Rapper San E gears up for new album as CEO of record label

Rapper San E has established the record label FameUs and will release its first album “God FameUs” on Thursday. Screen capture from Instagram

By Lee Gyu-lee

Rapper San E is off to a fresh start as a CEO and a chief producer of his new record label FameUs.

The artist's agency Sameside Company said Thursday that the independent label will release its first album, “God FameUs,” Thursday. The label will house three hip-hop artists ― errday, Malkey and BE'O.

“The album will be the first collaboration work between him and the label's artists,” it said. “Please look forward to seeing the new side of San E and continue to support him and the label.”

The album has seven tracks co-produced by San E and the artists, with the title song “Tour Bus.”

San E debuted in 2008 by taking part in rapper Verbal Jint's album “Framed.” He has released several hit songs including “Me You,” “Sour Grapes” and “A Midsummer Night's Sweetness.”

The rapper also has been starring in music competition shows and other variety shows including “Battle Trip” and the “Show Me the Money” series.