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WizKid performs on stage at The O2 Arena on October 19, 2019 in London, England.  (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
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Afrobeats conquer the world

From Grammys to sold-out concerts, the West African music phenomenon is going mainstream

Psy performing ‘Gangnam Style’ at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2012.

Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ gallops into the record books

The South Korean pop star’s video for "Gangnam Style" has smashed through the two billion views mark on YouTube, trouncing Justin Bieber’s "Baby".

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Psy’s ‘Gentleman’: Yup, he did it again

A day after its release, Psy’s new single, ‘Gentleman’, has already broken YouTube records.

Psy’s latest ‘Gentleman’ reaches 10 millions views on YouTube

Gangnam Style star Psy’s new music video had been watched more than 10 million times on YouTube less than 24 hours after he unveiled a new dance.

Ban Ki-Moon during a visit at the United Nations by Psy

‘Gangnam Style’ video reaches record one-billion views

Psy has hailed his ascent to "Billion Style", after the South Korean rapper’s viral hit became the first video to break a billion views on YouTube.

Psy performing with MC Hammer at the American Music Awards.
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Psy’s ‘Gangnam style’ video to hit one-billion views

Korean-born Psy’s popular "Gangnam style" video is set to break a record with one-billion views on Youtube.

Psy performs ‘Gangnam Style’ in New York.
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In search of real Gangnam style

Hundreds of millions have watched the dance and listened to the song – most without understanding a word – but few have any idea what "Gangnam" is.

Ban Ki-Moon during a visit at the United Nations by Psy

Rapper Psy brings Gangnam Style horseplay to United Nations

Ban Ki-moon showed off his dance skills when he was visited at the United Nations by Psy, the rapper behind Gangnam Style.

Members of Japan’s girl pop group AKB48 perform.

South Korea to crack down on “sexy” performances by minors

South Korea authorities are taking steps to curb over-sexualised performances by teenaged stars of the country’s thriving K-pop scene.

Psy’s Gangnam Style.
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The A to Z of K-pop

Psy’s hit Gangnam Style has taken the Korean pop genre to the top of Western charts. If it is new to you, drop these names and watch these videos.

Psy performs ‘Gangnam Style’ in New York.

Psy vows topless show if ‘Gangnam-style’ reaches number one

A chubby South Korean singer who has taken the pop world by storm has vowed to perform his "Gangnam Style" hit topless if it reaches number one.