Korea Town Acid is a Seoul-born, Toronto based producer/DJ. Over the past decade KTA’s signature futuristic delivery, compatible as a DJ set or with live hardware synths, has garnered her global attention. She has showcased in Seoul, New York, Athens, Berlin, London, and Helsinki, as well as throughout Canada.
Her entirely self-produced debut LP Metamorphosis was recorded in Toronto at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mixed and mastered by Dave Cooley (J Dilla, MF Doom), the ten-track record features a range of collaborations from Toronto based artist DESIIRE, U.K based Korean pianist and rapper Pianwooo, Seoul rapper PNSB, and more.
Metamorphosis was released via URBNET and was funded by FACTOR.
“When URBNET reached me out, I knew they were a more hip hop based, beats oriented label. I wanted to engage with the rap/hip hop side of me, I was just discovering lots of underground rappers and beats from Seoul.”
Since its release in May 2021, the album has received positive feedback from Resident Advisor, Bandcamp, Visla Korea, Exclaim!, NOW Magazine, and Complex Canada.
“FACTOR helped me push my boundaries and focus in this pandemic year. I felt that FACTOR and URBNET gave me 100% creative control and direction, which allowed me to explore my next sound in freedom. I really appreciate that”.