Jung Yu-ri (; born December 6, 1984), or Yu-ri, is a South Korean singer. She debuted in 2001 with her album Just Like R&B. She released the album Seurureuk (스르륵) on June 6 using the stage name AB ().네이버 – 유리 네이트 – 유리 어유리, Korea-fans, June 25, 2011.
Career
Debut At the 2000 Cyber Music Festival, she entered a contest as a participant and was noticed for her voice. Immediately compared to Japanese singer Hikaru Utada since during the time she performed R&B music and wrote her own songs. She debuted at the age of 18 with her first album Just Like R&B. Despite not getting the expected success, she would collaborate with artists like: MC Sniper, Stony Skunk and Honey Family."Yuri's Collaboration", Cyworld. Retrieved October 16, 2011. "유리·조PD·라이머 “힙합 부흥 우리가“ ‘2008 대한민국’ 발매", Nate News, October 22, 2008. "힙합 프로젝트 앨범 ‘대한민국’ 6년만에 부활", Nate News, October 25, 2008. "유리의 음악은 와인잔에 담긴 와인의 향이다.", Cyworld, July 28, 2008.
2006–2010: First singles In October 2006, she released her first single titled 1st Single. She went on to find more opportunities again by collaborating with MC Sniper, Rhymer, Main Stream, Namolla Family before releasing her second album The Ring of Diamond in April 2008. This album was different from her first as she sings Pop and Ballad music instead of R&B. In November, she released her commercial single Yepp Song (Music Is My Life) and later releasing her second single Doh Doh. As the Christmas holiday grows closer, she releases her third single From December. She released her fourth single Damn Love (그딴 사랑) on December 10, 2010.
2011: AB debut and controversy She returned using AB (에이비) as the stage name for the Seureureuk (스르륵) album with the song "Slip","신인가수 AB? 알고보니 유리, 유리 많아 이름 바꿨어요", Nate News, August 9, 2011. however it was banned by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) after discovering its sexually suggestive content."Upcoming solo singer 'AB' aims to be the Korean Lady Gaga", Allkpop, June 10, 2011."AB 파격 전라노출로 방송불가, 수위가 어떻길래?", Nate News, June 10, 2011. "AB 방송불가 '전라 노출+파격 뒤태' 19금 선정성 수위↑ 논란", Nate News, June 10, 2011. "T포토 신인가수 AB, 파격 섹시 뒤태 방송불가", Nate News, June 10, 2011.
Discography
Studio albums Album Information Track ListingJust like R&BNate Search – Just Like R&B Release Date: September 11, 2001 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: J Media Intro (Just Like R&B) More & More (Feat. Bobby Kim) 슬픈 영혼 다가와 준다면 (Feat. Steady-B) 작지만 커다란 사랑 기도 (Feat. 3534) Cum on Cum on (Feat. Foxy) 선물 나만의 시간 Name Of Love (MC haNsAi Remix) 친구 작지만 커다란 사랑 (Piano Variation)The Ring of DiamondNate Search – The Ring of Diamond Released Date: April 4, 2008 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: Mnet Media 가슴아 제발 난 이제 어쩌죠 천천히 오세요 행복한 여자 남자 Gift Of God 휴대폰 왜 잠궈놔 (Feat. 리치) Sexy Night (Feat. 신교) 내꺼 젖은 나비 Foxy 반대말 (with 이지훈) 날아올라 가슴아 제발 (Instrumental Version) Featured appearances 2005 - "Mrs." - Baechigi (featured vocalist) 2005 - "Jackson 5" - Baechigi (featured vocalist)
Single albums Album Information Track Listing날아올라Nate Search – Yuri 1st Single Album Released Date: October 24, 2006 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: GF Music 날아올라 무인도 (Remake) Not A World Apart (WYD Game Music) Not A World Apart (Remix Version)Doh DohNate Search – Doh Doh Released Date: August 12, 2009 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: Mnet Media Doh Doh (Vocoder Version) Doh Doh (Original Version)From DecemberNate Search – From December Released Date: December 9, 2009 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: GF Music From. December From. December (Instrumental)그딴사랑4th Single Album Released Date: December 10, 2010 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: GF Music 그딴사랑스르륵Nate Search – 스르륵 Released Date: June 6, 2011 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: GF Music 스르륵 (feat. Jacob Eye) Apple (feat. 마이티 마우스) 스르륵 (Instrumental) Apple (Instrumental)
Commercial Singles Album Information Track ListingYepp Song (Music is My Life)Yepp Song (Music is My Life) Released Date: November 7, 2008 Format: Digital Download Label: Mnet Media Yepp Song (Music Is My Life)
Music video 스르륵 (Slip) (2010)
References
External links
Jung Yuri (정유리) on Hiphopplaya.com