Delving into the bustling streets of Seoul in the late 2000s, a groundbreaking hip hop duo was making waves in the Korean music scene.
Supreme Team, made up of the renowned artists Simon Dominic and E-Sens, carved their name into the annals of Korean pop culture with their fresh sound and magnetic presence.
The Meteoric Rise of Supreme Team
The year was 2009 when Supreme Team introduced themselves to the music world with their debut EP, 'Supreme Team Guide To Excellent Adventure'. Their impact was felt immediately—they not only gained a fanbase but also snagged the highly coveted Mnet Asian Music Award for Best New Male Group shortly after their debut.
A Rocky Road: Controversy and Comebacks
In a twist of fate, 2012 saw one half of the duo, E-Sens, embroiled in controversy, resulting in a sentence of two years of probation. But the spirit of true artists never dies. E-Sens bounced back with '독' (Poison)
, a haunting track from hip hop producer Primary's 'Primary and the Messengers LP'. Fans rejoiced as he marked his return to music.New Beginnings and Endings
2013 was bittersweet for Supreme Team enthusiasts. The duo performed together for the first time in two years, unveiling two electrifying songs at the Amoebahood concert. Yet, the reunion was short-lived as later that year they announced their disbandment following the termination of E-Sens' contract.
The Legacy Lives On
While Supreme Team as we knew it may have ended, their influence continues. Simon Dominic went on to co-found the record label AOMG with Jay Park, pushing Korean hip hop into new territories. E-Sens turned to his solo career, still impassioned about the craft.
Their music, a blend of Korean, hip hop, and pop genres, will forever echo in the streets of Seoul and beyond. Fans new and old can experience their timeless tracks on streaming platforms like TikTok Music, where the story of Supreme Team still plays on.
