Cortis, the Hip-Hop Godfather Juicy J Team Up for a Major Collaboration… New Song ‘MOTION’ Drops in Surprise Release and Heads to Lollapalooza

Cortis (CORTIS) has unveiled a new song in a surprise release. The track stands out because it comes after a long musical exchange with Juicy J, the godfather of Southern hip-hop.

New song following a mini-album 2nd release streak, a Sensual Reinterpretation of the Memphis Sound Cortis (Martin, James, Joohoon, Seonghyun, Geonho) surprised listeners by releasing the digital single 'MOTION (feat. Juicy J)' at 1 p.m. on the 31st. The song fully captures the steady momentum and confidence that the group sparked with its mini-album 2nd release 'GREENGREEN.' 'MOTION (feat. Juicy J)' was created through a collaboration between Cortis and hip-hop godfather Juicy J. It offers a stylish reinterpretation of 'Memphis' sound, one of the major branches of ’90s U.S. Southern hip-hop. The repeating beats, addictive hook, and distinctive rap flow are especially appealing. Rather than simply following the existing flow left by the legend, the song also highlights the bold side of the group that aims to expand its own musical language and style.

A dream collaboration with an artist they have long admired, and a confident plan for bigger stages Cortis took part in writing and composing the track, adding sincerity. The title 'MOTION' symbolizes the group's 'movement' as it takes its first steps onto a bigger stage. The lyrics convey its aspiration to move beyond the boundaries of generations and culture, into a unfamiliar yet wide world. As the team looks ahead to its North America tour, '2026 CORTIS TOUR 'PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN' IN NORTH AMERICA' from August 4 to 16 (local time), the present and future of Cortis meet in this song. The synergy created by its respect for hip-hop roots and the lively energy of 'Youngkkuu (Young Creative Crew)' is more than enough to serve as nourishment for growth as an artist. In particular, Martin spent his childhood completely absorbed in Juicy J and his hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia. Years later, after becoming a member of Cortis, the fact that he gets to release a song together with the artist he had long admired carries even more meaningful weight. Cortis said, "Working with Juicy J was not just a meeting, but a process of understanding and respecting each other's music over a long period and building deep trust," adding, "It is a song we share with affection in the relationship we have maintained steadily since before our debut." The group’s declaration that it will not merely recreate a familiar genre but will create its own 'Memphis Wave' is exactly why people should pay attention to 'MOTION (feat. Juicy J)' now.

Only K-pop boy group to appear at 'Lollapalooza Chicago' and global live streaming They are set to heat up the major U.S. music festival 'Lollapalooza Chicago' on August 1 (local time). The stage will be viewable via live streaming for 50 minutes starting at 5:05 a.m. on the second day in Korea time, on global super-fan platforms such as Weverse. Cortis is the only K-pop boy group to make it onto this year’s 'Lollapalooza Chicago' lineup.