Jeong Sang-su, New Champ and Tarae Reunite on 'OKAY' After 10 Years

Rappers Jeong Sang-su, New Champ, and Tarae have released the collaborative single 'OKAY' with producer TANK. This track marks the first time in about 10 years that these artists, who gained recognition through Mnet's 'Show Me the Money 3' in 2014, have worked together on a single track.

Jeong Sang-su, Tarae, and New Champ built public recognition through the program at the time and have continued their activities in their respective fields since then. The new song 'OKAY' was released on June 27 at 6 PM through major music streaming platforms.

Collaborative single produced by Tiger Studio

Tiger Studio, which produced dramas such as 'Remarriage & Desires' and 'Numbers', took charge of this project. The production company stated that they planned this collaboration to breathe energy into the recently shrinking Korean hip-hop market.

TANK speaks on 'the story of those who have fallen'

'OKAY' is a song based on an intense old-school breakbeat. Rather than chasing trends or flaunting flashy success, it contains the frustrations and the process of rising again experienced by artists who have remained part of the hip-hop scene for years.

TANK, who led the producing, defined the song by saying, "This is not a story of people who are doing well, but a story of those who have fallen," emphasizing the message that one can rise again even after failing.

Jeong Sang-su: "Now, I am living while fighting against myself"

The participating artists conveyed the sincerity contained in the song. Jeong Sang-su gained public recognition by appearing in the 'Show Me the Money' series since 2014, though he also went through several controversies.

Jeong Sang-su shared his reflections on experiencing mistakes and falls before eventually returning to music, stating, "If I lived fighting against the world in my 20s, now I am living fighting against myself. 'OKAY' is a song that contains the story of us as we are now."

The four artists laid their lives honestly over the old-school beat. This song was completed as a song of encouragement for those who are holding on despite the difficulties of life.