Super Rookie Challenge(슈퍼루키챌린지) – Season 15 Round 1 Cypher: The Next Show Me The Money Champions Rise
Thirteen fierce underground MCs battle for supremacy in this season’s most anticipated cypher tracks. With alumni already dominating Show Me The Money and the Korean hip-hop scene, Season 15 of Super Rookie Challenge drops two explosive tracks showcasing raw talent that’s ready to revolutionize the game. Who among these hungry newcomers will follow the path to stardom paved by former contestants like Punchnello, Changmo, and EK?
Genres: Hip-Hop, Trap, Boom Bap, Cypher, K-Hip-Hop
Sounds Like: Yumdda (염따), Coogie (쿠기), Changmo (창모), Nucksal (넉살), Gaeko (개코), Dindin (딘딘), Mirani (미란이), Lil Marz (릴러말즈), JUSTHIS (저스디스)
About Song
‘Season 15 Round 1 Cypher’ is a powerful showcase of rising talent in Korea’s vibrant hip-hop scene. This release features two distinct tracks that highlight the unique styles and skills of these promising artists who will be performing live at Hongdae Prism Hall on March 14, 2025, at 8 PM.
The first track, “Ice” (얼음), rides on a chilling beat that provides the perfect backdrop for the sharp flows and technical prowess of YUNILI, huka, Cheon Ha-eun, DNYDK, gillass, and Klama. Each artist brings their A-game, delivering verses filled with determination and ambition that cut like ice through the competition.
The second track, “The Name,” takes a more melodic approach as Keylight, ETHN, RUSH, Lee Gyu-jin, Choi Yu-dam, 18crew, and Seo Rok collaborate to create a harmonious yet distinctive soundscape. The track embodies their collective mission to make their names known in the industry while showcasing their individual colors and styles.
Both tracks were written and composed with direct input from the participating artists, creating an authentic representation of Korea’s next generation of hip-hop talent. These cyphers serve as not just a musical release but a declaration of arrival for these artists on the competitive Korean hip-hop stage, potentially following in the footsteps of Show Me The Money champions who came before them.
Release Date: Mar 13, 2025
About Artist
Super Rookie Challenge has been Korea’s premier platform for discovering hip-hop talent since 2013. This competition has launched the careers of numerous influential artists including Punchnello, Jo Kwang-il, Don Mills, Yunhway, SINCE, OBAN, ZENE THE ZILLA, and EK.
Each season follows a survival format where contestants compete through multiple rounds, with the top 4 from each round advancing to face new challengers. This format has consistently identified and developed some of the most innovative voices in Korean hip-hop.
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