Outsider (rapper)
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Outsider
| image = (싹튜브) 서종예 SAC스타특강 래퍼 아웃사이더 소통교감콘서트 서울종합예술실용학교 재학생특강 46s.jpg
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| caption = Outsider in 2019
| birth_name = Shin Ok-cheol
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|3|21}}
| birth_place = Seoul, South Korea
| genre = Hip hop
| occupation = Rapper
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = Sniper Sound
ASSA Communication
| module = {{Infobox Korean name
| child = yes
| hangul = 신옥철
| rr = Sin Okcheol
| mr = Sin Okch'ŏl
}}
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Shin Ok-cheol ({{Korean|hangul=신옥철}}; born March 21, 1983), known by his stage name Outsider ({{Korean|hangul=아웃사이더|labels=no}}), is a South Korean rapper.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mnet.com/artist/73347/profile|script-title=ko:아웃사이더 소개|website=Mnet|language=ko|trans-title=Introduction to Outsider|access-date=June 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624063859/http://www.mnet.com/artist/73347/profile|archive-date=June 24, 2016|url-status=dead}} He is known for his speed-rapping and is able to rap at over 16 syllables per second. After a conflict between Outsider and MC Sniper's label, Sniper Sound, in July 2013, he was also the founder of Blockbuster Records and its successor, ASSA Communication.{{cite web|title=ASSA Communication|url=http://www.assacomz.com|publisher=ASSA Communication|access-date=August 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222922/http://www.assacomz.com/|archive-date=March 3, 2016|url-status=dead}}
Career
=2004–2008: Discovery and ''Soliloquist''=
In 2004, Outsider began his career as an underground rapper and achieved some success with his debut EP "Come Outside". He released his first single "Speed Star" in 2006 and promoted the title track, "Motivation", on the SBS variety show The Truth Game.{{cn|date=March 2023}} His fast rapping skills impressed Korean hip-hop legend, MC Sniper, who signed Outsider to his label, "Sniper Sound". On October 25, 2007, Outsider released his first full-length studio album, Soliloquist.{{cite web|title=[Album] Outsider|url=http://kpopexplorer.net/2012/03/30/album-outsider-soliloquist/|publisher= Kpop Explorer|access-date=August 25, 2013}}
=2008–2009: ''Maestro'' and mainstream success=
After a year hiatus, Outsider's second album, released June 1, 2009, Maestro, had more mainstream success.{{cite web|title= [Album] Outsider – Maestro|url=http://kpopexplorer.net/2012/03/30/album-outsider-maestro|publisher=Kpop Explorer|access-date=August 25, 2013}} The title track "Loner" held the #1 spot on both the Mnet and Melon music charts for more than five weeks, making Outsider one of the fastest rappers to reach #1 on Korean music charts. Outsider has performed on MBC, SBS, KBS, Mnet, and had appeared on SBS's Star King as a special guest. After the promotion for "Loner" ended, he started to promote another track from the same album titled "My Youth Confession"; the track was successful. Outsider has worked with underground and overground rappers such as MC Sniper, L.E.O, Illnit, DJ R2, Bae Chi Gi, Dok2, and more. He also did a special performance alongside singer K.Will.{{cite web|title=Outsider (with K.will) - Loner|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS3-Jjt-0Y0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/IS3-Jjt-0Y0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher= MBC Kpop|date=February 6, 2012|access-date=August 25, 2013}}{{cbignore}}
=2010–2012: ''The Outsider'', ''Hero'' and military service=
After a short hiatus, he returned on March 2, 2010, to release an EP titled "Vol. 2.5 The Outsider"{{cite web|title=[Mini Album] Outsider Vol 2.5 – Acquaintance: The Outsider|url= http://kpopexplorer.net/2010/03/02/mini-album-outsider-vol-2-5-acquaintance-the-outsider|publisher= Kpop Explorer|date=May 2, 2010|access-date=August 25, 2013}} along with a music video for the album's single, "Acquaintance" ({{korean|hangul=주변인|labels=no}}), in which Outsider revisits the sound of "Loner", which mixes hip-hop with a classical edge. During this period, he garnered publicity for his remake of Big Bang's "Lies". He was also featured on a charity single entitled "Faddy Robot Foundation" with Vasco, Verbal Jint, Sangchu, Yong Junhyung, Joosuc, Hyuna, and Zico.{{cite web|title=[News] Faddy Robot Foundation releases a charity song featuring Yong Junhyung|url=http://www.dkpopnews.net/2010/09/news-faddy-robot-foundation-releases.html|website=DkpopNews|access-date=July 9, 2014}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}
On October 21, 2010, he released his 3rd album titled "Hero" along with two singles; "주인공 (Hero)" featuring fellow label-mate, LMNOP, and "Attitude Needed When Breaking Up" ({{Korean|hangul=이별할 때 필요한 자세|labels=no}}) featuring fellow hip-hop artist, Kuan of All That.{{cite web|title=[Album] Outsider Vol. 3 – Hero|url=http://kpopexplorer.net/2010/10/22/album-outsider-vol-3-hero|publisher= Kpop Explorer|date=October 21, 2010|access-date=August 25, 2013}} The album garnered success, despite being released without a music video or many live performances to promote the album. The song "Hero" rose to #7 on the Mnet Single Charts, #5 on Melon, and #4 on the prestigious Gaon Chart. On December 21, 2010, Outsider enlisted for mandatory military service for five weeks of basic training followed by 21 months of active duty in Wonju. He was discharged on September 24, 2012.{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Tae-ho|title=Park Hyo-shin, Outsider Fulfill 2-year Military Service|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012092413410772488|newspaper=10 Asia|date=September 24, 2012|access-date=October 6, 2012}}
=2013-present: ''Rebirth Outsider'' and Sniper Sound conflict=
In June 2013, after a three-year hiatus, Outsider announced plans to release his 4th studio album in July.{{cite news|work=HipHopKR|title= Outsider To Release 4th Album in July|url=http://hiphopkr.com/news/news-outsider-to-release-4th-album-in-july/|date=June 11, 2013|access-date=August 25, 2013}} On June 25, 2013, Outsider pre-released the single "Crying Bird" featuring Lee Soo Young.{{cite news|work=Soompi|url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/06/25/outsider-releases-music-video-for-sad-crying-featuring-lee-soo-young|title=Outsider Releases Music Video for "Sad Crying" Featuring Lee Soo Young|date=June 25, 2013|access-date=August 25, 2013}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}
On July 4, 2013, Outsider filed a lawsuit against Sniper Sound over financial issues.{{cite news|work=MTVk|url=http://www.mtvk.com/blog-posts/side-chatter-july-12|title=Side Chatter: 12 July 2013|date=July 12, 2013|access-date=August 25, 2013}} In a press release, Outsider claimed he never received proper pay or credit for his various activities and copyrights. Sniper Sound in turn filed an opposing lawsuit against Outsider calling him to halt his recent activities. The conflict broke when fans were unable to buy Outsider's previous songs from 2007 to 2010 released under MC Sniper's Sniper Sound because they were no longer available.{{cite news|work=Allkpop|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/07/outsider-and-sniper-sound-sue-each-other|title=Outsider and Sniper Sound sue each other|date=July 4, 2013|access-date=August 25, 2013}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}
On July 22, 2013, despite the conflict with his former label, Outsider made his first official comeback after being discharged from the military with the mini album "Rebirth Outsider" under his own label "ASSA Communication".{{cite news|work=Allkpop|url=http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/07/outsider-releases-mv-for-bye-u-ft-mblaqs-go|title=Outsider releases MV for "Bye U" ft. MBLAQ's G.O + 'Rebirth Outsider' mini album|date=July 22, 2013|access-date=August 25, 2013}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}} The album's title track Bye U features G.O. of MBLAQ as Outsider's first idol collaboration. The album also features San E, Tymee (formerly E.via) and more.{{cite news|work=Soompi|url=http://www.soompi.com/2013/07/22/outsider-brings-the-house-down-in-bye-u-featuring-mblaqs-g-o-mv|title=Outsider Brings the House Down in "Bye U" (Featuring MBLAQ's G.O.) MV|date=July 22, 2013|access-date=August 25, 2013}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}
Personal life
Outsider was married on March 31, 2012, at Seoul's Gangnam Imperial Palace Hotel. His wife, Lee Yongbin ({{Korean|hangul=이영빈|labels=no}}) is director of a dance troupe as well as the CEO of a cultural contents enterprise.{{clarify|date=November 2013}}{{cite news|url=http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/news/korean-rapper-outsider-married-091600644.html|title=Korean rapper Outsider is married|date=April 2, 2013|work=Yahoo!|access-date=August 25, 2013}}
He has a daughter who was born on March 9, 2016. They appeared on KBS reality show 'The Return of Superman' in 2017 (Ep191-192) as special guests.
It was revealed in 2024 that Outsider and his wife divorced in 2020.{{Cite web |title=Rapper Outsider belatedly reveals he's been divorced for 4 years |url=https://www.allkpop.com/article/2024/06/rapper-outsider-belatedly-reveals-hes-been-divorced-for-4-years |access-date=2024-08-24 |website=Allkpop |language=en}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=December 2024}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
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KOR {{cite web|url=http://www.riak.or.kr/chart/mcdc.asp|title=K-Pop Album Sales Volume|publisher=Recording Industry Association of Korea|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701030539/http://riak.or.kr/chart/mcdc.asp|archive-date=July 1, 2018|access-date=June 22, 2018|url-status=dead}}
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scope="row" |Soliloquist
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "Show (Skit)"
| 25 | |
scope="row" |Maestro
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "Vj 특공대" (Skit)
| {{N/A|No data}}* | |
scope="row" |Hero ({{Korean|hangul=주인공|labels=no}})
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "Hit Me" (Feat. Illinit)
| 7 |{{N/A}} |
scope="row" |Pride & Prejudice
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "Along with the Wind" (Feat. Lee Eun-Mee)
| 41 |{{N/A}} |
scope="row" |HISTORIA
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "HISTORY" (Feat. MC Sniper)
|{{N/A| No data*}} |{{N/A}} |
colspan="4" align="center"|*Data not available for 2009 and 2025. |
=Reissued albums=
=Extended plays=
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scope="row" |Come Outside
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "Come Outside" (Feat. MC.Ha)
|{{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
scope="row" |Speed Star
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "Motivation"
|{{N/A}} |{{N/A}} |
scope="row" |주변인: The Outsider
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "달빛의 노래 (Moonlight Song)" (Intro)
| 6 |{{N/A}} |
scope="row" |Rebirth Outsider
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{{Hidden|Track listing|# "Prologue"
| 6 | |
colspan="4" align="center" |"—" denotes release did not chart. |
=Singles=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="1" style="width:5em;" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Sales ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
KOR {{Cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?serviceGbn=ALL&nationGbn=T&yyyy=2010&condition=2&search_str=%EC%95%84%EC%9B%83%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%EB%8D%94|title=Digital Chart "아웃사이더" Search|website=Gaon Music Chart|language=Ko|access-date=April 23, 2020}} |
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scope="col" colspan="5" | As lead artist |
scope="row" |"Lucky Day" ({{Korean|hangul=운수 좋은 날|labels=no}}) {{small|feat. Azz Chef}} | 2004 | rowspan="4" {{n/a}} | rowspan="7" {{n/a}} | Come Outside |
scope="row" |"Music Makes Me High" {{small|feat. Baechigi, Soulman}} | 2006 | Speed Star single album |
scope="row" | "Like a Man" ({{Korean|hangul=남자답게|labels=no}})
| 2007 | Soliloquist |
scope="row" |"Loner" ({{Korean|hangul=외톨이|labels=no}})
| 2009 | Maestro |
scope="row" |"Acquaintance" ({{Korean|hangul=주변인|labels=no}})
| rowspan="3" | 2010 | 4 | rowspan="2" | 주변인: The Outsider |
scope="row" |"Think of you when the Wind Blows" ({{Korean|hangul=바람이 불면 너가 떠올라|labels=no}}) {{small|feat. Ilac}} | 53 |
scope="row" |"Hero" ({{Korean|hangul=주인공|labels=no}}) {{small|feat. LMNOP}} | 20 | Hero |
scope="row" |"Crying Bird" ({{Korean|hangul=슬피 우는 새|labels=no}}) {{small|feat. Lee Soo-young}} | rowspan="2" | 2013 | 7 |
| Pride and Prejudice |
scope="row" |"Bye U" {{small|feat. G.O of MBLAQ}} | 16 | | Rebirth Outsider |
scope="row" |"Hand" ({{Korean|hangul=손|labels=no}})
| 2014 |25 | | rowspan="2" |Pride and Prejudice |
scope="row" |"Tattoo" ({{Korean|hangul=문신|labels=no}}) {{small|feat. Navi}} | rowspan="2" | 2015 | 70 | |
scope="row" | "Cloud" ({{Korean|hangul=구름|labels=no}}) {{small|feat. Mellow}} | — | | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |
scope="row" |"A Flower of the Days" ({{Korean|hangul=피고 지는 날들|labels=no}}) {{small|feat. La Muse}} | rowspan="3" | 2016 | — | rowspan="8" {{n/a}} | rowspan="2" |Become Stronger |
scope="row" |"Become Stronger" {{small|feat. Kuan}} | — |
scope="row" | "Spitting" ({{Korean|hangul=카악 퉤|labels=no}}) {{small|feat. Yoon Hyun-min}} | — | rowspan="3" {{n/a|Non-album singles}} |
scope="row" |"Street Love" {{small|feat. Kangnam}} | 2017 | — |
scope="row" |"3.14" {{small|feat. Kim Myung-hoon of Ulala Session}} | 2018 | — |
scope="row" |"The Wolf Dog (Shall we Dance?)" ({{Korean|hangul=늑대개|labels=no}})
| rowspan="3"|2022 | — | rowspan="2"|늙은 개, 늑대 개 - Single | — |
scope="row |"Old Dog (2021 Remix)" ({{Korean|hangul=늙은 개|labels=no}})
| — |
scope="row" |"Loner 2022" ({{Korean|hangul=외톨이 2022 온 누리에 누리호|labels=no}})
| — | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |
colspan="5" |Collaborations |
scope="row" |"Heart Disease" ({{Korean|hangul=심장병|labels=no}}) {{small|with MC Sniper, Horan}} | 2009 | {{n/a}} | rowspan="5" {{n/a}} | Hwantastic Project |
scope="row" |"My Old Story" ({{Korean|hangul=나의 옛날이야기|labels=no}}) {{small|with MC Sniper}} | 2010 | 49 | The Artist |
scope="row" |"Please Don't Go" ({{Korean|hangul=가면 안돼|labels=no}}) {{small|with San E, Lee Chang-min}} | 2011 | 14 | rowspan="2" {{n/a|Non-album singles}} |
scope="row" |"The Weather is Good" ({{Korean|hangul=날씨가 좋아|labels=no}}) {{small|with RapStar}} | 2014 | — |
scope="row" |"Star Warz" ({{Korean|hangul=별들의 전쟁|labels=no}}) {{small|with Twista}} | rowspan="2" | 2015 | — | rowspan="2" |Pride and Prejudice |
scope="row" |"By the Wind" ({{Korean|hangul=바람곁에|labels=no}}) {{small|with Lee Eun-mi}} | — | |
scope="row" |"Away" ({{Korean|hangul=멀어져|labels=no}}) {{small|with AA}} | 2019 | — | {{N/A}} | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |
scope="row"|"D.M.F" (Just the way you are) {{small|with ARKAY}} |2020 | — | {{N/A}} | {{n/a|Non-album single}} | |
scope="row"|"Just Good" ({{Korean|hangul=그냥 좋아|labels=no}}) {{small|with KCM}} |2021 | — | {{N/A}} | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |
scope="row"|"Break The Stage" ({{Korean|hangul=무대포|labels=no}}) {{small|with VOK (Jang Moon-Bok) & Jung Sang Soo}} |2024 | — | {{N/A}} | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |
scope="row"|"Diving" ({{Korean|hangul=가위바위보|labels=no}}) {{small|with VOK (Jang Moon-Bok)}} |2024 | — | {{N/A}} | {{n/a|Non-album single}} |
Filmography
=Variety show=
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2020 | King of Mask Singer | MBC | Contestant | as "The Last Leaf" (episode 287){{Cite news|author=Jung Ji-hyun|script-title=ko:'복면가왕' 위키미키 엘리·아웃사이더·남현희·정동남, 아쉬운 탈락…놀라움 선사한 '반전 정체' [종합]|url=http://mydaily.co.kr/new_yk/html/read.php?newsid=202012271943755387|website={{ill|MyDaily|ko|마이데일리}}|date=December 27, 2020|access-date=December 27, 2020|language=ko}} |
Awards and nominations
=[[Mnet Asian Music Awards]]=
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width="10%"| Year
! width="25%"| Category ! width="25%"| Work ! width="10%"| Result |
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align="center"| 2009
| Best Hip Hop Performance[http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=100689 "2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards Part1"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208142625/http://mwave.interest.me/mnettv/videodetail.m?searchVideoDetailVO.clip_id=100689 |date=December 8, 2015 }}. MAMA. Retrieved December 18, 2014. | align="center"| "Loner" | {{nom}} |
align="center"| 2010
| Best Rap Performance{{cite web |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/284825/controversial-mnet-asian-music-awards-bares-nominees |title=Controversial Mnet Asian Music Awards bares nominees |author=Hicap, Jonathan M. |work=Manila Bulletin |publisher=Manila Bulletin Publishing |date=October 29, 2010 |access-date=February 12, 2011}} | align="center"|"Outsider" | {{nom}} |
References
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