Los Angeles-based rapper Uzuhan has built a reputation for his musical approach to hip-hop, effortlessly weaving catchy melodies and his polished rap style over production spanning the likes of gospel and r&b.

American-born son of Korean immigrants, Uzu holds in tension both cultural backgrounds in pursuit of an authentic reality that transcends them all. Raised on rap, disco, and Korean folk music, Uzuhan is about embracing the joy of who you are.

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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.

Uzu seamlessly blends hip-hop, kpop, and gospel inspired melodies together with hope-filled lyrics. It’s the kind of music you never realized you needed.