Category Archives: Music

An Asian-American in the Music Business: Interview with Ryan Buendia (Part 2)

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jeff

In the first part of my interview with Ryan Buendia, we talked mostly about his work as a producer.  In this second part, we discuss his experiences as a DJ, a turntablist, and an artist known as Replay.  We cover … Continue reading →

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BoA to Headline at the 2009 SF Pride Festival

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Ernie

It has been a couple of months since we’ve last blogged about BoA, and her self-titled American album hasn’t become the mega crossover album that a lot of Asian pop fans have hoped for; it had a peak position of … Continue reading →

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An Asian-American in the Music Business: Interview with Ryan Buendia (Part 1)

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Jeff

In addition to being a music producer working for Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas, Ryan Buendia is an artist and performer in his own right. As a DJ and turntablist, he has performed in various parts of the world. … Continue reading →

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9 Year Old Japanese Boy Wows Ozzy Osbourne

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Moye

Happy Friday! What better way to kick off the weekend than by lowering your self-esteem as you realize that despite all of your accomplishments at your ripe old age, this nine year old kid from Japan can totally kick your … Continue reading →

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David Choi – Won’t Even Start – Official Music Video

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ben

Interestingly enough, I just found out that one of my favorite singers, David Choi has teamed up with Wong Fu Productions (another favorite) and produced an official music video. And it’s on YouTube! Sweeeet.

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POP 88 #32: The Red Chapel

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Xxxtine

Hello, All — hope everyone out there is enjoying their May so far! In this week’s episode: new music from W & Whale, Sandee Chan and Chae Yeon, plus an interview with Mads Brugger, the director of The Red Chapel. … Continue reading →

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Laura Shigihara Sings the Catchiest Song Ever for “Plants vs. Zombies”

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Ernie

You’ve probably played Plants vs. Zombies, even though you never played it before — as one of those tower defense games on the web that are hot right now with the art direction of a Bedazzled game, think of the … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles API Heritage Month Giveaway: Asian American Arts Stimulus Package

Posted on April 28, 2009 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE: We have a winner! As April is coming to an end, we head on into May — nationally designated as Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month. API Heritage month commemorates and recognizes the diversity of API languages and cultures … Continue reading →

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Anoop Desai Gets Eliminated from American Idol

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Ernie

Usually, when 8Asians blogs about American Idol it’s usually a stroke of death: Paul Kim, heralded as the anti-William Hung, gets quickly ushered out over a terrible cover of Careless Whisper. Ramiele Malubay was okay but fizzled out in the … Continue reading →

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Video Zen: Cool Tak, circa 2006

Posted on April 21, 2009 by jozjozjoz

Tak is so cool that he raps about how cool he is. And he’s backed by a gaggle of (semi) scantily-clad Japanese girls who chant about how cool he is.

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Kero One’s “Welcome to the Bay”

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Ernie

Right now it’s a gorgeous day in San Francisco — mid-80’s, hands down the nicest day to date this year — so really, there’s no way I can not blog about Kero One‘s Welcome to the Bay, the rapper’s homage … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #31 – Hot Docs 2009

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Xxxtine

Hello, I hope everyone is enjoying their April. Been busy playing live shows over at Soompi Radio and screening documentaries at Hot Docs International Documentary Festival. Look out for my reviews in 88 words or less coming soon. New music … Continue reading →

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