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Chasing Nothing by J. Han x Sam Ock

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:31:26 +0000

Musicians J. Han x Sam Ock team up for the music video for the single “Chasing Nothing” off J. Han’s Art of Starch mixtape. Society tells us to chase that paper and climb to the top. However, the duo’s perspective on this changes when they realize that they are really chasing nothing. They reevaluate their life’s focus with God in the center. Know what you’re truly after in this world.

Listen to more J. Han: Stand With Me, Another Day, New Sights, and Speaking Up.

Chasing Nothing by J. Han x Sam Ock

Lyrics to Chasing Nothing by J. Han x Sam Ock

J. Han:
I was once told I could have the world,
it was mine to hold like a bag of pearls.
Who’s gonna stop me on this endeavor?
Live your life and seize the day; man, it’s now or never!
I guess the motto’s “study hard to be a scholar.”
Better know I put in work cause I’ve earned every dollar.
I don’t wanna be a coward who cripples under another man.
I merely wanna live unafraid, ever with the upper hand.
I imagine being a man of prominence — relying only on myself.
My appetite for the comfy life requires me to acquire more wealth.
Sometimes, I admit that I spend more time trying to keep up with the Joneses.
I try to not compare my cots of tulips to their beds of roses.
But that’s okay cause everything is great.
I remain the man on top; shall we pop some chardonnay?
I still got all my money. I still got all my stuff.
But why’s it still feel like it’s not enough.

Hook:
I was full speed on this road of gold.
All about me — always on the go.
Lusting for the top of that totem pole.
But in light of eternity, I saw that
(I was chasing nothing at all.) x8

J. Han:
I was once told I could have the world,
it was mine to hold like a bag of pearls.
Who’s gonna stop me on this endeavor?
Live your life and seize the day; man, it’s now or never!
I’m young and wild; party ‘til my last breath.
We only got one chance to live, why not live on the ledge?
Forget what people say; do what you think is right.
If truth is relative then you don’t gotta fret it twice.
You make your own rules, commandments are just old rules.
Yo, Why’d I gotta listen to that old dude? Be moral — that’s old news.
I’m on that new new; gotta check up on my youtube
I don’t got a bit of time to waste on you tryna make attractive an old tune
But that’s okay cause everything is great.
I remain the man on top; shall we pop some chardonnay?
I still got all my money. I’m still having my fun.
But why’s it still feel like it’s not enough.

[Hook]

Bridge:
my greatest lie that the world taught to me
is that my freedom is who i can be
who then am i but a spark in eternity?
i’ll run in light of the sovereign throne
i’ll run for Glory who calls me His own
i will abandon these broken dreams
for You are everything

[Hook]

Through The Valley by Dru B Shinin’ x A-Roy

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:24:45 +0000

Rappers Dru B Shinin’ x A-Roy collaborate on the music video for the track “Through The Valley” off their mixtape “The Truth Tape”. The duo lays out what it takes to rise out in the music game. Listen to the lyrics and you can hear how’s influenced them. In their hustle, they know it’s a rise and fall through the valley, but they stay on that grind. You can cop the song FREE below:

Listen to more Dru B Shinin’: Lyrics in the Sky, In Your Eyes (Take It Away), Going Dumb 1.5, The Lions Sleeps, American Rap Verses, Best Song Ever, Get Gone, All American, Blue Skies, Her Song, The Admission One, Range, The Promise, Birds Eye Blues, Opportunity and King Without A Throne.

Through The Valley by Dru B Shinin’ x A-Roy

ISA! Asian American variety game show trailer

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:27:00 +0000

On Thursday, May 23, 2013, International Secret Agents is proud to announce the release of the first ever Asian American variety game show: ISA!. ISA! will break ground in Asian American entertainment, as well as in digital, as the first ever live studio audience production filmed at the new YouTube Space in Playa Vista, CA.

Inspired by the outrageous variety shows popularized throughout Asia, ISA! will feature 10 celebrity contestants playing hilarious games and squaring off in head-to-head challengs. ISA! is setting the bar as a new kind of game show for a new kind of audience. Produced directly for the web, ISA! incorporates technology and interacts with it’s audience in exciting new ways.

“ISAtv has always been about uplifting and supporting the Asian American community.” Philip Wang of Wong Fu Productions says, “We thought the “ISA!” variety game show would be the perfect opportunity to pay homage to these fun programs, feature Asian American talent, give fans a fun new way to see their favorite role models and inspirations, and ultimately create a show anyone can enjoy.”

ISA! will feature some of the biggest names in Asian American entertainment including hosts Philip Wang (Wong Fu Productions, 1.6 million+ Subscribers), KevJumba (Actor, 2.5 million+ Subscribers), and Amy Okuda (Actress, The Guild), and contestants Freddie Wong (Producer/Director, 5 million+ Subscribers), Clara Chung (Musician, 200,000+ Subscribers), Jen FrmHeadToToe (Make Up/Style Guru, 450,000+ Subscribers), Brandon Laatsch (Producer/Director, 5 million+ Subscribers), Mike Song (America’s Best Dance Crew, Ellen Show), Ted Fu (Wong Fu Productions, 1.6 million+ Subscribers), Anthony Lee (The Kinjaz, The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers), Wesley Chan (Wong Fu Productions, 1.6 million+ Subscribers), Ally Maki (Actress), and David Choi (Musician, 900,000+ Subscribers)

ISA! Asian American variety game show trailer

88 Jade Way Trailer

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:08:35 +0000

The YOMYOMF Network’s released the trailer for the new “all puppet” comedy webseries 88 JADE WAY, which chronicles the wacky lives of the misfit residents that live in an eclectic apartment building. The superintendent, MR. FU, an older, widowed, Chinese man- helps solve the outrageous problems of his tenants- giving them the only sense of family that they have. The crazy residents include Gengha, Mr. Moolah, Junkie Jim, Jesse, Red, Cat Lady, Homeless Man, and a whole bunch of cats. Created by CHRISTIAN ANDERSON (Rent, Ave Q) and directed by ANSON HO (Acting for Action w/ Sung Kang, Kevjumba Takes All). 88 JADE WAY premieres May 22, 2013 at 8PM EST on the YOMYOMF Network and airs every Wednesday at 8PM EST.

88 Jade Way Trailer (this show is not suitable for children)

2013 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Forum

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:03:41 +0000

Nearly 400 Asian American and Pacific Islanders from all walks of life gathered at the Department of the Interior for the White House Forum on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, where we discussed ways the Department, especially the National Park Service, can better tell the story of the APA experience in America and the contributions this vibrant community has made to our country and its culture. During the forum, new Interior Secretary Sally Jewell pledged her support for the APA Theme Study. “Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have long been leaders in every aspect of our social fabric – in government, business, science, medicine, the arts, education and our armed forces,” Secretary Jewell said. “From Angel Island where more than one million Asian immigrants arrived on these shores, to the Chinese immigrants who helped build the railroads across the country, to the Japanese American internment camps of World War II, these stories are all important threads in the great American tapestry.”

APA leaders from across the country discussed our community’s progress, and how our stories really constitute the fabric of the larger American story. They also discussed National Park Service’s efforts, over the coming months, to guide the theme study scholars in developing narratives that will connect tangible places to so many intangible stories. The Service’s National Historic Landmark program will use the theme study to guide future nominations of National Historic Landmarks and National Register properties.

2013 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Forum

Aint Nothing Sacred by JNatural

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:35:38 +0000

Rapper JNatural released the music video for her single “Aint Nothing Sacred” off her upcoming album “BAD WOMAN RISING”. She puts up the privacy wall on what happens in her relationship. What do you need to know what happens behind closed doors? It’s nobody’s business but hers. These days nothing is left sacred between a woman and man, especially with the internet. Feel the retro vibe with a strong hip hop message. Don’t post you business as a status message.

Listen to more JNatural: Blood Diamonds, Manna, Desire, Trigger Finger, and Love Lapse Mixtape.

Aint Nothing Sacred by JNatural (contains explicit lyrics)

Home With Me by PeeZee x Kashif

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:31 +0000

Following his U.S. debut single City Of Angels featuring YMCMB’s Glasses Malone & West Coast talkbox legend Slick Dogg, veteran Canadian artist/music video director & proud Montreal ambassador PeeZee strikes back with the catchy & radio friendly Home With Me. Pulling out the big guns once again, The Mayor is reloading his weapon with a hyped up collaboration as he reaches out to entertainment business friend Kashif from Bollywood’s beloved urban music trio The Bilz & Kashif, who’s album The Trinity debuted in the top 5 on the Canadian ITunes charts 2 weeks ago. Teaming up for 22 million online hits and many major television networks & international notorious radio stations spins, this power couple is aiming at nothing but the top with this sing along 808 filled party killer… Speaking of a party, it wouldn’t be one without a party music video right? Well, that’s exactly what your boys did when it came time to attach images to the music. PeeZee called up a few industry collaborators & friends, threw DJ Fantom on the 1 & 2′s, reached out to Las Vegas professional model Dominique Arganese who blessed the December edition of Summum Mag and gave a shout to Times Recordings European House Music trio Az We R’s lead singer Maria Elisabetta as they all came together and took it Home With Them!!!

Home With Me by PeeZee x Kashif

Whatever You Say by Rekstizzy

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:05:04 +0000

Rapper Rekstizzy dropped the music video for his track “Whatever You Say”. Things get kinky for him with his stacks of cash, S&M, and women. All he wants to do is “Bang! Bang!”, but he might get more than he bargained for. Here come the pain.

Listen to more from Rektizzy: Posted, No Apologies and Drunk Dial x American Dream

Whatever You Say by Rekstizzy (contains explicit lyrics)

Son Surprises Mom With House For Mother’s Day

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:06:10 +0000

This is a touching video from Mike as he prepares to give his mother a special gift.

For years, one of the goals of mine was always to provide my mother with something she worked so hard for and lost. Las Vegas was one of the hardest hit city in the economic downturn, and my mother ended up losing her home. This is the first house I ever purchased and I wanted to give my mother a home before myself because she deserves it the most. It’s been a long time coming and I just wanted to share this special moment with you.

Thank you for watching.

This was in honor of all the mothers out there that work their hearts out. Your children see that and will reward you dearly for everything you have done.

Son Surprises Mom With House For Mother’s Day

Police Guys : short film

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:48:47 +0000

In the short film “Police Guys“, a pair of cops (Jon Lee Brody and Stephen Kramer Glickman) get much more than they bargained for while on a stakeout. It’s packed with comedic references to police dramas, life as an actor, martial arts stunts, and visual effects. Get ready for this cop duo show you what they got.

Police Guys : short film (contains adult language)

Citizen Jia Li trailer

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:54:02 +0000

Jia Li has become an Australian citizen after 4 years of hard work and study, during which time she has built up a client base working for Serena, a nasty hairdresser, who takes advantage of her, paying under the counter with no job security.

Having finally paid her dues, gaining citizenship she thinks she will be able to bring her family to Australia. Instead of giving her a better job, Serena sacks her. On returning home she finds she’s being evicted to make way for an upmarket redevelopment.

Lost and bewildered she turns to her ex-boyfriend Kong for help, a mid-level triad member, but finds herself unable to ask him for help and runs, returning to her apartment to find her former co-worker Daisy on her doorstep.

Daisy a half Chinese half Japanese Harajuku girl communicates with Jia only through monosyllabic responses in Japanese, a sophisticated texting computer and a simple set of gestures and understandings. Daisy invites Jia to stay with her while she gets back on her feet. Jia reluctantly accepts until she finds a new home.

Kong furious for losing Jia again embarks on a quest to get Jia back whether she wants him or not. Conflicted between love and keeping face and the obligation he owes toward her family for their help of his family in coming to Australia.

Moving into Daisy’s up market flat Jia spends the evening talking about their families and dreams.The next day Daisy transforms Jia with a makeover into a hip streetwise young thing. They go to see her former client Jenny Chan a Chinese real-estate agent.

Jenny challenges Jia to take control of her life and gives her the alternative opportunity to open her own salon. She offers her a shop owned by an acquaintance, John Simkins. Jenny convinces Jia to trust in herself and start her own hair salon. Jia and Daisy inspect the shop with John Simkins. They hear how he started his working life and met his wife there. Jia haggles on the price and terms, in the end getting the office for what she can afford.

Meanwhile Kong continues to search for Jia, more and more angrily. He ends up finally Serena’s salon where he beats up Serena for braking their agreement to employ Jia. There he learns that she has sacked Jia contrary to their agreement. For Jia and Daisy the day disappears in a whirlwind shopping spree which provides the equipment for the salon but also wipes out most of Jia’s funds. Kong meets up with some of his triad peers and their girlfriends in a city restaurant. Jenny’s PA May tells him that she saw Jia and can get her address.

Returning to her former place of work to get the client contacts in her diary, Jia reluctantly faces Serena, brushing aside her threats and standing up to her taking her dairy and leaving a furious Serena powerless.

Back at the new salon Daisy is cleaning when Kong arrives. He and Daisy exchange words in an escalating argument that is interrupted by Jia’s arrival. Kong demands that Jia return to him or she will have to pay for protection. Daisy steps in the gap and offers her money. Kong lashes out at Daisy, hitting Jia instead and knocking her to the ground.

Stunned by the blow Jia’s world spins. Finally getting to her feet, she picks up the fallen money and demands Kong to take it and never come back. She makes it clear that his family’s obligation is over. Caught between obligation and honour Kong has lost. He leaves Jia and Daisy the masters of their domain.

Citizen Jia Li trailer

Ooh by Steve Aoki x Rob Roy

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:29:03 +0000

Steve Aoki x Rob Roy team up for the music video for their single Ooh off Steve Aoki’s Wonderland album. The two get admitted into an insane asylum. Being in a straight jacket doesn’t prevent them from partying. In fact, the party only gets crazier in the confines of their white walled cells. Before the asylum, a young Rob Roy goes crazy listening to Steve Aoki’s music and gets treated with a psychiatrist and pills. The side effects of the pills cause colored coded illusions. Meanwhile, Steve Aoki controls women in straight jackets as he DJs. These figments of his imagination disappears when he stops the turntables. Keep the DJ spinning is you want crazy music. You can download the track on or amazon.

Listen to more Steve Aoki: Come With Me, Phat Brahms, It’s The End Of The World As We Know It EP, Emergency, Girls’ Generation “Mr. Taxi” (Steve Aoki Remix), Tornado, The Kids Will Have Their Say, Beat Down, Cudi the Kid , Heartbreaker, Ladi Dadi, Ladi Dadi Part II, Earthquakey People, Earthquakey People (The Sequel), Tornado, I’m in the House and No Beef.

Ooh by Steve Aoki x Rob Roy

Behind the scenes of Ooh by Steve Aoki x Rob Roy

Lyrics to Ooh by Steve Aoki x Rob Roy

I’m about it all

Ooh
Catch me if you can
My pappy never could
So he would smack me with his hands

Damn
Now I’m a grown ass man
Better let it go ‘fo I go fast man
Like a po’ fat man
Ooh

Yea that’s what she said
Guess I’ll get my head some screws
And get togetha, school, whateva that’ll do
I don’t really know, but I fo show me where dat bull
Shit to get me through
Oh my!
Goodness I should do this with a bow tie
Turn it ’till it’s prefect with a bold size
Jerr it won’t be worth it but it’s all mine

Ooh
I’m about it all
I’m about the big
I’m about the small

I’m about it all

I’m about it all
I’m about the big
I’m about the small
Ooh
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsty.com/steve-aoki-ooh-lyrics.html ]
Like it ain’t no thang
Cause like it really ain’t
Like it’s in yo’ brain!
I’m amazed that every day is made so plain
So I’ma break the chain
And stage a feign campaign
Ooh

And I feel real good
Hide me if you feel me
Cause I feel real wood
Oh I really kill me though it’s really understood
I’m a really spilly really young because I should

Ooh
Oh my!
Goodness I should do this with a bow tie
Turn it ’till it’s prefect with a bold size
Jerr it won’t be worth it but it’s all mine

Ooh
I’m about it all
I’m about the big
I’m about the small

I’m about it all

I’m about it all
I’m about the big
I’m about the small

Ooh
I’m about it all
I’m about the big
I’m about the small

Wooh!
Rob Roy, Steve Aoki

Settle Down by M.i.C x Talia Reasoner

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:59:37 +0000

M.i.C x Talia Reasoner joice forces for the love song “Settle Down”. The couple sing about romancing each other and settling down together. As the lyrics state, “Let’s settle down. you know I want you to stay around. And never leave my side. I will fight for your love. I ain’t asking for much and the world can come down, all we need is us.” You can get the single on .

Listen to more M.i.C. : Same Time, I Won’t Tell, Part Time Lover, Takeoff and One Chance.

Settle Down by M.i.C x Talia Reasoner

The Forge : short film

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:50:29 +0000

Over the past year, Eric Lim worked on a project in memory of his sister. His sister, Tanya Lim, killed herself, leaving behind her savings to him. He felt the only appropriate use of this tragic gift was to make something both in her honor and to prevent others from falling into the dark place she fell victim to. To shed a ray of strength on people affected by depression. The end result is “The Forge,” a short film made by a great group of friends and strangers-turned-family that came together to make a reimagining of the public service announcement in their free time. The short is an emotional, anti-suicide message in which a man battles his inner demon in a fight for his life. The production value is impressive with visual effects to illustrate Eric’s thoughts and feelings.

They managed to get an important YouTube channel to host their video: SoulPancake, created by actor Rainn Wilson (Dwight, from NBC’s THE OFFICE). They have agreed to host their message without asking anything in return because they were moved by their message. Rainn Wilson states, “The Forge is an incredibly rich and powerful film. The entire SoulPancake family was moved by Eric Lim’s story and his love for his sister. Death is such a universal experience, but when a life ends too soon, it can be hard to express that grief. This film expresses those feelings beautifully, and we’re grateful that Eric and Stephen Reedy have chosen to partner with our channel to share this with the world.”

Watch the video and pass along the message.

The Forge : short film

Make Up by Masia One x Isis Salam x Black Molly

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:37:56 +0000

Rappers Masia One x Isis Salam x Black Molly team up for the music video to “Make Up” off Masia One’s “Bootleg Culture” album. The song is an up-tempo, feel good, pop/dance track that showcases yet another side to Masia’s arsenal of talent and musical diversity. To complement the sounds, the playful video for “Make Up” shows Masia One and Graph Gonzales aka Black Molly having fun with different hairstyles, clothes and, of course, makeup. You can get the album on or amazon.

Listen to more Masia One: Number One, Return of the B-Girl, Warriors Tongue, Warriors Tongue Remix, and Alright OK!

Make Up by Masia One x Isis Salam x Black Molly (contains explicit language)

Take The Sky by Valentine x Adien Lewis x Lil Crazed x Smash Hitta

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:24:08 +0000

Smash Hitta presents the first original single from his album Backpack called “Take The Sky” with a little help from Valentine x Adien Lewis x Lil Crazed. You might not recognize Smash Hitta, but you know his work with Jason Chen, Michelle Martinez, Megan Lee, Jasmine Clarke, Jennifer Chung, Joanlee, Traphik, and more. His new track offers you a taste of what’s coming up with electro pop. We can wait to hear more of his new music with more Asian American artists. You can get the single on .

Take The Sky by Valentine x Adien Lewis x Lil Crazed x Smash Hitta

I’m Gone by I.A. x Osna

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:39:18 +0000

Rappers I.A. x Osna team up for the music video for the track “I’m Gone” off I.A.’s FLYGHT808 album. The Hawaiian duo shows you their island style with a little bit of humor. Aloha. Bon Voyage. Adios. Au revoir. Kick rocks. Sayonara. These guys gotta go home are dropping their bars. You can get the single on or amazon.

Listen to more I.A. : Girls Wanna Have Fun, Go The Distance, All I Ever Wanted, Bring It Back, The Long Ride Home, Too Hot, Killa Wit Da Beat, Boarding Pass mixtape, Take It There, Summertyme, Too Cool (Shave Ice), Loco Moco, Too Hot (lookin fly), and The Jump off.

I’m Gone by I.A. x Osna

2013 Asian Heritage Street Celebration

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:37:17 +0000

In you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the 2013 Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in front of the Asian Art Museum, leading up to the Little Saigon District in San Francisco. Street fair goers will have the chance to learn how to cook delicious pan Asian dishes at the AHSC cooking demonstration stage located at Ellis and Larkin Streets, by celebrity chefs including Martin Yan. The AHSC will also have a variety of scrumptious pan Asian delights with an estimated 20-30 food trucks and vendors in attendance. Shoppers will have the chance to purchase the best and most creative handmade arts and crafts items at the Arts and Crafts World Market. Other new features this year include a fashion show and an expanded Faces of Asia Cultural Procession with awards and prizes given to the best and most colorful contingents. The Asian Art Museum will once again offer free admission to all fair goers with activities all day. Performers will provide live entertainment continuously on two outdoor stages. For the fourth year in a row, the fair will also feature a health section entitled Healthy Living Pavilion. This area of the street fair will comprise of many community health groups and sponsor booths that will collectively promote health and wellness and include a Natural Medicine area. Go here for more details.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 18, 2013
11 a.m. — 6 p.m.

WHERE:
Civic Center/Little Saigon District
Larkin and McAllister Streets
San Francisco, CA

2013 Asian Heritage Street Celebration

In All the Wrong Places by Kero One

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:51:34 +0000

Originally released in 2006, the single, “In all the Wrong Places” off his “Windmills of the Soul” album, from California rapper/producer Kero One finally gets the music video treatment. This song is arguably the best known track from Kero One throughout his 10 year professional music career, topping iTunes charts back in 2006 and since being uploaded to youtube as a stream in 2008, has now garnered almost half a million views.

With the passion to execute interesting visual interpretations and with the support of his Kickstarter fans, Kero One has managed to get together a music video for “In All the Wrong Places” that takes viewers on an strange journey complete with throwback references to “E.T.,” early 1900s war imagery, and diamonds falling from the sky. Although one might wonder why Kero One waited this long to finally come out with a video for a song he made 7 years ago, he claims: “I have a personal connection to this song. It’s always been a favorite of mine and I dreamed of having a music video for this song one day. There wasn’t a director whom I felt could do it justice at the time, so when I finally found one who could, I knew had to do it”. You can get the single on or amazon.

Listen to more Kero One: RIP, To the Top, In Time, Shortcuts, Love & Hate, So Seductive, Fast Life, What Am I Supposed to Do?, Pieces, Stay on the Grind, When Sunshine Comes, Keep Pushin’, On Bended Knee, and Welcome to the Bay.

In All the Wrong Places by Kero One

A Thousand Names (Asian Heritage Month) by Jason Chu

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:43 +0000

With May being Asian Pacific Heritage Month, spoken word artist/rapper Jason Chu wrote a piece reflecting on culture and family. The piece commemorates not only a month on the calendar, but the lives and paths of the men and women who came before and gave birth to us. This is in memory of those who came before – their names, their stories, their journeys. Our history.

Listen to more Jason Chu : Grace, DTR (Define The Relationship), Color Blind, R.I.P. (Pvt. Danny Chen) , Vincent Chin, and Payroll.

A Thousand Names (Asian Heritage Month) by Jason Chu

Words to A Thousand Names (Asian Heritage Month) by Jason Chu

They came bringing names of a thousand villages
A thousand mothers and fathers and the lands they left
Came because to stay meant certain death
At the hands of those who seized and took with no regard
They came because they dreamed for the children not yet born
And so they worked – in restaurants and donut shops and liquor stores
And their tongues stumbled over words that were not yet theirs
And they grew old in a land that did not yet care
Holding on to food, clothes, words, the faint echoes from back there

They came in a million different journeys
And we grew up hearing their stories but didn’t always understand
Because I’m at home in this country, this land, this flag
This place where I speak a language that was composed by men
who never dreamed with eyes filled with Asia or lived in yellow skin

And so our distance grew like the silence
Like we were the aliens they had raised and carried inside them
And the air between us is thick, but we still bear their names
And each name carries stories that we rarely even claim
The sacrifices of a generation we sometimes can’t even stand
When we pick up the phone and hear their anxious demands
And honestly? Sometimes we curse them
Say they don’t get it, they’re so obsessed with curfews and grades
either the Ivy League or at least UCLA
Makin sure we play the violin, pushing us to earn a high paying wage
And we judge them saying they’re just playing a greedy and self-centered game

Not seeing behind them the stories with which they came
The villages they left, little sisters they couldn’t save
Traditions that they lost, the homes they gave away
In the hopes that their children would not go hungry to their graves
So today? We come bearing their names
A thousand generations lived in the lands they left
We come because we pray before they find their death
We can speak life into the world and that’s the legacy they’ll have left

Wanting What I Need by Clara C

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:17:20 +0000

Singer Clara C release the music video for her single “Wanting What I Need” off her Esc album. The upbeat track gets playful visuals as Clara’s friends and family has some fun jumping up and down. In the rat race of life, we just need to let go of things and focus on the our loved ones as Clara C puts it “Stop needing what I want and start wanting what I need”. So relax and have some fun in life. You can get the song on .

In the video, can you spot all these jumpers?
Clara Chung
Ken Belcher
Josh Doyle
Thomas Drayton
Ross Ching
Ally Maki
Justin Vancho
Michel DeAscentis
Julie Zhan
Abraham Lim
Dan Fisher
Edward Park
Khalif Boyd
Yuri Tag
Yuri Sinata
Can Nguyen
Mike Song
David So
Edric Park
Dan Levitt
Lyman Creason
Benjamin Sayles

Listen to more Clara C : You’ve Got It All, Fish, The Camel Song, Offbeat and Heartstrings.

Wanting What I Need by Clara C

Lyrics to Wanting What I Need by Clara C

Been searching for a fire in a universal cold
The only warmth I found was from tucking in a mold
The hands of time were closing the patience I could hold
I could hold

La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la

Been wasting all my time chasing ceilings known to grow
We chase them til we’re tired, and we chase them til we’re old
I found something that changes and turns my rust into gold
into gold

This time I’m gonna break out and be free
Stop needing what I want and start wanting what I need
With my God and my friends and family
They’re filling up my soul this is how it oughta be

We’re all in this pursuit trying to bloom without a root
My hands have worked the soil, built the buildings for the view
At times I do forget, where the thankfulness is due
Where it’s due

This time I’m gonna break out and be free
Stop needing what I want and start wanting what I need
With my God and my friends and family
They’re filling up my soul this is how it oughta be

La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la

This time I’m gonna break out and be free
Stop needing what I want and start wanting what I need
With my god and my friends and family
They’re filling up my soul this is how it oughta be

Far East Movement concert at Macy’s : May 2013

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:39:15 +0000

In honor of contributions made by Asian-Pacific Americans, Macy’s celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this May at select Macy’s locations nationwide. Macy’s will host the platinum-selling Far East Movement for a series of performances and appearances in six markets across the country geared toward highlighting and celebrating the unique influence of Asian-Pacific Americans on American culture and pop music. (also check out Far East Movement in the HTC One commercial)

Far East Movement, the phenomenon that exploded on the American music scene and broke barriers is coming to Macy’s! The group is the face of Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration. They’ll be dropping by stores across the country to give a live performance and chat about how their culture has influenced their musical style. Come meet them at your local Macy’s! Don’t miss the excitment! they’ll be celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month all month long at a Macy’s near you. Come be a part of the movement and experience Far East Movement in their very own Macy’s listening party where they’ll perform their latest music!

Store Name & City	Date & Time	Floor	RSVP Information
Metro Center Washington, DC	May 9 @ 5:30pm	Lower Level	http://apahmmetrocenter.eventbrite.com
Union Square San Francisco, CA	May 11 @ 2pm	Impulse on the 3rd Floor	N/A
First Colony Mall Houston, TX	May 19 @ 2pm	Level 1	http://apahmTX.eventbrite.com
South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa, CA	May 22 @ 6pm	Level 2	http://apahmOC.eventbrite.com
Herald Square New York, NY	May 23 @ 6pm	Level 4	http://apahmnyc.eventbrite.com
State Street Chicago, IL	May 30 @ 12pm	Level 2	N/A

Turn Up the Love by Far East Movement

More about Far East Movement
Raised in Downtown Los Angeles, Cherrytree recording group Far East Movement (Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman) embody the pulse of contemporary LA. They paid their dues at local clubs, expanding their fan base until they became city-wide stars in the wake of their first LA chart-topping pop hit, “Girls on the Dance Floor.” They made history on their debut album Free Wired when 2010’s multi-platinum selling single “Like a G6” became the first #1 Billboard Hot 100 song ever achieved by an Asian-American group. And followed with another Billboard Top 10 smash “Rocketeer.” Their sophomore album Dirty Bass features the international smash “Live My Life,” an anthemic all-night dance party featuring Justin Bieber, that reached Top 20 on Billboard and #2 on iTunes almost instantly. Their latest Dirty Bass single “Turn Up The Love” hit Top 10 in 10 countries and achieved over 50 million views on VEVO/YouTube.

Love I Get by Krystilez x Ana Vee x Osna x Big Koa

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:55:00 +0000

Krystilez x Ana Vee x Osna x Big Koa team up for the music video and single “Love I Get” off their Huliau Mixtape. It’s a love song with the island beats as they make music together. Follow Ana Vee as she gives it her all to make music and her heart to the one she loves. Angry Locals in the house. You can download the track FREE here.

Listen to more Angry Locals music : Eh Ugly, Locals Only, U Down, Flip the Angry Bird, Ku Ali, Durtee Buttocks, Let’s Get Angry, Fund Raiser, We Stay, DooDoo Girl, and Collapse Slow.

Love I Get by Krystilez x Ana Vee x Osna x Big Koa

Drenched by Wanting

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:40:18 +0000

Singer Wanting released the music video for her single “Drenched” off her album “Everything In The World”. Not only does she show he vocal abilities, but she also demonstrates her skill on the piano. The love song might sound familiar if you watched Pang Ho-Cheung’s film “Love in the Buff”. In the video, she falls for a guy who eventually cheats on her. She’s devastated when she realizes that he’s a player. Her emotions are illustrated by the explosion of a grand piano that she’s playing along with being submerged underwater. You can get the single on or amazon

Listen to more Wanting: Life Is a Song and Untied

Drenched by Wanting

Behind The Scenes of Drenched by Wanting

Lyrics to Drenched by Wanting

When minutes become hours
When days become years
And I don’t know where you are
Color seems so dull without you

Have we lost our minds?
What have we done?
But it all doesn’t seem to matter anymore

When you kissed me on that street, I kissed you back
You held me in your arms, I held you in mine
You picked me up to lay me down
When I look into your eyes
I can hear you cry for a little bit more of you and I
I’m drenched in your love
I’m no longer able to hold it back

Is it too late to ask for love?
Is it wrong to feel right?
When the world is winding down
Thoughts of you linger around

Have we lost our minds?
What have we done?
But it all doesn’t seem to matter anymore

My Will Aside by Lyricks

Kevin Hsieh - channel APA — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:51:01 +0000

Rapper Lyricks reflects on a recent trip he took to Africa on this track “My Will Aside”. He gets deep on how the we complicate our own lives with what we think brings us happiness. Distilling down what really matters to him, he proclaims his faith in God and his realization to put his own will aside to start following God’s will.

Listen to more Lyricks: Compromise, Cube runners, SoJu Life, Lava, Like That, and Life.

My Will Aside by Lyricks (contains explicit lyrics)