Joyo Velarde’s solo debut album, “Love and Understanding” is available today online and in stores. It’s executive produced and A&R’d by Lyrics Born. It includes the songs previously on her EP such as Take You Home. You can pick up the album on 
or at Amazon. We’re expecting some cool music videos for her song considering Lyrics Born is her husband and he creates funky hit records.
Lyrics Born announces Love and Understanding by Joyo Velarde
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The Far East Movement take a trip up to Aspen Colorado during the X Games and give you a behind the scenes tour of their 4 story crib in the snow, along with a special Eating FM episode of Jsplif’s special Spaghetti Omelette recipe… lets see how well FM can cook. Quest Crew, champs from America’s Best Dance Crew, make an appearance and start a battle with more than dance moves.
BTW – if you missed the big new we sent out on twitter, Far East Movement had officially signed with Cherry Tree Records (Interscope), which is the same label as Lady Gaga and LMFAO. See details here. Hope they have a video in an upcoming FM SATELLITES .
FM SATELLITES – Episode 10
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Here’s J.R. Celski promoting for 24 Hour Fitness. After his accident, he had to rehab his legs. His remarkable recovery in a very short period of time has been inspiring to all of us. This video series shows part of his rehab process in his Olympic road to recovery. Congrat on getting the bronze in the 1500m short track speedskating competition.
Look for more Asian Americans during the 2010 Winter Olympics
J.R. Celski for 24 Hour Fitness
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Jin and Traphik meet for the first time a the Plan C offices. Jin’s manager, Carl hit up Traphik to discuss some business “opportunities.” He asked if he was thirsty, then called an intern to grab some water. Then, Jin comes out with a laptop freestyling and recording. It’s like Jin’s hidden camera show. Look out all you MCs Jin could be right around the corner.
Check out the footage from the freestyle. Also there’s a collabo in the works between the two Asian American rappers. It’s gonna be epic.
Peep Traphik’s other recent collabos including Say Ahh – Asian American Remix, Traphik x Sahtyre Freestyle, Forever Remix, I Rock Onesies, Bedrock – Asian American Remix, and Get Up.
Traphik x Jin Freestyle
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Traphik cam from the Jin meeting
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Peep this in your face music video “Pardon Me” by Mike-Dash-E about the music industry. After seeing this video, San Francisco Bay Area’s Mike-Dash-E is gonna stay indie. Check his 100 bars over NAS beat.
Hip Hop is strong and alive in the Bay. Check these recent music videos from Bay area artists : Yummy by Hopie Spitshard, MRSHMLO by Rocky Rivera, and Dolla Skrill Y’all by Nump. Look for more Asian American artists coming out of the Sf Bay Area.
Pardon Me by Mike-Dash-E (NSFW)
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This year marks the 10th year anniversary for Kollaboration. Kollaboration 10 will include a lineup of today’s biggest APA emerging artists to date. Competitors for Kollaboration 10 include Jason Yang, Clara (International Secret Agents Breakout Performer), Paul Jisung Kim, Sam Hart (aka blinktwice4y), Mike & Alfa, Will Volume, and Bhangra Empire. These Kollaboration 10 performers will compete against each other on March 6, 2010 at the Shrine Auditorium. Check out their collabo cover of Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister.”
Win FREE Kollaboration 10 tickets
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How simple is that…Winners will be randomly selected from all entries and notified by email. Entries must be received by February 28, 2010. We have several pairs to give away, so tell your friends.
Special guests include Rex Navarrete, We Are Heroes, Abraham McDonald, Tony Rock, Pigeon John, Vudoo Soul, Just Kidding Films, the first-ever North American performance of internationally renowned dance group Prepix, and Peter Rocks and the Kollaboration House Band.
Special guest judges: Lisa Ling, Rex Lee, Abraham McDonald, Kevjumba, Michelle Phan, Joseph Kahn, Nita Song, Patty Yoon.
David Choi.
Kollaboration 10 Performers – Hey, Soul Sister
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BTW – stay tuned for Kollaboration coming soon to your city
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