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Uzuhan is James Han, a rapper and songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. The American-born son of Korean immigrants, Uzuhan holds in tension both cultural backgrounds in pursuit of an authentic reality that transcends them all. Raised on Hip-Hop, Disco, and Korean folk music, Uzuhan is about embracing the joy of who you really are.
Uzu has built a reputation for his musical approach to rap, effortlessly creating a highly listenable style of hip-hop. His air-tight rhymes transition to silky smooth melodies on a dime, the vocals dancing above a steady flow of pristinely produced beats. Jazzy flourishes mingle with the very best parts of ‘90s R&B, creating a smart, effortless, contemporary sound.
The Maryland native first debuted in 2010 on Youtube with his single "Never Change" featuring producer Sam Ock which garnered 1.5 million views. Since then, he has worked with notable Korean musicians such as Higher Music's pH-1 on "FILA," R&B vocalist, Jeebanoff on "Mama We Made It," I.M from Monsta X and Brother Su from Starship Ent. on their collaborative track "Madeleine," and Chai from Antenna Music on "God Be My Witness."
In 2017, he won the regional and national grand prize for Kollaboration Star: the largest Asian talent showcase in America - which landed him an official performance spot in SXSW 2018. Uzuhan is a talent on the rise bringing lots of energy and nuance to the hip-hop and kpop community.
His music captures attention by dressing the ordinary with upbeat distinction. Uzuhan [oozoo - hahn]: a Korean word for excellence. A symbol for forward movement. A statement of upward progression. A landmark for breakthrough and growth.
Mix the energy of Chance the Rapper and pop-sense of ABBA and you’ll find the sound of Uzuhan in between. He seamlessly blends hip-hop, kpop, and disco inspired melodies together. It’s the kind of music you never realized you needed.
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“Besides his musicality and the ability to top-line and make catchy hooks, what makes Uzuhan stand out is the fact he always stays genuine with his lyrics. He talks about things that everyday ordinary people can relate to - which not many rappers tend to write about.”
“Uzuhan creates a highly listenable style of hip-hop. His air-tight rhymes transition to silky smooth melodies on a dime, the vocals dancing above a steady flow of pristinely produced beats. Jazzy flourishes mingle with the very best parts of ‘90s R&B, creating a smart, effortless, contemporary sound.”
“Uzuhan thinks in a musical paradigm that goes beyond what other rappers are even able to conceive. He is actually willing to explore musically diverse ideas.”
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uzuhanmusic@gmail.com