Ravi (rapper)
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Ravi at the 2015 Seoul Fashion Week | |
Native name | 김원식 |
Born |
Kim Won-sik[1] February 15, 1993 Seoul, South Korea |
Education | Howon University |
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Religion | Buddhism |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | Jellyfish Entertainment |
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Kim Won-sik (Hangul: 김원식, born February 15, 1993)[1] better known by his stage name Ravi (Hangul: 라비), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer, signed under Jellyfish Entertainment. He is the main rapper of the South Korean boy group VIXX[2] and VIXX sub-unit VIXX LR.[3]
Career
2012–2013: Debut with VIXX and Composing
Ravi was one of ten trainees who were contestants in Mnet's survival reality show MyDOL. He was also one of the six contestants selected to be part of the final line-up of the new boy group VIXX. The group debuted with "Super Hero"[4] on May 24, 2012[2] on M! Countdown.[5][6] During MyDOL; Ravi was featured in the music videos for Brian Joo's "Let This Die" and Seo In-guk's "Shake It Up".[7][8] Ravi participated in writing "Super Hero", VIXX's debut single.
In 2013, he appeared in episode 4 of SBS's television drama The Heirs alongside his group members.
2014–2015: Collaborations and debut with sub-unit: VIXX LR
In 2014, Ravi collaborated with American artist Chad Future with "Rock the World" from Future's first mini-album. Ravi also appeared in the music video for the single.[9]
As of February 24, 2015 with the release of Boys' Record, Ravi has contributed to the writing and composing of over 28 songs recorded by VIXX.
In 2015, after much deliberation, Ravi became a contestant of Mnet's television rap competition series Show Me the Money 4[10] but was eliminated in the second round.[11] Ravi was featured as a rapper in Rain’s Chinese song "Diamond Love" from the soundtrack of the Chinese drama Diamond Lover (克拉戀人).
On August 7, 2015, Jellyfish Entertainment released a video trailer on VIXX’s official website after a mysterious countdown with a silhouette of VIXX’s last special album Boys' Record. As time went by, members of VIXX disappeared until finally only Leo and Ravi were left behind, which caused fans to speculate that it meant another comeback for all six members. A video trailer of VIXX LR was then revealed.[12]
VIXX LR was confirmed by Jellyfish Entertainment to be VIXX’s first official sub-unit composed of rapper Ravi and vocalist Leo. Their debut mini album, Beautiful Liar, was released on August 17, 2015.[13][14][15] On the same day VIXX LR held their first showcase for Beautiful Liar at Yes24 Muv Hall in Seoul′s Mapo-gu.[16][17]
In December 2015, Ravi was featured in the ballad girl group Melody Day's single "When It Rains" (Hangul: 비가 내리면), as part of their Winter Ballad Project.[18][19]
On December 31, 2015, Ravi dropped a teaser on his Twitter and Instagram accounts for his first mixtape [R.EBIRTH] with tracks composed, written and produced by himself.[20]
2016–present: Solo debut with [R.EBIRTH]
On January 4th, 2016, Ravi revealed the first pre-release to his mix-tape [R.EBIRTH], with the track "Where Should I Go" featuring Microdot.[21][22] The second pre-release "OX" featuring Basick, the winner of Show Me the Money 4, was released on January 20, 2016.[23][24] The third pre-release "Good Girls" (Hangul: 착한 여자) featuring HanHae and Soulman was released on February 4, 2016.[25] The fourth and final pre-release "Move" was released on February 22, 2016.[26][27] All the mix-tape pre-releases have been released on VIXX's official YouTube channel and on Ravi's official SoundCloud. On March 4, 2016 the tracklist was revealed on Ravi's Instagram.[28] The full version of [R.EBIRTH] was released on March 12, 2016 available for free as streaming media also on SoundCloud and YouTube.[29][30] To celebrate the release of [R.EBIRTH], Ravi held a showcase, titled Ravi’s 1st Live Party [R.EBIRTH], on March 19 and March 20, 2016 at the Hyundai Card Understage in Seoul.[31][32][33] Rappers Basick, Esbee, and DJ/producer SAM&SP3CK attended the show as featured performers and Leo, Ken, Hongbin and Hyuk also attended as guests.[34][35][36]
Discography
Mixtape
Album information | Track listing |
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[R.EBIRTH]
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Track listing
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Singles
As featured artist
Year | Song | Album | Artist |
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2014 | "Rock the World" | The First Mini Album | Chad Future |
2015 | "Diamond Love" | Diamond Lover OST | Rain |
"When It Rains" (Hangul: 비가 내리면) | Digital Single | Melody Day | |
2016 | "Feeling abandoned" | Digital Single | Kiggen (Feat.Eluphant, Ravi, ESBEE) |
"Use Me" | Digital Single | Kim Wan-sun |
Concerts
- 2016: Ravi’s 1st Live Party [R.EBIRTH]
Filmography
Variety/Reality shows
Year | Network | Title | Notes |
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2015 | Mnet | Show Me the Money 4 | Contestant, eliminated in the second round. |
Music video appearances
Year | Music video | Artist(s) |
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2011 | "Shake It Up" | Seo In-guk |
2012 | "Let This Die" | Brian Joo |
"Let This Die" (Extended Eng Ver.) | ||
2014 | "Rock the World" | Chad Future (feat. Ravi) |
2015 | "When It Rains" | Melody Day (feat. Ravi) |
References
- 1 2 Ravi Official Profile
- "Ravi Official Profile (Korean Site)". Jellyfish Entertainment. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- "Ravi Official Profile (Japanese Site)". Jellyfish Entertainment. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- 1 2 "Upcoming group VIXX releases 3rd video teaser for "Super Hero"". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
- ↑ "VIXX’s First Subunit LR Composed of Leo and Ravi, Releases Teasers and More". soompi.com. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX to watch the last episode of 'Mydol' with their fans at a movie theater". allkpop. 31 May 2012.
- ↑ "VIXX to share download links for their music and teasers on Twitter". allkpop. 20 May 2012.
- ↑ "Finalists from 'Mydol' reveal official group name, Vixx". allkpop. 10 May 2012.
- ↑ Brian Joo (브라이언) - Let This Die (Extended Eng Ver.). 31 Jan 2012.
- ↑ Seo In Guk (서인국) "SHAKE IT UP" Music Video. 8 Aug 2011.
- ↑ CHAD FUTURE - ROCK THE WORLD (ft. VIXX RAVI) M/V. Apr 28, 2014.
- ↑ "VIXX's Ravi Confirmed to Join "Show Me the Money 4"". soompi. 2015-05-09. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi Drops "Shout Out to My" Following Elimination from "Show Me the Money 4"". soompi. 2015-07-03. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX starts a mysterious countdown - perhaps to a comeback?". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX′s First Unit LR to Debut on August 17". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX's sub-unit LR unveils teaser photo for their upcoming debut!". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX's first subunit LR releases tracklist for 'Beautiful Liar' mini album". allkpop.com. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX LR Holds Its First Showcase". bntnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
- ↑ "LR′s Leo and Ravi Reveal Why They Formed VIXX′s First-Ever Unit". mwave.interest.me. Retrieved 2015-08-17.
- ↑ "Melody Day to Drop New Single Album Featuring VIXX’s Ravi". soompi.com. Retrieved December 28, 2015.
- ↑ [Music Clip] MelodyDay(멜로디데이)_When it rains (Feat. Ravi of VIXX)(비가 내리면 (Feat. 라비 of 빅스)). Dec 27, 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX's Ravi teases for his first mix tape!". allkpop.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
- ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi To Be Reborn With First Mixtape". officiallykmusic.com. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
- ↑ [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - WHERE SHOULD I GO (FEAT. MICRODOT). Jan 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Ravi 1st Mixtape [R.EBIRTH] 2nd pre-release "OX" (Feat. Basick)". 19 January 2016.
- ↑ [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - OX (feat. Basick) (prod. by Ravi). Jan 20, 2016.
- ↑ [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - 착한 여자 (feat. 한해, Soulman) (prod. by Ravi). Feb 4, 2016.
- ↑ "VIXX's Ravi drops yet another pre-release 'MOVE' for his 1st mixtape, 'R.EBIRTH'!". allkpop.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ [Mixtape] 라비(Ravi) - MOVE (prod. by Ravi). Feb 22, 2016.
- ↑ "Ravi 1st Mixtape [R.EBIRTH] Track List". 4 March 2016.
- ↑ "Ravi 1st Mixtape[R.EBIRTH]". Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Ravi 1st MIXTAPE [R.EBIRTH] by Ravi". Retrieved March 12, 2016.
- ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi Will Make You ‘MOVE’ In New Pre-Release + Showcase Details". hellokpop.com. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- ↑ "Two for the show 2 : Ravi’s 1st Live party [R.EBIRTH]". UNDERSTAGE by Hyundai Card. Retrieved 20 Mar 2016.
- ↑ "VIXX’s Ravi To Hold His ‘1st Live Party’ Next Month". officiallykmusic.com. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Ravi's 1st Live Party #REBIRTH 0320". Retrieved 20 Mar 2016.
- ↑ "Ravi shines brightly at his solo concert". Retrieved 22 Mar 2016.
- ↑ "[STARCAST] “Time to born again with R.EBIRTH”...VIXX RAVI’s first solo concert!". Retrieved 24 March 2016.
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