For All

Far East Movement released a music video for their song, "For All".  The music video features many celebrities with something they think is for all, written on their right hand as it is placed over their heart.  In between Far East Movement singing, and flashes of everyday people and celebrities, are clips of Obama's campaign.
          Love is For All
          Life is For All
          Dreams are For All
          Hope is For All
It's an inspiring song for all.  Check out the song and music video to "For All", below!

Nice Girls Crew - Episode 3: The Byronic Hero

In Episode 3 of Nice Girls Crew, the ladies dissect Dave Eggers' A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius.  Check out Episode 3: The Byronic Hero, of Nice Girls Crew, below!

Kollaboration Star 2012 - Episode 4

In Episode 4 of Kollaboration Star 2012, we learn more about the competitors of the West Region.  Check out Kollaboration Star 2012's Episode 4, below!

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Nice Girls Crew - Episode 2: Count Chocula of Venice Beach

In Episode 2 of Nice Girls Crew, Leena surprises everyone with a display of her "accidental genius," while Geraldine regresses to some good ole fashioned playground taunting. But the real shocker of the session is Sophie's surprising depth of imagination. Check out Episode 2: Count Chocula of Venice Beach, of Nice Girls Crew, below!

Kollaboration Star 2012 - Episode 3

In Episode 3 of Kollaboration Star 2012, we learn more about the competitors from the East Region. Check out Kollaboration Star 2012's Episode 3, below!

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Nice Girls Crew - Episode 1: Out of Order

Nice Girls Crew has made their debut to the internet world, for all to see! I saw Nice Girls Crew at this past year's SFIAAFF, and I wanted to see more after watching it. And hopefully with the help of social media, the beautiful ladies of Nice Girls Crew will have that opportunity to show us all more. Nice Girls Crew stars Sheetal Sheth as Leena, Michelle Krusiec as Geraldine, and Lynn Chen as Sophie. These three beautiful ladies are childhood friends and started a book club. Check out Episode 1: Out of Order, of Nice Girls Crew, below!

Kollaboration Star 2012 - Episode 2

In Episode 2 of Kollaboration Star 2012, we learn more about the competitors from the Mid/South Region.  Check out Kollaboration Star 2012's Episode 2, below!

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Kollaboration Star 2012 - Episode 1

Mnet America's latest reality series - Kollaboration Star 2012 - is a six-episode talent competition where viewers will vote online to send 6 talented finalists to compete in the Grand Finale show and prove that they have what it takes. Episodes will be released to Mnet America's YouTube channel.  The winner will attend the Mnet Asian Music Awards held in Hong Kong on November 30, 2012.  Check out Kollaboration Star 2012's Episode 1, below!

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Hearts & Beats

Skyscrappers presents Hearts & Beats, a concert-club experience taking place at Yoshi's Jazz Club in San Francisco, California.  Live performances feature Dumbfoundead, Kero One, Am Kidd, Jeni, and Shin-B.  Tickets can be purchased at EventBrite.  Tickets range from $20 to $32.  Hearts & Beats will take place on Friday, September 28, 2012, and performances start at 10pm.  Check out the flier for Hearts & Beats, below!  

Asian American YouTube Stars on NPR

Yesterday on NPR's Intern Edition, Kaitlin Parker reported on "Asian-Asian Americans YouTube Stars Find Alternative Route to Fan Base".  Some of the people Parker highlights in her report are Dumbfoundead and Wong Fu Productions.  Check out the article or listen to the report, below!


Asian-Americans YouTube Stars Find Alternate Route to Fan Base by NPR Intern Edition

Psy on Ellen

Psy has been taking the world, but especially the United States, by storm.  Americans have opened their eyes and ears to Psy's "Gangname Style", and have learned to let loose and dance along.  Psy has been travelling around the United States and making appearances on the MTV VMAs, Today Show, SNL, Extra! and the Ellen DeGeneres Show twice!  On September 10, 2012, the first time Psy appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, he taught Britney Spears how to do the Gangname Style dance.  Today, Psy appeared for the second time on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, but this time for the studio audience and millions watching at home to see his infamous singing and dancing.  Check out Psy on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, below!

Psy teaching Britney Spears how to Gangnam Style


Psy getting the whole studio audience dance with him


Psy's Backstage Message

Mike Song and Mama Song

I first got a glimpse of Mike Song when he was on Kaba Modern during the first season of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew.  Since then, he has become "an internationally renowned choreographer and dancer".  On September 5, 2012, Mike Song uploaded a video choreography he performed with his mom, to Psy's "Gangname Style".  Song released the video to his YouTube channel, and within two weeks the video has over 6 million views.  The video even caught the interest of Ellen DeGeneres, and she reached out to Song and wanted them to perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.  Today, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Mike Song and Laura "Mama" Song performed their choreography for millions to see.  Coincidentally  (or intentionally), they performed their choreography during the same taping as Psy's second appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.  So Mike and Mama Song had the opportunity to meet Psy!  Check out Mike and Mama Song's original performance and their Ellen Show performance, below!

Gangnam Style Mom (강남스타일) "Umma Gangnam Style" (original)


"Gangnam Style" Mom and Son (Ellen Show)


Mike and Mama Song meet Psy backstage

Monsters Calling Home on JKL

I first saw and heard Monsters Calling Home at Kollaboration SF 3.  Monsters Calling Home is an indie band made up of a group of six talented Korean Americans from Southern California.  Their music is folk tunes, with a personal touch to it.  Yesterday, Honda surprised Monsters Calling Home with the opportunity of performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live.  Check out the two performances of Monsters Calling Home on Jimmy Kimmel Live, below!    

"Fight to Keep"


"Monsters Calling Home"

Honda Loves Monsters Calling Home

Honda has a segment called "Honda Loves You Back", and they picked the Monsters Calling Home to show some love back.  Back in April of 2012, Monsters Calling Home video recorded themselves performing and singing their song "Fight To Keep" in their Hondas.  Honda took notice of this video and decided to show some love back to Monsters Calling Home.  Honda invited the band to perform in front of 600 Honda executives.  But during sound check, a Honda representative said no one would be coming, and the band looked really bummed.  Another Honda representative asks if they could at least perform for the two of them, and band gets up and starts to sing their song.  But before a note could even be sung, the Honda representative interrupts and tells Monsters Calling Home why they are really there.  Even though the video is shot as a commercial, the surprise for Monsters Calling Home was really touching and I definitely teared up while watching.  Check out the Monsters Calling Home's surprise from Honda, below!

Meet Monsters Calling Home

Lucky Guy

David Choi and Wong Fu Productions did it again! David and WongFu partnered up to bring fans an amazing music video for David's song "Lucky Guy".  "Lucky Guy" is a track off of David's album Forever and Ever.  "Lucky Guy" can be downloaded off of iTunes.  "Lucky Guy" was originally going to debut at ISA  2012 in NY, but due to circumstances it wasn't able to be carried out as planned.  So WongFu and David made changes and released the music video for fans, today!

In the "Lucky Guy" music video, WongFu takes the lyrics of the song to illustrate a story.  The music video starts off in a retirement community, and David is a guest performer and sings for the elderly.  While David is singing, there is an older man sitting and reminiscing about the old days, and WongFu takes us back to when the older man was a young fellow.  There is a young man, dressed in a military uniform, sitting in a car and finishing a letter he wrote.  The young man finishes his letter with, "He's a lucky guy".  He takes it to the doorstep of a house and leaves the letter at the doormat.  Just as he walks back to his car, a young lady walks out of the house and reads the letter.  In between these scenes, are shots of the older man remembering what happened.  The young lady walks over to the young man, and then another guy steps out of the house.  The young lady turns to the young man and says, "I'm so sorry".  The young man drives off and the young lady walks back to the house and embraces the other guy... the lucky guy.  At this point, I'm thinking, "Wow, a love triangle! Is the older man the guy in the uniform? Or is he the lucky guy?"  Thankfully, WongFu doesn't leave us hanging and answered my thoughts.  Watch the rest of the music video to find out who the older man is!  WongFu did another amazing job with this project, and David has another amazing music video.  Check out the song and music video to "Lucky Guy", below!

Darling It's You

Clara C and David Choi are touring together this Fall, and it's only fitting they have a duet together.  On July 26, 2012 they released their duet song "Darling It's You" on iTunes.  It's has a fun, cheerful, and catchy tune that goes well with the sweet lyrics.  Definitely one of those songs you can't help, but smile.  Today, Clara and David released their music video for "Darling It's You".  The music video starts off with Clara and David travelling on the road in a Mini Cooper.  They end up in an airplane graveyard, where there are a bunch of retired planes in a desert.  The music video was sponsored by YesStyle, so there were lots of wardrobe changes for both Clara and David, in the video.  Check out the song and music video to "Darling It's You", below!

David Choi & Clara C 2012 Fall Tour

David Choi, Clara C and all their fans did it! On June 10th, David, Clara and fans were able to raise $20,969 to help fund the David Choi & Clara C 2012 Fall Tour!  So today, David and Clara announced their tour dates and locations.  Hopefully David and Clara will be stopping by somewhere near you, and you will get the amazing opportunity to hear them live.  Check out the tour dates and announcement, below!

Ktown Cowboys - Bonus Episode

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Ktown Cowboys - Episode 8

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Ktown Cowboys - Episode 7

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Ktown Cowboys - Episode 6

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Ktown Cowboys - Episode 5

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Ktown Cowboys - Episode 4

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Ktown Cowboys - Episode 3

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Ktown Cowboys - Episode 2

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Ktown Cowboys - Episode 1

So there is a reality show called, K-Town, that started today on LOUD's YouTube Channel, and it looks like a hot mess.  I guess all reality shows need to have some sort of chaos.  It took this reality show about two years to finally debut to the public.  I guess for the past two years, the producers have been trying to get a network to sign-on the show, but it didn't work out so they went to YouTube.  If you love reality shows with lots of drama, check out K-Town on LOUD's Channel.

But for this post, I wanted to share a similar concept that was shown back in May of 2010.  I like the storyline and layout of this web-series more than K-Town.  So instead of finishing the first episode of K-Town, I went back and watched Ktown Cowboys.  Danny Cho and Daniel DPD Park bring viewers an insight to what a night in Koreatown (Ktown) is all about through this web-series, Ktown Cowboys.

          Synopsis: When John Kim (Lanny Joon) relocates from the comforts of his
          picket-fence, WASP neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia to the alluring city of
          Ktown Los Angeles, the land of sultry women, Booking Clubs, and late night taco
          trucks, his arrival immediately sparks the most epic night of his life. His cousin,
          Jason (Shane Yoon) introduces John to his audacious crew (Peter Jae,
          Danny Cho, Sunn Wee, and Bobby Big Phony Choy) who teach John the basic
          yet inventive ways on how to survive the perfect Friday night in Ktown.

Check out Episode 1 of Ktown Cowboys, below!

Asian Rock Fest 2012

Asian Rock Fest 2012 will take place on July 13th, in Berkeley, California.  Asian Rock Fest is an annual music festival, which showcases Asian American bands and artists.  The Asian Rock Fest 2012 lineup includes Golda + The Guns, Charito & FunkCH3N, The Slants, Alex Carbonel, and Johnny Hi-Fi.  The organizers have donated all the money to allow Asian Rock Fest 2012 to be FREE for everyone to enjoy.  The even is sponsored by Asian American for Community Involvement (AACI), Asian Week Foundation, ChannelAPA, Kollaboration SF, RAMA, TaiwaneseAmerican.org, Taiwanese American Professionals, The Girl Who Knows, and 8Asians.  Asian Rock Fest 2012 will take place at La Pena Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA), and the doors will open at 7:30pm.  For more information, check out their Facebook event page.  

As One

"As One" (코리아) is a Korean movie originally released on May 3, 2012.  "As One" will make a debut in the United States at a handful of locations.  The movie stars leading Ha Ji-Won and Bae Doo-Na as the leading actresses.  Ha Ji-Won plays the character Hyun Jung-Hwa, who always wins silver medals in table tennis, and comes short of the gold medal against a Chinese table tennis player.  Before the 1991 World Table Tennis Championships in Japan, Hyun Jung-Hwa hears there will be only one Korean team, formed by players from South Korea and North Korea, represented during the championships.  North Korea's top table tennis player is Lee Boon-Hae, portrayed by Bae Doo-Na.  Hyun Jung-Hwa and Lee Boon-Hae meet with tension and competitiveness, and have to learn to work together as a team.  "As One" takes audience members through that journey of these two players, from two different countries, learning to work together "as one".  Dates and locations of United States screenings are below.  Check out the trailer to "As One",  below!

06.01.12
AMC Ridgefield Park (NJ)
AMC Showplace Niles (Chicago)
AMC 309 (Philadelphia)
AMC Yonge & Dundas (Toronto)
AMC Silvercity Coquitlam (Vancouver)

06.08.12
CGV Cinemas (LA)

Clara C & David Choi 2012 Fall Tour Fundraiser

Clara C and David Choi plan to tour together during the fall of 2012! But they need their fans help in order for the 2012 Fall Tour to happen.  Clara and David are using Kickstarter to help raise money for their 2012 Fall Tour.  Check out their Kickstarter page and if you like what you see, then make a pledge and help make their 2012 Fall Tour become a reality.  With every pledge, there is a "return" gift to people who make pledges and donate.  Clara and David's goal is to raise $18,000 by June 10th.  Check out Clara and David's special announcement, below!

Alright

Aziatix is back to assure us that everything will be "alright".  About an hour ago, Aziatix released their music video to "Alright", on their YouTube channel.  "Alright" was produced by Jae Chong, and lyrics were collaboratively written by Flowsik, Eddie Shin, Nicky Lee, and Jae Chong.  "Alright" samples the chorus of Rockwell's 1980s hit "Somebody's Watching Me".

          I always feel like somebody's watching me
          And I have no privacy oh o oh
          I always feel like somebody's watching me
          Tell me is it just a dream oh o oh

"Alright" can be found off of Aziatix's latest EP, Awakening.  "Alirght" and the rest of Awakening can be downloaded off iTunes.  During promotions of "Speed of Light", Producer Jae Chong had mention Awakening, "will be an album that gives hope and strength to the new generation."  "Alright" definitely continues that message of hope.  The lyrics of "Alright", which stood out the most to me, were sung by Eddie and Nicky.

          It feels like there's something trying to tell me
          Everything is going to be alright, alright, alright
          But I can't help look over my shoulders
          Just to know it's going to be alright, alright, alright

Check out the song and music video to "Alright", below!

Twinkle

SM Entertainment has created a sub unit of Girls Generation (SNSD) called Taetiseo (TTS). Taetiseo consist of Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun.  SM Entertainment released three different teasers for Taetiseo, and the three teasers generated over 10 million views.  Today, SM Entertainment released the music video of Taetiseo's debut song, "Twinkle", on their YouTube channel.  "Twinkle", along with seven other Taetiseo songs, can be downloaded off iTunes.  The music video was released earlier today, and within the past 24 hours the "Twinkle" music video has already generated over 1.5 million views.  I love the jazz instrumental introduction to "Twinkle".  "Twinkle" displays the powerful vocals of Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun, both individually and collectively.  Check out the song and music video to "Twinkle", below!

Power

B.A.P is back with "Power".  TS Entertainment released B.A.P's second music video to "Power" on their YouTube channel, yesterday.  Check out B.A.P's second EP, Power, on iTunes.  B.A.P continues their charismatic talents from before, and shows an even more powerful presence with "Power", through their vocals and dance moves.  It's amazing how for such a young group within the industry, B.A.P stays consistent and delivers strong performances.  Check out the song and music video to "Power", below!
 

Undefeated

Van Ness Wu and Junho of 2PM collaborated and released "Undefeated (不敗)".  Universal Music Taiwan released the music video to "Undefeated" on their YouTube channel.  I like seeing two artists, from different backgrounds, come together through music.  Van Ness  and Junho both have melodic voices that go well with the upbeat rhythms of the song.  The music video shows a beautiful and playful side of Van Ness and Junho.  Check out the song and music video to "Undefeated", below!

2012 Kina Grannis US & Canada Tour

Kina Grannis is having her 2012 United States and Canada Tour! Kina will be starting her tour in New York and will be ending her tour in Hawaii.  In March, Kina released her tour dates and locations on her YouTube channel and website.  Check out the video, below, or her website for tour dates and locations!
 

Magic Glasses

Haw of Prepix is back with another choreographed piece called "Magic Glasses".  The concept of this piece is whoever puts on the "magic glasses", then s/he will see people around them start breaking out in dance.  "Magic Glasses" is accompanied by the song "What I See", which features Yong Jun-hyung of Beast, Beenzino, and Esna.  Check out "Magic Glasses", below!

2012 Verizon APAHM Tour

In May, Verizon Wireless presents their 2012 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) Tour featuring Jay Park. The APAHM Tour will have two shows on the East Coast and two shows on the West Coast. The East Coast stops will be in Silver Spring, Maryland and New York, New York. The East Coast will have special guests Dumbfoundead and Viennie V. The West Coast stops will be in San Francisco, California and Los Angeles, California. The West Coast will have special guests AJ Rafael and Blush.  Today, Verizon released their 2012 Verizon APAHM Tour Announcement on their YouTube channel.  For more information on dates, locations and tickets, go here.  Jay Park will also be having a meet & greet, either the day before or the day after the concert, at a local Verizon Wireless store.  Check out Verizon's 2012 Verizon APAHM Tour Announcement, below!
 

2012 Hip Hop in the Park

Dumbfoundead and Gift of Gab will be headlining the 16th annual Hip Hop in the Park on Saturday, May 5th.  Hip Hop in the Park will take place at People's Park in Berkeley, California.  This event is Free!  For more information about Hip Hop in the Park, check out UC Berkeley Students for Hip Hop or the Facebook event page.  

Speed of Light

After their United States tour, Aziatix is back with a new song for their fans, Aziaddicts.  For the past week, Aziatix has been teasing their fans with "299.792.458".  Today, Aziatix released the music video to "Speed of Light" on their YouTube channel.  "Speed of Light" was produced and composed by Jae Chong, with written by Flowsik and Jae Chong.  "Speed of Light" can be downloaded off iTunes.  Producer Jae Chong left this message for Aziaddicts:

          This song is our way of sending a message of hope to all those who suffered tragedies
          in the recent years...natural disasters, downward spiral of the economy, personal
          losses, etc. It's an introduction to our new upcoming EP. It will be an album that gives
          hope and strength to the new generation.  

"Speed of Light" is a short yet beautiful song.  Check out the song and music video to "Speed of Light", below!
 

Free Clara C Shows

In April and May, Clara C will be touring to Guitar Center locations across the United States.  TC Helicon presents At: Guitar Center Live Vocal Effects Tour featuring Clara C.  The best part of it all is that anyone and everyone can go listen to Clara perform for FREE! Thank you to TC Helicon and Guitar Center for making this happen. Clara will also be giving away a TC Helicon VoiceLive Play at each stop! In March, Clara released the Guitar Center show dates on her YouTube channel.  Check out the tour dates and locations in the video below!
 

Cellphone

Dumbfoundead released his music video to "Cellphone" on his YouTube channel.  The track features Breezy Lovejoy and Wax.  Cellphone's music video was directed by Casey Chan.  It's another one of Dumbfoundead's songs I find myself listening to it over and over.  I like the beats and how the lyrics tell a story.  The song reminds me of stories I would hear about from my dorm-mates, during my early college days.  Also, my friend recently lost her cellphone, so when I watched this music video I couldn't help but think she could relate some aspects of the music video.  Check out the song and music video to "Cellphone", below! Party Train...
 

Venus

Shinhwa is back!?!? Excuse my fan-girl excitement. Shinhwa is a South Korean boy band, who debuted in 1998.  Shinhwa consists of six members: Eric, Andy, Lee Min-Woo, Kim Dong-Wan, Shin Hye-Sung, and Jun Jin.  So I was first introduced to this group back in 2002, with their song "Perfect Man".  And I've been a fan of their music since.  Around 2008, the group had to put their careers on hold due to their mandatory military service.  After about four years, on March 23rd, the Shinhwa made their comeback and released their album The Return.  Check out the eleven tracks of The Return on iTunes! Today, Shinhwa released their music video to "Venus" on their YouTube channel.  "Venus" was produced by Gandalf Roudette-Muschamp, Andrew Jackson, and Joshua Thompson, with lyrics written by Lee Min-Woo, Andrew Jackson, Joshua Thompson, and Gandalf Roudette-Muschamp.  The music video was directed by Kim Kwang Suk.  Even though the members of Shinhwa are all in their 30s, they are still hot!  Check out the song and music video to "Venus", below!    

Touch

"Touch" will be screening at this year's SFIAAFF.

For description of the film and/or to purchase tickets, go here.



Screenings:

Sunday, March 11th @ 6:40pm
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Saturday, March 17th @ 6:30pm
Camera 3 Cinemas (San Jose)

Yes, We're Open

"Yes, We're Open" will be screening at this year's SFIAAFF.

For description of the film and/or to purchase tickets, go here.



Screenings:

Sunday, March 11th @ 6:30pm
Castro Theater (San Francisco)

Sunday, March 18th @ 12:30pm
Camera 3 Cinemas (San Jose)

My Wedding and Other Secrets

"My Wedding and Other Secrets" will be screening at this year's SFIAAFF.

For description of the film and/or to purchase tickets, go here.



Screenings:

Sunday, March 11th @ 1:45pm
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Thursday, March 15th @ 8:45pm 
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Saturday, March 17th @ 2:00pm
Camera 3 Cinemas (San Jose)

Always

"Always" (오직 그대만) will be screening at this year's SFIAAFF.

For description of the film and/or to purchase tickets, go here.



Screenings:
Saturday, March 10th @ 1:00pm
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Thursday, March 15th @ 9:45pm
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (San Francisco)

Love's Little Helpers

I came upon this cute dance concept called "Love's Little Helpers".  The choreography was directed and choreographed by Haw of Prepix.  Haw's dance concept is having dancing angels help a boy and girl fall in love with each other.  Haw separated the dance concept with one with a perspective of the boy and the other with a perspective of the girl.  The track for the boy's perspective is "Then I  Saw You" sung by Jay Park.  "Then I  Saw You" was composed by S. Tiger and Jay Park.  The track for the girl's perspective is "Another Day" sung by G.NA featuring Dok2.  "Another Day" was composed by Rado, with lyrics by G.NA and Dok2.  Haw uploaded "Love's Little Helpers", with the track sung in English and Korean, to his YouTube channel.  Check out the two dance concepts, below!

"Then I Saw You"


"Another Day"

30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival

The 30th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) is here! The Center for Asian American Media presents the 30th SFIAAFF, which will take place from March 8th to March 18th in San Francisco, San Jose and Berkeley.  Check out the schedule for what, when, and where films will be showed.  If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, I encourage you to catch one of the many films featured during SFIAAFF.  Check out the trailer for the 30th SFIAAF, below, and hopefully be inspired to go watch a film or two!

Hooligans in SF

Ellen Kim is an amazing Korean-American dancer and choreographer. She has a beautiful gift of bringing music to life through her movement. Ellen is one of many who shares her passion of dancing with others through social media outlets. Her YouTube channel is filled with choreographed dances. At the beginning of the year, she released a dance concept of just dancing around the city and flowing with the beats. Check out her concept of "Hooligans in SF", below!

Nothing Compares to You

At the end of 2011, Aziatix released the music video to "Nothing Compares to You", on their YouTube channel.  "Nothing Compares to You" was composed and produced by Jeff Miyahara and Erik Lidbom.  The track's lyrics were written by Jae Chong, Flowsik, Eddie Shin and Nicky Lee.  The music video is a montage of video footage captured during their tour to different countries.  On February 24th, Aziatix started their 2012 United States Tour, in Sacramento, California.  Aziatix will hit up thirteen cities, across the United States, and end their tour on April 1st in San Diego, California.  So be sure to check out their tour dates, to see if they will be performing at a city near you.  In the meantime, check out their song and music video to "Nothing Compares to You", below!

Still In Love With You

Back in 2011, Wang Lee Hom (王力宏) and Wong Fu Productions partnered up and worked on a music video for "Still in Love with You" (依然愛你).  According to Wong Fu Productions, they "only had about a week to prepare for this project, and they only had one day to film the music video".  But once again, Wong Fu Productions did an amazing job.  In October of 2011,  Wong Fu Productions  released the music video on their YouTube channel, and Wang Lee Hom released the music video for his fans on his YouTube channel.  Wong Fu Productions used the visual concept of a flip clock, which is an analog clock with a digital display.  In the music video, Wang Lee Hom is seen holding a retro flip clock and reflects on the times he had with that special lady.  And the music video's frames turn into a flip clock, with the couple's moments changing with every flip.  "Still in Love with You" is a track off of Wang Lee Hom's album, Open Fire.  The song talks about still being in love with that special someone.  "Still in Love with You" can be downloaded on iTunes, along with other songs from the album.  Check out the song and music video to "Still in Love with You", below!

Missing Piece

Yesterday, David Choi released his music video for "Missing Piece" on his YouTube channel.  "Missing Piece" is a track form his Forever and Ever album.  The music video was directed by Ross Ching (the same person who did this music video).  Ching always has an amazing, creative, and visual concept for music videos.  In the "Missing Piece" music video, Ching created the concept of a moving picture puzzle, with actual missing puzzle pieces.  The music video features Ellen Wong, and she puts together the pieces of the puzzle, while trying to find the missing pieces.  "Missing Piece" can be downloaded on iTunes, along with the rest of his album (This album is currently my default driving music).  On February 2nd, David kicked off his 2012 Forever & Ever Tour in Phoenix, Arizona.  He will end his tour on April 2nd in Chicago, Illinois.  So be sure to check out his tour dates to see if he will be performing at a city near you! Check out the song and music video to "Missing Piece", below!



Also, check out the behind the scenes of "Missing Piece"!

Blue

Yesterday, Big Bang released their first single, "Blue", off their mini album, "Alive". "Blue" can be downloaded from iTunes.  Yesterday, Big Bang also released the music video to "Blue" on their YouTube channel, and the music video generated over 2 million views within one day.  Big Bang displays warm  vocals in "Blue" and the melody gives a warm feeling to one's heart.  It's a beautiful song, and I love their beautiful, soft vocals in.    Check out the song and music video to "Blue", below!
Warning: If you listen to "Blue" more than once, you might find yourself randomly singing, "I'm singing my blues".

Falling

John Park is a Korean-American singer, who just debuted in South Korea. John grew up in Illinois and graduated from Northwestern University. In the beginning of 2010, John auditioned for American Idol's ninth season, and he made it to the Top 20. A little after his experience with American Idol, John auditioned for M. net's Superstar K2, a singing competition show in South Korea, and he was runner-up for season two. John is currently signed to Music Farm Entertainment, and he finally debuted in South Korea with the track, "Falling".  According to the YouTube description box, the track was composed by Andy Platts, and John wrote the lyrics to the song.  "Falling" is a sweet song about falling in love, and the song displays John's beautiful and soulful voice.  The music video is visually entertaining, with John in a shipping container box, as it was released from a flying cargo plane. During the music video, John is just singing and floating in the shipping container box, as the container box is falling thousands of feet in the air. Check out the song and music video to "Falling", below!

Valentine

Because today is Valentine's Day in the United States, I thought I would share one last song. Two years ago, Kina Grannis released her song, "Valentine", but it never gets old.  Kina released the music video for "Valentine" on her YouTube channel.  The music video was directed by Ross Ching, and he did an amazing job with such a simple concept.  Ching used the concept of a flip book and dominoes, and created a cute story to go along with Kina's sweet song about love.  "Valentine" can be downloaded on iTunes or Amazon.  Check out the song and music video to "Valentine", below!   Oh, and Happy Valentine's Day <3

Coffee Tables

In the beginning of the year, Gifted On West East (Gowe) released his music video for "Coffee Tables", on his YouTube channel.  Gowe samples beats from "Aruarian Dance" of Nujabes, a Japanese hip hop producer.  The "Coffee Tables" lyrics illustrates the sweet interaction of two individuals having a special connection, over coffee.  The "Coffee Tables" music video was directed by Steven Zhang.  I love the cinematography and how the story is beautifully illuminated, in sync with Gowe's lyrics.  I also love how the two coffee cups were used to show a connection between the two individuals, during the music video.  Gowe allowed "Coffee Tables" to be downloaded for FREE in exchange for a tweet.  Check out the song and music video to "Coffee Tables", below!

Love

Jaeson Ma is a Chinese-American pastor, actor and Christian rapper.  In 2009, Jaeson released his first single "Love", which features Bruno Mars.  The track was produced by Kevnish of Far East Movement, Charles Jones, and Lillian Ng.  To help promote "Love", Jaeson released a music video on his YouTube channel.  Jaeson also made it available on iTunes and Amazon, to spread some love.  Check out the song and music video of "Love", below!   



"Love" Lyrics:
Verse 1
Now Hollywood wants to make you think they know what love is. But I'm a tell you what true love is. Love is not what you see in the movies. Its not the ecstasy, its not what you see in that scene, you know what I mean? I'm telling you right now, true love is sacrifice. Love is thinking about others before you think about yourself, love is selfless not selfish. Love is God and God is love. Love is when you lay down your life for another, whether for your brother, your mother, your father or your sister, its even laying down your life for your enemies, that's unthinkable, but think about that. Love is true. Think.

Chorus:
I'll put you in front of me
So everybody can see
My love, this is my love

I know that I'll be alright
As long as you are my guide
My love, this is my love

Verse 2
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, it always perseveres.
Love never fails. Love is everlasting, its eternal, it goes on and on, it goes beyond time, love is the only thing that will last when you die, but ask the question why? Do you have love?

Chorus

Verse 3
There is no greater love than this than he who lays down his life for his friends. Now are you willing to lay down your life for your friends? You're probably willing to lay down your life for your mother, your father, or your best friends, but are you willing to lay down your life for even those that hate you? I'm going to tell you who did that, the definition of love is Jesus Christ. He is love. The nails in his hands, the thorns in his brow, hanging on a cross for your sin my sins, that is LOVE he died for you and me while we still hated him, that is love. God is true love, and if you don't know this love, now is the time to know, perfect love.

Chorus

Shanghai Calling

Shanghai Calling is a romantic comedy, written and directed by Daniel Hsia.  The movie stars Daniel Henney, Eliza Coupe, Bill Paxton, Geng Le, Zhu Zhu, and Alan Ruck.  Here is the synopsis from Shanghai Calling's website:   

          SHANGHAI CALLING is a romantic comedy about modern-day American immigrants
          in an unfamiliar land.  When an ambitious New York attorney is sent to Shanghai on
          assignment, he immediately stumbles into a legal mess that could spell the end of his
          career.  But with help from a beautiful relocation specialist, a well-connected foreign
          businessman, a clever but unassuming journalist, and a street-smart assistant, Sam
          might just save his job, discover romance, and learn to appreciate the many wonders
          Shanghai has to offer.

A release date for the movie has not been announced yet. (Follow them on Twitter for the latest release updates).  After watching the trailer, "Shanghai Calling" looks like a fun movie and I can't wait to see it (I'm a sucker for romantic comedies).  Also, I am a little jealous of Eliza Coupe.  If you are a Daniel Henney fan, just watch the trailer and you will understand (You will also be thankful for one closet scene).  Check out the trailer for "Shanghai Calling", below!

Heaven

Ailee is a Korean-American singer from New Jersey.  I have been following her singing through her YouTube channel, since 2008.  She has a beautiful, yet powerful voice.  Ailee made her way to South Korea, and had the opportunity to work and train with Wheesung.  In September 2011, on MBC's Chuseok special program called “Singer and Trainee“, Ailee demonstrated her powerful vocals and was placed first by a panel of judges.  She currently has a role in the KBS drama, "Dream High 2", where she is part of a three-member girl group.  This past week, she debuted her music video for the song, "Heaven", and started promoting as a singer in South Korea.  It's beautiful to see Ailee's passion and journey of singing to continue to grow, as opportunities open up for her.  Check out the song and music video of "Heaven", below!

Perseverance

Gifted On West East (Gowe) has done it again, and wrote an amazing track.  This song was inspired by Jeremy Lin's basketball journey.  This past week, Jeremy Lin has been making a buzz among the sports channels and the social media outlets.  Lin worked together with his team, the New York Knicks, to bring home three consecutive wins.  The past three games, Lin scored an average of about 25 points per game.  After the New York Knicks vs. Utah Jazz game, Gowe wrote, recorded, and put together a music video, all within twenty hours.  Gowe released the music video on his YouTube channel, and the song is titled "Perseverance (The Jeremy Lin Story)".  The song takes listeners on Lin's basketball journey, in three different stages of his life - high school, college, and currently now in the NBA. Gowe sampled the old NBA on NBC theme song, and his lyrics and the beats blend well together.  I really like the hook of the song:

          Is this real? Cause I made it to my dream
          They said I could never be anything I want to be
          And so even if it hurts all the temporary pain
          doesn't bother me at all cause you will make it one day

Check out the song and music video, which highlights Lin's basketball journey, below!

Let This Die

Brian Joo is a Korean-American singer who known for his singing and playful personality.  Brian is better known as a member of the South Korean duo group, Fly to the Sky.  Brian is currently under the management of Jellyfish Entertainment.  On Januaray 25th, Brian released the music video to "Let This Die" on his YouTube channel.  "Let This Die" is a track of of Brian's album, ReBorn, Part 1.  ReBorn, Part 1 can be downloaded off iTunes.  On ReBorn, Part 1, there are both a Korean and English version of "Let This Die".  The Korean version of "Let This Die" features rapping by Tiger JK, and the English version of "Let This Die" features rapping by Flowsik of Aziatix.  Check out the song and music video to both versions of "Let This Die", below!

너 따윈 버리고("Let This Die") featuring Tiger JK

"Let This Die" featuring Flowsik

Warrior

B.A.P is a new South Korean, six member, boy group under the management of TS Entertainment.  B.A.P stands for Best Absolute Perfect.  B.A.P. consists of Yongguk, Himchan, Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup, and Zelo.  This month, B.A.P debuts with their first single, "Warrior".  Check out B.A.P's EP album, Warrior, on iTunes.  TS Entertainment released B.A.P's first music video to "Warrior" on their YouTube channel.  "Warrior" is a very powerful song, considering it is B.A.P's first single.  The song and music video display B.A.P's amazing charisma and talents, through their vocals and dance choreography.  Towards the end of the music video, I really enjoyed their "stomp the yard" stepping choreographed piece.  Check out the song and music video to "Warrior", below!