Daily Archives: October 19, 2010

Snoop Dogg shoutout to Far East Movement

Snoop Dogg shoutout to Far East Movement

If you missed this amidst all the insanity around the “Free Wired” album release, here’s Snoop Dogg giving a shoutout to Far East Movement. Not only did Snoop support FM on video, but he also sent out a twitter stating “Congrats to the young homies @Fareastmovement been bumpn that Free Wired album all dizzay >>.” FM’s Like a G6 has gone platinum and is still on top of the itunes charts and the Billboard charts.

We love the Snoop Dogg holiday spirit. Cop that album for the holidaze on Free or at Amazon.

Snoop Dogg shoutout to Far East Movement (contains profanity)

2010 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

2010 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

The 2010 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF) will run from October 21-24, 2010 at the Ibrahim Theater at the International House (3701 Chestnut Street), the Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine Street), and the Comcast Center (1701 JFK Blvd). Here’s some of the highlights:

Opening Night Film – Colin Hearts Kay (buy tickets)
Centerpiece Film – Raspberry Magic
Closing Night Film – The People I’ve Slept With (buy tickets)

Other films of note include Wo Ai Ni Mommy (buy tickets) and SF Stories (buy tickets). Check out their website here for FREE screenings and other events. Free special events this year supplement traditional film screenings, including free parties on Opening and Closing Nights. On Thursday, October 21st at International House, prior to the Opening Night Film “Colin Hearts Kay” there is a free special event titled “Perspectives On Asian American Identity”, which includes a screening of the HBO special, “East of Main Street: Asians Aloud” followed by a discussion panel moderated by Nydia Han (6 ABC). At 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 23rd, there will be a free live Q&A titled “A Conversation With Greg Pak”, an award-winning director and Marvel Comics writer, moderated by Loraine Ballard Morrill (Clear Channel Radio Philadelphia) at the International House. Mr. Pak will be receiving the PAAFF ‘10 Emerging Voice Award. Signed door prizes and refreshments will be available.

2010 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival Trailer

2010 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

2010 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

The 2010 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival will celebrate its 14th year as Canada’s longest-running and largest showcase of contemporary cinema by East Asian and Southeast Asian moviemakers from Canada and around the world. From November 9 to 15, 2010, the festival will present more than 50 films and videos from 12 countries, including Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Canada and the U.S. Reel Asian strives to develop programming that reflects the cultural diversity of Canada and increases public understanding and appreciation of the artistic, social and cultural contributions of those of Asian heritage through film. This year, the festival has been expanded by two days to provide an even larger selection of screenings and events! Highlights include:

GALAS & CENTREPIECE:
· OPENING NIGHT GALA: GALLANTS (directors: Clement Sze-Kit Cheng & Derek Chi-kin Kwok, Hong Kong 2010; Toronto premiere, director in attendance)
· CENTREPIECE PRESENTATION: GOLDEN SLUMBER (director: Nakamura Yoshihiro, Japan 2010; Toronto premiere)
· CLOSING NIGHT GALA: AU REVOIR TAIPEI (director: Arvin Chen, Taiwan/USA 2010; Toronto premiere, director in attendance)

CANADIAN PROGRAMMING:
· HOME — Reel Asian’s Canadian Spotlight on Desiree Lim
· ONE BIG HAPA FAMILY (director: Jeff Chiba Stearns) and MARKER (director: Louise Noguchi)
· REDRESS REMIX (director: Lesley Loksi Chan)
· Best of Canadian Shorts Presentation: ON THE FLIP SIDE
· TOILET (director: Naoko Ogigami, Japan/Canada, 2010) was shot in Toronto and features a all-Canadian cast
· SPECIAL PRESENTATION: SUITE SUITE CHINATOWN — a new commission of works by Chinese Toronto-based directors on the theme of “Chinatown,” with new music and a live performance by the Mary Ward Secondary School Stage Band

REEL ASIAN HEADS TO RICHMOND HILL!
As part of our initiative to reach new audiences beyond the downtown core, Reel Asian includes the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts in its official program and will be presenting Hong Kong blockbuster IP MAN 2 on October 18, and an encore presentation of this year’s closing night film, AU REVOIR TAIPEI, on November 15.

2010 Reel Asian Festival Trailer

2010 Reel Asian Festival Clip Reel

Free Wired Episode 1

Free Wired Episode 1

With their latest album “Free Wired” out, Far East Movement explains more about their free wired lifestyle. The first episode is entitled “Downtown LA is Home.” Set to the music of If I Was You (OMG) by Far East Movement x Snoop Dogg, the video takes you into the FM’s world. They live free and stay wired. You’re free to geek out and unleash your creative mind.

Cop their album on Free or at Amazon.

Free Wired Episode 1

Lies X 3 by Lyrics Born

Lies X 3 by Lyrics Born

Lyrics Born dropped his music video for “Lies x 3” off his upcoming album “As U Were.” It’s the lead single off the album. The story line for the video has Lyrics Born investigating his cheating girlfriend and busting her on her lies. The visuals offer an old school James Bond feel. Enter the psychedelic world of Lyrics Born as he sheds light on the Lies, Lies, Lies.

Pick up “Lies X 3” on Lies.

Also check out his other tracks Funky Hit Records and Pushed Aside, Pulled Apart.

Lies X 3 by Lyrics Born

Behind the scenes of Lies X 3 by Lyrics Born

What I Need by Tommy C x Mike of IBU x City Boy x Illmillion

What I Need by Tommy C x Mike of IBU x City Boy x Illmillion

2/3 of IBU and 2/3 of Illmocity came together for a collabo. Tommy C and Mike of IBU joined City Boy and Illmillion remake Deepside’s “What I Need.” The IBU side lays down the R&B vocals, while the Illmocity crew spits rhymes over the track. Check out this revamped love song. You can download this song FREE here and here.

What I Need by Tommy C x Mike of IBU x City Boy x Illmillion

Lyrics to What I Need by Tommy C x Mike of IBU x City Boy x Illmillion

(Verse 1)
She was model chick, pretty thick, in them jeans
Working at the Storm, 25th, Excuse me
Can I tell u what my name is?
You look like the kinda girl I wanna get with
She asked what kinda car I drive
I said the V12, all white with the chromes, and keep the details
And I thought she was the one for me
to please her I started actin differently

(Pre-hook)
And when I met u
I thought I could be myself
You showed me lovin like nobody else
I never had to ask for nothing
with her it seems like it was always something
Now I know the choice that I should have made, shudda bin with u what else can I say
So wud u be with me
I’ll be yours eternally

(Hook)
She may have what I want
But you’re the one I need, I need
She may look like them girls in the videos
But you’re the one for me
I used to think she was so fly
and If u asked me why I’m with her I couldn’t tell u why, oh no
It so clear to see, she ain’t for me, cuz you’re the one I need

(Verse 2)
You told me before, I didn’t listen
Said that she was playing round, I wudnt pay attention
I tried to make it look as if we was doin fine
I didn’t wanna tell myself, I wasted so much time
Now I know the choice that I should have made, shudda bin with u what else can I say,
so will u be with me
Il be yours eternally

(Hook)
She may have what I want
But you’re the one I need, I need
She may look like them girls in the videos
But you’re the one for me
I used to think she was so fly
and If u asked me why I’m with her I couldn’t tell u why, oh no
It so clear to see, she ain’t for me, cuz you’re the one I need

(Bridge)
From the bottom of my heart
I will make a change
I swear I wont put no1 else before u this time
Wanna make a brand new start
So please don’t walk away
Im not in love with her
And all that really matters is you, is you, is you

(City Boy)
If you ever ask why I’m w/ her, man I don’t even know..
I ain’t trynna go without mines
Yeah, she look good but her reflections the only thang that shows
I’m into you, I’m only lookin’ at her outside
Yeah, she damn fly.. But by a landslide
She got first place, but baby you the grand prize.
See I don’t know what I want or need
Its only matters if you wantin’ me.. talk to em’.

(Illmillion)
Baby girl, why you trippin’? I don’t care about the vixens
Cus I rather be w/ you then be w/ them
You’re what I need, I ain’t trynna make decisions
And I promise you’re the only one I’m kissin’
Baby you’ll never see the deuces
Cus I want you to be my miss exclusive
So I’ma see you later on
With ya sweatpants, hairtie, while you chillin’ w/ no make up on