After years of building momentum through standout EPs and crowd-moving singles, Korean rapper TRADE L arrives in full force with Mr. Independent, his long-awaited debut album and a statement of arrival from one of the most exciting voices in Korean Hip Hop.

True to its title, Mr. Independent is the sound of an artist fully in control. TRADE L wastes no time proving his range by leaping across genres with ease. One moment he's riding a Trap beat with surgical precision [‘GTA’], the next he’s floating over Pop-Rap hooks [‘@whereislove’] or bending his flow to match a slice of 90s Hip Hop [‘I GO BY THE NAME’]. It’s an album that doesn’t just showcase versatility; it thrives on it.

More than just a technical flex, the album feels like the culmination of years spent mastering the craft. TRADE L's confidence is palpable, not only in the way he commands every beat, but in his ability to seamlessly collaborate with some of Korea’s most formidable rappers. Heavyweights like Kid Milli, Sik-K, and BLASE add fuel to the fire, but TRADE L holds his own and often sets the pace.

If previous releases hinted at his potential, Mr. Independent kicks the door wide open. It’s a debut that solidifies his standing as more than just a rising star.

Check out Trade L’s Mr. Independent below.