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Saquib Syed

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(He/Him)
  • Community Editor, Genius
  • Social Media Coordinator (Genius Korea), Genius
Denver, Greenbelt
As seen in: Genius, The Kraze
Covers:  K-Pop, K-Drama, World Music, Korean Music, Fan Culture
Doesn't Cover: Politics
People Come and People Go... | Moderator @Genius & Founder @Genius_kor | UW'20 | UC'24

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Saquib Syed’s Biography

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Community Editor @Genius & Founder & Social Media Manager @genius_kor. Specializing in Korean lyrics to make Korean music more accessible to international fans! Email for inquiries.

Hello! I'm Saquib Syed, you can call me Syed. I am an arts & entertainment writer focused on sharing stories told in song lyrics. I have been writing for Genius as a Community Editor since 2016. I launched the community initiative called Genius Korea in 2020, bringing different editors, and contributors who enjoyed…

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[INTERVIEW] Making Of "Another Life" by KEY with ADN Lewis & Curtis Richa

[INTERVIEW] Making Of "Another Life" by KEY with ADN Lewis & Curtis Richa

South Korean singer-songwriter KEY of the legendary group, SHINee, returned to music with his second studio a…

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[INTERVIEW] eaJ Talks About "Car Crash," Gratitude for His Fans, and More!

[INTERVIEW] eaJ Talks About "Car Crash," Gratitude for His Fans, and More!

Singer-songwriter eaJ is kicking off his solo career at a high point. After a successful performance at the H…

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[REVIEW] Suho of EXO Looks For Colors In His Grey World

[REVIEW] Suho of EXO Looks For Colors In His Grey World

Returning from the military and stepping back into a career can be a challenging step for many artists. With …

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[INTERVIEW] SUNMI Talks "Oh Sorry Ya" and Female Empowerment For Women's History Month

[INTERVIEW] SUNMI Talks "Oh Sorry Ya" and Female Empowerment For Women's History Month

When it comes to female soloists in K-Pop, few have made as much of a splash as SUNMI. Genius Korea got a cha…

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[PRESS] SEVENTEEN Set North America On Fire This Summer With Be The Sun Tour

[PRESS] SEVENTEEN Set North America On Fire This Summer With Be The Sun Tour

South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN has had quite the summer in 2022. Supporting the release of their fourth stu…

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INTERVIEW: K-Pop Songwriter & Producer Jayrah Gibson Opens up About his Journey in the Industry -...

INTERVIEW: K-Pop Songwriter & Producer Jayrah Gibson Opens up About his Journey in the Industry -...

Jayrah Gibson is an American singer-songwriter and producer from Long Beach, California. He is the name behin…

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Best B-Sides of March — The Kraze

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By Courtney Willis, Saquib Syed Verified
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March 2022 has seen a lot of comebacks, debuts, and new releases from a variety of artists, with a few more to look and listen out for over these last few days of the month. But, for now, here’s a look at some great B-sides that have been released so far this March. “G.M.T,” short for “Give Me That,” is the opening track in Bang Yongguk’s second EP 2. Sonically and lyrically, the song kicks off the album on a powerful note, featuring strong guitar riffs and loud vocals.
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B-Sides: Best Of February — The Kraze

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By Saquib Syed Verified, Courtney Willis
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Despite being the shortest month of the year, February was packed with exciting new comebacks. From rookies to veterans, our favorite K-Pop acts shed the somber tones of winter and stepped into the freshness of spring. Let’s take a look at some of the best B-sides from February! Taken from BTOB's latest full-length album Be Together, "Whiskey" is a B-side track that shows off a more sensual side to the BTOB members.
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INTERVIEW: K-Pop Songwriter & Producer Jayrah Gibson Opens up About his Journey in the Industry — The Kraze

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By Saquib Syed Verified
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Jayrah Gibson is an American singer-songwriter and producer from Long Beach, California. He is the name behind some of the biggest international K-Pop hit singles that K-Pop fans have loved over the years. His unique and progressive sound has left a mark on the Korean music industry by shaping the sound of artists like BTS, EXO, DEAN, and many more. He has also worked with American artists, like Usher and TY Dolla $ign, among others.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

It was for my high school newspaper called The Blaze

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, I haven't.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is changing news in the way we open an article. The caption, headline, and header image have to be catchy enough.