XG Drops Surprise Rap Video ‘XG TAPE #4’

Part of “A New Breed Breaking Boundaries,” XG—Jurin, Chisa, Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Maya, and Cocona—seeks to dismantle preconceptions, customs, and prejudices, foster fresh insights through creativity, and convey the value of settling on what matters and chasing visions intent on making things happen.  As I’ve previously stated in my earlier pieces about the band, XG is a one-off. The Japanese artists who are schooled in the K-pop paradigm have been forging their sense of self, eschewing conformity. They expand on breaking boundaries with their music, which draws you in with a distinctive sound and style. Of late, the girl group with hip-hop and R&B influences went viral all over again shortly after they abruptly released the fourth installment of their rap series, XG TAPE #4. XG TAPE is primarily focused on rap performances. While K-pop is synonymous with its infectious tunes and polished dance routines, rap has blossomed as an aspect of the genre that goes beyond cultural, linguistic, and geographical lines in tandem. This is apparent from XG, as they have taken inspiration from hip-hop culture to create unique rap performances in the XG TAPE series showcasing exceptional rap skills, while also demonstrating the adaptability and malleability of hip-hop...