BI Resigns As 131 Label's Head To Focus on Music Production
B.I will be stepping down as head of 131 Label to focus on music production. While the singer is away from management, additional details regarding 131 Label have been disclosed.
Here's what we know so far.
B.I Steps Down As 131 Label's Head, Agency Releases Statement Regarding Operations
On February 3, 131 Label released an official announcement stating B.I's resignation as head. It was revealed that B.I will be stepping down to focus on music.
Since the singer is absent from company management, 131 Label will introduce a new team of entertainment professionals. With B.I's absence, the company will undergo several changes in operations.
The agency added that the operations is for the purpose of stabilizing the work flow for artists and music producers.
"B.I. founded 131 as an independent label, but thanks to the hiring of hip-hop musician Reddy and a focus on artist development, it saw substantial growth in business operations."
"To fully support B.I. and his artistic ambitions as a producer/artist, 131 is now preparing to restructure the label into a management system run by professionals in the entertainment industry."
"With this change, a diverse group of industry experts with experience in publishing, producing, and artist managing will join our label. This will stabilize 131's business development to create the perfect environment for artists and producers on music related promotions."
131 Label Reveals Changes In B.I's Upcoming Comeback 'Love or Loved PT. 2'
131 Label also posted an official statement regarding B.I's comeback changes.
They pointed out that B.I will be changing the release schedule of his album "Love or Loved Part.2," despite the initial plans to release it in early 2023. Furthermore, the agency elaborated B.I's concept for the album "Love or Loved."
They disclosed that the album was divided into two parts to express the topic of love.
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According to the label, B.I introduced the topic of youth's naivety in "COSMOS," which was released in 2021. "COSMOS" is the first half of his second studio album.
"In order to properly convey his tale of youth and love to all of the listeners, B.I will now move forward to his stories about having "loved."
"In the first half of his second studio album titled "COSMOS," he also expressed an opening tale about the innocence and fearlessness of youth, which was based on the concept of eternal love."
"The artist will release his second studio album first and express his perspective on "love" to a full completion before moving onto its past tense, which will be released in the second half of the year. This contrasts with our original plan of releasing "Love or Loved PT.2" in 2023's latter half."
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