The Success Story of Tablo (타블로)
Who is Tablo (타블로)?
Tablo, born Daniel Armand Lee, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is the leader of K-pop group Epik High and founder of HIGHGRND, an independent music label. Tablo is renowned for his lyrical and poetic songwriting skills as well as his melodic rap style. His lyrics often focus on themes such as love, hope, dreams, and peace.Early Life & Career
Tablo was born in Seoul on July 22, 1980. He studied Creative Writing at Stanford University where he met his future bandmates Mithra Jin and Tukutz. In 2003, they formed Epik High and released their debut album titled 'Map of the Human Soul'. The album was critically acclaimed and was a commercial success. Since then, Epik High has released several albums including 'Pieces Part One' (2004), 'Remapping the Human Soul' (2006), 'Pieces Part Two' (2007), 'Map the Soul: Remixes' (2009) and 'Shoebox' (2014).Solo Career & Achievements
In 2011, Tablo released his debut solo album 'Fever's End'. The album featured guest appearances from artists such as Gaeko of Dynamic Duo, Jinsil of Mad Soul Child, Yankie and Tukutz. It received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. In 2014, Tablo released 'Fever's End Part 2' which featured collaborations with artists such as Zion.T, Dynamic Duo and Yankie. The album was also a success.Recent Projects
In 2016, Tablo released 'Rise', his third solo album. The album featured collaborations with artists such as Zion.T, Crush and Yankie. It was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics. In 2017, Tablo released the EP 'Sea Breeze', which featured collaborations with artists such as Zion.T and Crush. The EP was another commercial success for Tablo.Conclusion
Tablo is one of the most influential figures in South Korean hip-hop today. He has achieved great success with his solo albums as well as with Epik High. His lyrical style combined with his melodic rap has earned him critical acclaim and respect from fans worldwide.
