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· Elliot Sang
Dumbfoundead Releases Melodic and Introspective ‘Cafe Bleu’
Dumbfoundead is a rapper — one of the greatest Asian rappers in history, to be clear — and yet, as his profile escalates, he finds himself doing far more.
· Daniel Anderson
Awkwafina and cast return in ‘Nora From Queens’ Season 3 teaser trailer
Comedy Central shared a teaser trailer for the long-awaited third season of “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” on Wednesday. Awkwafina, born Nora Lum, will make her directorial debut with Season 3, Variety reported. Her character’s father (BD Wong), grandmother (Lori Tan Chinn) and…
· Ines Shin
Flash mob of dancing ‘ajummas’ shatters stereotypes during Women’s History Month
A San Diego-based dance crew composed of Asian American members is celebrating middle-aged women worldwide. Earlier this month, Ajumma EXP, which has more than 30 members, brought joy to the streets of San Diego with hip-hop flash mobs in honor of Women’s History Month,…
· Daniel Anderson
88rising announces first-ever Head in the Clouds festival in New York
Music company 88rising recently announced the dates, venue and lineup for its inaugural Head in the Clouds New York festival. Earlier today, 88rising announced that the event will take place on May 20 and May 21 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens.
· Carl Samson
YouTube Showcases Anna Akana, Steve Aoki, More API Creators Across Platforms for Heritage Month
YouTube is putting Asian and Pacific Islander (API) creators in the spotlight of its platforms in honor of Heritage Month. In a blog post on Monday, Go-To-Market Shows Lead Dennis Chiu said YouTube could not be more proud of the global API community, whose work “influences the…
· Carl Samson
Gold House Unveils A100 List, Socioeconomic Ventures in Time for AAPI Heritage Month
Gold House has announced multiple ventures toward representation, economic investment and individual empowerment in time for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The nonprofit, a premier collective of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) cultural leaders, was…
· Carl Samson
Hennessy Presents Free Virtual Lunar New Year Event With Henry Golding, Jay Park
Hennessy is ushering the Lunar New Year with X.O OX Experience, a virtual charity event that will feature icons and entrepreneurs from the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Centered around themes of hope and resilience, the digital experience seeks to inspire…
· Ryan General
88Rising Collabs With McDonald’s for ‘Golden Start’ Celebration For Lunar New Year
Fast-food giant McDonald’s and Asian artist collective 88rising have teamed up for a special Lunar New Year celebration this year. “The Golden Start experience” joint project highlights the important holiday with a collection of three digital moments while “remixing holiday…
· Editorial Staff
Kollaboration Celebrates 20 Years of Promoting AAPIs in Entertainment with Star-Studded Virtual Event
Kollaboration, the non-profit organization that has long supported AAPIs in art and entertainment, is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a FREE virtual event featuring an incredible line-up of artists. On December 12, the Kollaboration 20th Anniversary Celebration will…
· Carl Samson
Massive Crowds of Asian Americans Across the Country March in Support of #BlackLivesMatter
In solidarity with Black Lives Matter (BLM), multiple Asian American celebrities took to the streets and the internet over the weekend to condemn the death of George Floyd, denounce police brutality and call for the long-overdue racial equality in the U.S. Numerous Asian…
· Editorial Staff
Kollaboration Celebrates Asian Americans in Arts and Media With Epic Wrap Party on Dec. 7
Non-profit grassroots movement Kollaboration is celebrating what the Asian American community has to offer in the world of media and entertainment with its annual STAR Showcase. The STAR Showcase, which will be held at Café Club Fais Do-Do in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, features six…
· Elliot Sang
Dear Asians: Leave the N-Word Alone
Certain things shouldn’t have to be explained. When our friends ask us to respect their boundaries, to avoid doing things that play with scars they’ve built over time, we tend to oblige them. But despite members of the Black community in America constantly expressing discomfort…
· Elliot Sang
Meet Flowsik, The Korean American Rapper From Queens Who Adopted Hip Hop Culture to Survive
There’s a popular clip on YouTube from Korea’s rap reality show, “Show Me The Money”, showcasing the Team Battle Mission segment in which contestants duke it out in a scripted rap battle on stage. The two contestants are Donutman, a more-or-less obscure Korean rapper who has…
· Elliot Sang
Korea’s Keith Ape Keeps Making Bangers, But Can He Finally Crossover in America?
Keith Ape wears his American influences about as boldly as any Asian artist; born Dongheon Lee, he lifted the name “Keith” from legendary graphic designer Keith Haring. The 24-year old has spent some years in Los Angeles after the success of his 2015 single, “It G Ma,” a viral…