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· Daniel Anderson
NIKI pulls out of Head in the Clouds festival after COVID-19 diagnosis; Keshi joins lineup
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI announced via Twitter on Tuesday that she tested positive for COVID-19. She will be pulling out of 88rising’s Head in the Clouds music festival this weekend as a result. Vietnamese American R&B artist Keshi has been added to Saturday’s lineup.…
· Daniel Anderson
NIKI revives songs from her YouTube channel for new album ‘Nicole’
Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI released her highly anticipated 12-track album “Nicole” on Friday. The album features previously released songs “Before, “Oceans and Engines” and “High School in Jakarta.” It also marks the return and reimagining of old original songs NIKI took…
· Daniel Anderson
Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki remembers her first love in new single ‘High School in Jakarta’
Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki released the music video for her new single “High School in Jakarta” on Thursday. The track, which is a follow-up to last month’s single “Oceans and Engines,” takes listeners back in time to Niki’s first romance. “High School in Jakarta” and…
· Daniel Anderson
Jackson Wang, Rich Brian and Niki to headline 88rising’s 2022 Head in the Clouds festival
Asian-focused music company 88rising announced the lineup for its upcoming Head in the Clouds music festival yesterday. Headlining the festival are Jackson Wang, Rich Brian and Niki. The festival returns to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Aug. 20 and Aug.…
· Ryan General
NIKI and Rich Brian to Become the First Indonesians to Perform at Coachella
Los Angeles-based NIKI and Rich Brian are both set to become the first Indonesian artists to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Held each year at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, Coachella is regarded as one of the largest, most famous and most…
· Bryan Ke
Nikita Dragun Obliterates Victoria’s Secret By Proving Trans Women Can Also Sell the ‘Fantasy’
Asian American makeup artist and beauty guru Nikita Dragun slammed Victoria’s Secret’s chief marketing officer’s controversial comment suggesting that trans women can’t sell the “fantasy.” dear Victoria’s Secret, you said trans women can’t sell the “fantasy” so here i am as a…
· Editorial Staff
Meet NIKI, Indonesia’s Rising R&B Star
“I always had the mindset I wasn’t going to make it because I’m Asian – and no Asians ever make it.” These were the thoughts that sat in the mind of Indonesian singer NIKI when she was growing up aspiring to be an artist in America. However, her beliefs were not unfounded —…
· Daniel Anderson
Jay Park releases new single ‘Bite’
Korean American rapper Jay Park dropped his new single “Bite” and its accompanying music video on Thursday. Park wrote the lyrics for the track while producer Cha Cha Malone produced, arranged and co-composed it. The song, which was released under Park’s most recent label More…
· Daniel Anderson
‘I’m always going to be me no matter what country I’m in’: BIBI chats artist authenticity and Camp McDonald’s collab
South Korean singer-songwriter BIBI has been a busy bee this past year. Back in January, the Feel Ghood Music artist collaborated with former IZ*ONE member Yena on the track “Smiley.” In April, she joined 88rising for their superstar set at Coachella, where she performed “Best…
· Daniel Anderson
Tiger JK gives shows-off his ‘POV’ in new single and music video
Korean-American rapper Tiger JK dropped his new single and music video “POV” on Tuesday. The track is penned by the rapper and composed by Feel Ghood Music’s in-house producer Zoey Cho, who has worked on other hits like Bibi’s “I’m good at goodbyes” in 2020. Chicago based artist…
· Daniel Anderson
88rising announces Head in the Clouds festival in Jakarta
88rising took to social media today to announce the dates and venue for the upcoming Head in the Clouds music festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event will take place on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 at Jakarta's Community Park PIK2. The Asian-focused music company previously made plans to…
· Daniel Anderson
Jackson Wang performs unreleased tracks ‘Drive It Like You Stole It’ and ‘Blue’ from upcoming album
Soloist and Got7 member Jackson Wang gifted fans during the 2022 K-pop Masterz in Manila show on Friday with performances of two unreleased songs, “Drive It Like You Stole It” and “Blue,” from his upcoming “Magic Man” album, which is set to be released on Sept. 9. Fellow Got7…
· Daniel Anderson
Jackson Wang shows off something ‘Cruel’ in new single release
Soloist and Got7 member Jackson Wang released his new single “Cruel” on Thursday. “Cruel” is the second single following “Blow” to be released in anticipation of Wang’s 10-track album “Magic Man,” which has a Sept. 9 release. Wang choreographed the music video for “Cruel” and…
· Daniel Anderson
Jackson Wang and Milli play ‘Mind Games’ with live debut of new song in Thailand
Jackson Wang of K-pop boy group Got7 and Thai rapper Milli debuted a new collaborative track titled “Mind Games” on Tuesday at the Bangkok Century Cup in Thailand. Wang and Milli surprised audiences watching the exhibition match between Liverpool and Manchester United. The track…
· Ryan General
North Korea fires ballistic missile, Japan and South Korea report, in 13th launch this year
Japan and South Korea reported that North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday. The latest test was North Korea's 13th launch of the year, including the reportedly failed missile test on March 16 and an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test…
· Isa Peralta
13 Asian and Asian American artists who wowed Coachella 2022 with their dazzling ‘fits
Coachella wouldn’t be what it is without influencers going all out for the yearly festival. Akin to the Met Gala for social media’s most famous, the event has also inspired a number of fun, festive looks from the crowd, shot perfectly for the ‘gram. From surprise reunions to…
· Jane Nam
Alexander Wang’s return to the runway after sexual assault claims is studded with celebrity support
Yesterday night, luxury fashion designer Alexander Wang held his highly anticipated fashion show titled “Fortune City” in the heart of Los Angeles’ Chinatown. Wang’s Fall 2022 “Fortune City” collection paid homage to his Chinese American heritage by celebrating Asian history and…
· Ryan General
2NE1 surprises Coachella 2022 with thrilling reunion performance
2NE1 made waves at Coachella 2022 with a surprise reunion as part of 88Rising’s “Head in the Clouds Forever” set on Saturday. Bom, Dara and Minzy joined their former group mate CL onstage and performed their 2011 hit "I Am the Best." The quartet, which disbanded in 2016, last…
· Michelle De Pacina
16 Asian artists set to own the stage at Coachella 2022 — Listen to them now
Coachella is finally back! Here’s a list of all the Asian artists performing at one of the world’s biggest music festivals. After two years of cancellations and delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to return this month. The…
· Michelle De Pacina
Historic campaign rally of Philippine presidential candidate gets nods from Bretman Rock, Ariana Grande
American pop star Ariana Grande took to her official Instagram story to repost two videos of the People’s Rally for Philippine presidential candidate Leni Robredo, in which over 100,000 Filipinos gathered and sang Grande’s 2014 hit song “Break Free.” “I could not believe this…