IAMMEDIC

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IAMMEDIC
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From left : DJ Yup, Danny, Enik, Andre
Background information
GenresGlitch / Electro / Pop
Years active2010–2018
Labels Authentik Artists (2010–2011)
MembersEnik Lin
Danny Park
Andre Harris
DJ Yup
Website iammedic.com

IAMMEDIC was an electropop band originally formed in 2010 by leader, Enik Lin as a solo side project following the dissolution of his previous band and enlisted former Burning Tree Project co-member Andre Harris, and lifelong friend Danny Park. The band got its name from Lin's personal struggles through which he came to believe humanity is sick and God is the only healer. The ‘IAM’ beginning is the name God refers to Himself as when talking to Moses in Exodus 3:14; the 'MEDIC' part identifies God as the ultimate healer [1] though not to be mistaken as a religious musical group. [1]

Contents

Early Start

After uploading a demo recording of track "Unexplained" on Myspace, the band was scouted and signed to Los Angeles-based record label, Authentik Artists. On October 5, 2010, Authentik Artists released IAMMEDIC's debut EP entitled "A Tale of Abigale Withers". The EP was recorded, and produced by Enik Lin, Mark Maxwell (Millionaires (group), Boys Like Girls, Call The Cops), and Ian Kirkpatrick (Call the Cops). Mixed by Grammy nominated engineer, Mark Needham [2] [3] (The Killers, Neon Trees, Sick Puppies, Cobra Starship) the EP was featured on the front pages of iTunes, iLike, Purevolume, and Clear Channels New and Discover. [4] In December 2010, IAMMEDIC locked an endorsement deal with Heydey Footwear. [5]

Later in 2010, Lin decided to take the band full-time and enlisted members Danny Park and Andre Harris, and Dj Yup. The group quickly gained notoriety after being asked to open up for K-Pop sensations, JYJ, while on their New York City tour date, which ultimately did not press through due to JYJ's P1 visas being denied for their US tour. [6] [7]

Recent Activities

As of 2018, the majority of digital releases of previous albums have been taken down. some fans have tried to archive some of the now lost media. most social media sites have been inactive since 2014. there has not been any public statements as the where - abouts of the group or information as to what happened to their music. some fans have speculated due to leaving their previous label, licensing of previous media has been taken hold of and IAMMEDIC may have lost the rights to their previous works. they have not made new content since 2015 via apple music public library records. https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/iammedic/387995168 https://youtube.com/@IAMMEDIC?si=i_XhjygSCVQHZ5ns IAMMEDIC's twitter (now referred to as X) seems to have been taken over by a bot and most recent posts are requotes from 2020 https://x.com/IAMMEDIC?s=20 IAMMEDIC's official site is now down. there is possibility to still view it through the wayback machine.

Members

Enik Lin

Enik is the lead vocals, producer, main writer, programming, sequencing, piano, keyboards, guitars, drums, violin, keyboards for IAMMEDIC. Before starting IAMMEDIC, Lin was in a band called Burning Tree Project (Tragic Hero/East West/Warner). [14] [15] Enik has also released two singles off his forthcoming solo album. [16] [17]

Danny Park

Danny contributes as the background vocals and producer. Park is also a DJ on 1TYM Danny's (Taebin) "Danny From LA" on Mnet (TV channel). [18] Park also produced Mnet's docu-reality TV show "Alpha Girls" [19] and "KTOWN Night Market" event in Los Angeles, California. [20]

Andre Harris

Also known as Dre. Started rapping at the age of 11, then joined several local hip-hop groups. [21] A little after, he learned to play piano from jazz player, Peter Deneff, and songwriter, Joseph Gallo. He also played keyboards and vocals for Burning Tree Project. [14] [22] In charge of vocals, keyboards and also as a co-writer for IAMMEDIC.

DJ Yup

Also known as Sangyup Jeon, Yup is the newest member and the official DJ for IAMMEDIC. Contributes as live dj and live sequencing. DJ Yup is a popular DJ in South Korea who has had stints in Seattle, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Kansas. He can fill clubs of 1,500 as he is a regular DJ in top clubs in Seoul. He is also sponsored by H&M of Korea. [23] Upon meeting and joining IAMMEDIC, DJ Yup toured with Korean-American and K-Pop singer, Brian Joo, for his 4-city "Unveiled" US Club Tour. [24] DJ Yup and Brian Joo collaborated with Seattle-based pop-rock band, New Height's newest single, "Nightmare." [25]

Discography

Extended Play

YearAlbum InformationTrack List
2010

The Tale of Abigale Withers (Authentik Artists)

  • Released Date : October 5, 2010
  • Language : English
  • Genre : Alternative, Music
  • Written, Produced, and Recorded by Enik Lin, Mark Maxwell (Co-writer for Cut Me Up), and Ian Kirkpatrick (Co-writer for Unexplained)
  • Mixed by Mark Needham
  • Mastered by Big Bass Brian Gardner
  1. Lose Yourself
  2. Unexplained
  3. A Tale of a Traveling Man
  4. Cut Me Up
  5. Start Over Again
  6. Don't Let Go

Studio album

YearAlbum InformationTrack List
2011

Perfect

  • Released Date : August 30, 2011
  • Language : English
  • Genre : Electro / Pop / Glitch
  • Written, Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Enik Lin
  • Co-written by Andre Harris
  • Executive Producer: Danny Park
  1. Spaceship
  2. Losing Sleep
  3. Let's Go
  4. Perfect
  5. Life's Little Tragedy
  6. Parachute
  7. Chasing Phantoms
  8. Dangerous
  9. #WELOVEYOULA

Singles

YearTrack Information
2014
  • Title : Get Back Home
  • Genres: Electronic, Music, Dance
  • Released: Mar 25, 2014
2011
  • Title : Shake It
  • Genres: Pop, Music, Electronic
  • Released: Nov 01, 2011
2011
  • Title : Burn It Down
  • Genres: Electronic, Music, Dance
  • Released: Mar 08, 2011

Remixes

YearRemixed SongOriginal ArtistAppears OnRemixed by
2010

Like A G6

Far East Movement

FM SATELLITES Episode 22

Enik Lin

Concerts and tours

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