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| Uptown 업타운 |
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| Origin |  South Korea |
| Genre(s) | K-pop, rap, hip hop |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
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| Carlos Galvan Steve Kim Chris Jung |
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| Former members | |
| Tasha Reid Bohra Kim Young John Kim Tam Hee Park |
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Uptown (업타운) is a South Korean hip hop and R&B group which first debuted in 1997. Uptown was first created in 1996 when the R&B and hip-hop genres of pop music were first introduced to Korea.[1] The group's four original members included Chris Jung, Carlos Galvan, Steve Kim and Tasha Reid. The group underwent several lineup changes and then disbanded in 2000. The group made a comeback and released their new album, Testimony in May 2006. Steve Kim, Carlos Galvan and Chris Jung returned to the group with only Tasha Reid, the only original member not in the lineup. The female spot in the group was originally given to half-Korean half-African American rapper Say. However the position eventually went to teenage artist Jessica H.o. who was featured in their new album, Testimony.
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Current members
Chris Jung
Chris Jung (born January 5, 1968, Seoul), also known as XL, is a Korean singer-songwriter. He is member of Korean hip hop and rhythm and blues group Uptown, duet Slow Jam and project group SOUL-TOWN.
Carlos Galvan
Carlos (born February 5, 1976) is also known as "Speedy Bullets" and "Cali-Mexci". His Korean name is Lee Hyun Soo. He has participated in Bae Seul Ki's album rapping for two of her songs, "Tomboy" and "Strong Woman".
Steve Kim
Steve Kim (born April 16, 1977) is also known as "TaeKwon" and "Kwon"and "OJ" His Korean name is Kim Sang Wook. He was wrongfully accused of murder for the death of Man Nguyen.
Former members
Tasha Reid
Bohra Kim
Young John Kim
Tam Hee Park
Discography
- 1997: Represent
- 1997: Represented... Now Believe
- 1998: Mutual Best
- 1998: Chapter 3 in History
- 1998: Absolute Power
- 1998: Verbal Medication
- 2000: History
- 2006: Testimony
Spin off groups of Uptown
- Uptown 3000
- Tashannie
- T, solo moniker of Yun Mirae
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