]). VERBAL has also released two English-language singles under the alias '''L Universe'''. His other (rarely used) aliases are '''Vincent Galluo''' and '''Johnny Astro'''. On March 16th, 2011, VERBAL will release his first solo album titled ''[[Visionair|VISIONAIR]]'' which features many prominent names including [[Wikipedia:Lil Wayne|Lil Wayne]], [[Wikipedia:Swiss Beats|Swiss Beats]], [[Wikipedia:Jermaine Dupri|Jermaine Dupri]], [[Wikipedia:Nicki Minaj|Nicki Minaj]], and Japanese DJ/fashion designer [[MADEMOISELLE YULIA]]. | |||
Outside of the m-flo umbrella, VERBAL has collaborated with some of the biggest names in J-Pop, including [[Amuro Namie]] and [[Koda Kumi]] | |||
VERBAL has also released two English-language singles under the alias '''L Universe'''. His other (rarely used) aliases are '''Vincent Galluo''' and '''Johnny Astro'''. | |||
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
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*VERBAL attended Boston University. It was during his college years that his interest in rap deepened. | *VERBAL attended Boston University. It was during his college years that his interest in rap deepened. | ||
*VERBAL also became interested in Christianity during his college years, and became a bible study teacher and majored in theology. He is very outspoken on his Christian faith, often making references to it in his lyrics. In interviews, he has expressed interest in working in the field of urban ministry once he's finished with music. | *VERBAL also became interested in Christianity during his college years, and became a bible study teacher and majored in theology. He is very outspoken on his Christian faith, often making references to it in his lyrics. In interviews, he has expressed interest in working in the field of urban ministry once he's finished with music. | ||
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== | ==Discography== | ||
* [ | ===Albums=== | ||
* [2011.03.16] [[Visionair|VISIONAIR]] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http:// | * [http://hypebeast.com/blog/verbal/ Official Blog] | ||
* [http://www.kozm-agency.tv/ KOZM AGENCY] | |||
* [http://www.ambushdesign.com/news/ AMBUSH DESIGN] | |||
[[Category:Artists]] | [[Category:Artists]] | ||
Revision as of 21:31, 15 February 2011
VERBAL is one-half of the J-Urban group m-flo. He serves as the unit's rapper and main lyric writer, and also acts as a producer. Along with bandmate and close friend Takahashi Taku and former group member LISA, VERBAL formed m-flo in 1999. Outside of the m-flo umbrella, VERBAL has collaborated with some of the biggest names in J-Pop, including Amuro Namie and Koda Kumi and he was one of the creators behind the SUITE CHIC project. In 2005, he was featured as one of the MCs of Teriyaki Boyz, alongside WISE, Nigo, Ilmari and Ryo-Z of Rip Slyme. He was also a part of The Rocket Scientists (along with SPHERE OF INFLUENCE). VERBAL has also released two English-language singles under the alias L Universe. His other (rarely used) aliases are Vincent Galluo and Johnny Astro. On March 16th, 2011, VERBAL will release his first solo album titled VISIONAIR which features many prominent names including Lil Wayne, Swiss Beats, Jermaine Dupri, Nicki Minaj, and Japanese DJ/fashion designer MADEMOISELLE YULIA.
Profile
- Real Name: Ryu Yong Gi (류 영기）
- Birthdate: August 21, 1975
- Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
- Ethnicity: Korean
- Blood Type: B (he thought he was O for a long time)
- Religion: Christanity
- Marital Status: Married to wife Yoon since September 2004
- Musical Influences: Gang Starr, Company Flow, Ras Kass, RUN D.M.C., A Tribe Called Quest, Leaders of the New Skool, De La Soul, Stetsa Sonic.
Trivia
- VERBAL attended Boston University. It was during his college years that his interest in rap deepened.
- VERBAL also became interested in Christianity during his college years, and became a bible study teacher and majored in theology. He is very outspoken on his Christian faith, often making references to it in his lyrics. In interviews, he has expressed interest in working in the field of urban ministry once he's finished with music.
Discography
Albums
- [2011.03.16] VISIONAIR
