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Mushvenom
South Korean rapper (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lee Tae-min (Korean: 이태민; born June 20, 1994), known professionally as Mushvenom (머쉬베놈; stylized in all caps), is a South Korean rapper. He is known for his humorous lyrics and for using the Chungcheong dialect in his rap.
Mushvenom first garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 8 in 2019. His debut single, "Why Are You So Noisy?", was met with critical acclaim. In 2020, he appeared on Show Me the Money 9 and finished in second place. "VVS", a single he released on the show, peaked at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and won Hip-hop Track of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.
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Early life and education
Lee Tae-min was born on June 20, 1994, in Daedeok, Daejeon.[1] He began rapping as a hobby when he was in the second year of high school.[2] He graduated from Kukje University of Arts with an associate degree in applied music.[3]
He adopted the stage name "Mushvenom" as it sounds similar to "cool guy" (멋이 밴 놈; meosi baen nom) in Korean.[4]
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2019: Show Me the Money 8 and "Why Are You So Noisy?"
In July 2019, Mushvenom appeared on Show Me the Money 8, where he first gained attention. He was eliminated in round six (the producer crew battle).[5] In September 2019, he released his debut single "Why Are You So Noisy?", which was nominated for Best Rap Song at the Korean Music Awards and Hip-hop Track of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.[6][7] In November 2019, he released the single "Let Me Know", which was ranked in sixth place in Music Y's 2019 Single of the Year list.[8] In December 2019, he released the single "Nice Head", which was nominated for Best Rap Song at the Korean Music Awards.[9]
2020: Show Me the Money 9 and "VVS"
In October 2020, Mushvenom appeared on Show Me the Money 9 where he released "VVS" with Mirani, Munchman, and Khundi Panda. It became his most successful single, charting at number 1 on the Gaon Digital Chart for seven consecutive weeks and winning Hip-Hop Track of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards.[10][11] He also released singles "Tricker", "Godok", "Go", and "The Beauty of Void" on the show and finished in second place.[12] He was ranked in second place in Music Y's 2020 Rookie of the Year list.[13]
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Artistry
Mushvenom is known for his "humorous lyrics, witty rhymes, and ear-catching Chungcheong accent".[14] In an interview with Inven, he cited his family as his biggest influence.[15] He also gets inspiration from dramas such as Taejo Wang Geon, movies, and comedy shows.[16]
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