Big Mama is a South Korean female singing group from M Boat, a former sister company of YG Entertainment. Known for their powerful voices, they are named such because they are all either overweight, by Korean celebrity standards, or considered to be not pretty. However, they have attracted a lot of attention (and album sales) because of their vocal talent and of their refusal to conform to the typical Korean female body type. They highlighted this in their first music video (for Break Away, their first single), where four thin, pretty Korean women are shown performing on a stage but are then revealed to be lipsynchers; the actual members are behind the stage singing passionately. This strong single catapulted the group into the top of the music charts, with their album selling over 100,000 copies. Sales were strong for their second album as well, although it did not have the staying power of Big Mama's first album. Their first holiday album (which are rarely released in the Korean pop industry), was critically acclaimed, and sales were strong (considering the time-limited nature of the album).
2006 saw the release of their third album For the People, along with their second holiday album For the Christmas, but both have sold less than previous releases.
In March, 2007, Big Mama has moved from M-Boat and YG Entertainment to Manwalldang.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Mama_(group)
Profile:
Big Mama have made a name for themselves in Korea, as well as attracting attention abroad, due to their vow to concentrate more on their music than their appearances. Their debut came as a shock to many pop fans because the line-up was made up purely of overweight (by Korean music standards) ladies with amazing vocals. They have been reasonably successful within Korea but are still regarded by many as one of the most underrated artists in music at the moment.
So far they have released 4 albums, along with 2 Christmas albums.
Biography:
Before the formation of Big Mama, the members had been active within the music scene due to their vocal abilities. Shin Yeon Ah made her debut in the pop circuit by winning the silver prize at the Riverside Song Festival in 1995. From that point onwards, until Big Mama's debut, she worked as a lyricist and vocalist on radio, dramas and commercials. Lee Young Hyun won a prize at the same festival in 2000. Lee Ji Young had worked as a backing vocalist for the Han Sang-won band.
When M Boat, a sister company of YG Entertainment, decided they wanted to form another girl band, most dismissed it as being nothing special. It was decided that they would form a group made up of women for their vocal abilities; regardless of their appearance or age.
Yang Hyun-seok, former Seo Taiji & Boys, discovered the four girls and brought them together to form a group with beautiful voices that don't necessarily have images which are considered traditionally beautiful. It has even been reported that a clause in their contract forbids them from having plastic surgery. Originally, singer Gummy was asked to join Big Mama but M Boat decided that she should debut as a solo performer.
The video for their first single, Break Away, was a unique one. The video was mostly made up of traditionally pretty and thin Korean singers miming to the song. It is later revealed that the actual members of Big Mama are singing behind a screen. The video is an attack on the generally shallow Korean pop market and is the group's way of saying that when it comes to music, talent should be appreciated over someone's appearance. The single was a huge success and helped their first album, Like The Bible, sell over 100,000 copies.
Their second album, It's Unique, was released in May 2005. The album was reasonably success although it did not have the same impact as their debut. Their first Christmas album,Big Mama's Gift, released in November 2005, was met with critical acclaim and the public responded in kind with very strong album sales in spite of the seasonal nature of the release.
In 2005, American boy band Boyz II Men invited them to perform at a concert with them. Despite problems finding a time when both groups were available, the two performed together at a few select locations within Korea by November 2005.
In 2006, Big Mama released their third album, For The People, as well as a second Christmas album, For The Christmas, following the success of their first festival album. The lead single from For The People, Never Mind, was met with mixed reactions from their fans due to the video. The video features a noticeably slimmed line-up, which appeared to go against what the group was about.
In 2007, Big Mama changed record labels from YG Entertainment to Manwalldang, due to a lack of publicity from YG Entertainment. This move paid off with the release of their fourth full length album, Blossom, selling 60,000 copies in the first day alone and more than securing a place at the top of the album charts and confirming them as one of the most popular girl groups in Korea at the moment.
Source: http://www.kome-world.com/us/database-artist.php?id=72 by
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ALBUMS
Like The Bible (02.07.2003)
Big Mama - Break Away
Big Mama - Deeper Than Blue
Big Mama - His Eye Is On The Sparrow
Big Mama - Je Ne Veux Pas - 원치않아 [Je Ne Veux Pas - I Do Not]
Big Mama - Ray's Rock House
Big Mama - Sadness
Big Mama - Wine
Big Mama - 거부 [Deny]
Big Mama - 꿈 [Dream]
Big Mama - 내 안의 너 [Inside You]
Big Mama - 체념 [Philosophical]
Big Mama - 혼잣말 [Adwatch]
It's Unique (18.05.2005)
Big Mama - I Wish
Big Mama - Intro
Big Mama - The Day
Big Mama - 결혼할까요 [I Do Get Married]
Big Mama - 그 빛에 감싸여 (Follow Inner Light) [He Wrapped It Bite (Follow Inner Light)]
Big Mama - 나 홀로 [I'm Alone]
Big Mama - 날아오르다 [Flew rise]
Big Mama - 소리 [Sounds]
Big Mama - 시작 [Start]
Big Mama - 여자 [Women]
Big Mama - 외길 [Oegil]
Big Mama - 처녀들의 수다 [Talks Of A Virgin]
Big Mama - 체념 後(후) [Philosophical (After)]
Big Mama - Again
For The People (13.10.2006)
Big Mama - Calling
Big Mama - Get Out
Big Mama - Never Mind
Big Mama - Thanks to...
Big Mama - 기분 좋은 날 [I Feel Good Day]
Big Mama - 모두 용서한다 (짓밟힌 꽃송이를 위해) [Both Forgiveness (For Blossom Jitbalhin)]
Big Mama - 바다로 간 어느 날 [One Day Into The See]
Big Mama - 사랑 날개를 달다 [I Love Wing Piece]
Big Mama - 사랑을 외치다 [Crying Out Love]
Big Mama - 언니 [Sister]
Big Mama - 연(捐) [Open (Donated)]
Big Mama - 이별 그 후 [Bye Bye, Then]
Big Mama - 축복 [Blessing]
Blossom (03.10.2007)
Big Mama - Break Away (Accoustic Version)
Big Mama - Fla Fla Fla
Big Mama - Fla Fla Fla (가재발 Mix)
Big Mama - Over The Rainbow
Big Mama - 끝이라는 말 [About Ending]
Big Mama - 나쁜 소식 [Bad News]
Big Mama - 내 눈을 보아도 [Even If You See My Eyes]
Big Mama - 배반 [Betrayal] (MR)
Big Mama - 배반 [Betrayal]
Big Mama - 사랑해서... [Because I Love You…]
Big Mama - 세상의 약속들 [Promises In The World]
Big Mama - 소리 질러 [Scream]
Big Mama - 안부 [Greeting]
Big Mama - 안부 [Greeting] (MR)
Big Mama - 천국 [Heaven] (MR)
Big Mama Ft. Mc 몽 - 천국 [Heaven]
SPECIAL ALBULMS
Big Mama's Gift (24.11.2005)
Big Mama - Angel We Have Heard On High
Big Mama - Grown Up Christmas List
Big Mama - Have Yourself A Merry Christmas
Big Mama - Jingle Bell Rock
Big Mama - Let It Snow
Big Mama - The Christmas Song
Big Mama - The First Noel
Big Mama - The Little Drummer Boy
Big Mama - We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Big Mama - White Christmas
Big Mama - 꿈의 크리스마스 [Christmas Dreams]
For The Christmas (28.11.2006)
Big Mama - Angels We Have Heard On High
Big Mama - Grown Up Christmas List
Big Mama - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Big Mama - Jingle Bell Rock
Big Mama - Let It Snow
Big Mama - The Christmas Song
Big Mama - The First Noel
Big Mama - The Little Drummer Boy
Big Mama - We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Big Mama - White Christmas
Big Mama - 겨울 아이 [Winter Children]
Big Mama - 꿈의 크리스마스 [Christmas Dreams]
SINGLES
Money..? Honey..? (10.01.2008)
Big Mama - Money.. Honey.. (Guitar Version)
Big Mama - Money.. Honey.. (MR)
Big Mama - Money.. Honey..
Happy Birthday To You (30.07.2008)
Big Mama - Happy Birthday To You (Acappella Version)
Big Mama - Happy Birthday To You (Soul Version)
COMPILATIONS
Dj Doc - Street Life (19.08.2003)
Dj Doc Ft. Big Mama, ILL Skillz - Street Life
Lexy - Lexury (07.10.2003)
Lexy Ft. Big Mama - Tomboy
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Spider, Wheesung - Color Of The Soul Train (07.12.2003)
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - As
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Break Away
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Got To Be Real
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Heal The World
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - His Eye Is On The Sparrow
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - In The Still Of The Night
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Love Is A Wonderful Thing
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Part Time Lover
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Queen Of The Night
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Somebody To Love
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - Victory
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - 그대 돌아오면 [I Will Be Back]
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - 안되나요 [I Can't Remember]
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Wheesung - 와줘 [And Me]
P-Type - Heavy Bass (31.05.2004)
P-Type Ft. Big Mama - Wild Style
Wanted - Like The First (04.06.2004)
Wanted Ft. Big Mama - 한걸음씩... [One Step At A Time...]
Various Artists - Nae meorisokui jiwoogae (2004) OST (26.10.2004)
Big Mama - El Dia Que Me Quieras
Big Mama - El Reloj
Big Mama - La Paloma
Big Mama - Nessun Dorma
Various Artists - 빛 (13.12.2007)
Big Mama, Crown J, JK, No Brain, Super Junior, 최불암, 양희은, 김장훈, 김종서, 김동욱, 임정희, 전제덕, 소녀시대, 데프콘 - 빛 [Light]
Mc 몽 - Show'S Just Begun (17.04.2008)
Mc 몽 Ft. Big Mama - Beautiful Life
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My Suggestions:
Like The Bible (2003)
Sadness
내 안의 너 {Inside You}
체념 {Philosophical}
혼잣말 {Adwatch}
It's Unique (2005)
날아오르다 {Flew rise}
소리 {Sounds}
여자 {Women}
체념 後( 후 ) {Philosophical ( After )}
For The People (2006)
Calling
Thanks to...
모두 용서한다 ( 짓밟힌 꽃송이를 위해 ) {Both Forgiveness ( For Blossom Jitbalhin )}
사랑 날개를 달다 {I Love Wing Piece}
사랑을 외치다 {Crying Out Love}
연( 捐 ) {Open ( Donated )}
축복 {Blessing}
Blossom (2007)
Break Away (Accoustic Version)
끝이라는 말 {About Ending}
나쁜 소식 {Bad News}
내 눈을 보아도 {Even If You See My Eyes}
배반 {Betrayal}
사랑해서... {Because I Love You…}
세상의 약속들 {Promises In The World}
안부 {Greeting}
Big Mama, Gummy, SE7EN, Spider, Wheesung - Color Of The Soul Train (2003)
Part Time Lover
Queen Of The Night
Nae meorisokui jiwoogae (2004)
El Dia Que Me Quieras
Lexy - Lexury (2003)
Tomboy
Mc 몽 - Show'S Just Begun (2008)
Beautiful Life
