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!